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Cycling: Losail Circuit Sports Club also include the Foam Zone. Gates will open WHERE: Losail Circuit at 7am on January 26, with our first Color WHEN: Ongoing Runners setting off at 8.30am. TIME: 5pm Losail Circuit Sports Club, in association with Qatar Sports For All Federation, invites all cyclists, runners and walkers to train under the floodlights of Losail International Circuit every Wednesdays.
After School Activities WHERE: Atelier WHEN: Ongoing Meditation Retreat Music and arts Activities for students WHERE: Banana Island Resort taking place after they finish their day in WHEN: December 14 – 15 school includes Group Music lessons, Hip- Imagine waking up with the peaceful hop, Ballet, Drawing and Painting, Drama EVENTS Festival, scheduled to take place at Katara’s silence of a paradise beach as your senses Theatre & Taekwondo. Ages between 5 and beach. During the month of November be are lured by the smell of essential oils, 10 years old after school hours. Explore Coral Reefs and Discover there and experience the cultural heritage vegan food and fresh herbal tea. With each Diving of Qatar. breath, your whole being feels relaxed and WHERE: Doha English Speaking School recharged. You can finally release all the WHEN: December 5 Acting Classes tension you’ve been carrying for years. The TIME: 7pm WHERE: Retaj Al Rayyan, West Bay bright sunlight warms your face as you walk Few people know the divable waters of WHEN: Ongoing till December 19 on the beach to join morning yoga, sound Qatar like Khaled Zaki, Diving Consultant/ TIME: 3pm – 7:30pm healing and mindfulness meditation. Master Instructor. His talk will provide The Talent Factory is having an acting a brief introduction to coral reefs, with monthly course for kids and adults. Gentë Heritage Library’s Permanent some interesting statistics and underwater Retkoceri Rrahmani, Teaching artist and Exhibition (UW) footage from Qatar. The history actor, will take care to create an amazingly WHERE: Qatar National Library of diving will also be discussed along entertaining and socialising class for WHEN: Ongoing till December 31 Hobby Classes with the positive effects it has on the kids and adults. Both programmes are TIME: 9am – 8pm WHERE: Mystic Arts Centre behind Al environment and communities in Qatar specifically designed to fit different The exhibition displays around 400 items Hilal Focus Medical Centre and worldwide. The talk will also cover how ages with the main purpose to develop from the QNL Heritage Library collection WHEN:Wednesday – Monday the UW videography and photography can the participant’s self-esteem, especially that illustrate the spread and evolution Mystic Art Centre, is a holistic positively affect conservation of marine when in front of audiences. Kids course of ideas throughout the Arab and Islamic performing artsinstitution and a one stop life. fee is QR600 and adult course fee is world, as well as document interactions solution for adults as well as children QR800. For further details, e-mail at between Arabs and the West over the past looking to explore their talents in various Ajyal Film Festival [email protected] several centuries. The exhibition features art forms. We offer classes in Carnatic WHERE: Katara books, manuscripts, historical photographs Music, Hindustani Music, Karate, Yoga, WHEN: Ongoing till tomorrow maps, globes and travellers’ instruments Zumba, Classical Dance, Salsa, Hip Hop, TIME: 10am – 10pm that tell the story of Qatar, along with the contemporary and Bollywood dance forms. Sound, Camera, Action. Qatar Living is history of science, literature, writing, travel For details, call 33897609. proud to be the official media partner of the in the region, and much more. sixth edition of Ajyal Film Festival where Dance and instrument classes you can have a week-long exposure to the WHERE: TCA Campus, Behind Gulf art of film. Ajyal Film Festival is Doha Film Times Building Institute’s annual celebration of film. The WHEN: Wednesday – Monday word Ajyal means generations in Arabic and Learn the movements of dance styles the audience for this festival is people from in Bollywood, Hip Hop and also the ages 8-21 who are categorised in different musical instruments such as Piano, Guitar, generations. This festival is all about Keyboard for adults as well kids and move watching global cinema, analysing them in the world of music. For details, contact and discussing afterwards. 66523871/ 31326749.
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Compiled by Nausheen Shaikh. E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change 4 GULF TIMES Sunday, December 2, 2018 COMMUNITY COVER STORY “I always think the best is yet to come” — Ivonne A-Baki, Ecuadorian ambassador
By Mudassir Raja
he is an artiste, painter, diplomat, peace negotiator, humanist and politician. Multifaceted SUNDAY For me, everything and driven by ideals, SIvonne A-Baki, is the ambassador has to be what you of Ecuador for the Gulf. feel at the moment, She was born in Guayaquil in CONVERSATION Ecuador, of Lebanese parents. From not living in the a very young age, she got involved in the world of arts through dance something. You have to have the I studied in Ecuador and fi nished past or the future. and classical music. It was then that passion to do what you want to do. my school there, and high school in she discovered the magic and power When I wake up in the morning and Lebanon. It is living in the of art to unite ideals, cultures, do not feel the passion for what I I married very young; I was only people and nations. am doing, I will not do it. I will not 16. I met my husband Sami Abd-El- moment Community recently caught continue it. Baki in Beirut when I was only 15. up with the ambassador for an I am a diplomat because I am It was a love marriage and we met engaging interview. passionate about it. I am an artist through a road accident. Soon we In her introduction, she said, “I at the same. The artist being never got married. I have three children: am blessed to be always positive. leaves you. For me, everything has Mohammad, Faisal, and Tatiana. ‘ I always think the best is yet to to be what you feel at the moment, My husband passed away a year and come. For me, the word impossible not living in the past or the future. a half ago. He was in politics, too.” ’ does not exist, if you want to do It is all about living in the moment. About her love of painting, she Sunday, December 2, 2018 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY
“I have a wish to see peace in the Middle East. It has been my long standing dream. We need to have more women in politics and diplomacy to have peace in the region”
