Community Community An exhibition Khaberdar at Katara with Aftab P8features P16 Iqbal, a popular 33 photographs of political satire TV Qhapaq Nan, which show in , helped build and will record a show sustain the Inca Empire. in Doha.

Thursday, July 21, 2016 Shawwal 16, 1437 AH

DOHA 35°C—43°C TODAY LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE 11 PUZZLES 12 & 13 Slow and steady Indian expatriate Syed Naqi describes his journey from scratch to coming good at COVER STORY jewellery and clothes trade, reinforcing the

lesson about staying the course. P4-5 SUCCESS STORY: In just one year, Syed Naqi is already planning to expand his business. Photo by Umer Nangiana

Variety of Gents & Ladies footwear

LOCATION : Old Airport road, Next to Qatar Airway Tower 1 2 GULF TIMES Thursday, July 21, 2016 COMMUNITY ROUND & ABOUT

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Pottery workshop for kids DATE: Every Monday TIME: 5pm-6pm ote Unquo Kids will learn a new hand building technique for creating and fi nishing artworks in clay. For more call 44865201. Qu te The function of education is to teach one to think Mall Cinema (1): Alice Through 1pm; Finding Dory (2D) 3pm; intensively and to think critically. The Looking Glass (2D) 11am; Monkey King: Hero Is Back (2D) Intelligence plus character — that is the Finding Dory (2D) 1pm; Monkey 5pm; Star Trek Beyond (2D) 7pm; goal of true education. King: Hero Is Back (2D) 3pm; Alice Trek Beyond (2D) 4.30pm; Kabali Alice Through The Looking Glass Through The Looking Glass (2D) (Tamil) 6.30pm; Madaari (Hindi) (2D) 9.15pm; Madaari (Hindi) – Martin Luther King, Jr. 5pm; The Conjuring 2 (2D) 7pm; 9.15pm; The Conjuring 2 (2D) 11.30pm. Silah El Talamiz (Arabic) 9.30pm; 11.45pm. Royal Plaza Cinema Palace Kabali (Tamil) 11.15pm. Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (1): (3): Ghostbusters (2D) 12.30pm; Mall Cinema (2): Star Trek Beyond Monkey King: Hero Is Back (2D) Silah El Talamiz (Arabic) 2.30pm; (2D) 11am; Monkey King: Hero Is 11.30am; Madaari (Hindi) 1.30pm; Central Intelligence (2D) 4.30pm; Back (2D) 1.15pm; Silah El Talamiz Alice Through The Looking Glass Abo Shanab (Arabic) 6.30pm; The Community Editor (Arabic) 3.15pm; Finding Dory (2D) (2D) 4pm; Alice Through The Conjuring 2 (2D) 9pm; Silah El Kamran Rehmat 5.15pm; Alice Through The Looking Looking Glass (2D) 6pm; Kabali Talamiz (Arabic) 11.30pm. e-mail: [email protected] Glass (2D) 7pm; Star Trek Beyond (Tamil) 8pm; Kabali (Tamil) 11pm. Asian Town Cinema: Kabil (Tamil) Telephone: 44466405 (2D) 9pm; Kabali (Tamil) 11.15pm. Royal Plaza Cinema Palace 12.30, 1, 2, 3.15, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Mall Cinema (3): (2): Fax: 44350474 Madaari (Hindi) Star Trek Beyond (2D) 11am; 11pm, 12, 1, 2 & 3.30am; Madaari 11.30am; Madaari (Hindi) 2pm; Star Monkey King: Hero Is Back (2D) (Hindi) 6.45pm. Thursday, July 21, 2016 GULF TIMES 3 ROUND & ABOUT COMMUNITY

