16 Tuesday, January 5, 2021 The Last Word QF, KHCC to study breast cancer complexity in Arab region The initiative aims to discover novel susceptibility genes in Arab population and support early detection of those at high genetic risk of breast cancer

Tribune News Network and the MENA region, mean- samples from KHCC while also The next phase of the col- Doha ing it represents a major health integrating data from Qatari laboration will focus on iden- burden. patients though the collabora- tifying early biomarkers for Compelling evidence sup- The chief goal of the - tion with HMC to provide a breast cancer diagnosis and ports the notion that the caus- Jordan collaboration is to dis- wider picture of genomic alter- prognosis, and to identify bio- es, prognosis and molecular cover novel susceptibility genes ations in breast cancer patients markers which could be used to features of breast cancer in in the Arab population which from the MENA region. offer more tailored treatment Qatar and the Middle East and could help to identify and mon- Dr Omar El-Agnaf, ex- choices for breast cancer from North Africa (MENA) region itor families with a high genetic ecutive director of QBRI, said: the MENA region. differ from those elsewhere in risk of developing breast can- “Breast cancer can be a result Dr Asem Mansour, chief the world. cer; and to enable prevention, of different underlying genetic executive officer and director- Qatar Biomedical Research early detection and treatment, causes and this variability general of KHCC, said: “There Institute (QBRI), part of Qatar improve breast cancer patients’ lends itself to the growing field is great optimism for this Foundation member Hamad prospects of surviving the con- of precision medicine, which unique scientific cooperation Bin Khalifa University, and the dition. It could also lead to Dr Asem Mansour Dr Omar El-Agnaf Dr Amal Al Omari can result in immense patient between the exceptional re- King Hussain Cancer Center more personalised treatment benefits. search capabilities of Qatar Bio- (KHCC) in Jordan, together for patients by allowing the as the younger age at the and BRCA2 genes, which ac- KHCC. Those samples have “Our ongoing collabora- medical Research Institute and with Hamad Medical Corpora- most appropriate therapy to be point of diagnosis compared count for only 10 to 20 percent undergone whole genome se- tion with King Hussain Can- the distinguished medical and tion (HMC), have launched a selected based on their genetic to Western countries. Today, of high-risk cancer cases. This quencing, with the data cur- cer Center expands our Arab research expertise at the King strategic initiative aimed at de- background. our understanding of disease means the genetic driver be- rently being analysed. Initial population sample research Hussein Cancer Center. veloping a better understand- Dr Amal Al Omari, chief mechanisms and gene func- hind other high-risk familial analysis of those samples has and gives us the opportunity to “We hope that, in the near ing of breast cancer complexity scientific officer at KHCC, said: tions enables us to guide treat- breast cancer phenotypes in revealed the presence of large discover and study the different future, there will be a transfor- in the Arab region, employing “Breast cancer is still the most ment strategies and design the MENA region remain uni- number of genetic alterations. underlying disease mutations. mation in healthcare and diag- cutting-edge technologies and common malignancy among medical interventions that are dentified. Through complex compu- We are applying a multidisci- nostic technology in the Arab engaging scientists and clini- women worldwide and consti- appropriate to the individual As a first step towards iden- tational algorithms, scientists plinary approach while ana- world, with the wider applica- cians with varied expertise. tutes a significant percentage patient’s needs and assess the tification of those driver genes, at QBRI are currently work- lysing the shared samples; the tion of personalised medicine Regionally, breast cancer of all cancer cases diagnosed in extent of the response to these QBRI has received the first ing to decipher genetic data genetic analysis is ongoing and and the adoption of individu- is the most common cancer Arab females. targeted interventions.” batch of genomic DNA from to identify novel susceptibil- is expected to yield important alised treatment plans that are among women accounting for “Breast cancer in Arab Among the well-known fa- patients with familial breast ity driver genes beyond BRCA1 findings that will accelerate tailored for the unique biologi- approximately 30 percent of women is also characterised milial breast cancer risk factors cancer not related to BRCA1 and BRCA2. They are doing precision medicine and im- cal and genetic makeup of each female cancer cases in Qatar by distinctive features, such are mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations from this by analysing additional provements in patient care.” patient.” QM unveils an array Despite pandemic, FIFA WC 2022 of events for January

