Community Community Around 130 The art toastmaster exhibition at P6leaders P16 City Centre attend District Council Rotana Training organised highlights Qatari by Toastmasters of talents and their District 116 . creativity.

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GRINDING POVERTY: Slum survivors in Nairobi’s Kibera.

COVER Heart of gold STORY Inspired by Mandela and King, Kenyan group helps deliver water and fight poverty in slums. P4-5

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Kane exception to the Modelling will always be country music rule. special, says Malaika. Page 14 Page 15 2 GULF TIMES Tuesday, December 11, 2018 COMMUNITY ROUND & ABOUT

PRAYER TIME Fajr 4.47am Shorooq (sunrise) 6.09am Zuhr (noon) 11.27am Asr (afternoon) 2.25pm Maghreb (sunset) 4.47pm Isha (night) 6.17pm

USEFUL NUMBERS Kedarnath takes a pilgrimage to the historic Kedarnath Temple in the DIRECTION: Abhishek Kapoor Uttarakhand mountains, where she meets and falls in love CAST: Sushant Singh Rajput, Sara Ali Khan, Nitish with a boy Mansoor who becomes her guide. Bharadwaj SYNOPSIS: The fi lm tells the story of a girl Mukku who THEATRES: The Mall, Royal Plaza, Landmark

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Humanitarian Services Offi ce (Single window facility for the repatriation of bodies) Ministry of Interior 40253371, 40253372, 40253369 Ministry of Health 40253370, 40253364 Hamad Medical Corporation 40253368, 40253365 Qatar Airways 40253374 Cats an adventure. A cat named Blanket home. To fi nd his son, Blanket must DIRECTION: Gary Wang has long been living in a high-rise overcome his fear and reconcile with CAST: Yang Wei, Li Yufeng apartment in the city with his son, his past, with the help of a female cat SYNOPSIS: A fun fi lled animated Cloak. One day, curious about the Macaw. tale of a cat and his son who’s out on outside world, Cloak decides to leave THEATRES: Landmark, The Mall ote Unquo u te Q The Mall Cinema (1): Landmark Cinema (3): “The best preparation Aanakallan (Malayalam) Aanakallan (Malayalam) for tomorrow is doing 2:15pm; Cats (2D) 5pm; Mortal 2:30pm; 2.0 (Hindi) 5:15pm; Engines (2D) 7pm; Widows (Hindi) 9:15pm; Kedarnath Kedarnath (Hindi) 8pm; your best today.” (2D) 9:15pm; 2.0 (Hindi) (Hindi) 11:30pm. Kedarnath (Hindi) 10:30pm. — H Jackson Brown, Jr 11:30pm. Landmark Cinema (1): Royal Plaza Cinema Palace The Mall Cinema (2): Cats Cats (2D) 2:30pm; Detective (1): Bernie The Dolphin (2D) (2D) 2:15pm; Zoo (2D) 3:45pm; Conan: Zero The Enforcer 2:30pm; Zoo (2D) 4:15pm; 2.0 Bernie The Dolphin (2D) (2D) 4:15pm; Cats (2D) (Hindi) 6pm; Mortal Engines 5:30pm; Kedarnath (Hindi) 6:15pm; Creed Ii (2D) 8:15pm; (3D) 8:45pm; 2.0 (Tamil) 7:15pm; Ben Is Back (2D) Aanakallan (Malayalam) 11pm. 11:15pm. Community Editor 9:30pm; Mortal Engines (2D) Landmark Cinema (2): Zoo Royal Plaza Cinema Palace Kamran Rehmat 11:30pm. (2D) 3pm; Bernie The Dolphin (2): Kedarnath (Hindi) 3pm; e-mail: [email protected] The Mall Cinema (3): (2D) 4:45pm; Bernie The Bernie The Dolphin (2D) Telephone: 44466405 Kedarnath (Hindi) 2:30pm; Dolphin (2D) 6:30pm; Mortal 5:15pm; Whitney (2D) 7pm; Fax: 44350474 Mortal Engines (2D) 4:45pm; Engines (2D) 8:15pm; 2.0 Kedarnath (Hindi) 9:15pm; Widows (2D) 7pm; Kedarnath (Tamil) 10:30pm. Green Book (2D) 11:30pm. Tuesday, December 11, 2018 GULF TIMES 3 ROUND & ABOUT COMMUNITY

and introduces to students the meaning of Dasha, Al Qafal and various type of pearls. The students will discover all details of the Fath Al-Khair journey.

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The Colour Run WHERE: QNCC WHEN: January 26 TIME: 8:30am Celebrate the hero in you in a realm where nothing is impossible and you are unstoppable. Soar to new heights in the all- new Super Zone and suit up in gear fit for only the most super of heroes as you collect your medal at the Finish Line! 2019 will Cycling: Losail Circuit Sports Club also include the Foam Zone. Gates will open WHERE: Losail Circuit at 7am on January 26, with our first Color WHEN: Ongoing Runners setting off at 8.30am. TIME: 5pm Losail Circuit Sports Club, in association with Qatar Sports For All Federation, invites all cyclists, runners and walkers EVENTS includes daily Ardah shows at the Ooredoo to train under the floodlights of Losail stage, a henna booth at West Gate 2 and a International Circuit every Wednesdays. Museum of Islamic Art traditional kids area for families to enjoy an WHERE: MIA array of activities at East Gate 1. WHEN: Ongoing till tomorrow TIME: 10:30am onwards The Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) is organising a week of public events to celebrate its 10-year anniversary. The events, include movie screenings, curator Arabic Calligraphy Workshop tours and calligraphy and painting WHEN: Saturday – Wednesday workshops, among other activities. TIME: 6pm Arabic Calligraphy workshop is back. Qatar National Day 2018 airshow Come and learn the artistic practice of WHERE: Katara Arabic handwriting and calligraphy at WHEN: December 17 – 19 Music and Arts Atelier. TIME: Evening Meditation Retreat The lessons will take place every As part of Qatar National Day WHERE: Banana Island Resort Saturday, Monday and Wednesday at celebrations and 500 drones will take to Acting Classes WHEN: December 14 – 15 6pm. For more information, contact the sky to put up a unique air show on WHERE: Retaj Al Rayyan, Imagine waking up with the peaceful [email protected] December 17 and 19. The airshow will be WHEN: Ongoing till December 19 silence of a paradise beach as your senses held at the waterfront of Katara. TIME: 3pm – 7:30pm are lured by the smell of essential oils, After School Activities The Talent Factory is having an acting vegan food and fresh herbal tea. With each WHERE: Atelier monthly course for kids and adults. Gentë breath, your whole being feels relaxed and WHEN: Ongoing Retkoceri Rrahmani, Teaching artist and recharged. You can finally release all the Music and arts Activities for students actor, will take care to create an amazingly tension you’ve been carrying for years. The taking place after they finish their day in entertaining and socialising class for bright sunlight warms your face as you walk school includes Group Music lessons, Hip- kids and adults. Both programmes are on the beach to join morning yoga, sound hop, Ballet, Drawing and Painting, Drama specifically designed to fit different healing and mindfulness meditation. Theatre & Taekwondo. Ages between 5 and ages with the main purpose to develop 10 years old after school hours. the participant’s self-esteem, especially when in front of audiences. Kids course Hobby Classes fee is QR600 and adult course fee is WHERE: Mystic Arts Centre behind Al QR800. For further details, e-mail at Hilal Focus Medical Centre [email protected] WHEN:Wednesday – Monday Mystic Art Centre, is a holistic HEC Paris Information Session Katara Beach - School Students performing artsinstitution and a one stop WHERE: Tornado Tower, West Bay WHERE: Katara solution for adults as well as children WHEN: Today WHEN: Ongoing looking to explore their talents in various TIME: 4:45pm – 6pm TIME: 9am – 12pm art forms. We offer classes in Carnatic The next Information Session for HEC By participating in the programme of Music, Hindustani Music, Karate, Yoga, Paris Executive MBA will take place on ‘Our culture is a school’, Katara Beach Zumba, Classical Dance, Salsa, Hip Hop, December 11. 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TIME: 9am – 8pm Times Building The exhibition displays around 400 items WHEN: Wednesday – Monday Qatar National Day Celebrations from the QNL Heritage Library collection Learn the movements of dance styles WHERE: Mall of Qatar that illustrate the spread and evolution in Bollywood, Hip Hop and also the WHEN: Ongoing till December 18 of ideas throughout the Arab and Islamic musical instruments such as Piano, Guitar, Mall of Qatar has prepared dazzling and world, as well as document interactions Keyboard for adults as well kids and move captivating family entertainment until between Arabs and the West over the past in the world of music. For details, contact Qatar National Day. The festive programme several centuries. The exhibition features 66523871/ 31326749.

