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PRAYER TIME Fajr 4.59am Shorooq (sunrise) 6.18am Zuhr (noon) 11.47am Asr (afternoon) 2.54pm Maghreb (sunset) 5.18pm Isha (night) 6.47pm Raees fi lm directed by Rahul Dholakia and produced by Gauri Khan, DIRECTOR: Rahul Dholakia Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar under their banners Red WRITERS: Rahul Dholakia, Harit Mehta, Niraj Shukla, Chillies Entertainment and Excel Entertainment. The fi lm USEFUL NUMBERS Ashish Vashi unfolds the story of a cruel and clever bootlegger, whose CAST: Mahira Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Nawazuddin business is challenged by a tough cop. Siddiqui LOCATIONS: Roxy Cinema, Gulf Mall, Villaggio, The SYNOPSIS: Raees is a 2017 Indian action crime thriller Mall, Asian Town, Al Khor Mall, City Center

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Humanitarian Services Offi ce (Single window facility for the repatriation of bodies) Ministry of Interior 40253371, 40253372, 40253369 Ministry of Health 40253370, 40253364 Monster Trucks Looking for any way to get away from the life and town he was Hamad Medical Corporation 40253368, 40253365 DIRECTOR: Chris Wedge born into, Tripp builds a Monster Truck from bits and pieces Qatar Airways 40253374 WRITER: Derek Connolly of scrapped cars. After an accident at a nearby oil-drilling site CAST: Lucas Till, Jane Levy, Thomas Lennon displaces a strange and subterranean creature with a taste and SYNOPSIS: Monster Trucks is a 2016 American action a talent for speed, Tripp may have just found the key to getting comedy fi lm produced by Paramount Animation, Nickelodeon out of town and a most unlikely friend. Movies and Disruption Entertainment. It was directed by LOCATIONS: Royal Plaza, Villaggio, Landmark, City Chris Wedge and tells the story of Tripp, a high school senior. Center ote Unquo u te Q Mall Cinema (1): Moana (2D) Robo-Dog (2D) 4:15pm; Xxx: The Every good 2pm; Kaabil (Hindi) 4pm; Monster Return Of Xander Cage (2D) 6pm; painter paints what Trucks (2D) 6:30pm; Raees (Hindi) Raees (Hindi) 8pm; Raees (Hindi) 8:30pm; Raees (Hindi) 11pm. 10:30pm. he is. Mall Cinema (2): Robo-Dog (2D) (Hindi) 10:45pm. Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (2): 2pm; Robo-Dog (2D) 3:45pm; Landmark Cinema (2): Robo-Dog Monster Trucks (2D) 2:15pm; Raees Resident Evil:The Final Chapter (2D) 2pm; Robo-Dog (2D) 3:45pm; (Hindi) 4:15pm; Resident Evil:The – Jackson Pollock (2D) 5:30pm; Xxx: The Return Xxx: The Return Of Xander Cage Final Chapter (2D) 7pm; Resident Of Xander Cage (2D) 7:30pm; (2D) 5:30pm; Resident Evil:The Evil:The Final Chapter (2D) 9pm; Resident Evil:The Final Chapter Final Chapter (2D) 7:15pm; Resident Kaabil (Hindi) 11pm. (2D) 9:30pm; Resident Evil:The Evil:The Final Chapter (2D) 9:15pm; Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (3): Final Chapter (2D) 11:30pm. Resident Evil:The Final Chapter Kaabil (Hindi) 2:30pm; Resident Mall Cinema (3): Raees (Hindi) (2D) 11:15pm. Evil:The Final Chapter (2D) 5pm; 2pm; Monster Trucks (2D) 4:30pm; Landmark Cinema (3): Monster Monster Trucks (2D) 7pm; Kaabil Community Editor Kaabil (Hindi) 6:30pm; Weaponized Trucks (2D) 2pm; Kaabil (Hindi) (Hindi) 9pm; Weaponized (2D) Kamran Rehmat (2D) 9pm; Kaabil (Hindi) 10:45pm. 4pm; Monster Trucks (2D) 6:30pm; 11:30pm. e-mail: [email protected] Landmark Cinema (1): Raees Kaabil (Hindi) 8:30pm; Kaabil Asian Town Cinema: Kaabil Telephone: 44466405 (Hindi) 2pm; Weaponized (2D) (Hindi) 11pm. (Hindi) 5, 6:30, 8, 9:30 & 11pm; 4:30pm; Raees (Hindi) 6:30pm; Royal Plaza Cinema Palace Raees (Hindi) 5, 6:30, 8, 9:30 & Fax: 44350474 Weaponized (2D) 9pm; Raees (1): Robo-Dog (2D) 2:30pm; 11pm. Sunday, January 29, 2017 GULF TIMES 3 ROUND & ABOUT COMMUNITY