Tribune News Network The 4th Floor Galleries have stadiums continue to take shape DOHA been hosting the Photography and Camera section of the A Qatar Museums (QM) has Falcon’s Eye: Tribute to Sheikh Education City and launched several events and ac- Saoud exhibition. Join exhibi- tivities catering to a wide array tion curator Dr Giles Hudson for Ahmad Bin Ali stadia of interests and artistic passions an informal tour of the galleries to be hosted across its cultural and learn more about the fasci- were unveiled in 2020 institutions in January. nating art of photography and Members of the commu- its early history, as well as seeing Tribune News Network nity can look forward to a range some very unusual cameras! To Doha of culturally enriching pro- attend the event, contact what- grammes designed to promote [email protected] With less than two years to go for creativity and take art beyond ● Curator-led tours of A Fal- the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, the four walls. con’s Eye will be held on Janu- Supreme Committee for Delivery & Museum of Islamic Art ary 26 from 12pm to 1pm. Legacy (SC) made major progress in (MIA) will host following events: Join exhibition curator Dr stadium delivery during 2020. ● Nasta’liq Beginners for Adults Mounia Abudaya for a tour of One of the major highlights of last on January 3, 4, 5 and 6 from MIA’s special exhibition, A Fal- year was the virtual launch of Educa- 4pm to 6pm. con’s Eye: Tribute to Sheikh tion City Stadium, which took place Nasta’liq was used and de- Saoud Al Thani. Sheikh Saoud amidst protective measures imple- veloped in Iran, where it was was responsible for acquiring mented by Qatar to prevent the spread called Naskh Tal’eq, and the the foundation collections for of COVID-19. The stadium’s successful Ottoman states as Tal’iq. It was many of the QM museums, but completion was dedicated to frontline invented by Mir Ali Al Tabreezi besides being an avid collector, workers who have worked tirelessly in the 15 century and is charac- he was also an environmentalist during the ongoing pandemic. terised by its beauty, the accura- dedicated to saving rare species. Later in the year, on Qatar Na- comprised of patterns that charac- along with mechanical, electrical and Lusail Stadium cy of length of its letters and its Learn more about this amazing tional Day, and in the presence of His terise different aspects of Qatar: the plumbing works, plus finishing, are Capacity: 80,000; Designer: Foster clarity. This course will be most man and his passion for art and Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin importance of family, the beauty of ongoing. + Partners; Distance from Doha city suitable for those who have al- knowledge in this special tour. Hamad Al Thani, Ahmad Bin Ali Sta- the desert, native flora and fauna, centre: 16km (10 miles) ready completed MIA’s begin- To sign up, contact whatsonat- dium was unveiled to the world in a and local and international trade. The 80,000-seat Lusail Stadium ner Ruq’ah or Kufic courses. To [email protected] spectacular ceremony during the 48th A fifth shape – a shield – brings to- Capacity: 40,000; Designer: FIA will embody Qatar’s ambition, along sign up, visit www.qm.org.qa/ ● Majlis Book Club for Adults Amir Cup final -- making it the fourth gether all the others, representing Fenwick Iribarren Architects; Distance with its passion for sharing Arab cul- en/programs-calendar will come up on January 27 fully operational Qatar 2022 tourna- the strength and unity that is par- from Doha city centre: 12km (7 miles) ture with the world. The design of this ● Clay Inspired by A Falcon’s from 5pm to 7pm. ment venue to be inaugurated. ticularly relevant to the desert city of Stadium inaugurated in June 2020 magnificent stadium is inspired by Eye: Tribute to Sheikh Saoud Join QM to discuss a wide Four more stadiums are being con- Al Rayyan. Education City Stadium is located the interplay of light and shadow