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Page 01 April 10.Indd WEDNESDAY 10 APRIL 2013 • [email protected] • www.thepeninsulaqatar.com • 4455 7741 inside The man who CAMPUS climbed Everest • TNG to hold YLE exams for second and the wife consecutive year who waited P | 4 P | 11 COMMUNITY • Over 600 people expected for Toastmasters annual conference P | 5 HEALTH • Fitness after 65 is no one-size-fits-all P | 7 MOVIE • Malick’s latest is flawed but heavenly P | 8-9 TECHNOLOGY • Bargain Nook HD+ is worth a look OLD IS GOLD • Apps of the day P | 12 Anything from an old camera to an antique radio or an old bottle LEARN ARABIC of Pepsi made in Qatar can be • Learn commonly found at Champs Elysee Palace, used Arabic words a shop on Al Mirqab Al Jadeed and their meanings Street that sells unusual and interesting items. P | 2-3 P | 13 2 PLUS | WEDNESDAY 10 APRIL 2013 COVER STORY Pics: Salim Matramkot RARE SALE By Isabel Ovalle he sells in his shop from collectors who don’t want to continue collec- here’s a shop on Al Mirqab Al ting. He has many Qatari clients, and Jadeed Street that sells nume- film-makers rent the products for a rous unusual and interesting few days. Titems. Anything from an old His collection includes medals, camera to an antique radio or an old stamps, books, photos, ornaments, pla- bottle of Pepsi made in Qatar can be tes, vases, watches and musical instru- found there. Banknotes, coins and let- ments, among other curiosities. ters are also part of this collection put The oldest items are from the 1950’s together by Ali Darwishi. and, in the owner’s words: “They tell the This Iranian entrepreneur opened short story of Qatar.” Champs Elysee Palace about eight years “I have many local clients that keep ago. But he began collecting stamps at coming back to the store until they the age of 12. Then came coins and bank- finish their collection. They specially notes, and then antiques. like to buy books about the country, He has been in Doha for more than stamps, banknotes and even soda bott- 45 years and buys most of the items les,” Darwishi said. Ali Darwishi PLUS | WEDNESDAY 10 APRIL 2013 3 The shopkeeper added that it was common for Qatari families to have a corner in their home dedicated to memorabilia and antiques. “I have sold Collectors continue bottles of Coca Cola or Pepsi made here coming until they have for QR4,000. Also, old banknotes that were used for Qatar and Dubai for all the items they want. QR100,000.” For instance, they like Darwishi’s books about the country and the Gulf are also very valuable, just having a camera or like the hundreds of photos that tell the telephone from every story of the country. “Customers come here looking for year. I also get calls from pictures of their families to show their people who are tired of children. They also like buying old toys to let their kids know how they played collecting and want to before, with traditional craft toys and sell me all their things. not electronics,” stated the owner of Champs Elysee Palace. Youth visit the shop to learn about Qatar and find special items like a tele- will soon feature an area on the second phone used by the troops in World War floor dedicated to books. II, a vintage iron or the traditional china “They keep everything in order, but used during Ramadan by locals. they don’t need to clean because the Spread over two floors, the store also dust makes the items even more special,” sells records from Indian artists and sin- joked the owner. gers from the region as well as boxes of Other curious items can be found at matches — which sell for up to QR1,000 the store, like typewriters. Barwashi also — and tobacco. sells apparently invaluable things like “Collectors continue coming until imitation watches, catchpenny jewellery they have all the items they want. For or empty and broken soda cans. instance, they like having a camera or The most unexpected item, like a telephone from every year. I also get calls broken bottle, can be exactly what the from people who are tired of collecting client is looking for to complete his collec- and want to sell me all their things.” tion and, just because it is made in Qatar, The shop also sells old fans, some fur- he will pay thousands of riyals for it. niture, including cupboards, as well as The lucrative business regularly pots made in the Czech Republic and receives clients from Qatar, but also sees Slovenia which are very popular among customers come in from Saudi Arabia, Qatari clients. Turkey, Iran and India, but hardly any Four people work at the store, which Europeans. The Peninsula 4 PLUS | WEDNESDAY 10 APRIL 2013 CAMPUS / COMMUNITY TNG to hold YLE exams for second consecutive year he Next Generation Kindergarten and Primary School was the first British T curriculum school in Qatar