Compiled by Nausheen Shaikh. E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change 4 GULF TIMES Tuesday, December 11, 2018 COMMUNITY COVER STORY Beacon of light Shining Hope for Communities operates in several slums across Kenya and helped provide free education and health services to more than 385,000 people in 2017, according to its annual report, writes Melissa Etehad

HEROES: Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO), a Kenyan grassroots organisation, received the world’s largest humanitarian prize, worth $2 million in October. Co-founders Kennedy Odede, right, and Jessica Posner Odede, left, received the prize.

hen Kennedy Odede was a teenager in Kenya The work that SHOFCO living in the streets of Kibera, has done from within the oneW of the world’s biggest slums community is something with tens of thousands of people struggling to survive, he got tired of that is benefiting the feeling hopeless and angry over the inequality between the privileged community, and there is so and the poor. Inspired by the examples set by much to be learned about the Rev Martin Luther King Jr and their approach to work Nelson Mandela, he turned his gloom and frustration into action. He purchased a soccer ball for 20 cents and started a programme — Peter Laugharn, CEO, in 2004 to teach the sport and encourage people to talk about Hilton Foundation pressing issues they faced in the ‘ ’ community. The programme soon Tuesday, December 11, 2018 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY

The bulk of residents in Kibera rely on water kiosks run by private vendors. Most of the network of pipes that deliver water from overhead towers to kiosks throughout the slum are made of plastic and can easily crack or be manipulated by private vendors seeking to cut off the flow to raise the price, according to a World Bank report SPOTLIGHT: The vast Kibera slum in Kenya. branched out, and through the in the country’s urban slums to lift What made this organisation Idah Mwongeli, a 15-year-old from overhead towers to kiosks infl uence of women like his mother, them out of poverty. impressive? from Kibera, graduated eighth grade throughout the slum are made of included education programmes Its model has helped show The Hilton Foundation jury from the group’s middle school for plastic and can easily crack or be for girls and community forums to the importance of the roles local chose the organisation for its girls in 2017. Idah now attends high manipulated by private vendors raise awareness of gender-based organisations play in eradicating humanitarian award because many school in Greenfi eld, Mass., on a seeking to cut off the fl ow to raise violence. gender-based violence and of the programmes are led by people grant awarded by the Newman’s the price, according to a World Bank Those programmes marked the addressing public health issues, the who grew up in the slums and still Own Foundation — a philanthropic report. foundation of what became Odede’s foundation said. live there. organisation created by the late Some private vendors charge nonprofi t organisation called Here is a look at some of the Out of 469 people the actor Paul Newman. Even with slum residents exorbitant prices. Shining Hope for Communities, or challenges in Kenya’s slums organisation employs, 78 percent improved schools in Kibera, Idah Meanwhile, Odede’s organisation SHOFCO. and what Shining Hope for are people who live in slums. decided to attend school in the US charges $1.18 per 264 gallons, A few years later, Odede met his Communities is doing to help Peter Laugharn, president and to advance her studies and fulfi l her compared with $2.65 charged by wife-to-be, Jessica Posner, and alleviate poverty. CEO of the Hilton Foundation, passion for travel. some private vendors. The World the pair worked to devise a model said it was one of 216 nonprofi t “I hope to become a pilot. My Bank estimates that of the 650 water for the organisation based on Where Shining Hope for organisations nominated for the favourite subject is math,” she said kiosks in Kibera, 98 percent are run three goals: to operate a network Communities works: annual award. in a phone interview. by private entrepreneurs. About 20 of schools for girls, set up an aerial In Nairobi, the capital, the “The work that SHOFCO has are run by nonprofi t groups. network of pipes that would give organisation started with done from within the community What’s been done regarding In 2016, Shining Hope for people access to clean water, programmes in Kibera, where is something that is benefi ting the water needs? Communities launched a project to and off er health services to slum population estimates vary from community, and there is so much to More than half a million people try to solve the water problem. After residents. about 250,000 to more than 1 million be learned about their approach to living in Kibera have limited speaking with community leaders “When I was a teenager, I people. Most people living in Kibera their work,” Laugharn said. access to water, and much of it is and residents, the organisation read a book by Dr Martin Luther earn less than $1 per day. Diseases contaminated. Infant mortality created an aerial piping system King Jr and learned how he led including HIV are prevalent, and What’s been done to address rates and diarrhoea rates in Kibera made out of PVC pipes that is 20 the civil rights movement in access to clean water is rare. girls’ education? are more than three times the rate feet above ground and therefore Alabama. People came together The organisation runs two in Nairobi, according to the United helps prevent cartels from cutting and saw hope,” Odede, 34, said in The other slums include Mathare, schools that teach a total of 519 Nations. Poor infrastructure and off the fl ow of water to households. a recent interview. “In Kibera, as which has an estimated population girls. One is in Kibera and the local mismanagement are reasons The setup includes overhead water a community, we knew we needed of about 500,000 people and is other is in Mathare. The school for constant water shortages, tanks in Kibera that distribute clean water. Diseases like cholera one of Nairobi’s oldest slums; in Kibera enrols students from according to the World Bank. thousands of gallons of water to 24 and typhoid were common. Women Mukuru, home to 100,000 people; prekindergarten up to eighth The bulk of residents in water kiosks. were also being abused, and so and Bangladesh, located in the port grade, while the school in Mathare Kibera rely on water kiosks run Community members determine we knew we needed to fi ght for city of Mombasa and home to an enrols prekindergarten up to third by private vendors. Most of the where to place the pipes, and local women’s rights and for equality.” estimated 2,000 people. grade. network of pipes that deliver water residents or employees of Odede’s The organisation operates in organisation run the kiosks. In several slums across Kenya and 2017, the aerial piping system helped provide free education provided 11,095 people with water and health services to more than at a 60 percent lower cost than 385,000 people in 2017, according to private vendors run by cartels. The the organisation’s annual report. organisation hopes to eventually It also runs seven health clinics, provide water to many more six in Kibera and one in Mathare. In people. 2017, the clinics served more than The organisation expects to use 229,000 patients. the aerial piping system in Mathare Most of the organisation’s and Mukura as well. $7-million annual budget comes Odede said he was excited to from donations and grants awarded see the organisation accomplish by the US and Kenya. Odede expects some goals. In recent years, he has the annual budget to surpass $10 managed it from New York and million by 2021. Nairobi so that he could attend The organisation in October meetings about grants and give received a humanitarian prize worth speeches before international $2 million from the Conrad N. donors. He’s often been away from Hilton Foundation based in Agoura the projects that have come to Hills. The foundation highlighted defi ne his organisation, and hopes the organisation’s operation of to return to his roots. tuition-free schools for girls in “I miss being on the ground in the Kenya, its delivery of clean water community,” he said. and its mobilisation of communities INSPIRATIONAL: Nelson Mandela, left, and Rev Martin Luther King Jr. —Los Angeles Times/TNS 6 GULF TIMES Tuesday, December 11, 2018 COMMUNITY Toastmasters of District 116 Qatar hosts its first council training

