Community Community Birla Public Embassy of School Switzerland in P6organises an P16 Qatar and Elite event ‘My Fun Day at Paper Recycling Company Birla Paradise’ featuring sign a partnership march past, PT, colourful declaration for public drills and karate. awareness and recycling.

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COVER STORY Tidying Up With Marie Kondo Japanese de-clutter guru is proud of your tidying up, and wants to clarify that part about books. P4-5

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Close Sam takes a job protecting Zoe a rich young heiress. Neither DIRECTION: icky Jewson party is keen on the arrangement until a violent kidnap forces CAST: Noomi Rapace, Indira Varma, Sophie Nélisse them to go on the run. SYNOPSIS: A bodyguard and counter-terrorism expert THEATRE: Royal Plaza

Emergency 999 Worldwide Emergency Number 112 Kahramaa – Electricity and Water 991 Local Directory 180 International Calls Enquires 150 Hamad International Airport 40106666 Labor Department 44508111, 44406537 Mowasalat Taxi 44588888 Qatar Airways 44496000 Hamad Medical Corporation 44392222, 44393333 Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation 44845555, 44845464 Primary Health Care Corporation 44593333 44593363 Qatar Assistive Technology Centre 44594050 Qatar News Agency 44450205 44450333 Q-Post – General Postal Corporation 44464444

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

Mr. Majnu serious relationship fi nds himself in a spot of bother when he DIRECTION: Venky Atluri fi nally meets the right girl. Will they end up together? Or will CAST: Akhil Akkineni, Nidhhi Agerwal, Glenn Webster his fear of commitment aff ect their relationship? SYNOPSIS: A charming playboy who has never had a THEATRES: Landmark, The Mall ote Unquo Qu te “Love The Mall Cinema (1): Mr. (Malayalam) 11pm. Majnu (Telugu) 2:15pm; Dragon Landmark Cinema (2): Mr. yourself. It is important Ball Super: Broly (2D) 5pm; Majnu (Telugu) 2:15pm; Dragon to stay positive because The Kid Who Would Be King Ball Super: Broly (2D) 5pm; Nadi (2D) 7pm; Nadi Elregal Elserri Vijay Superum Pournamiyum Elregal Elserri (Arabic) 7pm; beauty comes from (Arabic) 9:15pm;21st Noottaandu (Malayalam) 11:30pm. Charlie Chaplin 2 (Tamil) 9pm; the inside out.” (Malayalam) 11:15pm. Landmark Cinema (1): Cheat India (Hindi) 11:30pm. The Mall Cinema (2): Wheely: Wheely: Fast And Hilarious Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (1): — Jenn Proske Fast And Hilarious (2D) 2pm; (2D) 2:15pm; 21st Noottaandu 21st Noottaandu (Malayalam) Vijay Superum Pournamiyum (Malayalam) 4pm; The Kid Who 2:15pm; Dragon Ball Super: (Malayalam) 3:30pm; Would Be King (2D) 6:45pm; Broly (2D) 5pm; Close (2D) 7pm; Manikarnika (Hindi) 6pm; Vijay Superum Pournamiyum Manikarnika (Hindi) 8:45pm; Vijay Superum Pournamiyum (Malayalam) 9pm; Vijay Vijay Superum Pournamiyum (Malayalam) 8:45pm; Superum Pournamiyum (Malayalam) 11:30pm. Community Editor Manikarnika (Hindi) 11:15pm. (Malayalam) 11:30pm. Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (2): Kamran Rehmat The Mall Cinema (3): Charlie Landmark Cinema (2): Charlie Chaplin 2 (Tamil) 2:15pm; e-mail: [email protected] Chaplin 2 (Tamil) 2:15pm; 21st Manikarnika (Hindi) 2:30pm; The Kid Who Would Be King (2D) Telephone: 44466405 Noottaandu (Malayalam) Charlie Chaplin 2 (Tamil) 4:45pm; Mary, Queen Of Scots Fax: 44350474 4:30pm; Cheat India (Hindi) 5:30pm; Manikarnika (Hindi) (2D) 7pm; Glass (2D) 9:15pm; 7:15pm; Serenity (2D) 9:30pm; 8pm; 21st Noottaandu Charlie Chaplin 2 (Tamil) 11:30pm. Wednesday, January 30, 2019 GULF TIMES 3 ROUND & ABOUT COMMUNITY

is only for individuals and open for both adults and kids aged between 13-15 years old. Also, a kids’ duathlon was introduced this year for two age groups 7-9 and 10-12 years old to allow all family members to enjoy the event.

Archives Exhibition WHERE: Qatar National Library WHEN: Ongoing till tomorrow TIME: 8am – 8pm The exhibition explores the history of Qatar through several family collections. It presents selected items from previously unseen private archives of photos, artefacts and documents to show the role that individuals within a community can play in building its identity and preserving its heritage and history.

Arabic Calligraphy Workshop EVENTS in Doha on March 18th and 19th 2019. Ballet Lessons WHEN: Saturday – Wednesday This amazing opportunity to provide WHERE: Music and Arts Atelier TIME: 6pm Baladna Cultural Festival parents and professionals the chance to WHEN: Ongoing Arabic Calligraphy workshop is back. WHERE: Baladna Park get certified in PECS Level 1 is brought TIME: 4pm – 8pm Come and learn the artistic practice of WHEN: February 1 till March 1 to you by Mind Institute in collaboration For more info e-mail at registration@ Arabic handwriting and calligraphy at Baladna Park will embark you on a with The Pyramid Educational Consultants atelierqatar.com or call on 33003839. Music and Arts Atelier. delicious and rich journey this time of year, and Doha College. To register, visit www. The lessons will take place every through the Baladna Culture Festival. The mindinstitutes.com Registration closes Saturday, Monday and Wednesday at festivities will take place each Friday and on February 13. For more information 6pm. For more information, contact Saturday of the month of February and will 44181968. [email protected] include food, dance shows, entertainment & cultural handicrafts from across the Mehaseel Festival After School Activities world. For further information 44 24 6000. WHERE: Katara Cultural Village WHERE: Atelier WHEN: Ongoing till March 31 WHEN: Ongoing Golf on National Sport Day Mehaseel Souq will be open every Music and arts activities for students WHERE: Education City Golf Club Thursday, Friday and Saturday until 31st of taking place after they finish their day in WHEN: February 12 March. It is a perfect market to get amazing school includes Group Music lessons, Hip- TIME: 9am – 10am local fresh produce. hop, Ballet, Drawing and Painting, Drama If you are looking to participate in Sport Theatre & Taekwondo. Ages between 5 and on National Sport Day, Education City 10 years old after school hours. Golf Club have something specifically for those that have never played golf before. Cycling: Losail Circuit Sports Club Hobby Classes Try golf with qualified golf professionals WHERE: Losail Circuit WHERE: Mamangam Performing Art and experience an introduction to golf, WHEN: Ongoing Centre learning the fundamentals of the game of TIME: 5pm WHEN:Wednesday – Monday golf. Adults and Children are welcome to Losail Circuit Sports Club, in association Mamangam Performing Art Centre, is participate. with Qatar Sports For All Federation, a holistic performing arts institution and invites all cyclists, runners and walkers a one stop solution for adults as well as to train under the floodlights of Losail children looking to explore their talents International Circuit every Wednesdays. in various art forms. We offer classes in contemporary, Bollywood, hip-hop and Indian classical dance forms, along with classes for music, art and crafts, karate and yoga. Additional services include dance education and choreography. For details, call 33897609.