to introduce Young Learners Examination, in 2012. TNG will be conducting the exam on June 22. result. Invigilators from British This will be highly beneficial for stu- be administered by British Council Shagufta Bakali, CEO, TNG, Council lauded the skills of TNG dents as this will expose and prepare examiners and The Next Generation said: “Last year, 120 students of students. Due to the overwhelming them for the O Level Examinations staff members. The completed exam TNG appeared in YLE tests and we response last year and continuous as well.” papers will be sent back to UK for are looking forward to seeing more requests from existing and new par- To prepare students for YLE, the checking and the results will be strength to appear this year. Several ents, the school has arranged to con- teachers will be given formal train- declared in September. students secured five stars in their duct the test in the school premises. ing at British Council. The tests will The Peninsula Eight winners picked in ABP photography contest he Academic Bridge Programme (ABP) of Qatar Foundation showcased its students, faculty and staff members’ talent in the Tmain hallway of ABP’s Liberal Arts and Science (LAS) building in Education City recently. Twenty students and 21 faculty and staff members participated with a colourful and diverse collection of images in the photography exhibition and contest — ‘My last holiday’. The photographs will remain on display till ABP’s graduation day on May 11. Moza Al Boainain, Assistant Director of Student Services, and Michael Grossman, Faculty Supervisor for the photography club, announced the winners, who received certificates of achievement and Virgin Megastore gift coupons. Barbara Stoll won the first prize among faculty and the second prize went to Gilles Buck and Magda Rostron. Syno Jacob and SC Kumaresan came third. In the students section, Ali Mehanna Al Naimi bagged the first prize while Noora Al Kuwari and Ahmed Alony came second and third, respectively. The Peninsula The winners with officials. Liverpool FC Foundation coaches give football tips to DESS children tandard Chartered recently practise long after the sessions are hosted two Liverpool FC done. Each session has been tailor- Foundation coaches who con- made to suit the age and capability Sducted football coaching clin- of the child, therefore everyone had ics for children at the Doha English a chance to learn and play the game Speaking School (DESS) in Qatar. regardless of their skill levels”. Forbes Duff, International Activity Forbes Duff commented: “I really Manager and Coach, and Karl Carney, enjoyed the sessions at DESS, espe- Foundation Coach, who work full-time cially the opportunity to answer ques- with the Liverpool FC Foundation, flew tions with the Year 6 pupils in the down to Qatar to conduct coaching classroom. I think this was a great idea clinics for children at DESS. and we were able to engage with more Charles Carlson, Chief Executive students at the school.” Officer at Standard Chartered Qatar, Karl Carney, who was visiting Qatar Children put through said: “This is the third time we and the Middle East for the first time, the drill by one of the have hosted coaches from the LFC commented, “Qatar is such a beauti- coaches. Foundation and the enthusiasm and ful, diverse country and we were made excitement for the coaching clin- to feel really welcome during our time ics seems to only increase. The skills here. We have delivered sessions to “What really stood out during our genuinely happy everybody was that and technique taught to the children around 200 children with great suc- time here was how we were really Liverpool FC was present,” added is something they can continue to cess in one morning.” embraced by all we met and how Karl”. The Peninsula COMMUNITY / MARKETPLACE PLUS | WEDNESDAY 10 APRIL 2013 5 Qatargas beach clean-up Over 250 Qatargas employees participated in the first annual Qatargas beach clean-up held at Al Fuwairit beach, 80km north of Doha. This is set to become an annual event on the first Saturday of April each year, which coincides with the onset of the turtle nesting season. Qatar’s northern shores are used as nesting grounds by hawksbill turtles, an endangered species. Mansour Rashid Al Naimi, Qatargas Public Relations Manager, said: “We are very happy with the active participation of our employees in this worthy activity. Hundreds of Qatargas employees set aside a few hours from their weekend holiday to take part in the beach clean-up despite the adverse weather conditions. This is a clear demonstration of their personal commitment to environmental protection.” A two-kilometre stretch of the beach to the north of Al Fuwairit was cleaned as part of the event.
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