have converted Qatar into a place that believes in power of education and culture. For peace, it is necessary to be at peace with yourself. Without knowing your origin and roots, you cannot be at peace with yourself. An educated person can become a citizen of the world. In essence, Qatar is really creating a country of the world. Bringing sports to the country is another artistic thing in Qatar.” Does she feel an urge to paint while living in Qatar? “I cannot tell you how much I feel the urge. But somebody told me that I am painting another compass. My daughter is also a good painter and we plan to have an exhibition of her works here. I tell her that she is doing it for me,” she said. Asked how her being an artist has been helpful in diplomacy, she laughed, “I have been telling everyone, if you want to be successful and have a better world, bring artists into politics, diplomacy, and in every fi eld. Because everyone is an artist but one has to develop it. That is why education is very important for arts. But the problem with artists is that they do not want to do it. They think that it is not a good area for them.” She said being an artist has helped her connect with the people, to understand them, and to put herself in the place of others. “As a diplomat, you have to put yourself in the place of others to understand their issues.” Regarding her future plans, the WORKS OF ART: Pieces done by Ecuadorian ambassador Ivonne Baki. Photos supplied envoy said, “I never plan. I cannot. I do what I feel like doing and said, “When we were living in visionary artist. I have exhibited Ecuador through prevention and justice fi nally, took me to the realm continue to do that. However, I have Lebanon, war broke out and my my paintings in many countries of education. of diplomacy, peace negotiation a wish to see peace in the Middle world was completely shaken. South America, North America, I painted till 1995 and stopped and politics. I was instrumental East. It has been my long standing Death, violence, and suff ering Europe, and Asia, and my works when I started my negotiation in reaching a peace agreement dream. We need to have more inspired me to paint. I tried to touched the souls of thousands of for peace project. I painted for 25 between Ecuador and Peru on women in politics and diplomacy to defy bullets, bombs, hate and people. years. I studied art in Lebanon and October 26, 1998. I have not have peace in the region.” intolerance with brushstrokes and In 1990, I moved to the United France. I met Salvador Dali in Paris. painted since 1995. I then became Giving a piece of advice to young colours. I painted about women. States and became artist-in- I have learnt more from artists an ambassador to the US.” artists and diplomats at the same Khalil Gibran was my inspiration.” residence at Harvard University. My than from my teachers. I started Speaking about Doha being a time, she said, “They should start It was through my art that I tried art, as always, has a conscience and with surrealism and then moved place of art hub, the envoy said, learning mostly about themselves. to promote peace, unity, and love is socially responsible. It promotes to abstract form. Abstract art “I have been here for over a year. For an artist, it is about yourself. among nations, to make them see peace, unity, and social justice. comes after you forget all that you They are doing an amazing job for Always be authentic. Art is a work that beyond hate and prejudice I created the Harvard Arts for have learnt — and that is wisdom. art and culture. There are amazing that you cannot express in words. there is a power, bigger and more Peace Foundation through which Abstract is actually wisdom.” collections of art pieces at Museum Artists want to do something sublime, which can reach into our I organised many joint exhibitions Explaining further why she of Islamic Art. Qatar takes good unique. Loving yourself is also very innermost being and change us and art shows between countries stopped painting, the envoy care of whatever is art. I am also a unique. Sometimes you are afraid forever. at war. The purpose was to build said, “When I was the artist- goodwill ambassador at Unesco for to venture into yourself. You have With this purpose — to change bridges and fi nd solutions. At the in-residence, I entered Harvard the dialogue of culture for peace. to overcome your fear of failure. this world into a better and more same time, I started the Beyond Kennedy School to study politics. I believe the Government of You should never give up trying. tolerant place — I started my Boundaries Foundation to improve My life changed there. My Qatar has really brought education Diplomacy is also an art.” long and successful career as a the health of the poor people of obsession for peace and social and culture to the country. They 6 GULF TIMES Sunday, December 2, 2018 COMMUNITY ISC organises ‘Skipping Rope Inter-School and Open Championship’
Indian Sports Centre (ISC), under the patronage of embassy of India, recently organised The winners of speed hop in Under-18 Boys category, included Rajat Raj Ramesan, won first position; the second edition of ‘Skipping Rope Inter-School and Open Championship’ at Olive Arjun Shine, a student of MES Indian School, second position; and Faiz Ahmed Anas, BPS, third International School, Al Thumama. The championship was in speed hop and endurance and position. included girls, boys, women and men categories. The overall championship was won by The winners of speed hop in Under-12 Girls category, included Diya Manoj Shetty, a students from MES Indian School. Shantiniketan Indian School (SIS), won first position; Dhanyashree Ramesh, DPS-Modern Indian Around 225 participants took part in the completion. In speed hop competition Sohal Ann Soy School (DPS-MIS), second position; and Arifa Khatun, OIS, third position. scored maximum counts of 210 in one minute while in endurance Manoj Sahibjan scored 4,045 The winners of endurance in Under-12 Boys category, included Ralph Oadin, a students from MES, counts. won first position; Anirudh Palluthodi, OIS second position; and Mudassir M Madni, MES, third Sunil Thakkar, General Manager of Apparel Group, was the chief guest at the event. Habibun Nabi, position. General Secretary of ISC, also attended the event. Habibun Nabi appreciated the participants for The winners of endurance in Men category, included Manoj Sahibjan, first position; Dr Rajesh Gupta, their excellent performances and the team for conducting another successful event for ISC. He second position; and Hitesh Rane, third position. highlighted the importance of sports in children’s carrier and benefits of being physical and mental The winners of endurance in Under-18 Girls category, included Lamiya Shajahan, a student from fitness. GEMS, won first position; Aditi Harshad Ajgoankar, second position; and Juverya Mohammed, MES, The event was co-ordinated by Nisha, Head of Yoga and Fitness at ISC. She welcomed the guests third position. and participants and emphasised on the importance of skipping rope as a great cardio-vascular The winners of endurance in Under-18 Boys category, included Faiz Ahmed Anas, a student from Birl fitness, which helps an individual to excel in any sport. ISC in co-ordination with R Anburaja, a Public School, won first position; Arjun Shine, MES, second position; and Aadi Umrani, DPS-MIS, third skipping rope specialist in Doha, plans to develop the skills and techniques among children. Qbake position. was the off icial refreshment sponsor. The winners of endurance in Under-12 Girls category, included Diya Manoj Shetty, a student from SIS, Registrations were managed by Sujatha, Prabha and Renu. Four performance stations were set-up won first position; Isha Harshad Ajgoankar, second position; and Hibah Rezak, MES, third position. to complete the championship on time. The judges of the competition, included Anburaja, Sreenivas, The winners of endurance in Under-12 Boys category, included Ralph Oadin, a student from MES, Sowmya, Dr Rakesh and Arun. Participants were managed by Zarna, Ruby, Laxmi and Sudesh. won first position; Firoz Khan Jahfarkhan, OIS, second position; and Mudassir M Madni, MES, third The winners of speed hop in Under-18 Girls category, included Sohal Ann Soy, a student from SIS, position. won first position; Vaishnavi Venugopalan, MES, second position; and Laranya Kandula, Rajagiri Public The winners of endurance in Women category, included Shalini, first position; Suchita Pradhan, School, third position. second position; and Latha, third position.