Toastmasters of District 116 Qatar recently organised its first District Council Training at Hotel Al Raghavan Menon, Programme Quality Director of District, conducted a session on ‘How Najda by Tivoli in Souq Waqif. The session was attended by over 130 toastmaster leaders. to become No 1 District in the world’. He brought out clarity for others to charter their path Dunstanette Macauley, Adviser to Toastmasters Region 11, was the special guest at the event. accordingly. Manzoor Moideen, Admin Manager, conducted team building workshop including Macauley conducted a training session on ‘Leading your teams to new directions through the activity of Helium Stick, which was followed by a presentation ‘Member retention’ by Strategic Planning.’ She praised the contents and calibre of the reports presented by the Division Thayalan, Club Growth Director. Ravikumar, Logistics Chair, conducted a training on ‘Enhancing Directors. club quality.’ Rajeswar Sundaresan, District Director, said, “The focused eff ort and dedication is contributing Division Directors, including Girish Jain, Sunita Saini, Sudhir Gujar, and Rajesh V C stated the towards the positive experiences as we steadily move closer to the set goals. We earned that goals, current status, and plans of the division. sense of achievement and pride with accomplishments. The bigger the dream, the more Rajeswar Sundaresan announced the first ever District Annual Conference (DTAC). He also important is the team. The focus of such training is to help members achieve their aspirations introduced Safeer Azeez as the co-chair. Safeer Azeez announced May 4 and 3, 2019 as the from Toastmasters.” Rajeswar also conducted a training session on ‘Achieving Club Mission’. dates for DTAC. An introductory video on the DTAC 2019 was also part of the event.

SIS organises 19th Annual Sports Day

Around 500 students of Shantiniketan Indian School (SIS) recently took part in the 19th Annual Mohamad, Sub Junior girls; Hamdan Shameer, Sub Junior boys; Trisica Mahima, Junior girls; Talha Sports Day at Al-Arabi Sports Club. bin Jassim, Junior boys; Fathima Zahra, Intermediate girls; Llance George, Intermediate boys; Noofa K C Abdul Latheef, President of the Managing Committee of SIS, was the chief guest and Abdul Mustafa, Pre-Senior Girls; Walliullah Ashfaque, Pre-Senior boys; Nafla PV, Senior girls; and Criton Kader, General Secretary of SIS, the guest of honour at the event. George, Senior Boys. The individual champions, included Jannah Hany Shaker, in the category of Kiddies girls; Dr Subhash Nair, Principal of SIS, appreciated the sportsmanship spirit of the students as well as Mohammad Talib, Kiddies boys; Aisha Noor, Mini Junior girls; Giftson, Mini Junior boys; Noor teachers and parents who also participated in the special events organised for them.

MES celebrates ‘Grandparents’ Day’

The Junior and KG Sections of MES Indian School recently celebrated ‘Grandparents’ Day’ at the Conference Hall of the school. As part of the celebrations, grandparents of the students were welcomed by the school band. Around 200 grandparents took part in the event. A special assembly was organised where students delivered speeches on the vital role played by the grandparents and the importance of fostering relationship across generation. The students of the Junior section presented a song, which was followed by a dance performance by the students of KG Section. Hameeda Kadar, Principal of MES, addressed the gathering. Heads of the Sections and the school staff also interacted with the grandparents. The event featured various activities and the winners were felicitated with trophies by the principal. All the grandparents were presented with thank-you-cards prepared by the students as a token of love. The event was co-ordinated by Shilvy Abraham, teacher- in-charge of the programme. Tuesday, December 11, 2018 GULF TIMES 7 COMMUNITY

OIS organises Sports cum Annual Function

Olive International School (OIS) recently organised Sports cum Annual Function at Tajikistan; Saleh Abdulla M S al-Sulaiti, Chief Patron of OIS; and Devis Edakulathur, Chairman of OIS. Campus. The students from OIS Umm Salal, Kharaitiyat, , and Al Thumama Geetha Somasekharan, Vice Principal of OIS, welcomed the gathering and Jacob K M, Principal, campus took part in the event. The event was attended by over 4,000 people. presented the annual report, which was followed by a torch run and a welcome dance by the The chief guests at the event, included Rawda Safwan al-Zaidan, Director of Private School Aff airs students. The event featured various dance performances, including Gujarati and Punjabi along at Ministry of Education; Hemant Kumar Dwivedi, First Secretary Information and Education; with sports events. Dr Raghvan Seetharaman, CEO of Doha Bank; Sheikh Dr Mohammed bin Hamad bin J al-Thani, The event was concluded with a prize distribution ceremony, which was followed by Qatar Director of Public Health at Supreme Council of Health; Khisrav Sohibzoda, Ambassador of national anthem.