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Blood Donation Camp Garage Gallery learn art and design skills who may not have Yamativo Salsa Classes DATE: Aug 5 DATE: Until November 1 access to them at their own schools, as well DATE: Every Monday TIME: 8am-4pm TIME: 8pm as other young people who want to further TIME: 7pm VENUE: Aster Medical Centre, Industrial VENUE: Spaces at the Fire Station their artistic abilities during the summer VENUE: Radisson Blu area Care & Aware, a joint charitable venture The Artists in Residence exhibition is a holidays. It’s always fun and always challenging. Let’s of Aster Medical Centre, Malabar Gold & culmination of an intensive nine-month meet and learn some moves every Monday Diamonds, Wellcare Group and KMCC programme, featuring works by eighteen local Heena Art night. You don’t need to do anything, just join Kozhikode District Committee, is organising contemporary artists who have been working DATE: Ongoing us. Level 1 (intermediate level) 7pm and for a Blood Donation Drive to raise awareness on in the artist’s studios and spaces at the Fire VENUE: Umm Ghuwalina beginner level 8pm. Be there are Raddison Blu the importance of blood donation among the Station since September 2015. The exhibition Henna Art Crash course for kids ages 12- Hotel Cabana Club. public with the support of Hamad Medical showcases new work and projects created 21 in Doha, Qatar. Reservations are QR250. Corporation on August 5, 2016 from 8am to by the artists during their residency period, Whatsapp on 3317-4774 for more details. Cake Decoration Classes 4pm. The blood donation drive will be held at shedding light on the development of their What you can expect to learn in these henna DATE: Morning and evening Aster Medical Centre, Industrial area. innovative ideas and diverse studio practices. classes? 1) How to apply henna designs, 2) VENUE: Tavola Royal Plaza, Al Saad Street Photographic, sculptural, and installation Henna tests everyday in the 2nd week. 3) Tavola off ers a range of cake decorating based artworks fi ll the Garage Gallery and A proof of your best henna designs will be and kitchen skills classes. Tavola is the only showcase these talented artists. awarded to you, 4) A batch of 3- 4 students in authorised Wilton method provider in the order to ensure full attention is given. Middle East. Tavola conducts sugar crafting Vacation Competition programmes and also off ers programmes in DATE: Until September 21 A Summer Workshop – Inspirational baking and chocolate making. VENUE: eFCC Offi c 66 Women’s forum of Friends Cultural Centre DATE: Until August 4 Bootcamp in Abu Hamour has announced competitions for Qatar- TIME: 7.45-8.45pm DATE: Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday based Malayalee Students of grades IV–XII. VENUE: TCA Qatar, Doha TIME: 6pm There are two competitions: Avadhikkalath, Inspirational 66 focuses on life-skills for VENUE: Doha British School articles on vacation experiences, and your child. Inspirational 66 promises to be a Located just minutes from Villaggio and Avadhikkalakazhchakal, a photography fun-fi lled and creative way for your child to a walk away from Ain Khalid Gate, the Doha competition. The articles on vacation approach life in a positive way. This workshop British School campus is the new location for experiences should be prepared in Malayalam is designed to have the following goals: Bootcamp sessions. The training takes place or in English with a minimum of 500 words. developing a sense of self, build confi dence, on the main grass playing fi eld surrounded by Photographs for the competition should be improve communication skills and explore an athletics track. There are showers available printed on A4 size art paper or photo paper. creative skills. and changing rooms. Peru Exhibition at Katara Pictures should not have been published DATE: Ongoing before and should not be downloaded from TCA Science Summer Camp Fitness Training TIME: 7pm the Internet. Entries for competitions need DATE: Until August 4 DATE: Sunday, Tue, Thu VENUE: Katara to be submitted to FCC Offi ce on or before TIME: 8.30am-3.15pm TIME: 6pm-7pm Katara is collaborating with the Peruvian September 21. More details can be obtained VENUE: TCA, C Ring Road VENUE: MIA Park embassy for Qhapaq Nan, a photographic by contacting telephone number 4466-1213. This camp aims to introduce young There are fi tness classes in the park on exhibition. The exhibition marks the children to the mysteries of science, through Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday nights at 6 and addition of Peru to the United Nations Eidiah Tourist Festival hands on make and take projects with 7pm. Open to all levels of fi tness. Bootcamp is Educational, Scientifi c and Cultural DATE: Until July 30 interactive experiments. For inquiries call an intensive and fun way to train and also meet Organization’s (Unesco) world heritage list TIME: 9pm 6652-3871. new people in the open and friendly group two years ago. The exhibition will start at VENUE: Qatar National Convention atmosphere. More information can be had by 7pm at Building 19 Gallery 2 of Katara. Centre QSports Summer Camp e-mailing [email protected] A whole family entertainment and DATE: Until September 1 Combination of Sun, Sand and Surfi ng shopping experience under one roof! Opens TIME: 8am-1pm DATE: Ongoing from 9pm to 1am @eidiehqatar. VENUE: Al Jazeera Academy FOODIE CHOICE VENUE: Aqua Park Registration for QSports Summer Camp For the fi rst time ever in Qatar, it will be Themed Summer Courses 2016 is now open. QSports summer camps RESTAURANT: Gordon Ramsay possible to ride up curved sidewalls at 90 DATE: Until August 18 are committed to providing a safe, fun and Mediterranean degrees to the direction of the water fl ow. TIME: 9am-1pm skill-based experience for kids between the LOCATION: St Regis Giving visitors and especially surfi ng fanatics VENUE: VCUQatar ages of 4 and 14. We have a dedicated team Explore Gordon Ramsay Mediterranean, an amazing experience available at only one Virginia Commonwealth University in of specialist kid’s coaches and classes and a fresh and modern dining experience place in Qatar – Aqua Park. 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Compiled by Nausheen Shaikh. E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change 4 GULF TIMES Thursday, July 21, 2016 COMMUNITY COVER STORY The ladder of success In the off -season, you do not get many customers and it even becomes diff icult to manage the rent of the shop. It is this time when most people panic and think of winding up the business, but you have to persist and be patient, entrepreneur Syed Naqi tells Umer Nangiana

EXQUISITE: Jewellery that draws customers in droves. Photos by Umer Nangiana

reat things happen “I had never even thought that I moment. In fact, it was his wife’s when you believe and would be doing my own business. idea. She had started it from home go beyond your fears. But I am very happy that I took and with her friends. She used to The greater the aim, this decision. I have seen many give gifts to her friends of their the bigger the risk, people losing heart and winding native Hyderabadi jewellery and butG to achieve success you have to up the businesses they had started clothes. People liked it so much take the leap. The fi rst step is to at the same time but I remained they started asking her for more. overcome the internal roadblocks patient,” says Naqi, who started a In the meanwhile, Naqi’s and your own fears — as Syed Naqi jewellery business on a very small job contract at the company demonstrates. scale last year. he was last working ended and Having worked in multiple A year down the road, he is they gave him a release. He was companies, Naqi, an Indian planning to expand it. There are looking for another job when his expatriate from Hyderabad, had good and bad days in business. wife suggested he start his own never thought he would be doing From his experience, Naqi has business. his own business one day. learnt that you do not recklessly “I was unable to start a It requires a lot of capital. What hike your spending during good suitable job as all offers at that would happen if the business days. time were not really good. I did does not pick? I will lose all my “You have to keep a balance not have much savings either. money. Should I really do it? Like between your spending and But I thought let’s give it a try. anyone starting a new business, savings. Saving during your good That is how I started,” says the he, too, was faced with all these times will help you sail through new businessman. He began by questions. But it was faith and the the bad times,” says the reluctant holding exhibitions of jewellery commitment to work hard and entrepreneur. He arrived in Doha in Al Khor community where persevere that helped him make the seven years ago and worked at there are around 5,000 families, fi nal call. an oil refinery with a French including Indians, Pakistanis and Today, Naqi says he is happy he company. In a span of four years, Arabs. made this decision a year ago and he took up many jobs after his They liked this type of jewellery started his own business. It is the first contract expired. and he managed to establish best thing that has happened to him. And, then, came that decisive good clientele. He also took his BIZ SENSE: Syed Naqi says persistence and patience pays in the long run. Thursday, July 21, 2016 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY

“We have these unique fresh water pearls from Hyderabad, the city which is popular for it. Our entire stock of jewellery comes from Hyderabad. Our dresses which are branded come from Gujrat, Delhi, Mumbai and Hyderabad” — Syed Naqi UNIQUE: The fresh water pearl jewellery from Hyderabad is popular among subcontinent expatriates. exhibition to Dukhan where he received a very good response. As the clientele expanded, Naqi thought of starting a shop. He did not have enough resources to establish his own shop out in the market as it required higher rents to be paid. So he contacted the people at Al Raunaq Centre in Souq Waqif who agreed to provide him with space to open his first outlet. Initially, Naqi says, he did face a bit of difficulty. But come Ramadan and he began to receive customers. And as more people got to know about him through word of mouth, he started getting more clients. Most of his customers are for jewellery. People buy clothes mostly on occasions such as Eid and weddings. But jewellery is the item most in demand. Naqi stocks gold-plated jewellery with real precious and semi-precious stones including ruby, emerald IN DEMAND: People place special orders with Naqi for their wedding and real pearl. functions. “We have these unique fresh water pearls from Hyderabad, the jewellery and for the dresses clientele. The most difficult time the city which is popular for it. they have a customer base from came in the middle. Our entire stock of jewellery both and Pakistan, besides “In the off-season, you do not comes from Hyderabad. Our some from Bangladesh and Sri get many customers and it even dresses which are branded come Lanka. becomes difficult to manage the from Gujrat, Delhi, Mumbai and In his business, Naqi knows rent of the shop. It is this time Hyderabad,” says Naqi. the importance of saying ‘yes’ when most people panic and think Hyderabad is renowned as the to customers’ demands. Mostly of winding up the business,” the “Pearl City” since the time of customers allow him ample time entrepreneur points out. Nizam of Hyderabad. The royals for their orders, but even if they “But you have to persist and be used to wear the fresh water want it urgently, Naqi says he gets patient for times to change. When pearl jewellery. Even today, it prepared for them. good times come, they are so good the popular “Sat Larra” (Seven When he started, he says, he that you would forget the bad stringed) is worn on weddings faced a lot of competition in the days you had. So it is all part and along with “Jaravi Lacha, market. However, he managed to parcel of the game and you have to Chintak.” stay abreast with the wide range embrace both,” he advises. Naqi has contracts with of collections in jewellery and A lot of traders from South manufacturers in Hyderabad from clothes, and above all the famous Africa, Uganda, Pakistan and whom he sources his jewellery Hyderabadi jewellery which he some other countries have which is available in wide range claims nobody else would be approached him. They want his for customers. The prices range selling in Qatar. Hyderabadi jewellery as they say from QR150 to QR1000. He also “We do not let the customer go their customers in these countries customises designs for buyers. empty-handed when they visit like it a lot. Naqi recently also sent In clothes, he has unique our shop because of the variety we it to some traders in Saudi Arabia party wear, wedding dresses and have,” he adds. as well where it is becoming very particularly bridal dresses. His Naqi acknowledges that popular. main customers are expatriates starting a business always He is aiming to get out in the from India and Pakistan, says involves risks. But stating for him open market and have his own STOCK: Naqi stocks the famous Indian brands of apparel, including both Naqi. Pakistanis particularly like was easy. He already had some shop one day. party and wedding dresses. 6 GULF TIMES Thursday, July 21, 2016 COMMUNITY Over 200 ‘7asanat’ volunteers honoured at celebratory dinner

he Youth Company (TYC) In addition to that, 7asanat’s team allowed the volunteers to prepare and marked the end of their collaborated with Qatar Charity launch all the activities from Jaidah’s third annual Ramadan for the “#Yestahloon” initiative space. Jaidah Automotive also initiative, “7asanat to provide clothes for blue-collar provided vehicles to help the 7asanat Olympics,” with a dinner workers in Qatar by collecting clothes team in delivering the Iftar meals and Tat Hilton Doha recently. and donations from many residential donations across the country. More than 200 volunteers were compounds in Qatar. The programme in its 3rd year recognised for their hard work and Moreover, volunteers arranged enjoys the support of a number of dedication to the initiative during visits to entertain and facilitate sponsors including Title Sponsor Ramadan. in a number of Hamad Medical – Jaidah Automotive, Platinum There were four categories of Corporation facilities and in elderly Sponsor – Vodafone Falla Club, winners in the 7asanat initiative: homes. Logistics Partner – GWC, Food Best Team Leader/Farid Award; Best Jaidah Automotive played a vital Partner – Hilton Doha, Water Two Volunteers – which was based role in this year’s 7asanat Olympics Partner – Coca-Cola Qatar, Charity on the number of hours they put initiative as it was the title sponsor. It Partner – Qatar Charity, Marketing volunteered; Best Female and Male off ered its showroom to become the Partner – Forbes Associates and Social Media; and lastly, the Most 7asanat headquarters for 2016. This Event Partner – 9Series Events. Dedicated Volunteer. The winners received gifts from Volunteer Appreciation Partner — Salam Stores, Banana Island, Intercontinental Hotel Doha, Queen Medical, GM & A, and Coca-Cola. Aya Abu Issa, CEO, TYC International, said: “I think it is important that we show how grateful we are to our dedicated volunteers and generous sponsors and that is why we hold this celebratory dinner at the end of the programme; to celebrate the success of the initiative and to show how signifi cant their support is. We could not have done it without them!” The 7asanat Olympics are designed to encourage the volunteers to give back to the community in Qatar. Over 250 volunteers took part in this initiative and volunteered to distribute 3,000 Iftar boxes at traffi c Aya Abu Issa, CEO of TYC International. signals before and after Iftar.

The 7asanat Olympics are designed to encourage the volunteers to give back to the community in Qatar. Over 250 volunteers took part in this initiative this year, helping out with multiple activities. Thursday, July 21, 2016 GULF TIMES 7 MOTORING COMMUNITY Chevrolet Malibu wins segment in dependability study

or the second year in midsize sedans. Customer- a row, the Chevrolet focused technologies contribute Malibu ranked highest to greater connectivity and in its segment in the enhanced crash-avoidance J.D. Power Vehicle capability. The MyLink system DependabilityF Study. The model allows users to engage their was named the most dependable smartphone functions hands- vehicle in the highly-competitive free, while the Side Blind Zone Midsize Car segment. Alert and Rear Cross Traffic Alert “We are proud that, for the join Malibu’s roster of advanced, second year running, the Malibu active safety features. has led its segment in this study,” Chevrolet ranked above industry said Abdallah Madhoun, Regional average ranking sixth respectively. Sales and Marketing Manager The 2016 US Vehicle for Chevrolet, GM Middle East. Dependability Study is based on “The Midsize Car category is responses from 33,560 original particularly competitive. The fact owners of 2013 model-year vehicles that the Malibu topped the ranking after three years of ownership. The is a testament to our customers’ study was fi elded from October satisfaction and Chevrolet’s ability through December 2015. to meet their dependability needs. The study, now in its 27th year, Most importantly, this award examines problems experienced demonstrates how Chevrolet is a during the past 12 months by brand that customers across the original owners of 2013 model-year Middle East can truly rely on.” vehicles. Overall dependability Chevrolet Malibu is the is determined by the number of industry’s longest-running problems experienced per 100 midsize passenger car nameplate, vehicles (PP100), with a lower spanning eight generations. score refl ecting higher quality. The The 2016 Malibu is refined and study covers 177 specifi c problem efficient execution of one of the symptoms grouped into eight major industry’s most competitive vehicle categories. The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. Audi sales up by 5.6% in the first half of 2016