EVENTS residential writers’ workshops in France and between January 7 and February 7 will be the UK, so this is an opportunity for people in available with a 25% discount. The dugongs of Qatar to attend his course. In addition, members of Qatar Airways’ WHEN: February 1 The fee for the workshop will be QR350, Privilege Club will receive double Q-miles TIME: 7pm including lunch and refreshments. The on their booking during Shop Qatar. LOCATION: Doha English Speaking number of participants is limited to 16 and Retail outlets around the country will School, Madinat Khalifa South space is confi rmed when payment is received. be providing discounts of up to 50% on a Qatar hosts the world second largest The workshop will cover diff erent aspects range of consumer goods including clothes, population of Dugongs. These sea of children’s writing – getting inside a young electronics, cosmetics and accessories for creatures, also called Sea Cows, are mind, character, viewpoint and plotting. The men, women and children. fascinating. They are marine mammals intention will be that everyone will go home To find out more, visit www.shopqatar.qa belonging to the order of the Sirenia. They with a piece or two of writing after a creative are very discreet and play an important role and stimulating fun day with time at the end in the marine ecosystem. Dr Christopher for questions and social interaction. Attractions include the Kingdom of Snakes at Warren by of Exxon Mobile Research Qatar For further information and to book a seat, the Al Rayyan Theater in . has been studying the dugongs of Qatar and please e-mail [email protected] will share some results of his research in the The Great Awakening exhibition lecture. For more details, please visit www. Qatar Superstock 600 Championship WHERE: Building 18, Katara qnhg.org Round 3 WHEN: Until January 31 WHERE: Losail International Circuit TIME: 10am-10pm FCC’s Women’s Sport Festival TIME: 10am Cultural village foundation – Katara and the WHEN: February 17 WHEN: February 3 & 4 embassy of the Republic of Ecuador present Al Gannas Vanitha Sports Fest is being organised by Qatar SuperStock 600 is a new road racing The Great Awakening exhibition by Maria (For school students) Friends Cultural Centre Vanithavedi on the championship organised by Qatar Motor Veronica. On display are 35 pieces of art by Until March 31, 2017 occasion of Qatar Sport Day on February Motorcycle Federation and Losail Circuit Veronica, who has adopted a highly technical 9am–Noon 17. The competitions are in the following Sports Club. style in her pieces that range across paintings, Al Gannas Society categories for individuals: walking–1.5kms; The championship will have 12 races over 6 drawings, photography and video-art. Free (For boys only, requires registration) skipping race–100metres; sack race– rounds at the Losail International Circuit. Al Gannas association is participating in 50metres; running race–100metres; running The riders are competing using one-make Hereke Carpet Exhibition the “Our culture is a school” programme, race–200metres; lemon running race; bikes that will be used for the rest of the WHERE: Maysaloun Hall, Gate Mall by organising many activities for the shot put; and long jump. For groups, the season, a stocked 600cc bike. The organisers WHEN: Until January 31 students every Monday and Wednesday of competitions are 4 x 50metres relay race; bill it as “a great chance for every competitor The Gate Mall and Salam International the week. tug-of-war; Three legged race–50metres; and to test themselves and fi ght for the title in Investment have joined hands with Turkey’s These activities include explanations on throw ball. fair racing conditions and in a professional Han Hali, the leading production house of hunting and related items tools, kinds of For registration and more details, please environment”. Turkey’s Hereke carpets, to unveil The Hereke falcons and preys, in addition to workshop contact telephone numbers: 55643799, Grandstand and Paddock area are open for Carpet exhibition as a treat for Qatar’s art on how to carry a falcon, set a traditional 66787007, or 55271038. free to all the spectators. lovers and collectors. tent (made of goat & camel heir), prepare On full display at The Gate Mall’s traditional Arabic coffee and start a fire. For Writing Workshop with author Alan Spring Festival 2017 Maysaloun Hall is a stunning collection of further details, visit katara.net Durant WHERE: Souq Waqif and Souq Al Wakrah legendary carpets. Hailing from an ancient WHEN: February 11 WHEN: Until February 3 town in Turkey and laying claim to a unique Muhammad Ali: Tribute to a Legend WHERE: ISL Qatar Souq Waqif and Souq Al Wakrah are artistic heritage of its own, Hereke carpets are DATE: Until February 25, 2017 TIME: 8:45am to 4pm organising their Spring Festival 2017 from historic masterpieces. WHERE: Eastern Gallery, 4th Floor, ISL Qatar is off ering a writer’s workshop January 19 to February 3. Visitors can From Buckingham Palace, to the Hermitage Museum of Islamic Art with children’s author Alan Durant on look forward to a number of activities Museum in St. Petersburg, the White House to The temporary exhibition is curated by Saturday, February 11. Alan regularly off ers and performances as part of the festival. Château de Versailles, the carpets are known to Qatar Museums’ 3-2-1 Olympic and Sports adorn iconic locations celebrating an artistic Museum and presents a unique collection discipline that is admired by the world. of artefacts from the boxing legend’s career, including photography from Ali’s outdoor Trevor Noah live at the Doha Comedy exhibition bout at the Doha Stadium in Festival 1971 and memorabilia spanning his journey WHEN: Feb 2-4 to the 1960 Rome Olympics; Ali’s world TIME: 8pm title winning bout against Sonny Liston WHERE: Qatar National Convention in 1964 and his final world title winning Center fight against Leon Spinks in New Orleans Doha Comedy Festival is returning for a in 1978. third time. The line-up includes the world’s top performers from the US, UK, Middle East Qatar Music Academy and the GCC. (For school students) The festival will host world-renowned Until March 28, 2017 standup comedian and international TV host 11am–2pm of The Daily Show – Trevor Noah and the Free (Requires registration) British comedian, ventriloquist, and winner Qatar Music Academy focuses on of Season 10 of America’s Got Talent – Paul teaching its students the principles of Arab Zerdin. and Western music. As part of the “Our These talents will join extremely popular Culture is a School” programme, Qatar performers from the Middle East and the Music Academy has offered interested GCC including Bader Saleh whose YouTube schools the opportunity to attend various show garnered over 346 million views, Nemr workshops. These workshops will include Abou Nassar entitled with ‘Lebanon’s King an introduction to Arab and Western music of Comedy’, the Jordanian comic critic Rajae and instruments, as well as the teachers Sri Lanka’s 69th Independence Day the celebrations. Students from the dance Qawas, Syrian social media activist and giving a brief overview of the educational celebrations academy of Dinu Rangayathanaya will also comedian Mohanad al-Hattab, Egyptian music programmes at the Academy. For WHEN: February 10 showcase their talents at the celebrations. standup comedian Mohamed Salem and the further details, visit katara.net WHERE: Radisson Blu Hotel Chandanas dancers perform traditional fl uent Arabic-speaking comedian from South TIME: 5pm dances and have enthralled audiences Korea – Wonho Chung to name a few. Fitness Training The Sri Lankan community in Qatar will across the globe with their scintillating DATE: Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday celebrate the country’s 69th Independence performances on stage. Shop Qatar TIME: 6pm-7pm Day (Nidahas Udanaya 2017), which falls on This is their third visit to Doha and the WHERE: Across Qatar VENUE: MIA Park February 4, with a cultural programme on audience can be assured of an entertaining WHEN: Until February 7 There are fitness classes in the park on Friday, February 10 at Radisson Blu Hotel. evening of dance during the celebrations. Shop Qatar will be the first edition of Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday nights The programme will start at 5pm. Tickets are priced at QR40 and QR60 and Qatar’s month-long shopping festival. As between 6 and 7pm. Open to all levels of The programme is being organised by the are available at all Sri Lankan outlets. Gates part of efforts to provide visitors with the fitness, Bootcamp is an intensive and fun Sri Lankan embassy in collaboration with open at 4pm. For more information call complete package, Qatar Tourism Authority way to train and also meet new people in Sri Lanka Coordinating Committee Qatar. Ranjith Gurusinghe at 66580392/50409246, (QTA) has partnered with Qatar Airways to the open and friendly group atmosphere. Chandana Wickramasinghe and the Dancers Dhammika Jayasena at 55654241 or Viddya Sri ensure flights to Qatar from within the GCC More information, from Bootcamp, Qatar Guild are being fl own in from Sri Lanka for Shanthikumara at 77512657. region booked on the airline for the period or [email protected]