Dance and Instrument Classes WHERE: TCA Campus, Behind Gulf Times Building WHEN: Wednesday – Monday Learn the movements of dance styles MIA Park Bazaar 2019 Artistic Gymnastic Classes in Bollywood, Hip Hop and also the WHERE: Museum Of Islamic Art WHERE: Qatar Academy Msheireb musical instruments such as Piano, Guitar, WHEN: Ongoing WHEN: Ongoing till February 28 Keyboard for adults as well kids and move TIME: 12pm – 8pm TIME: 3:15pm – 4:15pm in the world of music. For details, contact MIA Bazaar will be having a vibrant The olympic sport using horizontal bar, 66523871/ 31326749. mix of 350 stalls. MIA Park Bazaar is a rings and floor exercises on mats for the modern version of the old souq tradition. children from age 4 till 16. The stalls are going to offer a wide range of gastronomies from all over the world. You can also browse and grab handcrafted Doha Triathlon 2019 artefacts, accessories, canvases, fashion WHERE: Museum of Islamic Art wears, designer ornaments. WHEN: February 8 Doha Triathlon has opened registration PECS Level 1 Certified Workshop for its third edition. Those wishing to WHERE: Doha College participate in the event can visit www. WHEN: Ongoing till February 13 doha-triathlon.com to register in either the TIME: 8am – 5 pm Olympic or Sprint which offers registration PECS (Picture Exchange Communication for both individuals and team relays. Systems) training workshop is available Another choice is the Super Sprint which

Compiled by Nausheen Shaikh. E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change 4 GULF TIMES Wednesday, January 30, 2019 COMMUNITY COVER STORY Time for de-cluttering

I think one of the reasons tidying and cleaning are considered tedious is it’s imposed upon us as a duty. But that’s the mind- set I would like to ‘ change ’

streaming in 190 countries. With is that so many people who watch stands out in a black-and-white It’s an undertaking she’s been By Yvonne Villarreal the debut of Tidying Up With the show have implemented the gingham dress, looking even more preparing for since she was a kid. Marie Kondo, cleverly released KonMari method of tidying.” petite and dainty than she appears Kondo grew up in Tokyo. Her on Jan 1 for those seeking a reset Her method’s hallmark can be on TV. father was a physician, her mother arie Kondo has seen in the new year, she has quickly summed up as such: Keep items She speaks softly but quickly, a homemaker. While other kids your eff orts. The emerged as a cultural and social that “spark joy” when held – a with graceful hand movements enjoyed recess, Kondo preferred Mt. Everest-sized media sensation. Good luck concept she designed to help for emphasis, while Iida listens to clean up lockers. The middle heap of clothes trying to evade the before-and- determine which things to carry carefully and scribbles onto a child of three – she has an older that’s taken over after Instagram photos of newly into your future. Items that don’t notepad to serve up a translation. brother and a younger sister yourM bed, the drawers of T-shirts organised sock drawers. The buzz spark joy should be thanked and Kondo says that, when tidying at – Kondo willingly took on her neatly folded and lined upright, has lifted Kondo to meme-level discarded. It’s a concept repeated home, she wears hoodies just like siblings’ chores. Her zealous eff orts that once-chaotic kitchen pantry celebrity, the modern marker time and again in the series as us. She doesn’t have a junk drawer sometimes got her in trouble – like that now looks ready for the pages of relevancy. Her “spark joy” Kondo helps American families fi nd or a secret messy closet, but admits the time she threw away one of her of Real Simple magazine. concept even appeared on posters the joy in tidying. she sometimes lets the laundry pile dad’s suits. The de-cluttering guru, whose at last week’s women’s marches. By now, everyone wants to up. Her early ideas of tidying focused organisational philosophy has “My team has shared a great roam the aisles of the Container “I think one of the reasons on elimination – “I would come drawn global attention since many photos and memes with Store with Kondo or peek inside tidying and cleaning are considered home from school and even before 2011 with her bestselling books, me,” Kondo, 34, says through her her Los Angeles home, which she tedious is it’s imposed upon us as I took off my uniform, I would start including The Life-Changing interpreter, Marie Iida, who has moved into last fall and shares with a duty. But that’s the mind-set I rummaging for things to throw out. Magic of Tidying Up, has reached become a celebrity in her own right her husband and two daughters. would like to change. By tidying, There was never peace in my heart. a new level of influence and since appearing on the show. Instead, we are, in a minimalist we’re allowed to reorient ourselves; I was always just stressed out until notoriety – and criticism – “I’m very surprised by the very West Hollywood residence that we’re able to discover our sense one day I just completely passed since the launch of her home huge reaction,” Kondo adds, “but serves as the offi ce of KonMari’s of value. I’d like to pinpoint the out.” makeover show for Netflix, now what makes me especially happy creative agency, the Outset. Kondo positive aspects of tidying.” The episode brought her to Wednesday, January 30, 2019 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY

shift her philosophy – to focus on that, it really became clear to us expecting their fi rst baby but Kondo’s technique can be jarring because in one of my books I said retaining “things that spark joy.” what the show was.” overwhelmed by a bounty of shoes to those who feel overwhelmed, or that when I was going through my She never thought she could That it made its home on the and clothing. bound, by their possessions. It’s books I had about 30 books left. turn her hobby into a career. But content-hoarding platform Netfl ix In this makeover show, the why the chatter about the show is Maybe misreading there.” when she was in college at Tokyo is fi tting. The streaming giant has participants do the work. Kondo so fervent. While Kondo’s methods Kondo clarifi es her stance, in Woman’s Christian University, she steadily been building its bench sets each family on their journey led to criticism and analysis long case there remains any confusion. started an organisational consulting of binge-worthy unscripted before leaving them on their own before the show premiered, a new “The important concept of my business as a side gig to her full- programming – its reboot of “Queer – checking in roughly seven times wave of think pieces has trickled method is that you focus not on time job at an HR company. Within Eye” was last year’s success story. throughout the process. in. Some focus on the way the what you want to discard but what a few years, as word-of-mouth “In some of our unscripted Recent widow Margie Hodges, , show reveals a gender imbalance you want to retain, what you want spread, Kondo quit her job. Then shows, people love to connect who appears in the fourth episode, on domestic expectations. Kondo to keep in your life. So if you love came the books, which have sold with relatable, emotional was living in a two-story Culver coincidentally wrote a college books, if you’re passionate about more than 11 million copies in 40 stories and see some kind of City home fi lled with belongings thesis on gender and tidying in books, go ahead and keep them countries and helped fashion her transformation,” says Netflix’s of her three grown children and Japan. “I was actually surprised with every confi dence.” name into a verb. vice president of content Bela late husband before Kondo arrived. after the show came out that the “The show has done well – and it TV was a logical next step. Bajaria. “This was in that vein She found the process to be same discussions were happening has done well globally,” Bajaria says. Gail Berman, chairman and CEO of being able to follow people’s enlightening, if a little daunting. in the U.S. because from a Japanese “We’re sparking joy everywhere. of the Jackal Group, which produces journeys. And there’s also a real “Before the show, I regularly standpoint, we see America as far It’s too soon to talk about numbers. the Netfl ix series, says there were joyfulness to Marie – and that went through my clothes – or so more progressive,” she says. But we love to see the cultural discussions about developing element shares DNA with some of I thought,” Hodges says. “When And then there was the book conversation it’s sparked.” Kondo’s book as a scripted series or our other unscripted shows. I started making the mountain of controversy. Word spread over Will that spark of joy stay strong movie. Last spring, Kondo visited clothes on my bed, I was mortifi ed. social media that the Kondo beyond these initial eight episodes? “Ultimately, we just came back to eight Los Angeles-area families You can’t believe it when you see method allowed you to keep just 30 “If a great many people express the same thing: It’s really all about looking to reduce their domestic it that way ... I did have a little bit books. that hope,” she says, “and if I am Marie,” Berman says by phone. chaos: There was the empty-nest of a low point when they left me “I do think there are given the amazing opportunity, “It’s all about people and their couple with too many Christmas alone for 10 days to work on the misconceptions,” Kondo says. “I then yes, that is a challenge I’d love interactions with Marie and what decorations and baseball cards; a junk bedroom, the one with boxes was quite surprised because some to welcome.” she has to say. That message was family of four transitioning from a and photographs and all my craft things that I’ve never said before Closets and pantries everywhere a simple one: Spark joy, spark joy, four-bedroom house to a two- supplies. But it sort of becomes this are being talked about as part of are bracing for impact. spark joy. Once we fully understood bedroom apartment; a couple challenge you don’t want to fail.” my method. I think this occurred — Los Angeles Times/ TNS 6 GULF TIMES Wednesday, January 30, 2019 COMMUNITY BPS organises ‘My Fun Day at Birla Paradise’

Birla Public School (BPS) recently organised an event ‘My Fun Day at Birla Paradise’. Lukose K Chacko, inaugurated the event. The event kicked off with the march past, which was followed by PT, colourful Chairman of BPS, was the chief guest at the event. The event was attended by Maria Thomas, Director drills and karate.The winners of various competitions were felicitated with medals and prices on the of BPS; along with A P Sharma, Principal; Shirly Rappai, Senior Vice Principal; and vice principals, occasion. The students of Kindergarten took part in the closing ceremony. Maria Thomas declared the headmistresses and heads of various departments. Lukose K Chaco hoisted the school flag and event closed and thanked all the faculty members for their hard work and support.

QatarDebate organises third edition of Qatar Universities Debate League

QatarDebate, a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community in developing countries’, and ‘this house would only allow non-commercial research and Development, in collaboration with National Committee for the Prohibition of Weapons (NCPW), development of CRISPR technology’. recently organised the third edition of Qatar Universities Debate League (QUDL) in English at Weill Qatar University won the league, which was followed by Weill Cornell Medicine in Qatar, Cornell Medicine – Qatar. Some 20 teams from 8 institutions participated in the league, including Northwestern University in Qatar and Georgetown University Qatar. Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, College of North Atlantic Qatar, Georgetown University School The dignitaries from NCPW who attended the debating league, included Lieutenant AbdulAziz of Foreign Service in Qatar, Northwestern University Qatar, Qatar University, Hamad bin Khalifa Hamdan al-Ahmed, General Secretary of NCPW; Professor Salwan K J al-Ani, PhD Radiation Expert; University, and Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar. Wael Nasser Eddin al-Assad, Expert; and Mohamed Abdallah, Expert Assistant. Jamal al-Baker, The rounds discussed three thought-provoking topics, including ‘this house would off er Omar al- Community Engagement Manager at QatarDebate, and Aisha Y al-Nesf, Head of Educational Bashir immunity in return for leaving power’, ‘this house would aggressively downsize megacities Programmes at QatarDebate, also attended the event.

Students of DMIS participate in THIMUN Qatar Conference

Some 18 students from Senior Wing of Doha Modern Indian School (DMIS) recently participated in the eight edition of THIMUN Qatar Conference, organised by Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education at Qatar National Convention Centre. Some 1,800 students from 64 local and international schools participated in the conference. The conference included discussion and debating sessions. The delegates of DMIS were assigned two countries to represent, including Spain and United Arab Emirates. They debated on a range of topics including disarmament, the environment, human rights and the rule of law. Wednesday, January 30, 2019 GULF TIMES 7 COMMUNITY CIGI elects new off ice bearers

Centre for Information and Guidance India (CIGI) Doha Chapter recently elected its new off ice Ahmed T S, IT & Knowledge Management Centre; Ruknudin Abdulla, Diff erential Aptitude Test; Naazi bearers. The new senior visionaries, include Abdul Kareem K, Academics; Haji K V Abdulla Kutty, Chemmannur, Activity; Faisal A K, Employability; Firos P T, Career Guidance; Thaha Muhammed, Community and Membership; and Mohammed Firoz C M. The newly elected off ice bearers, Human Resources and Community Leadership; and A K Fazil Hameed, Achievers Club. include Dr M P Muhammed Shafi, Chairman; Hammad Abdurahiman, Vice Chairman; Ameen The deputy co-ordinators, include Haneef Hudawi, Human Resources and Community Leadership; Asif AbdulRasheed, General Secretary; Issuddin K K, Chief Co-ordinator; Mansoor Ali P, Treasurer; and Siddiq Parambath, Activity. Vannarath, Senior Co-ordinator of Human Resources and Community Leadership; Mohamed Faisal, The election process was led by Muhammed Firoz, CIGI International Chairman. Hamad Abdul Senior Co-ordinator for Career Guidance; and Dr Sameer Kalandan, Executive Member. Rahman, Vice Chairman, presented 2018-19 report. Shameer Abdulla, outgoing General Secretary, The newly elected co-ordinators, include Faisal Niyaz Hudawi, Media and Public Relations; Rasheed welcomed the gathering and Haji Abdulla Kutty proposed a vote of thanks.