ositive sales result for were sold in the , the Four Rings for the also representing an increase of fi rst six months of 2016: 3.5 percent. Nearly every second With around 953,200 US customer chose an SUV. units delivered, AUDI Cumulative sales of the Audi Q3, Q5 AGP increased its sales since January and Q7 thus climbed by 24 percent by 5.6 percent, growing in all to 45,195 cars. Audi continued its regions. successful course in the US market The brand recorded strong in June. A one percent increase growth especially in Europe. Sales marked the 66th month of growth in that region increased by 8.4 in a row. once again proved percent since the beginning of the to be an important growth driver year, topping 450,000 cars for the in the region. In the fi rst half of the fi rst time. Worldwide, especially year, the company sold 15,614 units the new models Audi A4 (+12.3%) there, 16 percent more than in the and Audi Q7 full-size SUV (+73.6%) same period last year. pushed the sales performance. Sales continued to develop Deliveries across all models positively in the Asia-Pacifi c increased by 7.4 percent in June to region as well. Compared to the around 169,000 units with Audi deliveries in the fi rst half of 2015, surpassing its performance from sales increased by 3.9 percent to the same month last year in all top The Audi TT saw a 36 percent increase in deliveries in the . around 339,300 premium cars sold. ten sales markets. In recent months, Audi made gains “Despite persisting challenges concepts like the Audi Q7 e-tron, increased by 8.4 percent to around up 4.1 percent to 89,935 cars. This in China primarily with its compact in key markets, the fi rst half of the A6L e-tron, the SQ7 TDI and 455,250 cars. New models, above all, increase was fuelled in particular models: In the fi rst six months, the 2016 was mainly characterised the Q2.” provided a boost in Audi’s largest by strong demand for the Audi TT, company handed over 81,083 units by globally balanced growth. We With the European market sales region: Sales of the Audi Q7 which saw a 36 percent increase in of the Audi A3 and Q3 to customers, reinforced our market leadership launch of the new Audi A5 in the full-size SUV more than doubled, deliveries in the United Kingdom. corresponding to an increase of 21.7 in Europe and China and are fall and the updated Audi A3 this while demand for the new Audi A4 With sales of around 17,650 since percent. Across all models, sales in performing better than the overall month, a generation change is in climbed by almost 20 percent. The January, the Audi TT secured its China increased by 5.9 percent to market in the United States,” says store for the already successful brand posted signifi cant growth position as the top-selling compact 290,126 units. Demand increased by Dietmar Voggenreiter, Member key models. In June, Audi handed primarily in (+12.4% to sports car in the premium segment. 6.6 percent in June. In addition to of the Board of Management for over around 78,700 (+9.8%) cars 166,154 units), Italy (+14.6% to On the American continent as China, also showed strong Sales and Marketing at AUDI AG. in Europe across all models. The 32,124 units) and Spain (+14.5% to well, deliveries of the Ingolstadt- growth in the region: Since the “In the upcoming months, we will company thus set new records for 28,803 units). The manufacturer based brand increased in the last six beginning of the year, 12,155 units continue to strengthen our model deliveries in each of the six months also made further gains in its largest months: up 3.5 percent to around have entered the Australian market, portfolio with new technologies and in this region. Cumulatively, sales European export market, the UK: 131,450 units. Of those, 96,934 up 7.2 percent. 8 GULF TIMES Thursday, July 21, 2016 COMMUNITY Capturing the glory of An exhibition at Katara features 33 photographs of the Andean Road System that helped

The beautiful Qhapaq Nan

erely describing Featuring 33 photographs of missions of , , of the World Heritage Committee Empire’s political and economic Qhapaq Nan, the of Qhapaq Nan, a spectacular Korea, Georgia, and Iran, the in June 2014. “Peru now has 12 power. Andean Road photography exhibition organised Ambassador of Peru to Qatar, Julio World Heritage Sites with Qhapaq Shortly after the launch, Florian System that helped jointly by the Embassy of Peru Florian, explained in his speech: Nan, the latest addition, making told Community, “If you look into the South American in Qatar and the Katara Cultural “This exhibition depicts the road Peru one of the Latin American the history of Latin America, you civilisationM flourish greatly in the Village Foundation, opened to a full network built by the Peruvian countries with the highest number will find that there were two very 15th and 16th centuries, exhausts house of dignitaries, diplomats, ancestors (Incas) 500 years ago, of sites inscribed on the list,” important empires, some 500 the limits of human imagination. and art enthusiasts at Katara’s which was the backbone of the Florian told the audience. years ago — the Aztec in An incredible road network Building 19 on Tuesday evening. It Inca Empire. It was built between Used over several centuries by and the Inca in South America. through one of the world’s most is now open until July 30. 5,000 to 6,000 meters above sea caravans, travellers, messengers, The backbone of the Incas was extreme geographical terrains The event marks the second year level in the highest peak of the armies and whole population this network of roads. In today’s that runs more than 30,000 km in anniversary of the inclusion in the Andes covering six South American groups amounting up to 40,000 time, speaking of a road spanning length and spans an area that now Unesco World Heritage Site List countries. The road is Peruvian people, Qhapaq Nan connected 30,000kms from Colombia to includes six countries — Argentina, of this extensive system of ancient but it was recognised as a World various production, administrative sounds like a massive amount of Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador roads and trails connecting all Heritage Site in Doha.” and ceremonial centres constructed work! What makes showcasing and Peru — is an infrastructure parts of the Inca Empire known as Indeed. When Qhapaq Nan was over more than 2,000 years of pre- Qhapaq Nan more worthwhile is marvel that even the finest of Qhapaq Nan. included in the World Heritage Inca Andean culture. Also known that these roads are not in ruins technologies today would be unable In a hall bustling with everybody List by Unesco, Qatar was the host as the Main Andean Road, Qhapaq and are still in use. In many places, to actualise. from Qatari dignitaries to heads for the event — the 38th Session Nan was the backbone of the Inca even today, Qhapaq Nan is the only Thursday, July 21, 2016 GULF TIMES 9 COMMUNITY f Qhapaq Nan build and sustain the Inca Empire. By Anand Holla