E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change 4 GULF TIMES Sunday, January 29, 2017 COMMUNITY COVER STORY “It is like any other condition. So why stigmatise autism?” — Dr Muhammad Waqar Azeem, Chair, Qatar National Autism Working Group

There SUNDAY are parents CONVERSATION who suff er guilt, and blame themselves. It’s important to understand that we are not aware of the exact cause of autism, so blaming anyone is inappropriate Sunday, January 29, 2017 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY

MANTRA: The ultimate goal of treatment and intervention is to ensure the children dealing with autism grow up to become productive members of society.

and there is no single perspective Pointing out another challenge Tips for parenting a child on the autism spectrum By AAneyne Mathew regarding children with autism. faced by the families who have But there are some issues that children with autism, Dr Azeem z Remember each child is an individual are shared by many on the autism emphasises: “Schooling plays a huge z Family support is crucial venve if you only had a casual spectrum. It is characterised by role in the development of children z Focus on the child’s strengths, not only on the areas that need improvement ininterestt in art, chances are social impairments, communication with autism; however, we fi nd many z Early intervention is the key yyoyou’veu heard of Stephen diffi culties, and restricted, repetitive, regular schools in Qatar shy away z Behavioural and occupational therapies can be very helpful WWiWiltshirelts — the celebrated, and stereotyped patterns of from taking them in. 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It is believebelievedd that in children as young as 1 to 3 years of a child with autism experiencing to play, Dr Azeem explains, “Child for having done something wrong eveneven thethe famed MichelaMichelangelongelo may age; behavioural therapy, speech and sensory overloads could be disturbed is the extension of the family; when which could have resulted in their have ssuffuuff ered fromfrom aautism!uti language therapy, and occupational by loud noises or sirens, and could the child suff ers, the whole family child having autism. It’s important to “A conditionconditio that has been gaining therapy have all proved to be very react in unusual ways. Unable to suff ers. When you are dealing with a understand that we are not aware of muchmmuch attention in the recent times, eff ective. Speech and language understand what is going on within child challenged with sensitivities, the exact cause of autism, so blaming autism is a very complex neuro- therapy becomes even more crucial the child, most people tend to view simple everyday tasks like going to anyone is inappropriate. They also psychiatric condition and over in the case of 3 to 5 year olds. It is the conduct as misbehaviour and the barber or a visit to the ATM can feel guilty about neglecting the other the last decade, there has been a important that parents keep their expect the parents to deal strictly be diffi cult. The situation is very children in the family. It’s important dramatic increase in the number of children away from treatments with the child. As Dr Azeem points challenging, and at times, mothers for society to understand, empathise diagnosed cases worldwide,” says Dr off ered through chelation or out, community awareness helps caring for children with autism suff er and be supportive; this can only be Muhammad Waqar Azeem, Chair, hyperbaric oxygen chambers, people empathise with the diffi culties from depression. Hence support achieved through creating awareness Qatar National Autism Working as there is no bonafi de research faced by children with autism, as well must be extended by all members and at a nationwide level.” Group. supporting them and they can even “Recent fi gures from the US be dangerous to the child. A journey of hope academy offers a world-class programme to children confi rm that 1 in 68 children are The ultimate goal of treatment diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. aff ected by the condition. The and intervention is to ensure the Qatar has been taking several measures to increase The Autism Forum of WISH (World Innovation Summit situation in each country is naturally children dealing with autism grow national and global awareness on autism. for Health), an initiative of Qatar Foundation, comprises diff erent and the prevalence of up to become productive members A campaign supported by HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser 11 experts from around the world. Best evidence- autism in Qatar is currently under of society. Encouraging examples through the United Nations in 2007, resulted in April based ideas and practices are reported with strong study. However, if we did extrapolate of children growing up to become 2nd being declared ‘World Autism Day’ in perpetuity; recommendations at the WISH summits. the fi gure of 1 in 68 children or successful musicians, artists, additionally, all member states have been encouraged to Shafallah Center for Children with Special Needs, even 1 in 100 children in Qatar, as researchers, and even scientists take measures to raise awareness on autism throughout Rumailah Hospital, Sidra Medical and Research Center, suff ering from autism, we could should off er great hope to parents. society. and HMC are examples of institutions that provide help have anywhere from 3,000 to 5,000 Qatar has been working on a National Autism Plan and support. children and adolescents in Qatar Social awareness (first in the region). Several stakeholders including the Several private schools and centres — begun privately with autism,” he adds. As with most developmental public sector, private sector, ministries, and families mostly by parents — are also functioning very effectively Dr Azeem also serves as Co- disabilities, the stigma associated came together while working on the plan. Based on in offering remarkable services to cater to the needs of Chair, WISH Autism Forum; Chair, with autism is a major issue. “It’s their feedback, recommendations have been made in children with autism. Department of Psychiatry, Sidra important to understand autism is a six important areas: awareness; screening and early Parents have formed a very strong organisation at a Medical and Research Center; and diff erent way of thinking and acting, detection; diagnosis and assessments; treatment and national level and are producing highly commendable Advisory Committee Member for it is like any other condition. There is interventions; education (role of schools); and transition results. They are fervent advocates to the cause and play Renad Academy. no stigma associated with diabetes or to adulthood. a huge part in creating awareness within the community. Autism is a condition that can be asthma, so why stigmatise autism?” Qatar Foundation extends huge support to children with In addition to conferences being held by the public sector, isolating for the person who has it, asks Dr Azeem as he stresses the autism and their families. The opening of Renad Academy, national conferences on autism are also being organised and autism symptoms are tough to importance of creating awareness a school under the QF umbrella, under the leadership of by private organisations, and parents who have children understand from the outside. Every among the general public on this HE Sheikha Hind bint Hamad al-Thani is an example. The with autism. person with autism is diff erent, issue. 6 GULF TIMES Sunday, January 29, 2017 COMMUNITY Learn about attracting wealth and abundance

A glimpse into a previous HWW seminar. In the coming months, HWW will be hosting its much-awaited March conference on Woman’s Day, which is March 8, and the big How Women Find Work conference in May.