Principal of BPS receives ‘Exemplary School Leadership Award’

A P Sharma, Principal of Birla Public School including adolescent education, parenting, (BPS), recently received ‘Exemplary School career counselling and academic innovations Leadership Award’ during International for eff ective leadership were applauded. An Adolescent Summit in Delhi. He also released exhibition on adolescence issue was also the souvenir of the event with Pranab inaugurated by Mukherjee at the event. Mukherjee, former president of India, and United Nations and Unicef have nominated Vineet Joshi, Director General of National adolescent as one of the most important Testing Agency. Sustainable Development Goals for the next Sharma’s contribution in school leadership, decade. MES marks ‘World Soil Day’

MES Indian School recently marked the ‘World and Summaya Nazeer, Head of Junior Section, Soil Day’. A special assembly was conducted planted the saplings and motivated the children by the students of Grade-III and the members to plant more trees to keep the environment of the Campus Care Force (CCF) team of green and clean. The assembly also spread Junior Section. the message of reusing the throw-away plastic The students also presented a skit, which bottles in the kitchen garden and growing was followed by the plantation of saplings in ornamental plants at home. The programme discarded plastic containers. The school off icials, was co-ordinated by Farhana Nazeer, faculty including Hameeda Kadar, Principal of MES, member at Junior Section of MES. 8 GULF TIMES Tuesday, December 11, 2018 COMMUNITY Hasan Chogle inaugurates ‘Khidmat Foundation’ Mohamed Shahid Khan, Founder of the Founder of The Pen Foundation, the special Khidmat Foundation, recently organised guests at the event. a get-together at his residence in Doha. Chogle inaugurated the Khidmat Vinod Dua, Senior TV journalist and critic, Foundation. Dua delivered a lecture on presided over the event. Hasan Chogle current situation of minorities in India and was the chief guest and Dr Rakesh Pandey, also exchanged his ideas on recent political Editor of Parvasi Patrika, and Asif Azmi, issues.

IOSH conducts branch meeting

The Institution of Occupational Safety and Psychologist at Qatar Airways, conducted a Health (IOSH) recently conducted a branch session on ‘Mental Health and its importance meeting at Radisson Blu Hotel. in safety critical roles’ and Max Tunon and The meeting kicked off with a briefing on Marialaura Fino, representatives from ILO Qatar, Housekeeping and Emergency Safety gave a presentation on ‘The work of ILO in procedures by Alan Crawford, Chair of IOSH Qatar’. Qatar Branch, which was followed with the The meeting also featured an interactive introduction of the guest speakers. session. Around 120 members attended the Tina Balachandran, Senior Company meeting.

Doha Waves to organise ‘Hits of 90s’

Doha Waves, Indian musical group in Doha, is all set to host a concert ‘Hits of 90s’ featuring popular Hindi songs of the 1990s at the Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) on December 14 from 7:30pm onwards. Mohamed Thoyib, Doha Waves Off icial, said that entry to the programme is free and all music enthusiasts are welcome. Besides Thoyyib and Saleem Pavaratty, both well-known singers in the Indian expatriate community, an array of young singers performing at the event, includes Priyadarsini, Preethi Vinod, Maitilee Shenoy, Sreepriya Suresh and Jancy. Anwar Kannur will lead a seven-member orchestra.

DMIS organises Cultural Fiesta

Doha Modern Indian School (DMIS) recently organised Cultural Fiesta as part of 14th Annual Day celebrations. Dr Sameer Moopan, Chief Executive Off icer of Aster DM Healthcare, was the chief guest and Jayashankar Pillai, Director of Taleb Schools Qatar, the guest of honour at the event. Students of Kindergarten along with students of Grade I and II presented traditional dances. Michelle, Primary Academic Co-ordinator of DMIS, proposed a vote of thanks. Tuesday, December 11, 2018 GULF TIMES 9 COMMUNITY NU-Q debate team excels at English QUDL tournament

The team members of North Western University Qatar (NU-Q) debate team, including Lina Draidia challenge views they disagree with– skills that are particularly dear to me as someone who and Natasha Das recently bagged the position in the top 10 speakers during the first English Qatar teaches philosophy. These are important skills for anyone, and for future journalists and media Universities Debate League (QUDL) tournament, and the team overall made it to the top 10 as well. professionals in particular.” At the second English QUDL tournament last month, NU-Q debaters Mohamed Eltayeb and Ali Ayman al-Rachid believes that in order to be a leader, you have to have the ability to bring Chaudary defeated the Qatar National team by securing third position. your ideas together into a logical argument while also respecting other views presented and The Debate Club is led by Ayman al-Rachid and Sikandar Ali Chaudary, Co-Presidents of the Club, considering the other side of a story. “I wish people knew that public speaking really helps us and Torsten Menge, Professor at NU-Q, as the faculty adviser. solve many of society’s problems. Our societies lack communication skills and the ability to “Being able to converse calmly but confidently with someone who does not share the same share ideas freely, which is stopping us from moving forward and accepting each other’s views,” perspective is a valuable and necessary skill to develop in life, and this club – one of many at NU-Q he said. – trains students in that life skill,” said Everette E Dennis, Dean and CEO of NU-Q. Ali Chaudary says, “Being a member of the NU-Q debate club has helped me to dissect topics Torsten Menge, said, “Debating is a fun way for students to practice their research, public speaking, in terms of cost-benefit analysis, stakeholder comparison, and principal ideas. Other than this, and presentation skills. It’s also a great way to build confidence. Students also learn how to the art of deconstruction has taught me to identify inconsistencies and logical loopholes in the persuasively support their own beliefs with arguments and how to constructively and respectfully arguments presented by the opponents.”

