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Shura Council speaker meets Inter-Parliamentary Union president Post issues post QNA Assembly and the accompa- card on National Day nying meetings to be held in Doha from April 6 to 10. Co- Tribune News Network In addition to the Speaker of the Shura operation between the Shura Doha post card, Qatar Post has Council HE Ahmed bin Ab- Council and the IPU in vari- issued seal stamp and dulla bin Zaid al Mahmoud ous areas of parliamentary Qatar Post has issued for printed 500 special fold- met on Monday with Presi- action was also reviewed. the first time a postal card ers containing two enve- dent of the Inter-Parliamen- The IPU president ex- to commemorate the Na- lopes of stamps issued on tary Union (IPU) Gabriela pressed her satisfaction with tional Day, which falls on the National Day in the Cuevas Barron who is cur- the arrangements for the December 18. Qatar Post previous years. rently visiting the country. meetings and the keenness has printed 30,000 post All these items can be The meeting discussed of the Shura Council’s speak- cards worth QR4 each. found at the Qatar Post the preparations of the Shu- er and officials to ensure all The post card has been General Post Office or at ra Council to host the 140th arrangements for their suc- The meeting discussed the preparations of the Shura Council to host the 140th meeting of the IPU General designed by Abdullatef any of Qatar Post branch- meeting of the IPU General cess. Assembly and the accompanying meetings to be held in Doha. Azayan, Qatar Post official es across the country. stamps and collectables One can shop online designer under the theme by visiting the philatelic of Qatar National Day e-shop on www.qatar- 2018. post.qa. New book traces wider A European winter experience at The context of unjust siege Westin Winter Lodge! The book takes an in-depth look into the socioeconomic factors of the blockade imposed on Qatar

Tribune News Network mestic politics, religion, cultural Doha policy, translation studies, me- dia and journalism, Internation- Hamad Bin Khalifa University al Relations theory and regional Press (HBKU Press) launched studies, energy security, food its latest title ‘The Gulf Crisis: and cyber security. The View from Qatar’ at the “We ended up with contrib- Doha Forum 2018 recently. utors representing six QF insti- The book takes an in-depth tutions: Georgetown University look into the socioeconomic in Qatar, Northwestern Univer- factors of the blockade of Qatar sity in Qatar, University College through the writings of 16 au- London in Qatar and the Mu- Tribune News Network nate the place at night, fluffy thors led by Editor Rory Miller, seums Authority, Texas A&M Qatar blankets and innovative furni- professor of government at the University in Qatar and Hamad ture, that will transport visitors Georgetown University in Qa- Bin Khalifa University. As such, The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa to their favourite European tar. one of the great advantages and has launched ‘The Westin Win- mountain resorts and seasonal The book chronicles and as- appeals of this volume is that all ter Lodge’, the first-of-a-kind markets. To add uniqueness to sesses the blockade against sev- the chapters do an excellent job concept in Qatar, bringing a the experience, live entertain- eral economic, political, social, The panel at the Doha Forum included presentations from several contributors of the book who highlighted in locating the blockade in the completely unique perspective ment will be available every international and media-based their areas of expertise. wider disciplinary, historical, to the city’s seasonal offerings. night to create a vibrant atmos- factors. political and social context,” he Located on the first floor phere. The panel at the Doha Fo- professor, College of Science, and assistant dean for Innova- ing point in the history of the added. and set across the spacious Guests will also enjoy a rum included presentations Engineering and Sustainable tion and Community Advance- modern Gulf and that the com- “The book is essentially a terrace of the Mix Lounge, the wide array of heart-warming from several contributors of the Development at Hamad Bin ment, College of Islamic Studies mentary on the embargo was marker of history,” said Bachar theme boasts a collection of cold and hot dishes such as a book who highlighted their ar- Khalifa University, who spoke and Public Policy in Islam at mainly coming from outside the Chebaro, executive director of five glass igloo-style lodges that selection of charcuterie and eas of expertise, including Gerd about food security; Jocelyn Hamad Bin Khalifa University, region,” explained Miller. HBKU Press. “It is an accurate can accommodate up to six cheese, baked brie with cara- Nonneman, professor of In- Sage Mitchell, assistant profes- who spoke about entrepreneur- “All the contributors are and thorough representation of guests, and a big wooden tent melised onions, sliders, tar- ternational Relations and Gulf sor in residence at Northwest- ship and economic resilience. local long-standing experts in the blockade from Qatar’s per- perfect for group gatherings tiflette