secret of “changing your mind-set and aspect and emphasise that one of our goals attracting wealth and abundance” in the towards which we are working hard is to seminar. show that women from all nationalities “If you are ready to be inspired to master and backgrounds can stand together and the power of belief, destroy doubt, and rise help each other to be successful together, above mediocrity, then this is for you,” the building each other along the way. We are preview note to the seminar says. “Are you blessed to live in a safe country that has ready to begin living a life of wealth and welcomed us all and help us fl ourish. So abundance? Are you ready to be inspired to we should all work together in harmony to change your mind-set?” contribute to its great development as well,” The seminar, Iliaki says, aims to identify Iliaki says. and overcome self-limiting beliefs; destroy When asked about what are the guiding doubt and cultivate your faith; set you free principles of a successful life that you live to dream big; silence those voices that keep by, Iliaki had said in a recent interview to you from living a rich life; inspire you to Community, “The fi rst principle is to have fi nd your true career purpose; help you live ‘Life Principles’. This, most times, comes outside the box and your human limitations; from your upbringing and is strongly help attract opportunities for yourself; teach connected to your morals and values. Right you a powerful, visualisation technique to now, I have a very specifi c specialised, attract wealth in your life, and create a Life successful lifestyle, tailor-made for me. By Anand Holla will be conducting the Attracting Wealth of wealth and abundance. This is what I am best at and this is why I am and Abundance seminar at 6pm at the City To secure your attendance at the seminar, popular around the world. I have clients that Centre Rotana Hotel. you can RSVP [email protected] – employ me clearly to help them acquire their n the back of a well-received Iliaki tells Community, “With this registration starts at 6pm and the seminar own unique, successful lifestyle.” seminar on how to lead a seminar, on February 13, HWW will bring a starts at 6:30pm. The admission fee for “I fi nd that extremely important. So I successful and confi dent turn of innovation to the training world of the seminar is QR150, and it is a limited have specifi c, daily, principles or regimes lifestyle, How Women Work Qatar. We will inspire people to believe that attendance event. set for my diet, exercise, and I have a form of (HWW) is all set to help you there is a way to change your mind-set and In the coming months, HWW will be positive visualisation exercise that I follow, Oreach new heights with the upcoming attract wealth, abundance, and happiness, in hosting its much-awaited March conference which is like praying or meditating. My life seminar ‘Attracting Wealth and Abundance’. your life, and we will also give tips for people on Woman’s Day, which is March 8, and the is devoted to my true purpose in life, which Known for doing mainly community work who want to make safe investments and be big How Women Find Work conference in is to do service through my work and that here in Qatar since 2009, HWW has been fi nancial independent.” May. HWW also has a support group that makes me fulfi lled and happy. One of the bringing people together as its members Having studied human behaviour and provides free counselling for women in last principles I want to share is something belong to various communities and actively success for more than 15 years, Iliaki meets need, and it does so “in a respectful manner, Hippocrates said: ‘Count your blessings and participate in a range of events. To empower everyday clients who haven’t found their always trying to direct cases if needed to your fi re/passion will light the way’. I am the womenfolk of Qatar, on February 13, true career purpose and fi nd their dreams local Muslim family centres and other local very grateful every day. As time goes by, I Evridiki Iliaki, the Qatar-based Certifi ed unfulfi lled. She knows the true reason authorities,” points out Iliaki. feel more and more people will receive and Business and Life Coach and Head of HWW, behind that, she says, and will share the “This year, we want to highlight this value the benefi t of my work.” Sunday, January 29, 2017 GULF TIMES 7 COMMUNITY Indonesian preacher goes on Islamic lecture tour through Qatar

Well-known Indonesian preacher Ustadz Dr Syafiq Riza Basalamah MA went across Qatar between country, to help further strengthen Indonesia-Qatar relations. By holding this lecture series, we January 24 and 27 for an Islamic lecture programme. are confident that the bilateral relations between the two countries will continue to develop in the The programme was organised by the Indonesian community in collaboration with the Ministry of future.” Awqaf and Islamic Aff airs (AWQAFM) and the lectures were conducted in Doha, Al Wakrah and Al The lectures were attended by people from other countries such as Malaysia and Brunei as well, in Khor. addition to Indonesian expatriates. Indonesian ambassador Air Marshal (Ret) Muhammad Basri Sidehabi appreciated the role of Ustadz Syukron Habibie, organiser, said the lectures aimed to improve Islamic knowledge amongst Indonesian community, especially the Indonesian Community Association in Qatar (Permiqa), in the participants. promoting socio-cultural activities by arranging various lectures in Qatar. Indonesian embassy’s Minister Counselor Boy Dharmawan said that the event was part of the In his speech, the ambassador also urged his compatriots to respect the Qatari law and traditions. community’s socio-cultural promotion in Qatar. The lectures were broadcast by Indonesian Radio “All Indonesian citizens residing in Qatar are advised to respect the law and tradition of the host through live Internet streaming.

PISQ organises annual sports meet

The Pakistan International School Qatar (PISQ) organised their annual sports meet recently. The obstacle race, and chain and wheel barrow race. The tug-of-war between Grade XI and Grade XII chief guest was Hafiz Junaid Amir Sial, Community Welfare Attaché at the Pakistan embassy. The students was won by the later. guest of honour was Syed Mussaid Nasir al-Muhannadi from the from Ministry of Labour. Also in The winners were given medals in the end. From the junior wing, Khadeeja House were declared attendance were Principal Nargis Raza Otho, vice-principals of all the four sections and others. the champions, while Iqbal House was declared the boys’ champion. The main attraction of the day was the aerobics showcased by the students of the junior wing. It KG1-Red (KG wing), VII-A (girls wing ), and X-B (boys wing) were declared the best classes of the was followed by a PT display demonstrated by the girls’ wing. school. Muqarab Yousaf (junior wing), Abu Huraira (boys’ wing), and Farah Ramzan (girls’ wing) The event included a variety of athletic games, including ball balancing, spider race, sprint race, were selected as the best athletes. 8 GULF TIMES Sunday, January 29, 2017 COMMUNITY TRA Breckenridge: A romant

The preserved historic buildings along Main Street in Breckenridge aren't far from the slopes.