Qatar University hosts first Qatar Math Day BPS to

Qatar University’s (QU) Foundation Programme Department of Math, the students in the STEM fields, including science, technology, engineering organise Deanship of General Studies, and the Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and mathematics, as QU plays a significant and eff ective role in pushing and Physics in the Colleges of Arts and Sciences recently co-organised the the wheel of socio-economic development in Qatar. He praised the close first Qatar Math Day at QU. collaboration between the Foundation Programme Department of Math Career Fair The event was attended by Dr Ibrahim al-Kaabi, Dean of the General Studies, and the Department of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics. He extended his and Dr Rashid al-Kuwari, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. The praise to the Ministry of Education and Higher Education for its support and event was also attended by mathematicians and experts in the field of contribution in enriching the event. Birla Public School (BPS) is all set mathematics from Finland, the United States and Oman. In addition, 180 Dr Hezam al-Awah, Director of QU’s Foundation Programme, emphasised to organise Career Fair December researchers, faculty members and teachers from the Ministry of Education on the importance of the programme in providing QU students with the 14 and 15. Some 10 Universities and Higher Education in Qatar were also present at the event. mathematics required to complete their academic studies. He said, “Various and Institutes of higher learning Dr Ibrahim al-Kaabi welcomed the attendees and the participants. He said, educational and higher education organisations in Qatar attended this event from India would be participating “This event comes as part of the rigorous and relentless eff orts invested to showcase their respective approaches and to exchange experiences. in the event, including University by Qatar University to attract those concerned with teaching and research One of the primary principles emphasised by this event is the adherence of Petroleum and Energy Studies in mathematics. We are confident that the high level of participants, both to Qatar University’s strategy which aims to raise the academic standard in Dehradun, Hindustan University locally and from abroad, will promise stimulating discussions and rich accordance with the most recent international developments in this field.” Chennai, KJ Somaiya Group of research output that will pave the way for implementing correct teaching Dr Temadher al-Maadeed, Department Head of Mathematics, Statistics Colleges Mumbai, Audisankara methodologies to advance mathematics teaching at schools and universities and Physics in the College of Arts and Sciences, said that this conference Group of Institutes Nellore, S R M in Qatar.” reinforced and fostered the co-operation between the diff erent math Institute of Science and Technology, Dr Al-Kaabi added that QU endeavours to recruit and retain Qatari establishments within QU and outside QU. Chhtarapati Shivaji Maharaj University Mumbai, Dhanvantari Ayurveda College Karnataka, Jnanavikas Institute of Technology Bengaluru and Anna University Chennai among others. Parents and students will have the opportunity to meet the representatives from these universities. They will give an insight to their graduate and post graduate courses, including engineering, medicine, ayurvedic medicine, management and humanities. To encourage and enable the students for all the competitive exams entrance exams, including IIT JEE, BITSAT, NEET, AIIMS and JIPMER, free online mock tests will be conducted every one hour at the venue and immediate evaluation for the exams will be given. Free online aptitude test for the students of Grade XI for engineering and medical will also be conducted. 10 GULF TIMES Tuesday, December 11, 2018 COMMUNITY INFOGRAPHIC Tuesday, December 11, 2018 GULF TIMES 11 LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE COMMUNITY Quick remedies to nourish skin

ost of the people love our skin while the ghee is also a good winter but it is not the moisturising constituent for skin in same with skin. The hot winters. Applying ghee on the dry areas of showers, baths and low your skin is also benefi cial. Whereas, fresh humidity levels in air also juices will bring in glow to your skin. contributeM to the problem and the impact of all these problems makes the skin z Use face scrubs that have ingredients cracked, chapped, dehydrated and itchy. like apricot and charcoal in them which Therefore, it is very important that our shall replenish the skin during winters. skin obtains maximum nourishment and Exfoliators help in evading the dead skin care during the chilly season. and bring out the glowing skin. Karan Gupta, Director and Men’s Grooming Expert, Qraa Herbals and z Use DIY (Do It Yourself) and Jeetendra Jain, Director and Skin Care homemade masks to the rescue. A Expert, Oshea Herbals, have rolled out very good skin mask can be made of some quick remedies to nourish skin in almond powder and milk. Almonds are winters. a rich source of vitamin E and milk is an exceptional moisturiser. This face mask z Wash your face with lukewarm water will very eff ectively make your skin soft and apply any cocoa honey moisturiser. and glowing. The combination of the natural ingredients, cocoa and honey is amazing z Avoid taking hot water showers and to use in winters as they are excellent minimise the amount of time you take moisturisers which also soothe the skin in the shower. These hot water showers from irritation and redness. A layer of are not welcomed by the skin in winters this moisturiser can help you evade the as they make the skin dull and dry. Also, dryness in winters, very quickly. Also, replace your soap and body washes with moisturise your skin before you hit the natural oils as they can be very harsh for bed. the skin.

z Drink water, fresh juices and also eat z Use humidifi ers in your rooms and ghee to re-establish the lost humidity living spaces as the heating systems from within. The water helps in hydrating generally dry out the air. – IANS

ARIES TAURUS GEMINI March 21 — April 19 April 20 — May 20 May 21 — June 20

A disagreement with a business or romantic partner could turn Plans for a trip could go awry today because of circumstances An upsetting dream may disturb your sleep tonight, Gemini. Some into an argument today. This won’t do anything to increase the beyond your control. A postponement might be necessary. This disturbing information about finances could prove upsetting today. eff ectiveness of your relationship, Aries. If the smallest hint of a might prove very frustrating for you because you’ve been anxious This might involve your personal funds, those of a friend, the funds diff erence of opinion comes up, try to settle it before it gets too to get going. Don’t question the workings of the Universe, and don’t of an organisation you’re involved with, or the world economy heated. Try to be objective and see the other person’s point of view. make yourself crazy over it. Whatever setbacks you suff er today in general. Don’t go crazy before you find out the true facts. The Don’t let a minor dispute turn into a power struggle. might in the long run prove to be blessings in disguise. information is probably erroneous. CANCER LEO VIRGO June 21 — July 22 July 23 — August 22 August 23 — September 22

It could be hard to complete tasks today. A disagreement with Today you might need to run a lot of errands, Leo. This could prove Your practicality and good sense prove invaluable today, Virgo. other household members might give you the idea that everyone frustrating. Traff ic could be bad, you might not find what you need, Those close to you might be restless and upset, and you might is against you. This isn’t so, Cancer. Try to be objective and consider and it may be diff icult to reach those you need to consult. These are have to steer them in the right direction. A close friend or lover may other points of view, and don’t turn this into a power struggle. Stay all circumstances beyond your control, so it’s best to find something experience a financial upset, and you could be asked to help out. calm, take a deep breath, and try to communicate with the others. else to do. This is a great day to stay in and research matters that This isn’t a good day to make a loan, although it’s favourable for The results could prove pleasantly surprising! you may want to put to use. helping others find their own solutions. LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS September 23 — October 22 October 23 — November 21 November 22 — December 21

A problem with your house – plumbing, electricity, phones – might An unexpected, upsetting letter or phone call might come today. A sudden, irritating interruption in your routine could come your necessitate calling in professionals, Libra. This might prove mildly This isn’t major bad news, Scorpio. It’s more likely to be the irritating way today, Sagittarius. A friend may need some advice, and you irritating, as strangers could be going in and out all day, and little setbacks that force you to go more out of your way than you’d could feel obliged to give it, which would put your own projects on you or other members of your household might be temporarily expected. Problems might pop up with computers, cell phones, or hold for a while. Don’t be too irritated with this person, however. housebound when you have obligations elsewhere. Don’t take your other forms of technology. Grit your teeth and do what it takes to You might regret it later. You might also have some troubles with frustrations out on others. This will all pass by tomorrow! move on. It won’t help to get crazy. computers, cell phones, or other forms of technology. CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES December 22 — January 19 January 20 — February 18 February 19 — March 20