that Al Thani on January 4, 5 and 6 variety of books – whose top- structed for Qatar 2022, with Al Bayt The venue will host seven matches at the heart of Qatar Foundation – a characterises the fanar lantern. The from 5pm to 7pm. ics link with Islamic Art his- Stadium in the final stages of delivery. during Qatar 2022 up to the round of vibrant centre for knowledge and inno- venue will also become the centrepiece Inspired by an inscribed tory, museums and collections, All the venues will be completed and 16 stage. In 2021, the stadium will host vation where this ultramodern arena of Lusail – a newly built, state-of-the- jar from A Falcon’s Eye exhibi- and regional artistic themes. A tested well in advance of the tourna- matches during the FIFA Club World is a fitting addition and lasting symbol art metropolis, designed specifically tion, in this course students will new book is selected for each ment, which kicks off on November 21, Cup Qatar 2020, which will run from of sustainability. The stadium will host with residents’ needs in mind. The sta- work with clay, using coiling meeting, inspiring readers to 2022. February 1 to 11. eight matches up to the quarter-finals dium will host ten matches up to and techniques, and practise on the exchange ideas and thoughts Here is a rundown of the latest stage during Qatar 2022. including the final of Qatar 2022. proportions, starting with the within the creative group and progress update from each of the sta- Al Janoub Stadium The stadium became the first Qa- Construction update: basic form and ending up work- explore the world of Islamic art diums: Capacity: 40,000; Design inspired tar 2022 tournament venue to receive The stadium’s concrete works, bowl ing on the details. To sign up, from a new perspective. During by: Dame ; Distance from a five-star GSAS sustainability rating steel installation and the first phase of visit www.qm.org.qa/program- 2021, the Book Club will be fo- Doha city centre: 23km (14 miles) ahead of its virtual inauguration in the roof big lift have been completed calendar cusing on books related to the Capacity: 60,000; Designer: Dar Stadium inaugurated in May 2019 June 2020. More recently, Education with preparation for the final phase ● Drawing for Adults on Janu- diverse subjects in our Sheikh Al-Handasah; Distance from Doha city Located in with a design City hosted matches in the West Zone ongoing. The skybox and hospitality ary 17, 18, 19 and 20 from 5pm Saoud Exhibition, while also re- centre: 43km (27 miles) inspired by the late British-Iraqi archi- of the 2020 AFC Champions League lounge pitch-facing glazing has been to 7pm. visiting old favourites. A remarkable sight will welcome tect Dame Zaha Hadid, the futuristic Al and was also a venue for the East Zone completed. Meanwhile, the installation Learn the basics of drawing At Mathaf: Arab Museum of fans to Al Bayt Stadium, which is being Janoub Stadium will host seven match- portion of the competition. The sta- of the stadium’s steel structure and fa- and shading techniques through Modern Art, the following pro- delivered by Aspire Zone Foundation. es up to the round of 16 stage during dium will host matches during the up- çade are ongoing, as are the mechani- sketching in the exhibition and gramme will be held: Designed to represent Arab hospital- Qatar 2022. The design is inspired by coming FIFA Club World Cup 2020, cal, engineering, plumbing and finish- drawing in the Studio. Working ● Art Lessons at Mathaf with ity, the venue will host nine matches the sails of traditional dhow boats – in including the final. ing works. on light and shadow, this work- Ismael Azzam on Every Tues- through to the semi-finals stage of tribute to Al Wakrah’s seafaring past. shop will allow students to work day and Wednesday from 4pm Qatar 2022 and is covered by a struc- An innovative cooling system and re- Khalifa International Stadium on their artistic visual skills by to 7pm. ture resembling a traditional Arab tent tractable roof mean the stadium can be Capacity: 40,000; Distance from Capacity: 40,000; Designer: FIA drawing from observation. To Adults are invited to join known as ‘bayt al sha’ar’, complete used all year round. Doha city centre: 13km (8 miles); Sta- Fenwick Iribarren Architects; Distance sign up, visit www.qm.org.qa/ artist Ismael Azzam for a new with a state-of-the-art retractable roof. The stadium was inaugurated on dium inaugurated in May 2017 from Doha city centre: 10km (6 miles) en/programs-calendar season of Art Lessons at Mathaf Construction update: May 