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www.thepeninsulaqatar.com BUSINESS | 21 SPORT | 31 SMEs in Qatar Dusan named MVP switching to as Hercegovac ‘Cloud’ in a big way top scores Sunday 20 November 2016 | 20 Safar 1438 Volume 21 | Number 6986 | 2 Riyals Over $15m raised at Rota charity auction Raynald C Rivera consist of ‘Longing to Learn’ pro- Father Emir and Sheikha Moza attend gala event The Peninsula gramme in Lebanon, the ‘I Had a Dream’ initiative in Jordan and ‘Project ver $15m was raised at the Tomorrow’ in Turkey. Other Rota ini- charity auction during the tiatives that will receive funding sixth biennial Reach Out To include the ‘Opportunities for Life’ pro- Asia (Rota) Gala Dinner gramme in Bangladesh, the ‘Bringing which marked Rota's tenth Back Hope’ project in Yemen and the Oanniversary yesterday at Al Shaqab ‘1 in 11’ campaign in Indonesia, in part- indoor arena. The exact amount raised nership with Unicef and FC Barcelona at the auction will be revealed later. Foundation. Pledges were received Of the diverse items which went during the auction for the said projects under the hammer at the auction con- worth $15.4m which will directly ben- ducted by Lord Poltimore, Europe efit more than 180,000 children in Deputy Chairman of world famous auc- those countries. tion house Sotheby’s, the most valued The event was attended by Father was a Qatari natural Jeewan pearl neck- Emir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al lace. The rare necklace donated by Al Thani and H H Sheikha Mozah bint Majed Jewellery is made up of 582 of Nasser as well as Prince Alwaleed bin Qatar's finest pearls of the same colour, Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi quality, shape, size and lustre. Arabia. Other items which went on sale at Speaking at the event, H E Sheikha the biennial event were a trip to space Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani, Chair- for two; Patek Philippe’s dome table person of Rota thanked all the people clock donated by Al Majed Jewellery; a who supported Rota throughout its ten- Hermès men’s trunk donated by Wis- year of existence implementing sam Al Mana; as well as a 2017 BMW different educational initiatives that M3 30 Jahre Limited Edition donated have helped thousands of children in by Al Fardan Automobiles, in addition 13 countries. to a Louis Moinet Mecanograph limited Sheikha Al Mayassa underscored edition watch. the role of education to putting an end Father Emir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, H H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, H E Sheikha Al Mayassa bint The event was held to provide to conflict and providing a better future Hamad Al Thani, Chairperson of Rota Board, Prince Alwaleed bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia and funding to Rota's initiatives in various for millions of children around the other dignitaries at the 6th Annual Dinner of Reach Out to Asia held in Al Shaqab, Education City, last evening. countries including education projects world. Pic: A R Al-Baker in support of Syrian refugees which → Continued on page 3 Diabetes treatment Tailgating troubles motorists: Survey centre to open at Irfan Bukhari trend for tailgating appears infrastructure, overall driving the government is likely to The Peninsula unchanged over the last six enjoyment, commute time, driv- deploy vehicle-mounted cam- months (76percent),” it adds. ing behaviour that are often eras to detect speeding. A pilot s concerned departments Currently, to ease road con- linked to cause of accidents. project is under way for the past Al Khor Hospital have focused their atten- gestion and control accidents The findings of the survey few months on Doha’s roads. Ation on ensuring road through smooth traffic, Ashghal’s are based on the views of a rep- A civilian vehicle with sophis- safety and taken steps from five big road infrastructure resentative sample of the ticated speed camera is on the Fazeena Saleem Wakra Hospital opened a year upgrading road infrastructure to developments projects are under residents of Qatar over the last roads for the past few months. The Peninsula later, in 2014, and receives installing sophisticated traffic way including Dukhan Highway 6 months. According to the sur- Sensys Gatso, a leading Swedish approximately 400 patient vis- cameras, residents’ perception East, Lusail Expressway, East vey, majority of the respondents provider of solutions in traffic specialised diabetes its each month. Offering a of driving in Qatar has also con- West Corridor, Al Rayyan Road (68percent) state that road infra- management, is behind the vehi- treatment unit will be multi-disciplinary approach to siderably improved, except for Phase 2 and Rawadat Al Khail structure has improved over the cle-mounted pilot project. The A opened at Al Khor Hos- patient care, the Centres pro- tailgating. Street. Some of them will be last 