KMCA marks Karnataka Rajyotsava celebrations
Karnataka Muslim Cultural Association (KMCA) recently marked Karnataka Rajyotsava celebrations Asim Anwar, Third Secretary at embassy of India, the guest of honours. at Indian Cultural Centre (ICC). Notable artistes and personalities from India and Qatar performed The event was attended by the members of KMCA all other Karnataka Based Organisations, at the event. , where noted artists and Personalities from India and Qatar performed and felicitated. including Karnataka Sanga, Tulu Koota, South Canara Muslim Welfare Association, Bunts Qatar, The event was held at Indian Cultural Centre. MCC and MCA. KMCA also invited mentally moderate and challenged children to Qatar from Saanidhya School, The event kicked off with Majunath inviting Emad Ahmed for the recitation of the holy Qur’an, recognized by the Directorate of Welfare of Disabled & Senior Citisens, India. Some fifteen children which was followed by a stand up comedy by Chandrashekar Angadi. along with along three guardians visited Qatar for a performance. Along with the chief guest, guest of honours and president of KMCA, Abdullah Monu, Advisory Ibraiz Khan, President of KMCA, talking about the performance of the children, said “It was more Chair of KMCA, also addressed the gathering. than what we expected.” All the Presidents of Karnataka based organisations in Qatar felicitated Dr Devi Prasad Shetty. Shri U T Khader, Minister of Urban Development and Housing for the state of Karnataka, was the Sheikh Usman was also felicitated at the event for his services in the field of social service and chief guest at the event and Dr Devi Prasad Shetty, President of Belupu Grama Panchayath, and upholding communal harmony. Sunday, December 2, 2018 GULF TIMES 7 COMMUNITY Lorna enthrals audience in Doha
Lorna Cordeiro, known as the ‘Nightingale of Goa’, recently He began with Arabic songs, which was followed by performed at Orbital Nite 2018, event organised by Orbit Hindi sound tracks. The highlight of the evening was the Events and Marketing at Giwana Ballroom, Radisson Blu interactive and photo session with Lorna. Hotel. The novelty of Lorna, who started her career as a jazz singer, According to a press release, the young fans of Lorna, is her intense mellifluous voice which along with popular who had never seen her but had grown up listening to Chris Perry compositions, have seen her performing for fans her famous songs being played zealously by their parents, all over the world including Middle East, USA, UK, France, enjoyed the evening of wonderful performances, not only Portugal, Africa and recently New Zealand. from Lorna, but the very talented Norman Cardozo on the Dr R Seetharaman, CEO of Doha Bank Group, was the chief keyboard as well, who was accompanying her during the guest at the event. He felicitated Lorna and honoured other concert. The event kicked off with DJ Glorio warming up the artistes, including Norman Cardozo, Haitham Rafi, DJ Ryan audience with some ballroom music, which was followed by Nogar and Updesh Swar. Dr Seetharaman was impressed some retro English renditions by DJ Ryan Nogar, winner of to hear Lorna’s electrifying voice. He said that Doha Bank All India DJ Master Mixer. will always support Indian community for such shows and The audience applauded as Lorna took over the stage. in particular Goans and assured he will always be a part of The diva glided across the stage flawlessly singing. The Orbit Events and Marketing in their forthcoming events. crowd gave a standing ovation for her performance of Aikat Updesh Swar compered the event. The event also featured Mojo Tallo song. Super Sparklers performed to her songs, spot prize and lucky entrance gifts. The main sponsor of including Lisboa, Tuzo Mog and Nachom-ia Kumpasar. the event was Classic Squares, Off icial Bank was Doha The evening witnessed an enchanting repertoire of songs. Bank, Off icial Hotel was Radisson Blu Doha, Off icial Airline Haitham Rafi, an Omani singer who won the show Dil was Oman Air and Gulf Times and daijiworld were media Hai Hindustani, was an added attraction for the audience. partners.
Brochure of Kuwaq’s upcoming event released
Sri E Valsaraj, former home minister of Pondicherry, recently released the brochure of Kuwaq’s Vayalar Sarath Chandra Varma, film lyricist and son of Vayalar Rama Varma, will be the chief guest at upcoming musical programme by handing over the brochure to Noushasd, MD of Goodwill the event. The event was attended by notable personalities, including Thabith Mohd Ali, President of Cargo, at an event held at Horizon Manor Hotel. The musical programme is scheduled to be held Kuwaq; Vinod Vallikkol, General Secretary; Ranjit Padavil, Treasurer; Ratheesh Mathradan, Programme on December 21 at ICC Ashoka Hall as a tribute to Vayalar Rama Varma, famous Malayalam poet. co-ordinator; Sanjay Ravindran, Shanjith Mundametta, Anil Kumar and Rameshan Thekkadavn. 8 GULF TIMES Sunday, December 2, 2018 COMMUNITY Dancing through the waves of time, struggle and perfection UNI is a Doha-based Nepali dance troupe that frequently performs at local community events and is well recognised among Indian, Bengali, Pakistani and Filipino communities in Doha
performing at an event, I requested the organisers to give me a chance. That’s how it all started,” says Oli. Oli founded UNI with his four friends including, Deepak Magar, Shekhar KC, Shekhar Tamang and Lucky Bista, who later left for Kathmandu to pursue dancing as a career, leaving Oli behind, with the sole responsibility of the troupe. On talking about the experience of joining UNI, Rohit Bishwokarma, a dancer member of UNI, said, “I come from a poor family and I was always discouraged to dance because it didn’t pay well back then. But now, my friends and families are happy about it.” Munal Gurung, another dance member of UNI, came to Qatar in 2010 as a driver and later joined UNI to pursue his passion for dancing. Munal has been felicitated with numerous awards and certifi cates for dancing ever since. He also supports the crew from the backstage. Well how he joined the dance masters? “I met Youb Raj Oli at an event organised by Struggle Band and that’s how things came into place. I haven’t looked back, ever since.” Other members of UNI included Bhupendra Bharati who comes from east Nepal and specialises in traditional folk dance; Kisore Thapa, Sandip Pariyar, Romit Poudel, specialises in hip-hop genre; Mahesh Babu Chhetri, Nisha Sherpa, a female member of UNI; and Soni Bhujel among PERFORMANCE: UNI during performance at Qatar National Day last year. others. UNI also provides a platform to amateur Sometimes it’s a thwarting struggle, but to Doha in 2011 to work as an accountant. and professional dancers from Nepal, who Usha Wagle Gautam UNI has successfully managed to place itself For seven years Oli was a dance teacher in work partime with the dance group, juggling on the map of established performers in Doha Kathmandu, before he moved to Qatar. “My between their job and interest. The members in less than a decade. fi rst dance performance in Doha was not of UNI aspires to establish a dance institute in ance like nobody’s watching, Youb Raj Oli, Dance Director at UNI, came even scheduled. As I saw a couple of artistes their home country. even when one of the most notable personalities of community is sitting right in front of you, watching. Now, Dthat’s a bigger challenge. But, UNI proves their dancing prowess every time they take over a stage or two and puts up a performance to detail, and to remember. These are real dancers, dressed in sweatpants and tank tops; their beautiful, fl uidly moving bodies are always the focus at any event. UNI is a Doha-based Nepali dance troupe that frequently performs at local community events. Established in 2013 with merely fi ve members, now UNI has grown to a cluster of 15 members including Nepali boys and girls from diff erent age groups. Given the freewheeling spirit of the performance, the group is well recognised among Indian, Bengali, Pakistani and Filipino communities in Doha. From performing at Qatar National Day celebrations, organised by Ministry of Interior, to staging a performance to raise funds for the earthquake victims of Nepal in 2015, UNI knows their business well and translates it to detail with self-expression. UNI has been a part of more than a dozen dance videos, including tutorials and have performed for various music experts including Nepathye, music band, and Pramod Kharel, Nepali singer. GROUP: The dance members of UNI in a group photo. Sunday, December 2, 2018 GULF TIMES 9 COMMUNITY GAZOO Racing wins Australia Rally at FIA World Rally Championship