Today your progress might slow a bit. Problems with computers, Unforeseen problems with travel could come up today, Aquarius. Arguments over money might come up, Pisces. This might not telephones, cell phones, or other forms of technology might There could be changes or delays in airline schedules, car involve your own funds but money belonging to a group with which interrupt your day, Capricorn. This might be frustrating and irritating. breakdowns, or bad traff ic. It might be a good idea to avoid travel of you’re involved. Try to be logical. This isn’t a good day to set your Even though you don’t usually blow your top, today you might be any sort if you can. It might stress you so much it would take you all sights on new goals or make definite plans. Wait a day or two. If you tempted. Try to keep your cool. This should pass by tomorrow. You day to calm down! This is a great day to stay in and read, especially start today, your project could be fraught with delays, interruptions, don’t want to make others more upset than they already are. about scientific or metaphysical subjects. or disagreements. 12 GULF TIMES Tuesday, December 11, 2018 COMMUNITY CARTOONS/PUZZLES

Wordsearch Adam

Pooch Cafe

La Belle France

AMIENS CALAIS LILLE PARIS ANTIBES CANNES LYON REIMS ARLES DIEPPE MENTON RENNES AVIGNON DIJON NANCY ROUEN BAYEUX DINAN NANTES TOULON BREST DINARD NEVERS TOURS CAEN GRASSE NICE VICHY

Codeword Every letter of the alphabet is used at least once. Squares with the same number in have the same letter in. Work out which number represents which letter.

Garfield Puzzles courtesy: Puzzlechoice.com courtesy: Puzzles

Sudoku

Bound And Gagged

Sudoku is a puzzle based on a 9x9 grid. The grid is also divided into nine (3x3) boxes. You are given a selection of values and to complete the puzzle, you must fill the grid so that every column, every anone is repeated. Tuesday, December 11, 2018 GULF TIMES 13 PUZZLES COMMUNITY

Super Cryptic Clues Colouring

Across Down 1. Fish left, I figure, to be used 1. The impudence to work at by the French chef (6) this speed (6) 5. The search leader should 2. Bird with fleece? (4) have looked (6) 3. Friar one could make a 8. Concede it could make a monkey of (8) learner depressed (5) 4. With which you find out 9. Visit when things get better the level of your current (4,2) spending (11,4) 10. Overlook one’s justification 5. Chocolates, perhaps, we (6) found in radios (6) 11. Point out new clue for 6. Sticky stuff derived from ‘relative’ (5) dextrose with extract of 14. The minister will get there by lettuce (4) the outside (8) 7. Where one was in digs 16. The drink you need after this during the war? (6) game (6) 12. Realist contrived to make it 18. From which you can more piquant (7) calculate how many might 13. Fast to identify Shakespeare’s have to make a stand? mistress (7) (7,8) 15. Magistrate supplies note on Answers 20. Go back to being a tennis old lady (5) star after the end of the year 17. The material was not Wordsearch Codeword (6) outstanding! (5) 22. Aircraft journey on London 19. Neat flower that’s a pale Parkway (8) yellow (8) 25. Retired cricketer singularly 20. Liquor to drink up in the like a judge? (5) commotion (6) 27. Indicates features of railway 21. Lets us become involved in junction (6) the struggle (6) 28. Pointlessly stupid? (6) 23. Too much for some to pay in 29. Interludes in ‘The Tempest’ respect of an insurance claim (5) (6) 30. On which a workman is not a 24. Very good monarchical workman (6) support? (4) 31. They happen to be items in 26. Fire-water in Scotland? (4) the sports programme (6)

Yesterday’s Solutions

Across: 1 Miss the bus; 6 Stem; Down: 1 Masks; 2 Seesawing; 10 Steeple; 11 Schemes; 12 3 Tap out a message; 4 Statuette; 13 Ensue; 14 Anita; Erected; 5 Unswept; 7 Times; 8 15 Detesting; 17 Digressed; 20 Messenger; 9 Three syllables; Lifer; 21 Edges; 23 Disbarred; 25 14 Addresses; 16 Infuriate; 18 Senegal; 26 Unloads; 27 Stab; 28 Saddler; 19 Disgust; 22 Genoa; Protesters. 24 Discs. 14 GULF TIMES Tuesday, December 11, 2018 COMMUNITY POP SPOT Exception to the country music rule