Ambassador of Peru to Qatar, Julio Florian, with Ahmed al-Sayed, Deputy General Manager and Head of International Relations, Katara, at the launch of the exhibition. Photos by Anand Holla

way to connect towns and villages. Florian knew exactly how the 33 If you look at this rocky terrain, you photographs would pan out on the will figure out that it’s impossible pristine white walls of the gallery at to use a car here. Either you go on a Building 19. “More or less, I knew llama or you walk.” the size and dimensions of this In its summary of the gallery space and I figured these significance and magnificence pictures would looks great here of Qhapaq Nan, Unesco has said: and they do,” he said, “It has been “The network is based on four main wonderful hosting this event with routes, which originate from the Katara and especially with Maryam central square of Cusco, the capital al-Saad, who is great to work with.” of the Tawantinsuyu (the name by Apart from the terrain shots, which the Incas referred to their there’s also a series of 12 adorable empire as). These main routes portraits of Peruvian children on are connected to several other display. “In a ‘road exhibition’, road networks of lower hierarchy, I decided to include portraits of which created linkages and cross- these children’s faces not merely connections. 137 component areas because they are very cute but if and 308 associated archaeological you look closely at their hats, each sites, covering 616.06 kilometres one of them is different. That’s of the Qhapaq Nan highlight because those hats distinctly the achievements of the Incas belong to 12 different communities in architecture and engineering in Peru, showing how multiple along with its associated communities in Peru use Qhapaq infrastructure for trade, storage Nan and how the road unites and accommodation as well as them all. It’s also about Peruvian sites of religious significance. The cultural diversity through one set of road network was the outcome of pictures,” Florian explained, “As for a political project implemented by the costumes from the Amazon side the Incas linking towns and centres of Peru that are on display here, I of production and worship together chose and bought them myself from under an economic, social and Lima.” cultural programme in the service The word that seems to ring of the State.” aloud in the room from various When asked about how these directions is ‘unbelievable’. “That’s photographs were chosen, Florian how most people who have visited said that this series was part of this exhibition tonight, including a larger project on Qhapaq Nan. me, have described the visuals of “I received this group of pictures Qhapaq Nan. It still amazes me how from the Ministry of Culture,” they could build these roads, let Florian said, “When the Ministry alone with no technology, but not was campaigning for the Unesco even knowing the wheel. And it still recognition — an effort that endures and stands strong,” said took about 10 years — different Florian, adding that this collection photographers through those years will go a long way in drawing had taken these pictures. I think people’s attention to the many this is the only time that Unesco wonders of Peru, “Of all the people has recognised a site comprising six who would visit this exhibition, countries as World Heritage Site.” even if one or two decide to go Peru Having organised three after viewing these photographs, I exhibitions prior to this in Katara, will be very happy.” 10 GULF TIMES Thursday, July 21, 2016 COMMUNITY INFOGRAPHIC Thursday, July 21, 2016 GULF TIMES 11 LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE COMMUNITY 4 tips for protecting kids with food allergies at school

f it seems like life-threatening food storing wholesome and tasty options like allergies are more common than they these in their locker is the perfect solution. were when you were a kid, you’re not imagining it. The number of Teach your child to manage their children with food allergies increased allergies byI nearly 50 percent between 1997 and Encourage your child to advocate for his 2011, according to a study. Researchers are or herself when it comes to prevention. working to discover why food allergies are on Find books about food allergies to read with the rise in developed countries around the younger children and help them practice with world. auto-injector trainers. When they’re ready, There might not be a cure for food allergies, teach them to read food labels, speak up for but there are some steps you can take to themselves at school, avoid non-labelled ensure your child is safe at school: or homemade foods and recognise the symptoms of a reaction. Form a partnership with teachers and school staff Have your child wear a medical ID Communication is key when it comes to You can keep your kids safe when you’re managing allergy risks. Introduce yourself to around, but when they’re at school, camp all the adults your child sees every day, from or even a friend’s house, you can’t always teachers and nurses to bus drivers, cafeteria protect them. Wearing a medical ID helps staff and administrators. There are often kids remember exactly what they’re allergic misconceptions surrounding food allergies, Have a collection of go-to safe safe snacks to put in your child’s lunchbox to. And if they have a reaction when you’re so take this time to clear those up. Provide snacks or backpack, like Snyder’s of Hanover not there, a medical ID lets others know what specifi c information about your child’s needs Food allergies can be scary, but don’t pretzels, which are now made in a peanut- to do by listing your contact information and and how each staff member can support let food become an object of fear in your free facility and safe for kids with peanut instructing to use an auto-injector. them each day, as well as in an emergency family. Allergies create an opportunity allergies. Kids with allergies often feel situation. to teach your kids about safe eating. Find left out during times with class treats, but © Brandpoint

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

Today’s Moon shines in Aquarius, your eleventh house of hopes, Sometimes you have to stop and make sure you’re on the right Today’s Moon shines in Aquarius, your fellow air sign and ninth wishes and friendship, making this a great day to organise and rally career track bulls. All too often you simply put one foot in front house of spirituality, overseas travel and learning. This is a great time the ‘troops’. If anyone is good at that, it’s you Aries. of the other and don’t necessarily pay enough attention to where to make plans for that long talked about overseas odyssey twins. you’re stepping. Pay attention today!

CANCER LEO VIRGO June 21 — July 22 July 23 — August 22 August 23 — September 22

The more you obsess about something or someone, the more With the Moon shining in Aquarius, your one on one relationship Don’t let a minor glitch slow you down today Virgos. You’re trying to diff icult it will become to conquer whatever fears or insecurities you zone and Venus and Mercury in your sign, this is a great day to be cover your tracks in many ways and make up for past mistakes with have and actually deal with the person or situation. YOU, Leos. Do something special today for yourself or for someone Venus and Mercury in your past karma zone right now. else.

LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS September 23 — October 22 October 23 — November 21 November 22 — December 21

Don’t underestimate the power of positive thinking today Librans. Sometimes there is wisdom in letting go of past regrets and hurts With the Moon in airy Aquarius and Venus and Mercury in fiery Leo, With the Moon shining in Aquarius, your fellow air sign and fifth and pushing on with what’s in front of you Scorpios. The past is this is one of the best times of the year for you to simply enjoy life house of romance and fun, this is one of those days when anything history, the future a mystery after all. and all the wonderful things you’ve got in the cosmic pipeline right and everything is possible. now.

CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES December 22 — January 19 January 20 — February 18 February 19 — March 20

Don’t feel as if you need to do or say something to someone when The Moon in your sign today suggests that you may feel more With the Moon shining on your past karma zone today, it’s a good it’s not sitting right with you goats. Feeling pressured to perform emotional and even needy than usual. Which is fine. Leos, Aries and time for you to get something done and out of the way, freeing you is an unpleasant experience for you, so don’t allow it to get to that Sags are all signs that understand that you only ask for help when up to enjoy something more enjoyable. today. you really need it and are happy to give it. 12 GULF TIMES Thursday, July 21, 2016 COMMUNITY PUZZLES/CARTOONS

Wordsearch Adam

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ARROW HARPOON SCISSORS AXE KNIFE SCYTHE BARB LANCE SHEARS BAYONET MACHETE SICKLE BLADE RAPIER SPEAR CLEAVER RAZOR STILETTO DAGGER SCALPEL TOMAHAWK 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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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. Thursday, July 21, 2016 GULF TIMES 13 PUZZLES COMMUNITY

Quick Clues Colouring

Across Down 1. Dutch spirit (8) 2. Of the immediate present (7) 5. Man-eating monster (4) 3. Closest (7) 9. Operatic song (4) 4. Statement (13) 10. Huge (8) 6. Nazi secret police (7) 11. Drive back (5) 7. Signs up (7) 12. Parentless children (7) 8. Fairground game (6) 13. American name for estate cars (13) 13. Tool (7) 18. Arithmetic means (8) 14. Useful facility (7) 19. Impel (4) 15. Mental pictures (6) 20. Innocence (7) 16. Greedy person (7) 21. Scatter (5) 17. Ignore (7) 22. Beams (4) 23. Might (8)

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Across Down 1. Begin as a aristocrat? 2. Farm vehicle provided by some (5,3) contractors (7) 5. Mark some of the golfers’ cards (4) 3. Raced to pillage and search for plunder 9. Principal ocean (4) (7) 10. Dejected when feathers get 4. Stupidity of old foe in rash confusion thrown (8) (13) 11. Parts returned for a piece of 6. Muscle spasm when working with Yesterday’s Solutions leather (5) climbing aid (7) 12. Fastener for locks (7) 7. Somehow reunite the train (7) QUICK CRYPTIC 13. A match that’s been cancelled 8. Showing lack of strength in company Across: 1 Double; 4 Varied; 9 Paternalistic; 10 Across: 1 Regret; 4 Versed; 9 Printer’s error; 10 (6,7) (6) 18. Like an astronomer’s rise to 13. Brag about a degree using pompous Shudder; 11 Aired; 12 Steal; 14 Venom; 18 Scoop; Engines; 11 Twice; 12 Bonds; 14 Tries; 18 Nears; fame? (8) language (7) 19 Welfare; 21 Interpolation; 22 Trying; 23 19 Farther; 21 Show one’s cards; 22 Degree; 23 19. Remain at a point on the river (4) 14. Appearance the hairdresser of the year Change. Assess. 20. Publish very little poetry of flying hopes to do (7) Down: 1 Depose; 2 Untrustworthy; 3 Lurid; 5 Down: 1 Ripped; 2 Going for a song; 3 Eaten; concern (7) 15. English toxic waste was originating in a Agitate; 6 Interrogation; 7 Decide; 8 Marry; 5 Elector; 6 Service charge; 7 Darned; 8 Gross; 21. Some romanticised stunt (5) foreign country (6) 22. Sort to do off ice work (4) 16. Learns a new football team (7) 13 Aspirin; 15 Assist; 16 Swoon; 17 Seance; 20 13 Dispose; 15 Unused; 16 After; 17 Trusts; 20 23. Training support for gardeners 17. Nice day ruined by poison (7) Loath. Races. (8) 14 GULF TIMES Thursday, July 21, 2016 COMMUNITY REVIEWS Engrossing and provocative