GAZOO Racing World Rally Team recently claimed the 2018 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) manufacturers’ title in style, with a rally victory for Jari-Matti Latvala in the No 7 Toyota Yaris WRC at Kennards Hire Rally Australia. Esapekka Lappi finished fourth in the No 9 Toyota Yaris WRC to enable GAZOO Racing to clinch the manufacturers’ crown in just the second season since its return to the WRC. GAZOO Racing World Rally Team’s Toyota Yaris WRC machines demonstrated their strong performance during the final round of the season, with Ott Tänak and Latvala moving to the top of the leaderboard on the fourth and final day of the race. The victory sealed GAZOO Racing’s fourth manufacturers’ title in the WRC and its first since 1999. Akio Toyoda, President, Toyota Motor Corporation, and Team Chairman, said, “Congratulations to Jari- Matti and Miikka for the Rally Australia win. I was very glad to see them on the top of the podium at the end of the year after what has sometimes been a tricky season. And with this victory, we could win the manufacturers’ title. I feel so proud, as Team Chairman, that we could achieve such a great result in the second year of our challenge after returning to the WRC after being away for 18 years. I am so grateful to Tommi, who has kept strengthening the Yaris WRC to win this title, all the team members who supported Tommi, and the six drivers and co-drivers who kept driving the Yaris towards our goal. Thank you very much and congratulations! I also feel glad that we could share this victory with the fans who easy to go off the road. I was very excited and nervous at the start of the final stage, but we managed to kept cheering for us, and also our partners who have fought with us as one team. I would like to extend do it. To win the manufacturers’ title is fantastic. I am so proud of the team and what they have created. our deepest gratitude to them for supporting us.” Everybody has worked so hard and they deserve this reward!” Tommi Mäkinen, Team Principal, said, “It’s an absolutely amazing feeling today. This was the toughest Over the years, Toyota has been participating in many diff erent forms of motorsports, including final round of a season that I can remember, and it was absolutely brilliant that Jari-Matti could win Formula One, the World Endurance Championship (WEC), and the Nürburgring 24 Hours endurance again. Esapekka also helped us score the points we needed. We started this project three-and-a-half race. Toyota’s participation in these events was overseen by separate entities within the company until years ago and we have developed much faster than we imagined. Last year we were here to learn and April 2015, when Toyota established GAZOO Racing (GR), to consolidate all of its motorsports activities to gather data. In the second half of this season we were able to find a lot of improvements with the under one in-house brand. Representing Toyota’s belief that ‘the roads build the people, and the people car. This is the result of the huge eff ort from everybody in the team, and I am sure this success will just build the cars,’ GR highlights the role of motorsports as a fundamental pillar of Toyota’s commitment further motivate us all to continue improving in 2019.” to making ‘ever-better’ cars. Harnessing years of experience gained under the extreme conditions of Jari-Matti Latvala, Driver of No 7 Toyota Yaris WRC, said, “I am so happy to win again. It was quite a relief various motorsports events, GR aims to forge new technologies and solutions that bring the freedom, after such a long time! The conditions today were incredibly demanding, and it would have been very adventure, and joy of driving to everyone. W Doha creates the perfect setting for any festive occasion
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Room Packages Steal the scene this New Year’s Eve, own the moment and celebrate nonstop with W Doha’s festive package that includes an entrance to the Gala dinner at the Great Room, a night’s stay on the December 31, a breakfast at Market by Jean George, early check in at 12pm and late check-out at 6pm and, complimentary Wi-Fi. Prices for this package start from QR1,149 in a single occupancy room and QR1,799 for a double occupancy room. You can even upgrade for additional cost. You can treat yourself to W Doha’s off er that is available for stays between the December 20 and the January 5. The off er includes QR579 per night for single or double occupancy rooms and upgrades are available for additional cost. There is also early check in at 12pm and late check out at 6pm, breakfast in Market by Jean Georges and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Market by Jean Georges The award-winning Market by Jean-Georges has prepared festive delights this holiday season with an exquisite four course dinner menu on Xmas Eve between 6pm and 11:30pm for QR265 per person. Market by Jean-Georges has also prepared a mouth-watering brunch menu for Xmas day, from 12pm to 4pm, starting from QR385 per person. You can welcome 2019 the right way at Market with a 5-course set menu starting from QR465 and a la carte menu available. WAHM Spice Market Get ready to party for Xmas and have the time of your life because on December 24, you can Enjoy Xmas Eve with a succulent menu designed to celebrate the best moments together from dance all night with Wahm’s resident DJ on the decks from 8pm to 2:00am. 6pm to 11:30pm, priced at QR265 per person for a 4-course menu. Serving a lavish feast, Spice Market has planned the ideal New Year’s Eve dinner. You can spice it W Café up and begin 2019 with a sumptuous feast and live entertainment by the golden voice of Lexter Indulge scrumptious turkey with all the trimmings. This succulent feast can satisfy 10-14 people for Smart. All of this will be happening from 7pm to 2am at a starting price of QR465 per person for QR790 or 16-20 people for QR990 and side dishes are available for QR35 each. This is off ered till a 5-course menu. There will be a live performance by Lexter Smart with a mouth-watering feast, January 7. starting at QR350 per person from 12pm to 4pm. OSC La Spiga This year W Doha has an exciting, new festive package. You can celebrate New Year’s Eve Pamper yourselves this Xmas eve with a delicious dinner and savour a flavour-filled 4-course anywhere in Doha and W Doha will cater to you. You will be provided with a special buff et menu set menu for QR265 QAR per person with live entertainment by GD Angelo. The dinner will be for the occasion as well as a service team, venue rental for in-house events and festive background available from 6pm to 11:30pm. music. All this is included for QR295 per person for a minimum of 30 attendees.