from Orange County, California, USA my year-old daughter, her blond hair It was too late to hit the slopes for a night session on fresh powder. covered in green broccoli bits, and my when we arrived, so the establishment He, apparently, didn’t know it was son, Kai, a high-energy 3-year-old across the street from our hotel would a date and thought I just wanted a who has the opinion and will of a wild be our fi rst stop. friend to hit the slopes with. And he, teenager, refusing to eat his. As we walked across the snow- apparently, didn’t realise how sexy I “Pleeeeasse?” covered street, arm in arm, it felt like thought his snowboarding skills were Don’t get me wrong, I love my we were dating again. We played pool as we rode together between the trees. kids. But any parent with two young and relaxed, with no children to tuck So I scooted closer to him on the lift children will tell you that sometimes into bed. and declared that I needed warming you just need a break from the The next morning, we woke to a up, an invitation to wrap his arm crying and screaming and servitude winter wonderland – the storm had around me. that come with being a mom. And brought about half a foot of new snow, While most of our weekends are thankfully, gracious grandparents and the town was buzzing about it. consumed with surfi ng, snowboarding allowed us to make our getaway. “You scored,” said a shuttle driver, is a close second when winter months The fl ight from Orange County was who dropped me at the gondola to roll around. We’ve surfed and easy, a 2.5-hour jaunt into Denver. catch a ride up to the mountain. “It’s Skiers take the lift up Peak 6 at the resort. snowboarded in the same day, taken With snow in the forecast, and we been a rough start to the season; we quick weekend getaways to nearby being native Californians who freak haven’t had any snow. It should be blanket below as we inched higher and Big Bear, or made the longer trek to out about driving in any kind of epic.” With my husband already on By Laylan Connelly higher up the mountain. Mammoth Mountain. weather, we opted to hitch a ride with the mountain covering the snowboard “I’m sooo cold,” I said slyly as I laid We sighed with sadness when we Colorado Mountain Express. competition, I found myself sharing my head on his shoulder. realised last year our snowboard gear As we got closer to the mountain, the gondola with local skier Susan nowfl akes fl oating from a He smiled at the inside joke, a had collected dust all season. Having the snow really started to come down, Briggs, who was heading up to grey sky tickled my face and fl ashback to a simpler time in our our second child, our sweet Liliani, with inches-thick drifts forming on watch her niece, Keri Herman, in the sent a chill up my spine. relationship: before kids, before just before winter made it impossible. parked cars we passed. We were just women’s ski slopestyle event. I snuggled closer to marriage, before a mortgage and all the So when my husband, Jon, editor for about jumping out of our seats at the It turned out Briggs was an expert my husband, our legs other life stresses that had consumed action sports website GrindTV, told sight of fresh powder. on the topic of love on the slopes. Sdangling from the lift at Colorado’s us of late. me about a trip he had to take in early We arrived at the DoubleTree hotel, After meeting on match.com six years Breckenridge Ski Resort, where Seven years ago, on our third date, December to Breckenridge for the Dew known for its sinfully delicious, warm, ago, she and her now-boyfriend Dan fresh snow softly dropped onto tree we headed to the slopes of Mountain Tour festival, I let out a desperate plea. chocolate chip-walnut cookies at Herman had their fi rst date on the branches and formed a fl uff y white High, a small resort an hour and a half “Can I come?” I asked, glancing at check-in. slopes. Sunday, January 29, 2017 GULF TIMES 9 AVEL COMMUNITY tic ski getaway

A skier at the Lake Chutes at the Breckenridge Ski Resort.

Breck team rider Steve Fisher rides at Breckenridge Ski Resort.

IF YOU GO Off the mountain: For sore muscle relief, take a yoga class or get a massage. Where to stay: You can’t go wrong with Or do both. Meta yoga studio off ers the DoubleTree Breckenridge ($199 everything from gentle classes to and up), which is walking distance from hot yoga, with views of the snowy ski lifts Quicksilver and Beaver Run. A mountains. Cost is $18 for a drop-in shuttle will pick you up and drop you off class, with free mats available. For in town at the main gondola that takes soothing relief and relaxation, there’s you to the ski resort. Three small spas Simply Massage, where an hour-long are set outside the hotel to soothe sore session costs $75. muscles after a day on the slopes, and Must know: The altitude at Breckenridge a warmed pool is indoors. There’s also is about 9,600 feet. Getting used to the Houses in Breckenridge looking toward Breckenridge Ski Resort. a men’s and women’s sauna for those altitude can be rough – expect anything who really need to warm the bones, as from nausea to headaches, fatigue or “It’s the perfect fi rst date; you’re soak in the beauty surrounding us. Another favourite moment from well as a fitness centre. And you can’t trouble sleeping, shortness of breath, doing something you love,” she said. His relaxation was short-lived as the festival was when Main Street beat those warm DoubleTree cookies, increased heart rate or a jittery feeling. “If you don’t like it, you can say ‘Oh, I he got back to work at the Dew Tour downtown was shut down for the which the front desk is happy to hand There’s a reason oxygen bars are set missed the run.’” event. The festival is like Huntington Streetstyle contest, with old-school out any time you ask. around town, and even though getting Which, she admitted with a Beach’s US Open of Surfi ng – with hip-hop blaring from loudspeakers Lift tickets: $142 for adults ($136 online) a dose of O2 costs more than $1 per chuckle, she had done on previous snow instead of sand, rails and jumps as the crowds screamed at the weekdays, $161 ($155 online) weekends minute, it can provide needed relief. dates. instead of waves, and a lot more sight of competitors doing tricks But with Dan, she knew it was love clothes covering contestants’ and snowboarding and skiing in the middle on fi rst lift. spectators’ bodies. of town. heavy basil cream. I scarfed down with a line out the door of people “We went out there and we had a A festival area was set up at the After that event, we decided every bite, soaking up a bit of sauce putting in their orders. blast, we just had a wonderful time,” base of the hill giving out swag, and on a meal at our hotel in the 9600 with bread. After warming our souls, we walked she said. fans could get up close to some of the restaurant. It was romantically lit, a On our last night we found a meal slowly through the snow that covered That got me excited to see my world’s best action-sports athletes as fi ne setting for a couple on a getaway. I to satisfy our chilly bones as the snow Main Street back to our hotel, where hubby, who was able to sneak away they fl ipped, turned and slid down the ordered the salmon, cooked perfectly, continued to fall, at a Vietnamese joint we had to pack our bags to head back from work long enough to take a few slopes. These are the same athletes skin on and seared crisp on the outside called Pho Real that had opened a few to the beach near our home in Orange runs with me on the fresh powder. you’ll see in the Olympics and X and pink and tender on the inside, months before. The pho had a salty County. We felt like our younger selves as we Games, putting on an exciting show accompanied by lemony Brussels yet satisfying broth fi lled with white We knew we’d soon be home, back raced down the mountain. He’s always on the snow. I was stoked to catch the sprouts and a celery root puree. vermicelli noodles, with a choice of to the grind and deadlines, picking been faster than me, so I tried to match men’s slopestyle fi nals as Canadian The food options in Breckenridge meat that can include thin slices of broccoli out of our kids’ hair. But we’d the tracks that formed as his board Mark McMorris, a well-known fi gure are endless. One night, we stuff ed rare beef or chicken, accompanied be re-energised and reconnected in a cut through the powder. He weaved in the world of jibs and jumps, took the ourselves silly at Michael’s Italian with fresh herbs like mint or Thai basil way only a few days on the slopes can his way down the slopes. I zigged, he win. The crowd cheered as he stepped Restaurant, putting back all those and spiked with a jalapeno or two. provide for a snow-craving couple in zagged. up to the podium, sending a rush of calories we burned on the slopes. Seems we weren’t the only ones love. – The Orange County Register/ We stopped to take a moment to energy up the mountain. The tortellini I ordered swam in a who enjoyed hot soup on a cold night, TNS 10 GULF TIMES Sunday, January 29, 2017 COMMUNITY Sri Lankan forum donates money, winter clothes to Qatar Charity