the dilly-dallying, non-commital This is probably one of her best By Troy Ribeiro and passing-the-buck attitude of roles till date. the politicians. Alan Rickman as General This is a race-against-time Benson initially sounds FILM: Eye in the Sky film that shows how the scales of buffoonish when he resignedly CAST: Helen Mirren, Aaron decision-making waver. discusses dolls, but gradually he Paul, Alan Rickman, Barkhad Abdi Colonel Katherine Powell, a plays the sympathetic, caught-in- DIRECTION: Gavin Hood hardcore British military officer between note to perfection. in charge of Egret, an operation Aaron Paul as Watts, ye in the Sky is an to capture a radicalised English the drone pilot based in Las engrossing and woman Susan Danford and her Vegas, responsible for shooting, provocative thriller that husband Abdullah al-Hady, is is sensitive yet over-dramatic. reveals bureaucratic tipped that the duo would be His moral and psychic toll on red-tapism and in suburban Nairobi to meet pilots who engage in long-range theE moral dilemmas of those a terrorist, who she has been warfare, killing people from a indulging in military warfare. It pursuing for years. safe distance, seems false and also explores the farce regarding But when the moment of pretentious. the price of winning the capture arrives, Colonel Powell’s Barkhad Abdi who had earlier propaganda war. plans abruptly change when featured in Captain Phillips leaves It dwells on the multi-nation the technologically-advanced a compelling impression, playing efforts to fight terrorism, spy camera — a cyborg beetle a Somalian undercover agent with especially between the British, — reveals the devious plans of elan. the US and Kenyan governments, the terrorists. How she icily While the entire film pivots who constantly calculate the risks manipulates her way — from on an emotional note, it is Aisha action, director Gavin Hood does not show any preparedness and benefits of their respective “operation to capture” to “order Takow as the little girl Alia and scriptwriter Guy Hibbert regarding the same and also military actions. to kill” situation — forms the crux Mo’allim, who steals your heart. successfully create a war movie the absence of the Kenyan While the film is about drone of the tale. Her demeanour and the innocence that seems at once essential and government’s representative warfare and its perils, what keeps Helen Mirren as Colonel Powell, in her eyes is what sets her apart. distinctly individual. shows how lopsided the script is. you riveted to the screen is the and often referred to as ‘Mom’ by In putting the entire legality of But, while the motive is to Overall, the fi lm, though tense, has urgency of decision-making and her juniors, is at her fiery best. war against one singular military capture the terrorist, the script a notably playful fl avour. —IANS A manipulated horror A gritty tale tropes of a catastrophic horror fi lm, FILM: Back in the Day By Troy Ribeiro forms the third chapter. The narrative CAST: William DeMeo, Alec shifts, rushing into a high-adrenaline Baldwin, Danny Glover, Michael action mode with some thrilling set Madsen FILM: 10 Cloverfi eld Lane pieces. DIRECTION: Paul Borghese CAST: John Goodman, Mary Each inciting moment is Elizabeth Winstead, John Gallagher Jr, surprisingly impactful. The director oxing movies are seldom Cindy Hogan, Bradley Cooper creates a nail-biting atmosphere about the boxing. It’s more DIRECTION: Dan Trachtenberg that vacillates between a spirit of about the boxer. It’s about unease and relaxed camaraderie. The the hurdles, the let-down onvincing but never script never resorts to stereotypes. and the triumphs. satiating, 10 Cloverfi eld It delivers an end-of-the-seat series BSet in both the late 80s and current Lane, is a horror fi lm with of suspenseful sequences which day, Back in the Day is a gritty tale a sensationally fabled navigate in a vacuum, as most of the about Anthony Rodriguez (William narrative. A near-sequel tension always threatens to erupt into DeMeo), a half Italian-half Puerto Cto producer J J Abrams’ 2008 release violence. Rican teenager growing up on the Cloverfi eld, this one bears virtually no Mary Elizabeth Winstead in the streets of Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, formulaic or stylistic resemblance to lead as Michelle splendidly balances then a racist neighbourhood fi lled its predecessor. the fl ight-or-fi ght reactions with with bullies, big shots and social clubs. With three distinct confl icts, a surprising ingenuity and self- Anthony had to endure an abusive, alcoholic father but was blessed presented in a generic manner that confi dence that’s a challenging match with a nurturing, hard-working mother whom he loses at a very early forms chapters to the narration, the for Howard’s perverse manipulations. age. director makes an impressive debut. the claustrophobic cell, only to fi nd She is genuinely supported by In spite of the odds, he struggles to uphold the morals his mother The fi rst starts off on a conventional that accompanying her in the bunker Gallagher Jr. as Emmett, who in a taught him and retain his dignity. note. Michelle (Mary Elizabeth is Emmett Dewitt, a neighbour of docile role, ends up being caught Anthony is taken under the wing of a local mob boss, Enzo DeVino Winstead), a designer miff ed with Howard who reiterates Howard’s between Michelle and Howard. (Michael Madsen), who along with his boss Gino (Alec Baldwin) her husband, leaves home and claim. Fluctuating between a cartoonish supports Anthony’s wish to escape his demons through the sport of drives aimlessly on a freeway till she What keeps you glued to your seat and an aggressive, over-the-top boxing. meets with an accident. This lays an is director Trachtenberg’s treatment character, John Goodman as Howard, Enzo unites Anthony with a trainer, Eddie “Rocks” Trevor (Danny idealistic foundation for the story to of the story. Like a psychological the creepy but well intentioned Glover), who turns Anthony into a contender. progress. thriller, the scheme constantly doomsday prepper, is brilliant. As Anthony journeys into adulthood with the nearly impossible goal The second chapter starts changes. Is Howard lying or telling the Overall, one cannot complain about of achieving a successful professional boxing career, he manages to not with Michelle, waking up in an truth? If he is lying, then the outside the lack of entertainment. There is only go pro, but to fi ght his way to the Middleweight championship. underground bunker with a stranger, world, is a desirable possibility. But, enough material to keep you busy Love and loss, humiliation and retaliation all play major roles in his Howard (John Goodman), telling if he is telling the truth, what next? throughout the 100-minute fi lm. But journey, but when he fi nally makes it to the top he realises that her that he is her saviour who saved The inter-personal dynamics in the the problem is, with its shifting genre fi ght was outside the ring. her life as, “the world outside is no bunker are akin to the account of the gears, the fi lm does not do justice to longer safe”. Suspicious of Howard’s Brie Larson starrer Room. any of them and is unable to satisfy DVDs courtesy: motive, Michelle tries to escape from Michelle’s escape, with all its genre the viewer completely. — IANS Saqr Entertainment Stores, Doha Thursday, July 21, 2016 GULF TIMES 15 SHOWBIZ COMMUNITY When I was 13: Rahul takes celebs down memory lane

ahul Bose turned I’ve taken the plunge, what did Celebrity photographer Atul nostalgic on Twitter you look like when you were 13? Kasbekar wrote: “#WhenIWas13 I as he shared memories #poornathefi lm.” wanted to be Björn Borg and Sunil from when he was 13. Rahul also posted a video note of Gavaskar rolled into one. My wish He started a campaign himself sharing experiences from came true — I played tennis ball askingR social media users to share when he was 13. cricket”. memories or experiences from when He wrote: “Monsoons. Feeling Composer Salim Merchant shared: they had entered their teens. nostalgic. Here’s me going back to “#WhenIWas13 I wanted to start my #WhenIWas13 was trending on #WhenIWas13 What were you doing school band. We found a bass player the social media platform courtesy then? @poornathefi lm.” and guitar player but no drummer. Rahul, who has donned the hat of a Industry insiders soon joined Finally got an ex-student who played director for Poorna, a true story of a Rahul and took a trip down the drums” poor girl from Telangana who created memory lane. Witnessing the growing history on May 25, 2014, by becoming Veteran actress Shabana Azmi participators, Rahul tweeted: the youngest girl in the world to scale shared: “I used to wear white, place a “#WhenIWas13 has struck a chord! the Mount Everest. She was 13 when candle under my chin and go around. That age when we think we’ve grown she pulled off the feat. Janki Kutir singing naina barse @ la up, blissfully unaware the game’s just To promote this, Rahul took Woh Kaun Thi.” started.” to social media to share an image Actress Tara Sharma Saluja Poorna features Aditi Inamdar, of himself from when he was 13. recounted: “I was quite the ‘muggu’ a Telengana girl, after Rahul Alongside that, he posted: “Yup, studied a lot and I loved riding auditioned 109 girls to bring Poorna’s that’s me #WhenIWas13. Now that horses. I looked hilarious.” superhuman feat to screen. —IANS DOWN MEMORY LANE: Rahul Bose.