6 months, leading to shorter company has also installed 46 pital as part of plans to vide patients with improved A survey says the overall complete next year while others commute time (67percent) and sophisticated static speed cam- replicate the National Diabe- access to specialised treat- “positive perception trends of end in 2018 or 2019. more driving enjoyment eras in Doha. It further states that tes Center across all hospitals ment,” said Professor Abou driving in Qatar outweigh the The bi-annual survey, com- (38percent). dangerous driving has reduced within the Hamad Medical Samra. negative ones” in the most missioned by QIC, sets out to Along other measures being over the last six months from Corporation (HMC), said a sen- National Diabetes Center recent Qatar Road Safety Mon- quantify perception trends of taken to achieve goals of 62percent to 57percent. ior official. at the Hamad General Hospi- itor. “However, the perception Qatar’s motorists about National Road Safety Strategy, → Continued on page 3 Like its counterparts at tal also undertakes diabetes Hamad General Hospital and research in which patients are Al Wakra Hospital, the Centre interviewed in order to gener- at Al Khor Hospital will take a ate data about the MoI medical unit multi-disciplinary approach to pathos-genesis of the condi- caring for patients and provides tion. Staffed by senior GenomiQ innovator wins sees 500,000 a ‘one stop shop’ that offers all consultants, nurses, diabetes specialties and services from educators, dietitians and podi- patients a year initial screening through to atry technicians, the Center at Stars of Science finale treatment, health education and Al Wakra Hospital provides a the provision of medication and range of services for adults Sidi Mohamed equipment. from general consultation, foot The Peninsula to challenges thrown his way. With over 8.5 The Peninsula “We planned a diabetes care, screening for diabetic million views on YouTube, Facebook and centre at Al Khor Hospital,” Prof retinopathy and insulin pump edical researcher Sadeem Qdaisat has Instagram this season, Stars of Science broke MEDICAL Services Department at Abou Badi Abou Samra, Chair- therapy. been named the Arab world’s top records for digital engagement. Four million the Ministry of Interior (MoI) sees man of Internal Medicine, In addition to providing Minnovator in the thrilling finale of unique users interacted with the show’s online more than 500,000 patients annu- Hamad Medical Corporation patients with specialised treat- Stars of Science, bringing the eighth season channels this year. ally, which is 10 percent of the total (HMC) told The Peninsula. ment, HMC is focused on of Qatar Foundation’s hit TV show on MBC4 Algerian Abderrahim Bourouis, inven- healthcare services provided in the The diabetes centre at Al informing the public about the to a close. tor of the smart autism shirt Wonderkit, country, according to last year's Wakra Hospital was the second causes, symptoms and compli- This week, viewers around the world cast came in second place with a score of statistics. in a chain of planned facilities cations of Type 2 diabetes and their vote online for one of the four Stars of 31.7percent, earning $150,000. Enthusiasts It provides primary and sec- that are designed to provide other lifestyle related diseases. Science finalists. Sevag Babikian, the savvy were drawn to Abderrahim’s kind heart and ondary health care services to the improved access to specialised “The main risk factors for type Lebanese innovator, took an early lead by curious mind. Sevag Babikian earned Ministry employees, their families diabetic care in Qatar. 2 diabetes include family his- winning the jury vote, however the combined 23.3percent to come in third with his efficient and prisoners at various security “The National Diabetes tory of diabetes, being online and jury vote earned Sadeem a score desktop 3D printer, Modifix. With his auto departments, in addition to eye Center at Hamad General Hos- overweight, old age, a low level of 36.8percent, enough to win $300,000 for scoring and management in Taekwondo sys- tests done at driving schools, Salem pital (HGH) was opened in 2013 of physical activity and a his- GenomiQ, his automated slide dropping in tem, Take One, the dedicated Ghassan Yusuf Saeed Al Rashdi, Medical Services and receives about 2,000 adult tory of gestational diabetes. If genetic testing innovation. from Bahrain came in fourth place with a Department Assistant Director said and 700 paediatric patients you have more than one of Sadeem dazzled fans and foes alike with score of 8.2percent. Sevag won $100,000, in an interview with police maga- each month. This number has these risk factors, it is impor- encyclopaedic knowledge of the medical field while Ghassan was awarded $50,000. zine Al Shurta Maak (Police with doubled during 2016. 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