The Sri Lankan Community Welfare Forum Qatar handed a cheque worth QR25,000 to Qatar Charity through the Friends Cultural Centre recently. The forum also handed QR6,500 worth of winter clothes. The donations were collected from Sri Lankans living in Qatar.

‘Taste of Morocco’ at Sheraton

Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & cooking stations, in addition to the Convention Hotel invites guests to large spread of buff et off erings. an “exciting Moroccan Food Festival The festival will introduce the at the well renowned Al Hubra essence of the Moroccan cuisine, restaurant”. The festival is going where guests will indulge in some on until Tuesday, daily from 7pm genuine menu, including the onwards. traditional Moroccan tajine, the Al Hubara restaurant will be dressed couscous, and not to forget, the up with a variety of authentic Pastilla, as well as a wide variety of Morrocan menu. Chef Issam Seddoq meat, chicken, fish and vegetables. will be presenting a multitude of The meal will be completed with delicacies having distinct aromatic Moroccan mint tea. flavours to entice the diners, where The deal is for QR 285. Guests will he will drive guests through a also enjoy live Qanun music played culinary journey featuring live at the venue.

French Night at Coral All-Day Dining

Coral All-Day Dining at InterContinental Doha is “bringing you the taste of France without leaving the comfort of your table”. Inspired by traditional French service style, service en confusion (which means meals are served all at once), the restaurant is inviting its guests to indulge in sophisticated French cuisine in the heart of Doha. The restaurant says: “Enjoy the perfect weather as you dine outdoors at the Coral Terrace overlooking the pool. Take your palate on an adventure of discovery and indulge in a tantalising selection of fresh oysters, pan-seared scallop foie gras, juicy beef bourgignon, live cooking stations, and many more deliciously paired with our fresh fruit juices and authentic French house beverages. Complete your experience with our tempting selection of French desserts such as macarons and decadent eclairs.” French ambassador Eric Chevallier cut the ribbon, commemorating the launch of the French Night in Coral All-Day Dining. InterContinental Doha Resident Manager Cyril Mouawad accompanied the ambassador. The restaurant has also arranged a playroom for children, which features a number of game consoles, television, ball pit, LEGO. French Night takes place every Sunday from 7pm until Chef Issam Seddoq 11pm. The price is QR225, inclusive of a house beverage. Sunday, January 29, 2017 GULF TIMES 11 INFOGRAPHIC COMMUNITY 12 GULF TIMES Sunday, January 29, 2017 COMMUNITY PUZZLES/CARTOONS

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Lucky Sevens

BLESSED FRIENDS REJOICE CONCORD HARMONY RESPECT CONTENT HEALTHY ROMANCE DELIGHT HOLIDAY WEALTHY DOLLARS KINDRED WEEKEND FITNESS LEISURE FORTUNE PASSION

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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. Sunday, January 29, 2017 GULF TIMES 13 PUZZLES COMMUNITY

Quick Clues Colouring

ACROSS DOWN 7. Public funds (6) 1. Largest bird (7) 8. Visitor (6) 2. Pardon (7) 10. Uniform (7) 3. Aptitude (5) 11. Concise (5) 4. Biased (7) 12. Small bay (4) 5. Vigilant (5) 13. Essential (5) 6. Salute (5) 17. Condition (5) 9. Truce (9) 18. Inflamed eye-lid (4) 14. Extend (7) 22. Salt water (5) 15. Alien (7) 23. Cut short (7) 16. Effective (7) 24. Transfer (6) 19. Revile (5) 25. Battle cry (6) 20. Inflexible (5) 21. Amusing (5) Cryptic Clues

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CRYPTIC DOWN ACROSS 1. Get cleared in order to follow the 7. Big racial issue? (6) Customs officer’s advice (7) 8. Foreign office? (6) 2. An account that has been overdrawn? 10. Many an employee is not a qualified (7) driver (7) 3. Brooks as a poet (5) 11. Beautiful girl one may ring, we hear! (5) 4. Delayed, so returned to one’s starting 12. Stop a baby crying with a sweetmeat position (3, 4) Yesterday’s Solutions (4) 5. Province of a genuine French gentleman 13. Net takings? (5) (5) QUICK CRYPTIC 17. Increase the strain (5) 6. These administrations may take 18. Support a professional on the piano (4) measures (5) Across: 1 Idler; 4 Proffer; 8 Derange; 9 Strip; 10 Across: 1 Hives; 4 Embrace; 8 Tonight; 9 Lined; 22. Rascal found in church, we hear (5) 9. Possibly means torn decorations (9) Free; 11 Accurate; 13 Even; 14 Here; 16 Guttural; 10 Oust; 11 Prussian; 13 Plan; 14 Eyes; 16 Patriots; 23. A coach who makes many coaches 14. Sea-lord orders trials (7) 17 Cash; 20 Breed; 21 Explode; 22 Element; 23 17 Beta; 20 Ashen; 21 Element; 22 Tirades; 23 show hesitation (7) 15. For the present one may go for a dip Tight. Later. 24. Posers seldom resolved (6) in it (4, 3) Down: 1 Indefatigable; 2 Large; 3 Ring; 4 Pierce; Down: 1 Hot-house plant; 2 Vends; 3 Sago; 4 25. Though in decay, the vehicle is still 16. Drinks lacking body? (7) strong (6) 19. Be niggardly in a task, impatient too (5) 5 Obscured; 6 Forgave; 7 Replenishment; 12 Entire; 5 Bulls-eye; 6 Aunties; 7 End in disaster; 20. Two letters of convenient size (5) Befuddle; 13 Extreme; 15 Patent; 18 Along; 19 12 Rationed; 13 Pitcher; 15 Steers; 18 Erect; 19 21. Adult in uniform (5) Spot. Well. 14 GULF TIMES Sunday, January 29, 2017 COMMUNITY LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE Simple, healthy twists to favourite family foods rom favourite meals to the add red pepper, mushrooms, onion, snacks they ask for daily, tomato and lime juice to Knorr Fiesta you probably have a list Sides Yellow Rice. Want to make it committed to memory of a meal? Add a protein like sauteed the foods your family enjoys chicken breast cut into bite-size most.F Wish you could up the nutrition pieces. factor on some of those items? With a few healthy twists, you can easily Satisfy the crunch craving encourage your family to eat more Sometimes your family just wants wholesome snacks and meals while something crunchy so they reach still appealing to their taste buds. for that bag of chips. Stop! Instead of chips, prepare crunchy vegetable Snack fresh sticks like jicama, carrots and When hunger pangs strike, but cucumbers. They’re great for dipping it’s not yet mealtime, reach for fresh and packing in the kids’ lunches. fruit. Get a little creative by making fruit parfaits by layering chopped Double the vegetables fresh fruit with yogurt and granola. For a nutrition boost, double the Packed with vitamins and minerals, vegetables in favourite family recipes. you can feel good when your kids ask For example, you can take Knorr’s for more. recipe for Fiesta Lime Chicken and give it a nutritious spin with two or Super sides three tomatoes instead of just one. Get creative by adding fresh produce into side dishes. For example, ©Brandpoint