quesadilla and an ec- Studies at Georgetown Univer- ern University in Qatar, who “The main driver of this pro- their respective fields and were spective, and it espouses HBKU and special celebrations. lectic assortment of desserts sity in Qatar, who presented a spoke about domestic policy ject was the realisation in the working on the issues that they Press’s commitment to provid- The décor promises maxi- such as the spicy mini choco- foreign policy analysis perspec- opportunities; and Mohamed first few months of the crisis that deal with in the volume long ing a platform for local perspec- mum cosiness with pendulous late mousse cakes with KitKat tive; Tareq al Ansari, assistant Evren Tok, assistant professor the embargo was a major turn- before the embargo began – do- tives on international affairs.” baubles of lights that illumi- crunch and cheesecake bites. Qatari artist presents Erdogan’s An artist’s homage of crystal portrait to Turkish envoy Hisham Aljundi Doha loyalty and solidarity Qatari artist Abdelsalam al Qadi has made a crystal portrait of the Turk- ish President Receb Tayyib Erdogan, which he presented to Turkish Am- on National Day bassador to Qatar HE Fikret Ozer. The portrait, made of more than Prominent Qatari artist 30,000 swarovski crystals, was pre- Abdelsalam al Qadi intro- sented to the Turkish envoy on the oc- duced three distinguished casion of the celebrations of Turkey’s artworks on the occasion Republic Day in the presence of sev- of the Qatar National Day eral diplomats and dignitaries. using the amazing swarovski Ozer welcomed the Qatari artist’s crystals. gesture and invited him to Ankara to His first artwork was present the portrait to President Er- a portrait of the Amir HH dogan directly. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al According to Qadi, it took him Thani, where he used some three months of consecutive hard of the finest, glittering crys- work to make this portrait. He said he tals in 67 different colours, used 17 different colours of crystals to all adding more dimensions make this masterpiece. Qatari artist Abdelsalam al Qadi. and beauty to it. The artist expressed his pride in Al Qadi said the gradient the spirit of brotherhood and friend- black and white colours in ship that binds the two brotherly na- the portrait reflect the stabil- tions of Qatar and Turkey and said ity of Qatar’s position led by this artwork is a gift in the name of the HH, and commemorates the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad statement of the founder of al Thani and the people of Qatar to Qatar, Sheikh Qassim bin Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the Turk- Mohammed al Thani’s: “As ish people. long as it is proven by our “This is my third portrait of a deeds”. prominent leader after that of HH the Qadi’s unique artworks Amir and Sheikh Sabah al Ahmad al have been displayed at sev- Jaber al Sabah, the Amir of Kuwait, eral prominent landmarks in and it represents our deepest gratitude Qatar including the Sheraton to President Erdogan for his support.” Doha Hotel and the Amiri Di- “President Erdogan and the Turk- wan. His works will now hit ish people have always stood with us, the international arena with especially in the hard times and he de- an auction in Istanbul slated serves to be honoured for that by us, soon for his artworks. as our national anthem says, ‘Qatar Besides, Qadi recently will be free by the spirit of the loyal,’” unveiled his latest artwork, he added. A crystal portrait of the Turkish President Receb Tayyib Erdogan. the “Dome of the Rock”, wherein he used more than 45,000 crystals making it the largest artwork of its kind in the world. Temporary traffic diversion on “I am planning to auction this portrait in Turkey soon and donate the St from Wednesday revenue for the families of the martyrs in Palestine,” Tribune News Network laboration with the General Directo- users will be required to make a U- Qadi said. Doha rate of Traffic, will be implemented turn at Tilted Intersection, Qadi started his career on December 19, 2018 and will be in Interchange or Inter- in this rare kind of art after The Public Works Authority (Ash- place until January 5, 2019. During change to get back to Khalifa Avenue. learning its techniques ghal) has announced a temporary the period, Doha-bound traffic from Once back at Gharrafat In- and has produced several traffic diversion on Al Luqta Street for Dukhan and vice versa will be diverted terchange, they will be able to make a artworks, some of which a distance of three kilometres, from to the two-lane service roads that run right turn towards their destinations. portrayed members of the Tilted Intersection to approximately parallel to Al Luqta Street. Ashghal will install road signs advis- Royal Family in Qatar. 300 metres after Gharrafat Al Rayyan On December 21 and 22, as well as ing motorists of the diversion. It has Interchange, to facilitate the comple- on December 28 and 29, all left turn requested all road users to abide by tion of the road works. movements on Gharrafat Al Rayyan the speed limit of 50kph and follow The diversion, designed in col- Interchange will be closed and road the road signs to ensure their safety.