Brainobrain Qatar organises 3rd National Abacus Competition Festival

Brainobrain Qatar recently organised 3rd National Abacus Competition Festival at the Qatar Volleyball Association. Some 600 children participated in the competition and showcased their concentration and math skills. The winners were also felicitated on the occasion. Some 200 students who graduated by completing all ten levels of skill development programme were also honoured.

OIS marks 70th Republic Day of India

Olive International School (OIS) recently organised a special assembly to mark the 70th Republic Day of India. The event was attended by Jacob J M, Principal of OIS, along with vice principal, co- ordinators, faculty members and students of Grade I-VII. The event kicked off with a patriotic song, which was followed by a drama and dance performance by the students of Grade V. 8 GULF TIMES Wednesday, January 30, 2019 COMMUNITY Toyota Hilux steals show claiming victory at 2019 Dakar Rally

According to a press release, from the co-driver Mathieu Baumel successfully Arabian Desert, to the frozen polar wastes, negotiated the ten stages to seal a historic Toyota’s vehicles have proved themselves first victory for Toyota in one of the world’s as trusted top performers, whatever the toughest motorsports events. environment. Now it has gone further in its Nasser al-Attiyah, who has won Dakar Rally world-conquering achievements by claiming twice previously, said, “We are so happy Toyota’s first victory in the 41st edition of to win, not only for ourselves, but also for the gruelling Dakar Rally. GAZOO Racing Toyota and the entire GAZOO Racing SA South Africa’s modified Hilux led throughout team. Everyone has worked so hard for so ten days and more than 3,000 miles (4,828 long and really deserve this. Thank you for kilometres) of harsh desert driving in Peru to letting us drive this car.” claim the win in the car category. Glyn Hall, Team Principal, said, “This victory Even though the pick-up was specially was long overdue. Winning the Dakar is adapted to deal with the challenge, including never easy, there are a lot of people trying. a mid-mounted V8 engine, its success is This year’s race was no exception and it another demonstration of the reliable and brought a rollercoaster of emotions and hard-wearing quality of the engineering that results for the team.” has defined Hilux for decades. Since 2012, the team had posted five podium Akio Toyoda, President of Toyota, places and seven top-five finishes, whereas commented, “I would like to sincerely thank al-Attiyah’s win comes after a second-place all teams that chose Toyota for this year’s result in 2018. The Hilux was also the first Dakar Rally. Thank you for your hard work! petrol vehicle in its class to take victory since Nasser and I drove the winning Hilux in Spain the start of the Dakar’s South American era, in late 2017. At that time, the team presented being powered by a mid-mounted, normally me with the second-place trophy from a aspirated V8. past event, promising me that next time There was further success for Toyota in the they would secure the first-place trophy. I event with the Team Land Cruiser Auto Body am thrilled that they were able to fulfil that (TLC)’s #350, driven by Christian Lavieille promise!” and Jean-Pierre Garcin, winning the Dakar He added, “There are no proper roads in the Production Division category for the sixth desert. However, if cars cannot run in such consecutive year. Meanwhile, #349, driven harsh conditions, they are without a raison by Akira Miura and Laurent Lichtleuchter, d’être. Cars must be able to run wherever secured second place in the category. drivers want to go. I believe passionately Christian Lavieille said, “I feel amazing that that, ‘roads make cars.’ This year and going we were able to both finish with a 1-2 finish forward, the Toyota Group as a whole will and also get our 6th consecutive win in the strive to continue making ‘ever-better’ cars Production Category. This year’s rally was SIS organises ‘Reading Festival’ by traversing a wide variety of roads and incredibly diff icult, we got stuck many times terrains across the world. Thank you for your and had many punctures, but with our two continued support.” cars working together with our mechanics Junior Section of Shantiniketan Indian School them with the joy of reading books from the The challenges faced by the GAZOO providing us with perfect maintenance. This (SIS) recently organised ‘Reading Festival’ with library. The themes for the stories included Racing South Africa Hilux on the Dakar is an amazing team and I am incredibly the objective of promoting love for reading and animals, birds, reptiles and amphibians. The were exceptional, but Nasser al-Attiyah and grateful to all of the fans that supported us.” creativity among students. The project was students from KG – Grade VIII participated in the initiated through the promotion of children’s festival. KC Abdul Latheef, President of SIS, along authors, including Leo Tolstoy, JK Rowling, with Muhammed Najeeb C H , Management Rudyard Kipling, Lewis Carroll, Mark Twain, and Committee Member; and Dr Subhash B Nair, Roald Dahl as display on bulletin boards. All the Principal of SIS, patronised the festival and activities challenged the minds of the students applauded the eff orts of the students and to question, imagine, wonder and connected teachers.

WCM-Q off ers Qatari students a chance to work with world-class scientists

According to a press release, Qatari high laboratories as part of WCM-Q’s outreach school and college students with a passion programmes and its ambition under the for science are invited to apply for a summer Qatar Foundation umbrella to increase local, research internship at Weill Cornell Medicine- homegrown research capacity in Qatar. Qatar (WCM-Q), a leading biomedical research WCM-Q is part of Cornell University, an Ivy institution. League school. Applications are now open for the WCM-Q The training programmes offer students Research Internship for National High School the chance to learn key research skills and Students, which is offered as a two-week or to work alongside world-class professional four-week programme that earns participants scientists to tackle major real-life issues of 50 to 100 volunteer hours. Applications are high significance. These internships provide also open for the WCM-Q Research Internship Qatari nationals with valuable opportunities to for National College Students, which is offered learn new skills and take the first step towards as a four-week or eight-week programme and successful careers in science and research. teaches both laboratory skills and research The internships also give Qatari nationals management skills. Both internships are part the chance to be a part of Qatar’s ongoing of WCM-Q’s Biomedical Research Training mission to diversify its economy, which has Programmes for Nationals initiative. seen the country establish itself as a key WCM-Q launched its biomedical research regional scientific and educational hub in programme in 2009, focusing on diseases recent years. prevalent in the Arabian Gulf including The deadline to apply for both the Research diabetes and obesity. Qatari high school Internship for National High School Students and college students are invited to apply and the Research Internship for National for the summer internships in the college’s College Students is Sunday, May 26, 2019. Wednesday, January 30, 2019 GULF TIMES 9 TRAVEL COMMUNITY