16, 2019 ahead of that year’s Amir On 19 May 2017, Khalifa Inter- Ras Abu Aboud Stadium will be Ottoman Design for Chil- and learn techniques in por- The stadium structure has been Cup final. In December, Al Janoub national Stadium became the first the first fully demountable and re- dren aged 8 to 11 on January 19 traiture drawing using pencil, completed and is ready to host match- hosted the 2020 AFC Champions Qatar 2022 stadium to open when it usable tournament venue in FIFA and 20 from 4pm to 5:30pm. charcoal and paint. Lessons are es. This includes the laying of the sta- League final. The surrounding Al hosted the Amir Cup final in front of World Cup history. Designed by Students will gain basic offered free of charge to peo- dium pitch in world record time. This Janoub Park opened on Qatar National more than 40,000 fans. Located in Fenwick Iribarren Architects, this knowledge of Ottoman islimi ple with basic to intermediate year, the venue achieved a high sus- Sports Day in February. Aspire Zone, the historic venue has 40,000-capacity stadium will be built design, painting, gilding and sketching and drawing skills. tainability rating from the Global Sus- previously hosted the Asian Games using shipping containers and other brushwork techniques. Be- To sign up, please visit: https:// tainability Assessment System (GSAS). and the AFC Asian Cup. The stadi- modular materials. Overlooking the sides completing an illumina- www.mathaf.org.qa/en/ismael- The surrounding Al Bayt Park opened Capacity: 40,000; Designer: Arab um is set to host eight matches up stunning Doha Corniche and West tion painting, by the end of the azzam on Qatar National Sports Day in Feb- Engineering Bureau; Distance from to the third-place play-off during Bay skyline, the stadium will host course, each student will have a ● Learning and Outreach Col- ruary. Doha city centre: 13km (8 miles) Qatar 2022. seven matches up to the round of 16 small portfolio of painting and our Your World The design of Al Thumama Sta- Recent events to have taken place stage during Qatar 2022. drawing studies to take home. ‘Colour Your World’ is a se- Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium dium is inspired by the ‘gahfiya’, a tra- at Khalifa International include the Construction update: To sign up, visit www.qm.org. ries of educational colouring Capacity: 40,000; Designer: Ram- ditional woven cap worn for centuries 2019 IAAF World Athletics Champi- The stadium is being built using qa/en/programs-calendar pages depicting the many won- boll; Distance from Doha city centre: by men across the Arab world. It is the onships, the 24th Arabian Gulf Cup 998 modular containers, with the Note that if the Ministry of derful buildings in Qatar. Each 22km (14 miles); Stadium inaugurated first FIFA World Cup venue to be de- and the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar delivery and installation of all con- Public Health restrictions re- illustration is accompanied by in December 2020 signed by a Qatari architect – Ibrahim 2019. In 2020, the stadium hosted tainers now completed. This includes garding activities for children questions, with the answers hid- Located in Al Rayyan, Ahmad Bin M Jaidah. The stadium will host eight matches in the West Zone of the 2020 special containers for the completed continue, the programmes may den in the drawing itself. Fun Ali Stadium is built on the site of a matches up to the quarter-finals stage AFC Champions League and was also Kahramaa primary substation. All be cancelled because activities facts are also included to help deconstructed stadium, with the new during Qatar 2022. a venue for the East Zone portion of remaining structural steel members, for children were prohibited un- students expand their knowl- venue adjacent to the Mall of Qatar Construction update: the competition. Along with Education including tension rods, have also been til end of December edge and pinpoint elements they and within walking distance of Al Riffa Roof and façade works have been City and Ahmad Bin Ali, the stadium delivered and installed. Installation of ● A Falcon’s Eye: Photography might not have recognised. Suit- Station – on Doha Metro’s Green Line. completed, along with the stadium’s will host matches during the FIFA Club all seats in the stadium’s bowl has also for Adults will be held on Janu- able for all ages. http://qm.org. The stadium’s glowing façade is bleacher installation. Seat installation, World Cup in February. been completed. ary 20 from 6pm to 7pm. qa/en/colour-your-world-tour-1