Ooredoo sponsors 2nd Annual Red Rhino Cup 2018
Ooredoo was the off icial sponsor for the 2nd Annual Red Rhino Cup 2018, organised by featured exciting activities for families including games, photo competitions, traditional Indonesian Indonesian Football Association in Qatar (IFQ), a non-profit organisation dedicated to facilitating dance shows, digital activities on Red Rhino’s Facebook fanpage and Instagram account. access to Indonesian football for all fans in Qatar. The tournament was a a one-day competition Manar Khalifa al-Muraikhi, Director PR and Corporate Communications at Ooredoo, said, “We’re held at Al Arabi Sports Club with the theme of ‘IFQ Supporting Qatar World Cup 2022’. delighted to be partnering with the Indonesian Football Association in Qatar for this exciting Open to all juniors in the U6 to U16 categories, competition matches were streamed live from competition. Supporting our local community is a key focus for Ooredoo, and we’re looking the field on Red Rhino Football Club’s Facebook and Youtube pages for all to enjoy. The day also forward to a great family day out.” 10 GULF TIMES Sunday, December 2, 2018 COMMUNITY QUIZ Third most popular team sport
dreamed of playing hockey for Canada but an injury ended his hopes for a career in the sport. He also portrays a goalie named Heaver in the 1986 fi lm Youngblood. Name him. Keanu Reeves
Aged 16 and 6 months, she became the youngest Grand Slam singles winner in the Open Era, only to be surpassed by Martina Hingis seven years later. She is still the youngest t is a fast-paced game and ever French Open singles winner. full of quick twists and turns. With eight Grand Slam singles It provides a huge adrenalin titles before her 20th birthday, rush that spectators crave for. she holds the record for most Hockey is arguably the 3rd Grand Slam singles titles won as Imost popular team sports in the a teenager in the Open Era. Name world, behind association football this Serbian-American tennis (soccer) and cricket. A highly player who is celebrating her technical sport and a fi rm favourite, 45th birthday today. especially at the Olympic Games, is HOST: The 14th edition of Men’s Hockey World Cup is being held at Kalinga Hockey stadium in Bhubneshwar. India is Monica Seles played by men and women in over hosting the WC for the third time, after 1982 (Mumbai) and 2010 (New Delhi). 100 countries around the world. Name the well-known Hockey is one of the oldest team conferring increased importance time, after 1982 (Mumbai) and 2010 Men’s Hockey World Cup? Italian fashion designer who sports in the world. However, its on athleticism. It also ended Indian (New Delhi). The trophy of men’s Hockey was murdered on the steps of roots are buried deep in antiquity. and Pakistani domination because Pakistan has been the most World Cup was designed by him. his Miami Beach mansion by The Arabs, Greeks, Persians, artifi cial turf was too expensive for successful team in the World Cup, The trophy was created by the Andrew Cunanan. and Romans each had their own developing countries. Since the with four titles from six appearances Pakistan Army. Gianni Versace versions. Hockey can also be late 1980s, it saw the ascendancy in the fi nal. The Netherlands is identifi ed with other early games, of the Netherlands, Germany, New next with three titles from six Name the sports superpower What medical fi rst was including hurling and shinty. During Zealand, Australia and Spain. appearances in the fi nal. Australia and the only country which successfully done to retired the middle ages a French stick game The 14th edition of Men’s Hockey has been the most successful team makes its Men’s Hockey World dentist Barney Clark on this day called hoquet was played, and the World Cup is being held at Kalinga in the World Cup in recent years. Cup debut at its current edition in 1982? English word may be derived from it. Hockey stadium in Bhubneshwar. They won the tournament in 2010 in Bhubaneshwar. Permanent artifi cial heart The modern game of hockey India is hosting the WC for the third and 2014, and now have three titles China implant. He lived 112 days with emerged in England in the mid-18th from fi ve appearances in the fi nal. Jarvic-7 heart century and is largely attributed Australia took the mantle from What does Olive Ridley got to to the growth of public schools, Germany who won in 2002 and do with the 2018 Men’s Hockey What connects Brain De including Eton. Blackheath Rugby 2006. World Cup? Palma, John Woo, J.J. Adams, and Hockey Club, set up in 1861, is Germany, the Netherlands, India Olly, the mascot of the World Brad Bird and Christopher the fi rst hockey club in the world. and Spain are the only other teams Cup, represents the endangered McQuarrie? The credit for making the game to have competed at each World Olive Ridley sea turtles, the smallest Each of them directed fi lm from popular across the globe goes to the Cup. and most abundant of all sea turtles Mission: Impossible movie series. British army. Wherever they went, Welcome to Nutty’ Infotainment. found in the world. they took the game with them and YAYS! Your time starts NOW! Identify them. (No Clue played it. Most of the dominant This Beirut-born Hollywood required). nations in the sport are, or were, In men’s hockey event at actor was so good at being a members of the British Empire Olympics Games, India leads hockey goalkeeper, he was (Answer next week. Answer to last which explains its popularity in having won 8 gold medals, with nicknamed ‘The Wall’. He week’s photo-quiz: Philippines) countries including