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Page 01 DT March 30.Indd [email protected] MONDAY 30 MARCH 2015 • www.thepeninsulaqatar.com • 4455 7741 CULTURAL SHOW P | 2-3 FATIMA ABDULAZIZ BILAL’S SECOND BOOK TO HIT THE SHELVES SOON P | 3 BRIGHT AND BOLD, A SALAD FOR THE SEASON P | 8 DISAPPOINTING FIRST QUARTER: BOLLYWOOD TRADE EXPERTS Wearing colourful costumes, students of the Academy of Music, Theatre and Fine Arts of Chisinau wowed the crowd with their performance of a number of dance items depicting the culture of Moldova. P | 11 | MONDAY 30 MARCH 2015 | 02 CULTURE BY RAYNALD C RIVERA Moldovan folk dance and music show enthralled the audience at the Katara Opera House Katara hosts Aon Friday. Wearing colourful costumes, students of the Academy of Music, Theatre and Fine Arts of Chisinau, a leading Moldovan cultural institution, entertained the crowd with their impres- Moldovan folk sive performance of a number of dance items depicting the rich cultural heritage of Moldova. This was the second time in less than a year that a Moldovan show dance and was staged at Katara. music show Dancers performing Moldovan folk dances. | MONDAY 30 MARCH 2015 | 03 The blend of colourful costumes, beautiful music and engaging dance items was met with huge applause from an appreciative audience from various communities. A section of the audience. The event was attended by musical event which showcased Ambassador Tihonov expressed Salman Al Naimi, Director of the beauty of Moldova and its rich appreciation of the excellent efforts coordination and follow-up unit cultural heritage, he said. of Katara in hosting the event. at Katara, Moldovan Ambassador In a statement, Katara General He thanked the performers for Valeriu Tihonov, ambassadors Manager Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim Al presenting an important aspect and representatives of diplomatic Sulaiti said Katara is always keen to of the culture of Moldovan people missions as well as the Moldovan host cultural events from different noting Moldova is rich in cultural community and members of other parts of the world. He expressed heritage and creative people. expatriate communities. Speaking hope this event will be followed by The blend of colourful at the event on behalf of Katara, Al other Moldovan cultural and art costumes, beautiful music and Naimi expressed delight in hosting events because culture is a means engaging dance items was met the event for the second time in for bringing people together as with huge applause from an Salman Al Naimi less than a year. This follows the well as in the promotion of peace appreciative audience from various success of the first Moldovan across all cultures. communities. The Peninsula Fatima Abdulaziz Bilal’s second book to hit the shelves soon here Winter Never Ends is an anthology of short stories by Qatari author Fatima Abdulaziz Bilal. In her new book published by WArab Scientific Publishers, Fatima delves into crucial social issues such as corruption through fictional stories using sarcasm. She focuses on varied techniques in narration to attract foreign readers in this new book translated into English. The author is well known for her clever use of irony to express her views in her writings especially when she criti- cizes officials for their irregularities in her stories employing varied styles. “With Fatima, coffee and writing seem to be twins; since coffee recalls writing and when writing a cup of coffee is always present. Both of them inspire her to unveil the traits of corruption and its similar faces,” writes famous Saudi novelist, Yousef Al Mohaimeed. This is Fatima’s second book published in collaboration with Beirut-based Arab Scientific Publishers following her book entitled When the Coffee Sipped in the Sky. The 135-page book was designed by Lebanese artist, Sameh Khalaf with pictures by Adam Gryko. Where Winter Never Ends will be available in bookshops in Qatar and Great Britain very soon. Soft copies of the book will also be made available in the near future. The Peninsula | MONDAY 30 MARCH 2015 | 04 CAMPUS CNA-Q students showcase hands-on training at 6th Annual Skills Competition ollege of the North Atlantic – Qatar (CNA-Q) was a showcase of technical excellence recently when more than 550 Cstudents took part in 35 competitions during the 5th Annual CNA-Q Skills Competition. The event was sponsored by Qatar Petrochemical Company (Qapco). “The CNA-Q Skills Competition demonstrates the value of technical education and how it translates to Development Manager, presented a highest achiever tangible, employable skills for our graduates,” said Dr award. Noor Al Sheeb, a Business Studies student Ken MacLeod, President, CNA-Q. “Your real-world in the Human Resources programme, also took first skills make you incredible valuable for your future place in the Job Search competition. The judges employees – you are job-ready when you graduate.” commented on her ability to remain poised in a Across the campus students were involved in com- stressful situation while also sharing the knowledge petitions ranging from website design to chemical she has gained at CNA-Q. analysis, public speaking to health scenarios. When Dr Mohammed Yousef Al Mulla, Vice Chairman & the day-long competition was finished, the students CEO of Qapco thanked Dr Ken Macleod and his team had the opportunity to relax during the awards cer- at CNA-Q for giving Qapco the opportunity to be emony, when 164 awards were presented by the the sponsor for this great event for the second year. Deans of Business Studies, Engineering Technology, In addition to prizes and recognition to the college Health Sciences, Information Technology, Language community and their employers, 2015 Skills win- Studies & Academics and Technician Preparatory ners will have the opportunity to travel to Saskatoon, Programme. Saskatchewan in May to witness the Canada National Abdullah Ahmed Naji presents Noor Al Sheeb ‘Qapco For the second year, event sponsor Qapco, Skills Competition as honorary members of Team Highest Achiever Award’. Top: CNA-Q Skills Competition represented by Abdullah Ahmed Naji, Learning & Newfoundland and Labrador. The Peninsula 2015 winners. BPS student gets nomination for film award irla Public School (BPS) student Mohammed Ali BFaisal’s (pictured) film titled issue without missing out any of its Sincerely Bahadur was recently attributes was the biggest challenge nominated for best picture, best I faced while filming this movie. I national picture, best cinematogra- wasn’t sure how I could do that phy and best story categories at the with the entire team being begin- THIMUN Qatar Northwestern Film ners. The first day of our shooting Festival held annually saw more of uncertainty in Doha. The THIMUN rather than action. I had Qatar Northwestern no idea about the editing University Film Festival process until I searched attracts young film- up few tutorials on the makers from around web. Thus, lack of expe- the world. rience was another major Mohammed Ali’s drawback that I faced DeBakey students mark Eco Day film covers the issue during the process of of the misery faced by filming. My film getting DeBakey Middle School students commemorated Eco Day to learn about construction workers nominated was one of the many ways that they can help to protect the health of the environment. worldwide from the the most memorable Grade 7 students planted flowers and shrubs in the school gazebo’s before perspective of Bahadur, a worker, moments of my life as I never had doing an art project to describe the importance of the ecosystem. DeBakey who decides to put an end to his felt so ecstatic in my life.” Student Council delivered a presentation to 8th grade students featuring miserable life and writes a letter to You can watch the film on innovative, environmentally sustainable waste management strategies used his company citing them to be the www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_c_ around the world. After the presentation, 8th graders took a brief quiz to reason for his death. gTnO1Gk. This year’s festival will test what they learned from the presentation. They were also challenged “Bringing up the emotional be held from April 2 to 4. to think of ways that they can reduce, reuse and recycle in their own lives. impact of the film and portraying the The Peninsula | MONDAY 30 MARCH 2015 | COMMUNITY / MARKETPLACE 05 Indian Women’s Association elects new office bearers he Indian Women’s Association (IWA) celebrated International Women’s Day organised by the newly elected managing Tcommittee for 2015 - 2016, alongside celebrations of Holi at Crowne Plaza recently. The guest speaker of the event Dr Rekha Pillai, Director Programs, Qatar National Research Funds, highlighted the roles women play and the impor- tance of women in today’s day and age. An article titled Role of Women in modern times written by IWA member Nirmala Raghuraman was the winning article of the evening. Following the women’s day speeches, festivities for Holi were lined up with members enjoy- ing the fun filled evening with music and Sittting from right: Sunita Chaturvedi, Media Incharge, Freny Siganporia, Treasurer, Latha Padmanabhan, Gen Sec, Jotshna Dey, colours. President, Renu Malhotra, Vice President, Benedicta Jathan, Joint Gen Sec, Safia Abdul Majeed, Joint Treasurer. Standing from The new IWA Committee is headed right: Kanthi Ravichandran, Public Relations Officer, Komal Lalwani, Public Relations Officer, Sunita Lalwani, Head Public Relations by Patron Chhaya Arora and the new Officer, Asha Shiju, Sports & Cultural Secretary, Padma Singh, Cultural Secretary and Krati Nakra, Public Relations Officer. President is Jotshna Dey. 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