Spielberg among 16 Academy governors will take place between July 25- 28. The Academy of Motion Picture e 2016 board includes seven Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) has people of colour: Daryn Okada, announced its new Board of Sharen K. Davis, Roger Ross Governors for 2016-17, and it Williams, Cheryl Boone Isaacs, includes director Steven Spielberg Jennifer Yuh Nelson, Gregory Nava and actress Dern. and Reginald Hudlin. The latter Sharen K. Davis (costume three were appointed as governors- designer), Roger Ross William at-large in January. (documentary), Laura Karpman, Incumbent governors who have (music) and Kevin Collier been re-elected include David (sound) are also part of the newly Rubin, casting directors branch; constituted board, reports variety. John Bailey, cinematographers; Jan com. Pascale, designers; Mark Johnson, The fi lm editors’ branch will producers; Nancy Utley, public require a run-off election after a relations; Jon Bloom, short fi lms tie between candidates Maryann and feature animation; and Robin Brandon and Mark Goldblatt. Swicord, writers. Returning after a hiatus are Governors serve a three-year William M. Mechanic, executives term. Every year, one governor from branch; Leonard Engelman, make- each branch is up for election. The up artists and hairstylists; and Craig other two from the branch remain, Barron, visual eff ects. to maintain stability and continuity. The board so far includes 17 The Academy’s 17 branches women, but that number could are each represented by three change, depending on the results governors, for a total of 51, plus the of the film editors runoff. Voting three governors-at-large. — IANS HONOUR: Steven Spielberg.

Adele wishes to write a novel

MASTERCLASS: Richa Chadha. Singer Adele has revealed she would like to learn how to write a fi ctional novel when she Richa’s debut production to travelling across the globe. I am takes her next break from the music industry. be screened in Melbourne really excited and now looking However, the Someone like you star is forward to the screening at Indian unsure as of now as to what the topic of the Actress Richa Chadha’s debut Film Festival of Melbourne for the book would be, reports femalefi rst.co.uk. production Khoon Aali Chithi will sheer reason that it’s a diff erent Speaking to the crowd at her concert here, be screened at the Indian Film culture.” Adele said: “I would like to write a book. I Festival of Melbourne next month. Set in 1990s, Khoon Aali Chithi mean, I’m not very great at stuff like that but Richa will also give a masterclass tells the tale of a young teenager I would like to learn and try to write a book. on “Women in Bollywood” at the Binder whose demanding girlfriend Fiction. I don’t know what about yet”. festival. writes him in blood but scared of But the book writing process could be The short fi lm’s director cuts, Binder is unable to reply to her diffi cult for Adele as she previously admitted Rupinder Inderjit said in a in blood. Hence, she refuses to take she is only creative when she is “momentarily statement: “Though the backdrop his letters written in ink. depressed”. is political, it’s a human story and Binder’s struggle to write a Of her post break-up routine, she I have seen people from diff erent letter in blood makes innocent explained: “I mope around for a little while. countries relating to the subject.” Binder fall prey to the political I do embrace the fact that I’m heartbroken. I “Thanks to Richa who has situation of Punjab. As the story don’t move on quickly. I don’t know if that’s produced and presented the fi lm. unfolds, the question remains — because it seems that I’m only really creative It’s fi nally fi nding a larger audience will he be able to write a letter in when I’m a bit momentarily depressed”. — and it feels great that now it’s blood? —IANS NEW INTEREST: Adele. IANS 16 GULF TIMES Thursday, July 21, 2016 COMMUNITY Time for political satire

Aftab Iqbal is coming with his entire team for the show. Aftab Iqbal is a journalist, columnist and TV show host.

episode of Khabarnaak was aired By Umer Nangiana on 11 September 2010. The first episode’s cast included popular stage artists like Naseem or the first time ever, Vicky, Nasir Chinioti and Badr one of the most- Khan along with Khan watched late night (Hakeem Sahab) and Sakhawat political satire TV Naz (Jeeda driver). , Naz shows from Pakistan, and Khan became regular cast KhaberdarF with Aftab Iqbal members and they were joined is coming to town. The show by Honey and Saleem Albela in currently airing on Express 2011. Iftikhar Thakur joined the News TV, will telecast one of its show just before the 2013 General episodes from Doha, Nazakat Ali Elections. Khan, the organizer of the event In another surprise break-up, and president of Punjab Music Amanullah Khan, Sakhawat Naz Group (PMG), told Community. and Iftikhar Thakur left the show The popular TV show will be in August 2013 due to undisclosed hosted at the Sapphire Plaza Hotel reasons and started appearing on September 3 with Dania Group on Dunya TV in the programme as the main sponsor of the event. . Naz and Amanullah It was earlier slated for July 31, Khan were part of the show since however, the dates were changed its inception. due to the death of one of the In place of this trio, Agha members of the cast of the show, Majid aka Aroo Grenade (who said Khan. had earlier appeared on a few “The stage will be set in episodes), Rubi Anum (Sadiq), Sapphire Plaza Hotel. We are Wajid Khan and Farhat Abbas inviting about 400 people but Shah (Master jee) were added the audience participation will be to the regular cast. Lucky Dear, invitees-only,” said the organiser. Majid Jehangir, Abid Farooq and He added that the necessary A still from the show, which will record one episode in Doha. Akram Udaas also appeared on arrangements for the show have some shows. already been made. The show has quickly become one of the From 1994-95, Iqbal served as studied history at the San Jose In May 2014, Aftab Iqbal left host, Aftab Iqbal will come to most watched comedy shows in Media Adviser to Chief Minister State University in California in the show at GEO and started Doha with his entire team. It is Pakistan and around the world Punjab. He also writes a column 1986. the latest show, Khaberdar with part of the show’s Middle Eastern in Urdu and Punjabi speaking in The News titled “Buk-up”. He Hosted by Iqbal, Khabarnaak Express News. Parody star Mir tour — they are also planning to go communities. has also written for Newsweek featured Mir as Mohammad Ali took over as to Dubai. Aftab quit after hosting Pakistan. many different . With the host of Khabarnaak. After Aftab Iqbal is a journalist and and writing a similar version of the As a columnist, Iqbal has the antics of Hakeem Sahab and a period of 2-3 weeks, Iqbal television anchor from Pakistan show called Khabarnaak for almost written for a number of Agha Majid, the show was an re-joined Geo News and started who hosts Khaberdar with fi ve years. Previously, he had hosted publications, including the instant hit. Honey and Saleem hosting the show again. Aftab Iqbal, a political-humour the show Hasb-e-Haal on Dunya Urdu language Nawa-i-Waqt. Albela also started appearing on Aftab Iqbal left the Geo show airing on Express News before leaving the channel. He graduated with a Masters the show in 2011. They would once again in August 2015 and News. Khaberdar premiered Aftab is the son of the Urdu poet degree from Government College discuss politics, current affairs came to Express, where he has on September 10, 2015 and . University in Lahore in 1985 and and social problems. The first been since.