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

Today’s Moon in Cancer, your fourth house of home and family Don’t let a silly or side comment someone makes today put you off If ever there was a time for you to reach for the stars, it’s right now makes this the perfect day to spend quality time with your closest doing something you really want to do bulls. People simply want to with the burgeoning Full Moon shining in your second house of self– friends and family. stop your progress at times. esteem and self–worth and Venus and Mars in your joint resources zone.

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

Tomorrow brings with it your annual Full Moon – a time for you to Stop and make sure you are thinking clearly today – particularly Don’t be too concerned about someone who is intent on giving you make some big decisions and in many cases, realise you’re barking workwise – with the Sun and Pluto in your tenth house of career and a hard time about something irrelevant today. You know you can up the wrong tree and make a 180 turn. a Full Moon in your past karma zone. shut them up quickly.

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

Don’t allow your insecurities and fears overshadow all the other Unless you really feel that you should speak up and say something, There are usually 2 ways of doing things Sags – the hard way and the things that work so well for you right now. If you let the negatives you might want to keep quiet today and not trample on anyone’s easy way. And you usually prefer the easy way. However, you might slide in, they will destroy all those good things you’ve got going for feelings. Keep in mind that tomorrow’s upcoming Full Moon will not get the chance to make a choice today and have to just do it you. shine on your spiritual house. without getting a choice!

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

Stop and think about your next steps goats. Today is the run up to There are way too many things on top of your ‘to do’ list right now. A Full Moon shining on your fifth house of romance, self–fulfilment tomorrow’s Full Moon in your relationship zone. If there is anyone It’s time to start ticking some of them off right now and with a Full and creativity tomorrow is just the thing to put some pep in your you might not want to spend too much time with, avoid them as Moon rising in your sixth house of hard work, the time is now. step and make some important decisions Pisces. Enjoy. much as you can. Sunday, January 29, 2017 GULF TIMES 15 SHOWBIZ COMMUNITY Foreign language Oscar picks: Turmoil turns to escapism

volcano, the fi lm, based on a true By Jeffrey Fleishman story, centres on the fate of two lovers after one of them is chosen to marry someone in an opposing t a time of global clan to keep peace and preserve anxiety, fervent island culture. Directed by Bentley populism and Dean and Martin Butler, the fi lm is enduring confl ict, a picturesque paean to a way of life international far from the tug of modern forces. fiA lmmakers have turned to Land of Mine glimpses the marriage, high jinks, history and dangerous irony of changing even a remote island in the middle fortunes. It explores compassion, of the ocean to make sense of hate and justice along a Danish things. beach where Nazis had laid 45,000 Those themes were resonant in land mines to prevent an Allied the Academy Award nominations invasion. But the Danish army is for foreign language fi lm, which back in control and has pressed were dominated by European German POWs into the meticulous movies that included an eccentric task of clearing the mines. father-daughter comedy, a World Directed by Martin Zandvliet, War II drama about hidden the movie follows A War, about land mines and the story of a the Afghanistan confl ict, as the curmudgeonly Swede charmed by second Danish fi lm in two years his immigrant neighbour. to be nominated for an Academy The two other movies among Award. the fi ve nominees were Tanna, ACTION: Sandra Huller as Ines in a scene from the movie Toni Erdmann directed by Maren Ade. Whimsy mixes with an Australian-directed tale of Scandinavian stoicism in A Man star-crossed lovers on a South morality and blame as German the shower. That fi lm, like Toni oversized fake teeth and an outfi t Called Ove, directed by Hannes Pacifi c island, and The Salesman, soldiers clear land mines on a Erdmann, directed by Maren Ade, that makes him look like Big Foot Holm, after a laid-off railroad an investigation of a marriage in beach. A Man Called Ove from draws the viewer deep into the — is bracingly unconventional. worker and recent widower turmoil by Iranian director Asghar Sweden looks at immigration intricacies of psychology and Perhaps too much for some in the attempts to hang himself. The Farhadi. Farhadi won the foreign through the eyes of a suicidal emotion. academy. The unsentimental fi lm title character is a gruff bore who language Oscar in 2012 for A railroad worker. “It’s in crisis that we reveal our crystallises German sardonic wit, becomes enamoured with his Separation. The nominated fi lms explore the true selves,” Farhadi recently told yet it movingly plays on Winfried’s Iranian immigrant neighbour in a Europe’s gaze at itself was fi ssures, bonds, expectations and The Times. “Film to me is like a act-of-love strategy to embarrass tender story that speaks to larger revealing. Germany’s Toni unpredictability of relationships, court trial. The spectator is the his daughter (Ines) until he frees questions of culture and diversity Erdmann sets Eastern European especially when characters are judge.” her from her rigid mask. that have been agitating Europe in capitalism as a backdrop for the forced to confront change. The Toni Erdmann has been a Tanna summons a diff erent recent years. strained relationship between Salesman hits all these notes as a favourite of critics, but the way kind existential crisis amid “No-one should be all on their a conformist daughter and her couple navigates vengeance, fear it tests the bounds of family battling tribes in the South own,” Ove’s neighbour tells him. prankster father. Denmark’s Land and the insecurities of home after troubles — the father (Winfried) Pacifi c. Unfolding amid thatched “Not even you.” — Los Angeles of Mine raises questions about a wife is attacked by a stranger in is a rambling jokester who wears huts, grass skirts and a fl ickering Times/TNS