at number fi ve on the Billboard By Geoff rey Rowlands 200. After the fi rst two singles from the album achieved solid if unspectacular chart placings, Kane ountry music tends to be struck gold with the third single, a pretty parochial genre. What Ifs. There are few American The song was not originally artistes who emerge intended to be a duet. But when from anywhere but the the decision was made to feature a southernC states and it would be very female singer, Kane insisted it had diffi cult to fi nd anything but white to be his old school friend, Lauren faces in a group photo of country’s Alaina. major stars. “She was the obvious choice. Kane Brown is the exception. We got Lauren into the studio and He might have been born in she absolutely killed it as I knew Chattanooga, Tennessee, and raised she would. Performing the song in both Tennessee and Georgia but together was like a throwback to Kane is anything but your typical our time at school.” country star. He is biracial, the child What Ifs combined with Kane’s of a black father and white mother. album to make him the fi rst artiste He is also covered in tattoos, just to simultaneously hold top spot on as many as the average hardcore all fi ve of Billboard’s main country rapper. charts, Top Country Albums, Hot “Don’t forget I wear baseball caps Country Songs, Country Digital rather than cowboy hats,” laughed Songs, Country Airplay and 25-year-old Kane. “At least I had Country Streaming Songs. a poor family background. I have The follow-up, Heaven, was that in common with many country another massive hit. It gave Kane artistes.” his highest Hot 100 placing at A major diff erence is that other number 15 but was kept from top country stars did not grow up facing spot on the Hot Country Songs racial abuse. chart by Bebe Rexha and Florida “My father wasn’t around so Georgia Line’s Meant To Be. This I thought I was white until I was track held pole position for a about seven or eight. I didn’t think record breaking 50 weeks. anything of it when I discovered I Ironically, Kane eventually was biracial. But I started getting knocked Bebe and Florida Georgia called the N-word. At fi rst, I didn’t Line off their perch with his even know what it meant. It started latest single, Lose It. What Ifs had aff ecting me after I learned the THRILLED: Kane Brown says that this year has been truly unbelievable for him. supplanted the previous record meaning. I got into some fi ghts over holder, Sam Hunt, who had spent it.” 34 weeks at number one with Body It was his mother’s musical taste Home. The audience went crazy and American Idol when she fi nished Kane’s track hit number two on Like a Back Road. which infl uenced a love of country I won the contest. That was when I runner-up in 2011. I tried to go down Billboard’s Country Digital Songs Lose It is the lead single songs in young Kane. realised I should be a country artiste the same route but they rejected me. chart. It fuelled interest in his EP from Kane’s recently released “She would listen to a lot of but one with a diff erence. I wanted They said they didn’t need another which reached number 22 on the sophomore album, Experiment. Shania Twain and Tim McGraw. My my music to be like a combination of Scotty McCreery. I then tried The Top Country Albums Sales chart. Another Top Country Albums grandaddy listened to Randy Travis, Chris Young and the R&B and hip- X Factor. Things began okay but Closer would eventually peak at chart number one, it also shot Keith Whitley and many more great hop star Chris Brown.” they tried to put me in a boy band. I number seven on the Top Country straight to pole position on the artistes so it was defi nitely my family Kane initially tried to follow in wanted to be a solo artiste or nothing Albums chart and number 40 on Billboard 200. who got me into country music. the footsteps of his former school so I quit the show.” the Billboard 200. “This year has been truly “Things changed when I grew friend, Lauren Alaina. The Internet proved to be his Two more of his singles also unbelievable,” Kane refl ected. up a bit and started to discover my “I knew her as Lauren Suddeth saviour. Kane posted his country became big hits on the Country “I’ve had so many wonderful own music. I was really into R&B when we were in school together. music covers online. The response Digital Songs chart. By now, major things happen to me. As well as all and hip-hop in middle school but I It was Lauren who made me sing. was so positive that he became labels were battling to secure the chart success, I was thrilled got back heavily into country when We were in a choir in seventh grade. confi dent enough to post his own Kane’s signature on a recording to win Favourite Country Male I was in high school. The R&B and It was just a class so you didn’t original songs. contract. Artist, Favourite Country Album hip-hop infl uences then were in the actually have to sing. I just hummed “I was able to build a solid fan After signing to RCA Nashville, and Favourite Country Song at the way I looked and dressed but I know or sung very low. following through social media. I Kane’s fi rst major label EP, Chapter American Music Awards. some of those diff erent musical “Lauren heard me and persuaded actually funded my fi rst EP, Closer, 1, confi rmed his popularity by “But the best thing of all infl uences are still with me now in me to sing properly. She wouldn’t through a Kickstarter campaign. All reaching number three on the Top happened a few days after the my songwriting.” let me leave the class until I sang the videos were fi lmed on my phone. Country Albums chart and number AMAs. I married Katelyn Jae, the It was the reaction to his and the teacher heard my voice. I I’d got over seven million views for nine on the Billboard 200. love of my life. It was a beautiful performance at a school talent show don’t think I could ever have done it my cover of George Strait’s Check This was just a prelude to the ceremony in front of family and which convinced Kane his future lay without Lauren’s encouragement. Yes or No so I posted my own song, enormous success Kane would friends at the Mint Springs Farm in in country music. They ended up making us do a duet Used To Love You Sober, and got enjoy. His self-titled debut album Franklin, Tennessee. I’ve had a year “I was told to sing a Chris Young together. one million views in less than three took pole position on the Top to remember but that was a day I’ll song. I did his track, Gettin You “Lauren started her career on hours. Country Albums chart and peaked never forget.”

The promo smashed the record for with her video for Look What You the news. But she and her husband, It has since emerged that there was most watched video on YouTube in Made Me Do. Migos rapper Off set, are now making another factor in their split. While Cardi the first 24 hours after release. The With four smash hit singles, a chart- headlines for the wrong reason. The was pregnant, Off set was having an in previous record was held by Korean topping album and now these YouTube couple have split up after just 15 aff air with a woman named Summer boy band BTS with their track, Idol. But records, it is hardly surprising that months of marriage. Bunni. their total of 45.9 million views pales in Ariana was named Billboard’s Woman Cardi’s initial statement gave no For her part, Summer is contrite about brief comparison with Ariana’s new mark of of the Year. She received her accolade specific reason for the break-up. the relationship with Off set. 55.4 million views. last Thursday during Billboard’s 13th “Things haven’t been working out “I didn’t know how serious their Ariana Grande Thank U, Next also became the annual Women in Music dinner and between us for a long time,” she said. marriage was. I haven’t messed around fastest video to register 100 million awards gala in New York. “It’s nobody’s fault. I guess we just with Off set since the birth of his child. I views on YouTube. Ariana reached grew out of love. We’re not together feel ashamed. I never wanted to break Her fans were obviously ready and waiting the milestone in just three days and Cardi B / Off set any more but I’m always going to have up a happy home. I hope Cardi can to see the video for Ariana Grande’s chart- ten hours, a full two hours less than a lot of love for him because he is my overcome what happened and focus on topping single, Thank U, Next. previous record holder Taylor Swift Cardi B seldom seems to be out of daughter’s father.” her love for Off set.” Tuesday, December 11, 2018 GULF TIMES 15 SHOWBIZ COMMUNITY

Catelynn Baltierra defends Tyler’s decision to live separately Reality TV personality Catelynn Baltierra has defended her marriage with Tyler Baltierra while hitting at Internet trolls. The Teen Mom OG star issued a statement (that has since been deleted) on Instagram on Friday that dispelled speculation that she and her husband Tyler may be considering a divorce, reports people.com “Yes we are having a 30 day refl ection time. No we are not getting a divorce!” wrote Catelynn, 26. “Yes I know what I put him and nova through when I left for treatment! He was amazing and supported me the whole time! I also knew I had to go so I wouldn’t commit suicide!” she continued. Catelynn, who was diagnosed with post- traumatic stress disorder, went to rehab in November 2017 to seek treatment for suicidal thoughts, and then again in early January to overcome childhood trauma. “I am supporting what he wants now! We love each other and always will!” she concluded, referencing his decision to live separately for a month. Catelynn captioned the post: “So my family would of been better off if I just took my own life? No! Now Goodbye and I’m done explaining myself! #loveyourself #loversandfriends #myhusband.” – IANS