MEDITATION: Today one can visit over 25 international Buddhist monasteries, study Buddhism, meditation and visit Buddha’s birthplace itself within the Mayadevi Gardens in Lumbini. Lumbini: a place for beautiful architectural details and heritage

By Usha Wagle Gautam

ourists travelling to Nepal generally fl ip the glossy pages of guide books with captivating mountains on them. These mountains, including the tallest MountT Everest, are located in the northern region of the country. On contrary, the southern region Nepal is a home to lush jungles and national parks with composites of rare fl aura and fauna. Lumbini is one such place in Nepal that holds a great importance in reference to cultural heritage and attract thousands of tourists every season. Lumbini, one of the world’s most important spiritual MONASTERIES: There are many sites, is home to the historic birthplace of monasteries, including Indian, Nepalese, the Buddha. Today you can visit over 25 Sri Lankan, Canadian, Singaporean, French, international Buddhist monasteries, study German, Austrian, South Korean, Vietnamese, Buddhism, meditation and visit Buddha’s SYMBOL OF PEACE: Pagoda Shanti Stupa is also present in the city, built by Japanese in the and Cambodian existing in the cosmopolitan birthplace itself within the Mayadevi white chalk and located at the height of 1,100 metres. complex. Gardens in Lumbini. The integrity of Lumbini has been achieved by means of and located at the height of 1,100 metre. The French, German, Austrian, South Korean, diff erent countries visit the place. One can preserving the archaeological remains pagoda monument was built as a symbol Vietnamese, and Cambodian existing in the take a fl ight from Kathmandu to Bhairahawa, within the property boundary that give the of peace and is still known as ‘World Peace cosmopolitan complex. and then a cab, bus or rickshaw to Lumbini. property its Outstanding Universal Value. Pagoda’. Some 30 kilometres west of Lumbini is The cheaper option is to take the tourist bus The signifi cant attributes and elements As Lumbini is central to beautiful Tilaurakot, the home of Gautama Buddha from Kathmandu while enjoying rustic ride of the property have been preserved. The architectural details – one can easily where he spent 30 years before escaping with picturesque landscapes. One can simply buff er zone gives the property a further see the infl uence of Thai architecture in from the mundane and everyday lavish peddle around Lumbini. There are cost layer of protection. Further excavations of various buildings constructed here. Where life of the palace. He left his wife and a son eff ective accommodation options in Lumbini potential archaeological sites and appropriate Cambodian Monastery highlights the behind the palace walls as he went to India Bazaar, near to the monastic complex. protection of the archaeological remains are a architectural infl uence of Anchor Wat, the for meditation. On the bank of Banganga Lumbini is a middle-of-a-way spiritual high priority for the integrity of the property. largest Hindu temple in the world built for River is the relic of the elaborate palace that mosaic. You can visit the place while coming The archaeological site beholds a pillar which the Khmer Empire, the Chinese Zhong Hua has been transformed into the museum from Pokhara, magnifi cent lakeside on the was built by Maurya emperor, Ashoka, in monastery brings Chinese architecture with archaeological items on display for foothills of Himalaya and, Chitwan National 3rd Century BC, which was found by Alois and aesthetics on the table with Confucian the tourists to get an insight into the life of Park, Unesco-listed tiger and rhino shelter. Anton Führer, German Indologistm in 1896. avatars guarding it. Buddha. From Lumbini, you can go further west There is broad pavilion where one can stroll The Myanmar Golden Temple highlights One can visit Lumbini any time of the unto lush Bardiya National Park or north to amidst Buddhist player fl ags fl uttering in the the Indo-Chinese heritage. There are many year. But, Buddha Poornima (Buddha’s full Tansen where a baroque Ranighat Palace, air. Pagoda Shanti Stupa is also present in monasteries, including Indian, Nepalese, moon) in April or May is the best time to reminiscent of Taj Mahal awaits you on the the city, built by Japanese in the white chalk Sri Lankan, Canadian, Singaporean, visit Lumbini when hundreds of people from bank of Kali Gandaki River. 10 GULF TIMES Wednesday, January 30, 2019 COMMUNITY INFOGRAPHIC Wednesday, January 30, 2019 GULF TIMES 11 LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE COMMUNITY Cycling, treadmill workstations promote health and cut stress

ant to improve the fi ne motor skills, such as typing, fi ndings showed. These workstations types of active workstations corporations should be able to health, reduce needed for keyboarding. lowered stress, increased alertness should be conducted in order to critically examine the benefi ts stress and boost Both treadmill and cycling and reduced boredom more than provide additional evidence,” said and limitations of each type of productivity of workstations also boosted the heart standing versions. Professor Marie-Eve Mathieu, workstation and determine which your employees? rate and energy expenditure while “With workers and the in the paper published in the is most appropriate for the worker’s TryW active workstations like cycling prompting a drop in blood pressure workplace slowly moving towards Occupational and Environmental specifi c needs and tasks,” Mathieu and treadmill as they also boost during the working day compared active workstations, future long- Medicine journal. added. physiological changes in the body with standing workstations, the term studies integrating diff erent “Ultimately, workers and To understand the potential than sitting or standing workstations, impact of active workstations on researchers suggests. health and productivity, the team Long sitting hours at work place reviewed 12 studies (out of 274 can put people at various health risks initially selected). like obesity, cardiovascular disease They looked at the eff ect on and diabetes as well as various muscles and physiology — average cancers. heart rate, blood pressure, energy The study, led by researchers expenditure-perceived exertion from the Universite de Montreal and pain tolerance, and cognitive in Canada, found that treadmill performance at work — processing workstations got people moving speeds, attention and short-term and increased upper body muscular memory. activity more than did standing While all types of workstations versions, while cycling workstations were associated with a short-term improved simple processing task boost in productivity, cycling and speeds the most. treadmill workstations seemed to But the upper body eff ort needed be associated with greater short- to stabilise gait and posture on a term physiological changes, the treadmill workstation might aff ect researchers noted. – IANS