Kajol to play suave businesswoman

In her comeback appearance in Tamil fi lmdom after a decade, actress Kajol will be seen playing a sophisticated businesswoman in Dhanush’s upcoming Tamil action-drama VIP 2, a source has revealed. “She plays a suave businesswoman, and there will be diff erent shades to her character. She has already joined the sets and has already shot for a week,” a source from the CALL-UP: Bruno Mars performing in Los Angeles fi lm’s unit said. last month. The fi lm is the sequel to Vela Illa Pattathari, Bruno Mars added and it’s being directed by to Grammy lineup IMPRESSED: Nargis Fakhri, left, and Jessica Chastain. Soundarya Rajinikanth. Asked if the rumours Bruno Mars is the latest act to join the lineup Nargis hails Chastain for Chastain’s work and the content she about Kajol playing the for the Grammy Awards in February. ‘pushing the ante’ stands for. Miss Sloane is a tale of a antagonist are true, the The Recording Academy has revealed strong and strategic woman playing source said: “Her character that Mars will perform for the fi rst time at Bollywood actress Nargis Fakhri, the game with the big dogs, using is such that she will lock the Grammys since 2013. Mars, a four-time who has been in New York to shoot all it takes to win,” Nargis said in a horns with Dhanush, but Grammy winner, is nominated for his work on the last portions of her Indo- statement. that doesn’t qualify to Adele’s 25, which is up for album of the year. American fi lm 5 Weddings, is excited Nargis fi nds it great to see “women make her the antagonist. The singer-songwriter joins a lineup that to watch actress Jessica Chastain’s performers push the ante like “Audiences are in for a includes John Legend, Metallica, Carrie much talked about performance in Jessica and help carve a solid and surprise when they watch Underwood, Keith Urban and Adele. Late- Miss Sloane. contemporary image of women in the fi lm.” night host James Corden will anchor this year’s The fi lm is releasing on February 3 powerful roles”. The fi lm will be ceremony, replacing rapper-actor LL Cool J. by PVR Pictures. 5 Weddings is a slice-of-life drama predominantly shot in More performers are expected to be announced The actress says she has always and comedy fi lm directed by Namrata Pune, apart from a few soon so keep those fi ngers crossed for a Beyoncé liked the work by Chastain, who Singh Gujral. Apart from Nargis, the places in southern India. appearance. essays a powerful political lobbyist in fi lm also features Rajkummar Rao, Bo Dhanush’s Wunderbar The 59th Grammy Awards air live from the the fi lm. Derek, Candy Clark, Anneliese van Films is bankrolling the Staples Center on February 12. — Los Angeles “I’ve always liked Jessica der Pol and Suvinder Vicky. — IANS NEW ROLE: Kajol. project. — IANS Times/TNS 16 GULF TIMES Sunday, January 29, 2017 COMMUNITY Helmet design competition draws fans of Nasser al-Attiyah By Aney Mathew

he Dakar may be over, but the thrill of the off -road endurance rally continues, especially for fans of Nasser al-Attiyah, Qatar’s motorsport legend. Fondly called theT ‘Prince of Dakar’, Nasser has engaged his fans with a helmet design competition. In what could be considered a dream opportunity for many, Red Bull has come out with a fun competition entitled the ‘Red Bull Helmet Design Competition’, which invites people from all over to come out with a design for Nasser’s helmet. The creator of the design that wins the popular vote and catches Nasser’s eye will be in for a treat. Nasser will sport the helmet with the winning design for all his races in 2017. In addition, the winner gets to travel to watch Nasser compete live in the upcoming Middle East Rally Championship Race (MERC) 2017. The grand prize winner also gets to take home a replica of the winning design. The competition which began early this month will conclude on January 31 (Tuesday). It has already drawn much interest as fans The competition which began early this month will conclude on January 31 (Tuesday). It has already drawn much interest as fans of motorsports from of motorsports from all over the world, all over the world, especially those with a flair for designing have been entering their submissions online. especially those with a fl air for designing have been entering their submissions online. Nasser al-Attiyah is the reigning champion to stage winner Stéphane Peterhansel; the holds a busy schedule, we will take part in As entries are posted on social media, the of MERC. team then took the decision to pull the plug international races and cross countries and 20 most-voted designs will be shortlisted Nasser, who has won the Dakar Rally twice on their Dakar ambitions for this year. As prepare for 2018 Dakar Rally.” and presented to Nasser himself, who then (2011 and 2015), also holds the title of being a result Nasser and his co-pilot Mathieu The Red Bull helmet design contest is the decides to pick the design of his choice. The the only Middle Eastern to have made it to the Baumel didn’t take the start of stage four in fi rst-ever such competition conducted in winner will be announced on February 20. Dakar Hall of Fame two times. Unfortunately San Salvador de Jujuy. the region. The competition is being held Following closely on the heels of the though, he had to pull out of this year’s event Commenting on the untoward turn of following the popularity and success of a Dakar, the Middle East Rally Championship after facing mechanical problems during events, Nasser said, “We were leading the similar competition held in 2014, when fans Race 2017 (MERC) will be fl agged off early stage three of the famous off -road rally. race and we were ahead but what happened competed to design the helmet of Daniel February at the Qatar International Rally. The Serving as leader of the Toyota Gazoo Racing was out of our control. After all, that’s a Ricciardo, the famous Formula One racing motor rally championship which runs under team, Nasser had been leading the fi eld at the rally rule – sometimes you have good luck driver for Red Bull. the auspices of the FIA will encompass rallies 414 kilometre mark, when he fell in a hole but sometimes it’s bad luck. We are not More information on the Red Bull helmet in Jordan, Cyprus, Lebanon and will conclude and broke the rear right-wheel of his car. The going to stop here, it’s not a defeat but a design contest is available on: www.Redbull. in Iran by mid-September. With 12 victories, incident lost him two hours and 17 minutes learning opportunity for us. The year 2017 com/yallanasser

Nasser al-Attiyah of Toyota Gazoo Racing SA races during stage 1 of Rally Dakar 2017 from Asuncion, Paraguay to Resistencia, Argentina.