India, Pakistan, 6 successive in a row. How many Australia and New Zealand. gold medals has India won in The fi rst international Hockey ASSASSINATION: Gianni Versace, Men’s World Cup Hockey? Match was played on June 26, 1895, well-known Italian fashion designer, One between Wales and Ireland. The was murdered on the steps of his sport went main-stream in 1908 Miami Beach mansion by Andrew What is the contribution of when it was included in the Summer Cunanan. Bashir Moojid of Pakistan to the Olympics in London. Hockey experienced its greatest level of success in British colonial India, where Calcutta HC was founded as the fi rst professional Tribe NI.yays fi eld hockey club outside of England in 1885. The sport continued to grow at a blistering pace in India throughout the 19th and early 20th 1. Many birds live alone, but crows live in a group. What is a century, and when fi eld hockey was group of crows called? reinstated as an Olympic sport in Murder. 1928, India proceeded to win the (Abhishek Dikshit, Barzan, Doha) What’s the Good Word? 6. Inexorable: (a) unstoppable (b) gold medal every year from 1928 indecent (c) lenient (d) inadequate to 1956, a record six times. Dhyan 2. Which term was coined by John McCarthy, an American 1. Peremptory: (a) myth (b) 7. Posterity: (a) prior (b) rear (c) Chand won Olympic gold medals computer scientist, in his proposal for the 1956 Darmouth commanding (c) docile (d) justified remote (d) future for his team in 1928, 1932 and 1936. Conference, which was the fi rst conference devoted to the 2. Insouciance: (a) indiff erence (b) 8. Flippant: (a) observant (b) glassy From 1928 until 1968, either India subject? lazy (c) anxious (d) arboreal (c) disrespectful (d) reverent or Pakistan won every men’s gold Artifi cial Intelligence 3. Chary: (a) beguile (b) heedless (c) 9. Succor: (a) relief (b) revoke (c) medal (and the other usually took (Rabih Roumman, Tourist, Doha) inflammable (d) cautious construe (d) relegate the silver). 4. Vox: (a) annoy (b) type of gun (c) 10. Zaftig: (a) fish (b) gaunt (c) In 1976, the fi eld was switched Do you have some interesting bytes to share? And, does your vibe voice (d) to destroy circumscribe (d) plump from grass to synthetic turf and attract you to the ‘Tribe NI.yays!’ Every week two of your best questions 5. Indurate: (a) skillful (b) heartless (c) Answers: 1 (b); 2 (a); 3 (d); 4 (c); 5 (b); 6 it changed most of the aspects of will be featured here. Please do write to us at [email protected]. uncertain (d) compassionate (a); 7 (d); 8 (c); 9 (a); 10 (d) fi eld hockey, gaining speed and Sunday, December 2, 2018 GULF TIMES 11 INFOGRAPHIC COMMUNITY 12 GULF TIMES Sunday, December 2, 2018 COMMUNITY CARTOONS/PUZZLES
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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, December 2, 2018 GULF TIMES 13 PUZZLES COMMUNITY
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Across Down 3. It will be simpler, too, to 1. Control so not a dime goes convert the capital (10) out (8) 8. As a doctor, I can treat her (6) 2. Attractive girls featured in 9. Flat race, perhaps, left washing-up ads (6) unfinished (4) 3. Runs the same wild horse in 10. Did he attack travellers on it (7) the Alpine pass? (10) 4. Parking the vehicle first, walk 11. Coming back to dress (5) irritated one (3) 5. Start with the duck coop (4) 13. The singer is a b-booby (4) 6. Yearns to have the toy 14. For a spell, try to make cricketer (4-4) yourself look big (7) 7. Goes over to - and turns on 15. Photograph of the marksman (8) (4) 12. Run or back in the race (4) 17. Warmed a little the day I had 14. Worry when the point breaks the favourite backed (5) (4) 20. Measures and tries on the 16. Contain, in the cargo ornamental textiles (5) compartment (4) 22. From which the cowherd can 17. I have put back the article tell we’ll have bad weather? about stealing (8) Answers (4) 18. Sure after I have trapped one 24. Alternatively, I will have a set (8) Wordsearch Codeword and cut (7) 19. As a surname, was attractive 25. Sharp, for a start, and (4) attractive (4) 21. Once having rotted badly, 27. Examine and remove the ring was pulled out (8) from the bar (3) 23. Dusted ridiculously round 28. Term used by Norfolk people one while one worked (7) for ‘weapon’ (5-5) 25. He’s afraid to swallow the 29. Unused, being useless (4) raw minced fish (6) 30. Having been a student, left 26. She is, therefore, in a mess off and went to work (6) (5) 31. How those about to putt go, 28. They may be spelling the on the turf (10) letters aloud (4)
Yesterday’s Solutions
Across: 1 Gemini; 5 Amused; Down: 1 Grotto; 2 Maid; 3 8 Nooks; 9 Olivia; 10 Tartan; 11 Inasmuch; 4 Good enough to Sedge; 14 Overturn; 16 Nettle; 18 eat; 5 Astern; 6 Site; 7 Dangle; Go without saying; 20 Lament; 12 Trailed; 13 Stayers; 15 Viola; 22 Huntress; 25 Pools; 27 Turnip; 17 Lines; 19 Sinister; 20 Litter; 21 28 Teller; 29 Erase; 30 Remind; Tipped; 23 Sorrel; 24 Grim; 26 31 Reveal. Blue. 14 GULF TIMES Sunday, December 2, 2018 COMMUNITY LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE Must have winter wear to help you stay warm our winters don’t have to be dull anymore. Make it cool and classy with some smart options. YMatthew Wood, Creative Director at GANT, and Steve McSween, Head of Men’s Global Design, Nautica, show you all the new ways to style your coats, jackets, vests and other winterwear options to stay warm this season.
Quilted vests: The vest proves to be a versatile cold-weather casual. Available in a range of bold colours, you can wear it with a chunky sweater and cuff ed trousers.