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

Continued success and good fortune regarding finances could Now that you’ve earned your place in the world after all your Money that has come your way unexpectedly might have you have you flying high right now, Aries. You’re probably glowing with hard work, Taurus, you might take some time to pursue your own thinking in terms of expanding your personal interests and self-confidence and may well be surrounded by good friends. There interests. This could involve writing or publishing, going back to holdings, Gemini. You might consider trying some new investments, might even be some public acclaim. A few minor mishaps might school to get an advanced degree, or taking a trip around the world. particularly property. There’s no need to rush to make a decision, occur today, but they certainly won’t put a damper on the mood. You have the time and energy to think about all your diff erent however. You have all the time in the world to consider diff erent Expect to have a wonderful day! options, so don’t feel you have to rush. options – and have some fun while you do it. CANCER LEO VIRGO June 21 — July 22 July 23 — August 22 August 23 — September 22

You may feel so confident that you could be thinking in terms of Recent successes haven’t made you feel you can rest on your laurels, This is likely a day when you want to reflect on your successes. As starting a new enterprise, Cancer. Partnerships are especially likely Leo. Rather, you’re more likely to work harder. Today you might your professional success continues to skyrocket, your sense of self- to succeed now. You could also grow closer to those who mean the spend a lot of time considering diff erent options for improving your confidence follows suit. So do your relationships with family, friends, most to you – family and friends. Your new sense of self-confidence socioeconomic status. Among them might be enterprises connected children, and partners. Your mind is especially sharp, Virgo, and your should pull more people into your circle. with the planet. Business partners could inspire you. personal innovations should continue to progress. Life is good and likely to stay that way for a while. LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS September 23 — October 22 October 23 — November 21 November 22 — December 21

Surprising developments in your life might bring a lot of visitors and Some wonderful new developments could take place in your A high level of self-confidence and optimism should stay with you much happiness to your home. You could host a party or other sort community, Scorpio. You might meet some new people who move in throughout the day, Sagittarius. Your energy is good, as is your of gathering. This is likely to keep you very busy throughout the day, nearby. New businesses could also arrive and give a whole new look enthusiasm. The success and good fortune that have been coming Libra, but you will have fun all the same. Don’t let shop talk interfere to the area. You could spend a lot of time visiting others to learn about your way are likely to stay with you. You may have just been blessed with times like this. This is the time to relax and enjoy your good what’s happening. You might also consider fixing up your home, as with more money and happiness. Of course, this feeling is also likely fortune. Use it to your advantage. recent success has made that possible. You will be busy all day. to attract more friends. Make the most of it! CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES December 22 — January 19 January 20 — February 18 February 19 — March 20

Happiness is the mood of the day, Capricorn, as you enjoy the fruits All the success and good fortune you’ve enjoyed over the past The company of good friends, perhaps at a group activity or festival of all your hard work over the past few years. You’re able to pursue several months may have freed you from the grind enough to of some kind, contributes to a powerful feeling of good health, good a few things that you’ve never been able to before. You’re likely concentrate on spiritual or artistic interests. There may be a few fortune, and happiness, Pisces. You will probably want to spend a lot surrounded by old and new friends, and friendship is blossoming. If surprises in store for you, Aquarius. You may meet some new people of time outdoors today. Sports might appeal to you. There will be a all this sounds too good to be true, wake up! It’s happening! who share your interests. What you learn from them could improve few minor accidents – dropping things, spilling drinks – but in all, this your progress. You might embark on a new course of study. should be a satisfying day. 12 GULF TIMES Wednesday, January 30, 2019 COMMUNITY CARTOONS/PUZZLES

Wordsearch Adam

Pooch Cafe This Sporting Life

ANGLING CROQUET POLO ARCHERY FENCING RUGBY ATHLETICS FOOTBALL SHINTY BASEBALL GOLF SOCCER BOULES GYMNASTICS SQUASH BOWLING HOCKEY SWIMMING BOXING JUDO TENNIS CRICKET LACROSSE WRESTLING

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.

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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. Wednesday, January 30, 2019 GULF TIMES 13 PUZZLES COMMUNITY

Super Cryptic Clues Colouring

ACROSS DOWN 1. Set off to cycle round 1. Trouble to provide a condiment and get support (8) (6) 5. He’s a drawback to the 2. Said worriedly, ‘The paper-cutter boss (6) can’t be seen anywhere’ (9) 10. Be dying to collect the 3. Obviously pleased I’m back, winnings? (4,2,4,5) though shy about it (7) 11. The bird, with a paw, 4. A desire to be with one (5) flicked to fish round (7) 6. A cold month outside clinches it 12. Speak with skill (7) (7) 13. A uniformed man put the 7. Girl who will figure in a romance new range in (8) (5) 15. Not the whole number 8. Tired out, the silly ass crashed found in the river (5) into it; an awful accident (8) 18. She has returned, sir, to 9. Cannot get the animals out from the party (5) the vessel (8) 20. Music in the desert for a 14. As it performs, the man holds denizen thereof (8) the dog (8) Answers 23. Increase for a bunch of 16. Not including the funny clue for tug-men (7) ‘tiny’ (9) Wordsearch Codeword 25. As a cop, I ran the idiot 17. Got ahead, though it’s not easy in: an artist (7) (8) 26. The qualities necessary 19. At the outset, annoy one by to become a pope? (8,7) being unproductive (7) 27. Knock and out comes 21. The two beasts at the draper’s the German shopkeeper (7) (6) 22. Accommodates a horseshoe 28. Says ‘That’s m-me among the various shoes (6) among the celebrities’? 24. She’s off, dear, to a grand start (8) (5) 25. Turn back to get the bigwig (5)

Yesterday’s Solutions

ACROSS: 1 Set ideas 5 Stumps DOWN: 1 Secure 2 Twinge 3 9 Chitchat 10 Carrie 12 Regain Decline 4 Adam 6 Traipse 7 13 Bump into 15 Remain seated Marinate 8 Steroids 11 Turns 18 Leave no doubt 23 Withdrew on 14 Baloney 16 Blow over 17 24 Dynamo 26 Vicars 27 Shoot Particle 19 Endorse 20 Boycott out 28 Reeled 29 Went free. 21 Favour 22 Bottle 25 Shoe. 14 GULF TIMES Wednesday, January 30, 2019 COMMUNITY SHOWBIZ Back with a bang

BREAKING THE MOULD: “Khaas challenges the social POWER COUPLE: Sanam Baloch is all set to share norms and highlights for what goes wrong in this society,” the screen space with Ali Rehman Khan in her says Sanam Baloch. upcoming drama serial.