NOSTALGIC: Malaika Arora is extremely nostalgic about her early days as a model. Modelling will always be DEFENSIVE: Catelynn Baltierra says that she and her husband love each other and always will. special, says Malaika Alwyn doesn’t like talking about Taylor Swift in public ctress Malaika Arora, who will be held on December 14 at St. Regis in models including Deepika Padukone, Actor Joe Alwyn, who is dating singer Taylor will be one of the judges for Mumbai. Katrina Kaif, Anjali Lama, Bhumika Arora, Swift, likes to keep his relationship as private as the auditions of models for “Lakme Fashion Week is a platform that Pooja Mor and Kiara Advani. possible. the forthcoming edition of provides aspiring models a launchpad that Swaminathan says that he is looking Alwyn says there is “a very clear line” for him of Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) one can only dream of. I am thrilled to be forward to the upcoming edition where how much he should share about his relationship ASummer/Resort 2019, says that she is a part of the hunt for fresh talent,” said new talent spotted in these auditions with Swift, reported usmagazine.com extremely nostalgic about her modelling Malaika. will sport the latest trends in beauty and “I know what I feel about it. I think there’s a days. The actress along with designer duo fashion at the fashion gala. very clear line as to what somebody should share, “Modelling will always hold a special Shantanu and Nikhil, show director Anu Vice President and Head of Fashion or feel like they have to share, and what they place in my life. It marks the start of my Ahuja, Head of Innovations, Lakme – at IMG Reliance, Chandok, said, “Every don’t want to and shouldn’t have to,” he said in an journey in this industry. I am extremely Ashwath Swaminathan and Vice President season, we at Lakme Fashion Week aim interview to Esquire magazine. nostalgic about my early days as a model. and Head of Fashion, IMG Reliance – at introducing new and fresh talent by The I knew you were trouble hit-maker and the I owe everything that I have learnt to my Jaspreet Chandok will be judging the providing the ideal platform to make a Mary, Queen Of Scots star have been dating for mentors,” Malaika said in a statement. show. promising debut. This season too, we over a year and a half. LFW announced the model auditions The fashion week is credited with continue our commitment to present A source told the publication that Swift is “the for its Summer/Resort 2019 edition. It launching some of India’s most successful fresh talent on the runway.” – IANS happiest she’s ever been” with Alwyn. “Joe has really showed her a diff erent lifestyle and the value of privacy. He’s very supportive Kedarnath director administration to take a call on their own and of her career. Taylor is so much happier without urges Uttarakhand left it to their discretion whether or not the her personal life in the open. She credits Joe for government to lift ‘ban’ fi lm should be released in their respective that and realises how much better off she is,” the jurisdictions. Following which Dehradun, source reported. – IANS Kedarnath director Abhishek Kapoor has Haridwar, Pauri, Tehri, Nainital, Almora and urged the Uttarakhand government to lift a ban Udhamsinghnagar banned the fi lm. on the movie. The Hindi fi lm, with the 2013 fl ash fl oods in “I plead with the Uttarakhand government Kedarnath as the backdrop, was being opposed to please lift the ban on my fi lm Kedarnath. by the right-wing activists from the day its It is an attempt to bring peace, harmony and shooting began in the hill state and they alleged healing to the people of this country. Please that it hurt Hindu sentiments. don’t deprive us of this opportunity,” Kapoor The fi lm, starring Sushant Singh Rajput and tweeted. debutante Sara Ali Khan, was shot extensively While there has been no offi cial ban on the in Triyuginarayan, Gaurikund, Soneprayag, fi lm by the state government, it wrote to all Rambada, Kedarnath and Chopta, and it had to district magistrates about the fi lm and the face protests even then. controversies surrounding it. The Uttarakhand High Court on Thursday The decision followed a meeting chaired refused to ban the fi lm and asked the by Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat that petitioners to approach the District Magistrate SUPPORTIVE: Joe Alwyn is very supportive of reviewed a report submitted by a committee with their complaints. Taylor Swift’s career. headed by Tourism Minister Satpal Maharaj. On its opening day, the movie garnered The government asked the district Rs7.25 crore in India. – IANS DIRECTOR: Abhishek Kapoor 16 GULF TIMES Tuesday, December 11, 2018 COMMUNITY Exhibition featuring the cultural heritage of Qatar

FEATURING: The exhibition features artworks depicting the Qatari culture, Arabic calligraphy, old traditions, ABSTRACT WORK: Hessa Kalla, artist, giving an insight to a visitor about her architecture and the portraits of the members of the Royal Family. abstract paintings and composition. Photos by Ram Chand

exhibition featuring local artists. By Mudassir Raja This is our tradition at the hotel to support the local talent, both Qataris and expatriates. The he art exhibition exhibition is open for public. We recently inaugurated want every visitor to come and at City Centre Rotana enjoy the artworks featuring Qatar Doha will continue and its cultural heritage.” till December 20. The “This time we are featuring exhibitionT highlights Qatari the works of the female artists talents and their creativity avidly only. We want to emphasise on displayed in their paintings. The the power of women. We wanted artwork by four Qatari women is to provide them a platform to a reflection of their patriotism reach out to a wider audience. We and love for their country. are expecting all the art lovers in It is a tribute to the spirit of Doha to visit the exhibition,” she togetherness and unity on the said. occasion of Qatar National Day. Martin Kendall, General From culture, Arabic calligraphy, Manager at City Centre Rotana old traditions, architecture, to Doha, inaugurated the exhibition. the portraits of the members of Speaking on the occasion, he the Royal Family, the exhibition said, “Today we celebrate a group features it all. of creative Qatari artists who The participating artists, are keen to share their love and include Hessa Kalla, Aldana al- passion for the State of Qatar Hawbash, Aisha Salem al-Abdallah through the exhibition that and Mona al-Anbari. The opening showcases their fabulous art ceremony of the exhibition was work to coincide with the the attended by notable personalities country’s preparations to mark of the community, local media, art the National Day. These Qatari lovers, bloggers and infl uencers. GROUP: From left, Martin Kendall, General Manager at City Centre Rotana Doha; Sena Catak, Director of Marketing artists are sharing their vision Talking to Community, Hessa and Communications; Aisha Salem al-Abdallah, Hessa Kalla and Mona al-Anbari, artists; in a photo. and imagination by relating their Kalla said, “I started painting paintings with inspirational when I was studying in the About her work on display at the artists from the government has provided us yet another personalities, heritage and the school. I have evolved as an artist the exhibition, she says, “Rotana and all the relevant institutes. I have opportunity to exhibit the true Qatari culture”. and I try to keep improving my is a well-known place. My three always been supported by Katara, picture of Qatar to the foreign “At City Centre Rotana work with every exhibition and pieces exhibited here are a mesh of Ministry of Culture and Souq visitors.” Doha we are keen to support piece I create. I have taken part local Qatari culture and different Waqif Art Centre. I have attended Speaking about the event talent in general and Qataris in in various exhibitions locally, other cultures in the world. They many exhibitions in Qatar. There to Community, Sena Catak, particular. This art exhibition in neighbouring countries, and are abstract paintings featuring are a lot of diff erent platforms and Director of Marketing and is yet another initiative by the some international exhibitions in Arabic script and other scripts in galleries in specifi c for the artists to Communications at City Centre hotel to encourage all talents Europe. I got first prize in an art abstract patterns.” showcase their work.” Rotana Doha, said, “This by providing them the perfect symposium that hosted 33 Asian Talking about the platforms for She added, “All the exhibition is to express solidarity environment and platform countries in Bangladesh in 2014 artists, available in Qatar, Hessa participating artists are very with Qatar on the Qatar National that matches their outstanding as well.” says, “There is a great support for happy to be here. The exhibition Day. We feel proud to host the artworks,” he added.