Contrast colour sweaters: Bomber jackets: Bomber fashionable and versatile at the classic fi t from cotton-blend fabric evenings, choose a light weight Knit from incredibly soft cotton, jacket is a timeless piece of same time. and long sleeves; you can team it cardigan sweater. It can be styled makes layering eff ortless as the outerwear that every man should with a shirt and cuff ed chinos to to look preppy or edgy, depending temperature drops. Wear it with a own. This classic jacket, which Sweatshirts: Add a dash of complete your ensemble. on how you accessorize it; with tee underneath or wear it as a top comes in a variety of styles and elegance to your closet with simple high waist pants and a basic with a pair of jeans. can suit many occasions, is both yet trendy sweatshirts. Cut in a Cardigans: For the less breezy T-shirt. — IANS
ARIES TAURUS GEMINI March 21 — April 19 April 20 — May 20 May 21 — June 20
Family members could be upset over diff erent frustrating events in their Unguarded words on the part of a younger person might lead to upset. Profligate spending over the past week or two may have you feeling lives, and these moods could spill over to you. Today it would be best to If the words are directed at you, don’t take them seriously. The person less confident about your money situation today, Gemini. Perhaps leave them alone to work things out in their own way. They aren’t likely doesn’t know any better. If the words are directed at someone else, you’ve lent some money to a friend and you doubt their ability to repay. to respond to sympathy. Take this opportunity to tend to some of your don’t be tempted to lash out at the person who said them. Correct him Or maybe you fell for a sales pitch that you now regret. Correct the concerns that you may have postponed. This way, the silence in the or her gently. Either way, keep it to yourself and then forget it. It isn’t situation if you can. If you can’t, simply learn from the experience and house can work for you. worth the stress. put it behind you. CANCER LEO VIRGO June 21 — July 22 July 23 — August 22 August 23 — September 22
Your ambition and will to succeed may be at war with your feelings Today, Leo, you might uncharacteristically decide to sequester yourself A quarrel over money could interfere with a friendship today, Virgo. today, Cancer. Perhaps you’ve been working so hard that you aren’t away from the world. Perhaps you’re tired or feeling a bit under the Perhaps someone hasn’t repaid a loan and the lender now needs it. spending enough time with friends and family - and they miss you. weather and only wish to kick back and read a good book. That’s fine. Perhaps a member of your household is unable to pay their share of the Children and young people may be very much on your mind. Perhaps Everyone needs a little solitude from time to time. The only concern bills. Don’t let yourself get drawn into quarrels or recriminations. Work you doubt your ability to fulfil your responsibilities. Be objective when here is that if you stay too secluded, you might miss an important something out with your friend if possible. Money isn’t worth throwing considering the situation. Don’t let your emotions run away with you. communication. Resist the temptation to turn off the phone! away a friendship and leaving a gap in your life. LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS September 23 — October 22 October 23 — November 21 November 22 — December 21
Spiritual and metaphysical studies may take up a lot of your time today, You might long for a vacation today, Scorpio, and you could toy with the Someone you’ve known for a long time may move away or otherwise Libra. You might want to dig into the world’s major religions or try to idea of a journey by air. Your mind may turn to spiritual places such as vanish from your life. He or she may move to a distant state. You’ll make it through works about spiritualism or the occult. If you want India, Egypt, Israel, or Ireland as you wonder how it would feel to stand probably stay in touch by phone or email, but it will never be the same, to, this is the day to do it because your concentration is very strong, in the sacred places in those countries. Don’t just toy with the idea. at least not for a long time. You will feel better if you meet some new although it will be necessary to take a lot of breaks! You’re probably overdue for a vacation, and such a trip would suit your people. They will come your way today, possibly through humanitarian mystical nature. group activities. CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES December 22 — January 19 January 20 — February 18 February 19 — March 20
There might be some tension between you and your romantic partner An electrifying attraction to someone you may have just met could Today your biorhythms may be a little low, Aquarius, so you aren’t likely that might have you feeling a bit depressed. The key to patching this up cause your mind to dwell romance today, Pisces. If you can, set up a to be feeling very sociable. You’re more likely to want to bury your nose is honest communication. Remember that honest doesn’t necessarily romantic evening with a partner. If this isn’t possible, go to an emotional in your projects instead of being your usual outgoing self. This is OK, mean brutal. Confrontations now can only widen the rift. Tell your play or movie that moves you to tears. Movies may be of particular but take care that you aren’t so reclusive that you miss receiving some partner how you feel, Capricorn, but don’t cast blame for anything. interest to you today, since you might be reading about how they’re sincere compliments. That can make a big diff erence in the way you Share a little. By day’s end, all should be well. made. feel! Sunday, December 2, 2018 GULF TIMES 15 SHOWBIZ COMMUNITY Kangana hopes Manikarnika is released on Republic day
MENTOR: Simon Cowell says he would like to mentor David Walliams in the series. Simon Cowell plans to bring back Celebrity X Factor
He previously called the one-off series of Celebrity X Factor ‘pointless’ and insisted he would never want to do it again but now music mogul Simon Cowell plans to bring the series back. Speaking to The Sun’s TV magazine, he admitted: “Celebrity X Factor wasn’t one of my favourite shows, but for some reason I do actually want to do it again.” Revealing that he already has one contestant in mind, he continued: “I’m hoping we’re going to do this soon. I’d like to mentor David Walliams!” The X Factor: Battle of the Stars aired for one week-long series in 2006 and saw the likes of David Beckham’s former PA Rebecca Loos, Gillian McKeith and Nikki Sanderson compete for the title, reports dailymail.co.uk The series was won by former EastEnders actress Lucy Benjamin, and saw Simon, Sharon Osbourne and Louis PATRIOTIC: Kangana Ranaut says her film has a patriotic theme, therefore the release date is very important. Walsh act as judges, whilst Kate Thornton hosted. Simon is currently being kept busy by the current series ctress Kangana Ranaut, to release on January 25 along with “Our fi lm is on a huge scale so there of The X Factor, with the fi nal airing this weekend. – IANS who will be seen playing Manikarnika - The Queen of Jhansi. are lots of VFX involved in the fi lm but the role of Rani Laxmibai in When asked whether this situation now by the grace of God, our deadlines Kit Harington vows never Manikarnika - The Queen is favourable for her fi lm, Kangana said, are under control. It’s an amazing return to Game of Thrones of Jhansi, hopes that her “It’s very good thing because I feel we experience. After January 25, I will be Aforthcoming fi lm gets a solo release at should remember people who have very happy to sort of take a little break Actor Kit Harington found the box offi ce early next year. sacrifi ced their lives for the freedom of and go somewhere because I have been it emotional to fi nish TV series Kangana