Pakistan’s most beloved actresses. says, “A lot has changed. We’re still From that point onwards, Baloch on our way to making it big in the Glitz has earned critical acclaim for a world though. I think we’re in the string of roles portraying many revolutionary phase right now where & versions of Pakistan’s sweetheart. we have fi nally understood what our Post Kaalak, Sanam starred in audiences want to see. We’ve started Glam drama serial Doraha (2008) on making relatable content that is not By Muhammad Asad Ullah entertainment channel Geo, directed exaggerated on screen with quality.” by Mehreen Jabbar, which was In Khaas, Sanam would be seen followed by spectacular work in sharing the screen space with Daastan (2010), Durr-e-Shehwar comparatively new actor Ali Rehman t’s the voluminous blow-dried (2012), Kankar (2013), all on premier Khan. “Ali is a fantastic actor and he hair and fl awless skin that entertainment channel HUM TV, and puts his 200% in every shot. We’re give her away. Sanam Baloch telefi lm Ek Thi Marium (2016). After having a wonderful time on sets. He is dressed unobtrusively in a hiatus of one year with mornings has studied acting and has practically a mucho simple off -white shows and reading scripts one after learned it before he made it big ShalwarI Kameez and beige fl ats, another, post portraying Suhana in on television screens. That makes but she is unmistakable. Fans have ARY Digita’s Teri Raza (2017), Sanam helluva diff erence you know. On the accosted her fi ve times in the past is all set to hit television screens again sets we share our instant feedback half hour alone. However, she ignores with Khaas alongside Ali Rehman and help each other with the scenes. the stares and continues to chat Khan. I’m really hoping for people to like it animatedly about her upcoming “Directed by Danish Nawaz, the once the play is out,” says Baloch. drama serial Khaas, on premier play challenges the social norms and Despite the brassy work that entertainment channel Hum TV. highlights for what goes wrong in this speaks volumes about her talent, “Although I was quite long- society. It’s how an environment and Baloch still feels nervous, every time winded and convivial since my upbringing infl uences someone for she steps on sets. One would think childhood but being an actor was who he becomes as a person – what the actor is teeming with confi dence never my dream. Even my fi rst play he perceives and his approach to life by now, having made numerous Kaalak, I was coaxed to do it and and relations,” adds Sanam “The play television appearances. “I’m very after that I thought that’s it – not is an emotional journey that will take nervous. I’m always nervous about anymore. People often talk about you down and strike the right chord every project I sign. I always leave my overnight success stories and this in terms of what needs to be changed work to the Almighty with a prayer was indeed one of them for me. and looked upon. It is based on the that he’ll look into it,” she explains The telefi lm got aired in the night bitter realities of the world existing “I started my acting career with and in the morning I was fl ooded today. It’s something women of Momina Duraid Productions and with the huge feedback of calls and today’s time can relate to. It’s about HUM TV and I’m back with them messages and what not. Imagine for love, remorse and guilt. It touches again. We’ve created tremendous that specifi c role I had to go all bald,” the taboo concerning women and projects together with international LAST PERFORMANCE: Sanam Baloch was last seen essaying the role of recalls Sanam Baloch. how the society perceives them and acclaim that were not only loved Suhana in ARY Digital’s Teri Raza (2017). At the time, the fresh faced only treats them often and not just society in Pakistan but across the border had made an appearance on KTN, but their closed ones including their as well. So even this time – we’re taking Sanam Baloch’s morning show reducing its entertainment content a Sindhi channel, as a host. Little husbands.” hoping for the best. We’re like lucky off air, where there’s smoke, there’s and is trying to focus more on the did she know that a telefi lm with an Drawing parallel on what has charms for each other.” fi re. Isn’t it? “Yes. The morning news section. So yes,” she adds, “The unpopular pitch would go on to put changed in Pakistan entertainment Social media was recently catching show is no more a part of Samaa’s thing about new beginnings is that her on the path to becoming one of industry for over a decade, Sanam up with the rumours of Samaa TV transmission. Samaa is increasingly they require something else to end.” Wednesday, January 30, 2019 GULF TIMES 15 SHOWBIZ COMMUNITY After playing villains for years, Mikkelsen is ready for star turn

ACTIVIST: Aditi Rao Hydari believes education is essential for an individual to realise their full potential.

Literacy essential to battle poverty: Aditi Rao Hydari Actress Aditi Rao Hydari says education is essential to break the cycle of poverty. “I truly believe that literacy and education are essential for an individual to realise their full potential and to break the cycle of poverty,” Aditi said in a statement. Aditi has been one of the foremost supporter of the NGO Teach For Change, which works to improve literacy and reading skills among children from low income communities studying in government schools. She will also unveil a nationwide launch of the Pega Teach For Change movement – which is an expansion of the initiative to eight Indian cities for the upcoming academic year. “I am very glad that Teach For Change is launching a nationwide movement and I pledge my support to the initiative and encourage all committed citizens who want to make a diff erence to sign up for the programme and volunteer to teach,” she added. – IANS Fatherhood is huge responsibility: Shreyas Talpade