was interacting with the our country on days like Independence working so long on this fi lm.” Game of Thrones but he would media at the 25th anniversary of Swiss Day and Republic Day.” Manikarnika - The Queen of Jhansi” never go back and do more Watchmaker brand Chopard where the “Our fi lm has a patriotic theme so, also stars Ankita Lokhande, Atul episodes. brand unveiled ‘Happy Sport Collection’ that date is very important for us and we Kulkarni, Vaibhav Tatwawaadi, Danny The British actor has yesterday. will be very happy to have a solo release Denzongappa, Suresh Oberoi and Jisshu portrayed Jon Snow in the hit There were reports that Hrithik on that day.” Sengupta in key roles. fantasy drama since 2011 and Roshan starrer Super 30 is running When asked how the post-production It is directed by Krish and produced by earlier this year wrapped his behind it’s due schedule since the time work of the fi lm is going on, Kangana Zee Studios in association with Kamal fi nal scenes for the show’s last the fi lm’s director Vikas Bahl’s name said, “Actually, we were feeling that we Jain and Nishant Pitti. season, which will air in 2019. cropped up in harassment cases and are in a war zone because the post- The fi lm is scheduled to be released on And while it was hard to therefore, the fi lm will not be able production of the fi lm is taking place. January 25. – IANS end that chapter of his life, Harington is not sad about moving on with his career and Ali Zafar’s fi rst Pakistani could reconnect with them once has vowed to never return to the fi lm can now be viewed by again through Teefa.... I hope they show. Indian audience enjoy it as much as people did in “It was emotional to leave the job defi nitely,” Harington cinemas,” he added. told bbc.com Pakistani singing sensation and Ali has served as an actor, a He added: “But I wouldn’t say I was sad: if like me you go actor Ali Zafar’s fi rst Pakistani fi lm producer, singer and writer of all the way back to the pilot of Game of Thrones that’s almost Teefa In Trouble can now be viewed the romantic action comedy fi lm, 10 years of your life – that’s really unusual in an actor’s by his Indian fans as it is available which hit the screens in about 25 career. It was a huge emotional upheaval leaving that family. on the streaming platform Netfl ix countries in July. But would I want to go back and do more? Not on your life.” from yesterdat (Saturday). He had joined hands with Spin-off s from the main series are currently in the works, “Me and my team are more India’s popular banner Yash with Naomi Watts already confi rmed to star in The Long than delighted to announce that Raj Films for the international Night, a prequel series which will be set thousands of years Teefa in Trouble, which went on to theatrical distribution of his home before the events of the show. become the biggest non-holiday production. When asked if he would consider fi lming a cameo or blockbuster of all time and is Earlier in an interview, Ali had a small appearance in the prequel, he reportedly gave an running in its fourth month in said: “I hope that it (Teefa...) gets “unequivocal no.” Pakistan, will now be available screened over there (in India) and The 31-year-old is currently performing in True West, to audiences in India and all over makes a mark.” alongside Beast actor Johnny Flynn. In the play, Harington’s the world on Netfl ix to watch and After making a promising acting character Austin is working on a movie script he has just enjoy,” Ali said. debut in India with the Bollywood sold when his hopeless brother Lee stumbles back into his “I can never let go of the love fi lm Tere Bin Laden in 2010, Ali life. – IANS and admiration I have always featured in Hindi movies like Mere DELIGHTED: Ali Zafar’s Teefa In Trouble is now received from fans and audiences Brother Ki Dulhan, London, Paris, available on Netflix for his fans in India. in India and I am overjoyed that I New York and Dear Zindagi. – IANS 16 GULF TIMES Sunday, December 2, 2018 COMMUNITY
BEGINNING: Young students reciting Naat while opening the competition. Photos by Thajudeen PSSC holds Qir’aat, Naat competition
of Qur’an and naat. I saw how By Mudassir Raja much the young students love the teachings of Islam and their Prophet (PBUH).” ak Shamaa School and He added, “I will urge all of College (PSSC) recently you make your bond with Islam organised a Qir’aat stronger. Life is a journey. It (recitation of Holy passes very quickly. Now a days, Qur’an) and Naat (poetry life is becoming more and more Pin praise of Prophet Muhammad, materialistic. We need to bring the peace be upon him) Competition. teaching of Qur’an and Prophet The annual competition was held (PBUH) into practice.” to mark the birthday of the Holy In the end, the school Prophet (PBUH) at the school management felicitated the auditorium that was packed with students for showing excellent students, parents, teachers, and results in the annual examination members of the Pakistani expatriate conducted by Federal Board of community. Intermediate and Secondary The programme that continued GROUP: Judges and guests in a photo. Education, Islamabad. for about three hours also The students who excelled in included recitation of naat by were felicitated with cash prizes, (PBUH) is a great role model for and learn from Qur’an. We are very Grade-IX, included Sadia Saeed, teachers and speeches made by certifi cates and trophies. the Muslims in every aspect of life. lucky to have the Prophet as our fi rst position in the school with young students, who beautifully Before the competition, two He implemented the teachings of guide and mentor.” 493 marks; Haider Naeem, second highlighted diff erent aspects of students also delivered some Qur’an in his life. His practices Appreciating her Islamic Studies with 480; and Muhammad Saim life and personality of the Prophet short speeches, one in Urdu and teachings are the only way to be department teachers, she said, Maqsood, third with 475. Muhammad (PBUH). The event and the other in English. The successful in this life and hereafter.” “We have been carrying out special The students who excelled in kicked off with a naat presentation, speakers highlighted the teaching In her welcome speech, Nabila eff orts to learn from each other about Grade-X, included, Javeria Saeed, recited by the young girls in chorus. and practices of the Prophet Kaukab, PSSC Principal, said, “I feel Islamic teachings and life of the fi rst position in the school with In the Qir’aat competition, Talha Muhammad (PBUH). lucky to be part of this enlightening Prophet.” 1021 marks; Baynita Khalid, second Ubaid got fi rst position, Ahmed In Urdu speech, the student event. To have Hafi z Junaid Sial, Speaking on the occasion as the with 1006; and Anas Mustafa, third Masood stood second and Farhan underlined kind and courteous Community Welfare Attachee at chief guest, Hafi z Junaid said, “I with 992. Ahmed clinched third position. behaviour of the Prophet. The Pakistan Embassy, here is very thank the school management for The students who excelled In the Naat completion, Hiba student said that the life and moral encouraging for the students and inviting me to the event where we in Grade-XI, included, Ammna bagged fi rst position, while second practices of the Prophet are the teachers of the school. It is very good have learnt and revisited the life of Arshad, fi rst position in the school position was shared by Sadia Saeed best guide for the humanity in to be part of this event to revive our our Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). with 413 marks; Osama Khalique, and Awais Wali. Hammad Ahmed the life. In the English speech, the knowledge and love for the Prophet I congratulate all the contestants second with 388; and Imnia Tufail, got third position. The students speaker said, “Prophet Muhammad Muhammad (PBUH). We also listen for presenting beautiful recitation third with 385.