Actor Shreyas Talpade, who welcomed a baby girl last year, says his life has changed after becoming a father. COMING ALIVE: Mads Mikkelsen plays main role in his new survival movie Arctic. “Fatherhood is a huge responsibility. It has changed me as a person a lot. Now, everyday comes with a new By Peter Sblendorio Mikkelsen, 53, ingratiated himself to of Mikkelsen’s character’s adversaries in challenge. My perspective towards the things has also American audiences over the years with Polar – was equally inspired by Mikkelsen started changing. Now, I have started taking things villainous roles in the James Bond fi lm in their movie. seriously so that I can give her (daughter) best of ub-zero temperatures. Blistering Casino Royale and in Marvel’s Doctor “He’s amazing,” Chen said. “He is like everything,” Shreyas said over telephone from Mumbai. 40-mile-per-hour winds. Snow Strange; as TV’s Hannibal Lecter in the James Bond, but very grounded, a very Amidst the busy work schedule, the Iqbal actor is as far as the eye can see. NBC series Hannibal and as Galen Erso, much grittier version and more real for trying his best to devote proper time to his wife and These are only a few of the the creator of the Death Star, in Rogue One: me.” Polar, which premiered on Netfl ix daughter Aadya. unsparing conditions actor A Star Wars Story. Friday, is based on a graphic novel by the He said: “Sometimes it becomes diffi cult to take MadsS Mikkelsen had to overcome over the And now, he’s the headliner of two new same name. out time from the shoot but whenever I get time, I go course of 19 days fi lming in Iceland for his American fi lms. In addition to Arctic, “I get to play a hitman, (which) is always straight to the house and spend time with Aadya. There new survival movie, Arctic, about a pilot Mikkelsen is the lead star in the Netfl ix fun,” Mikkelsen said. “And I get to play a are days also when I don’t get to see her but it’s okay. stranded in a snow-covered wilderness thriller Polar, released last Friday, in retired hitman, meaning I’m allowed to be “Though I come back home late and leave early after his small plane crashes. which he plays a masterful assassin named a little tired, a little heavy. I mean, lethal, for shoot, I try my best to maintain a proper balance “The conditions are brutal and Duncan Vizla whose longtime agency but a little tired. I think that’s a beautiful between my work and family. I don’t want to become gruesome,” Mikkelsen told the Daily News. attempts to kill him two weeks before his combination.” a father who does not support his wife in parenting. “There were days we were not retirement to avoid giving him one fi nal Despite their names sounding similar, Both mother and father play an important role in allowed to go outside,” he explained. paycheck. Polar and Arctic are much diff erent fi lms. nourishing a child. And I thank my wife Dipti for being “Our car doors were ripped off and they Is this his time? Mikkelsen says he feels In Arctic, Mikkelsen basically only co-operative always.” disappeared down the valley, and we like he’s in the midst of a big moment. interacts with one other character, On the work front, Shreyas is busy shooting for his never saw it again. That was not weather Mikkelsen said, “I’ve been in other a woman played by María Thelma TV show My Name Ijj Lakhan. It airs on SAB TV. – IANS for man or beast.” American fi lms but I’ve been one of the Smáradóttir who also becomes stranded The Denmark-born Mikkelsen, whose sidekicks. Yes, it is a big moment. I love it. during an attempt to rescue Overgård. character is named Overgård in the film I embrace it.” Mikkselsen hopes people won’t due out Friday, lost 14 pounds early Joe Penna, the director of Arctic, says compare Arctic to the 2015 survival fi lm in the production, as he spent 12 to 15 Mikkelsen’s physicality is what made him The Revenant, starring Leonardo DiCaprio hours travelling on foot in the snow the right choice for the role. and that bear. each day. “We couldn’t use anyone else for ‘The Revenant has a much bigger story He describes the severe outdoor his stand-ins, because you could in the sense that there’s a lot of stuff environment as “the biggest obstacle” just tell,” Penna told The News. “His happening … We’re stuck with a man faced by the cast and crew, but believes idiosyncrasies, he could match every in the arctic, and our fi lm is probably it was a necessary evil for the sake of the single time, and no one else could. He more about humanity, the big diff erence fi lm. can say so much with just his face, and between being alive and just being a “At the same time, it was also our that’s what we wanted. The screenplay survivor,” Mikkelsen said. “We see there’s biggest strength, our biggest ally, because had very, very little dialogue, and we a big diff erence. We see this man come CARING FATHER: Shreyas Talpade says after it’s playing the lead in the fi lm,” Mikkelsen needed to rely on somebody who was alive again when another person enters his becoming a father, he has started taking things seriously. said of the conditions. “So there’s a lot of this talented.” world. Before that, he’s just a comfortable free gifts coming from that.” Actress Fei Chen – who plays Hilde, one numb.” – New York Daily News/TNS 16 GULF TIMES Wednesday, January 30, 2019 COMMUNITY The reign of recycling Embassy of Switzerland in Qatar and Elite Paper Recycling Company sign a partnership declaration for public awareness and recycling. By Mudassir Raja

reating awareness about regarding littering and overuse clean environment is of natural resources. To ease the an ongoing process. pressure on the environment, we Both public and private need to reduce the consumption of sectors across the diff erent things. It is better to use Cworld are keen not only to raise the resources wisely and bring them the awareness about it but also to back for the recycling. On the large remedy the damage that has already scale, big investments need to be been done. done by the governments. I think There are many ways that trash this government is investing well can be changed into treasure. More for the purpose.” and more private sectors all over Interacting with the media the world are getting involved in persons, the Elite chairman said, recycling diff erent used materials “For me it is like a dream come and making them usable again. true – working for the environment In pursuit of these common more than just doing a business. goals, the Embassy of Switzerland Further, we need to start with the and Elite Paper Recycling Company new generation. We need to go and recently signed a partnership teach them especially when they declaration for public awareness are young about environment and and recycling. recycling processes. We need to The declaration was signed prepare them early to protect the by Edgar Doerig, Ambassador environment. We have been trying of Switzerland, and by Abdulla SIGNING CEREMONY: Edgar Doerig, Ambassador of Switzerland, left, and Abdulla Ibrahim al-Suwaidi, Chairman of to do that part as well. We are Ibrahim al-Suwaidi, Chairman Elite Paper Recycling, signing the contract. Photos by Jayan Orma teaching and giving presentations of Elite Paper Recycling, in the in the factory about how the presence of the embassy offi cials acknowledge common values about declaration with the media, expertise in the recycling sector.” environment should be protected and other representatives of the environment. The embassy the ambassador said, “We have He further added, “Switzerland, and if we do not recycle, what will the company. The partnership sincerely believes in the eff orts diff erent points of concrete together with the European and be the eff ect on the environment. will benefi t both the parties and we are glad to support Elite activities that we want to promote other countries around the world, We have been sending these in promoting environmental for what they have been doing. We together. First is about promoting has been an early mover in the messages to the students because sustainability. have placed a big dust-bin outside the environmental sustainability. environment protection area. In they are the future of this country. Elite Paper Recycling will collect the embassy to dispose of the used It also includes, raising awareness, 60s and 70s, as children, we used If taught and trained well, they can the used paper for recycling process paper.” and media campaign. We will to go out and clean small rivers. At work for a better future of Qatar.” from the big trash bin placed at the Al-Suwaidi said, “We are really continue working together for the that time, people were throwing He added that his company embassy. happy to sign the declaration paper recycling. We will also engage garbage in the rivers. Today, makes the trash paper ready to be Addressing the gathering, the with the embassy. I thank the in eff orts for reducing the energy the country is well protected, used again. He said that through ambassador said, “We are very embassy for being partners with consumption. We will encourage environmentally. We always have diff erent projects, the company happy to sign the partnership us in launching this project and the private sector on macro scale for to start raising awareness and tell continues to inform the public declaration with Elite Paper supporting recycling in Qatar.” the recycling. There are a number of people what needs to be changed. about the need and signifi cance of Recycling. In the memorandum, we Sharing the details of the Swiss companies have high quality Then there can be a mindset change the recycling.

GROUP: The off icials of the Embassy of Switzerland and Elite Paper Recycling in a photo.