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HOLDING FORTH: Abdulla al-Hammadi, a 60-year-old Qatari cycling enthusiast and endurance runner (he is also the CEO of Qsoft, a premier Qatari software firm), speaking at the awareness meetup. Photo supplied
COVER Pearls of wisdom STORY 7 sport persons urge people to listen to their bodies and get active, on the eve of National Sport Day. P4-5
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Yatra about the things that concern people and in turn made people DIRECTION: Mahi V Ragha realise the kind of person he is. We also learn how the 1,500km CAST: Mammootty, Mahesh Achanta, Rajsekhar Aningi journey shaped the two time chief minister’s life and his short SYNOPSIS: Yatra focuses on certain events leading to lived career. Emergency 999 YS Rajasekhara Reddy’s (YSR) journey on foot across Andhra Worldwide Emergency Number 112 Pradesh in 2003. During the course of the journey, YSR learnt THEATRES: The Mall, Landmark, Royal Plaza Kahramaa – Electricity and Water 991 Local Directory 180 International Calls Enquires 150 Hamad International Airport 40106666 Labor Department 44508111, 44406537 Mowasalat Taxi 44588888 Qatar Airways 44496000 Hamad Medical Corporation 44392222, 44393333 Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation 44845555, 44845464 Primary Health Care Corporation 44593333 44593363 Qatar Assistive Technology Centre 44594050 Qatar News Agency 44450205 44450333 Q-Post – General Postal Corporation 44464444
Humanitarian Services Offi ce (Single window facility for the repatriation of bodies) Ministry of Interior 40253371, 40253372, 40253369 Ministry of Health 40253370, 40253364 Hamad Medical Corporation 40253368, 40253365 Qatar Airways 40253374 Kumbalangi Nights lead a messed up life with their Franky decide to help Bobby stand by DIRECTION: Madhu C Narayanan downright arrogance, differences, his love. Franky’s wish for a beautiful CAST: Shane Nigaam, Soubin and disagreements with each other. home cuddles hope. Shahir, Fahadh Faasil Each one deals with the struggle of SYNOPSIS: Franky’s elder his own. Their relationship progresses THEATRES: The Mall, Landmark, brothers, Saji, Bobby and Bony to another level when Saji, Bony, and Royal Plaza ote Unquo u te Q “Don’t The Mall Cinema (1): Yatra (2D) 9:45pm; Kumbalangi Night forget to tell yourself (Telugu) 2pm; Njan Prakashan (Malayalam) 11:30pm. (Malayalam) 4:15pm; Kumbalangi Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (1): positive things daily! You Night (Malayalam) 6:45pm.; 9 (Malayalam) 2:15pm; The Lego must love yourself internally 9 (Malayalam) 9pm; Dhilukku Dhuddu 2 (Tamil) 2:15pm; Movie 2 (3D) 5pm; Kumbalangi Dhuddu 2 (Tamil) 11:30pm. The Lego Movie 2 (2D) 5pm; Night (Malayalam) 7pm; Cold to glow externally.” The Mall Cinema (2): The Lego Kumbalangi Night (Malayalam) Pursuit (2D) 9:30pm; Kumbalangi — Hannah Bronfman Movie 2 (2D) 2pm; The Lego 7pm; Cold Pursuit (2D) 9:30pm; Night (Malayalam) 11:30pm. Movie 2 (2D) 4pm; The Lego Dhilukku Dhuddu 2 (Tamil) Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (2): Movie 2 (2D) 6pm; The Prodigy 11:30pm. The Lego Movie 2 (2D) 2:15pm; (2D) 7:45pm; Cold Pursuit (2D) Landmark Cinema (2): Yatra Kumbalangi Night (Malayalam) 9:30pm; Amavas (Hindi) 11:30pm. (Telugu) 2:15pm; Kumbalangi 4:30pm; Cold Pursuit (2D) 7pm; The Mall Cinema (3): Night (Malayalam) 4:30pm; The Prodigy (2D) 9:15pm; 9 Kumbalangi Night (Malayalam) The Lego Movie 2 (2D) 7pm; (Malayalam) 11pm. Community Editor 2pm; 9 (Malayalam) 4:30pm; Cold Kumbalangi Night (Malayalam) Royal Plaza Cinema Palace Kamran Rehmat Pursuit (2D) 7:15pm; Kumbalangi 9pm; Yatra (Telugu) 11:30pm. (3): Yatra (Telugu) 2:30pm; A e-mail: [email protected] Night (Malayalam) 9:15pm; Landmark Cinema (3): The Dog’s Way Home (2D) 5:15pm; Telephone: 44466405 Kumbalangi Night (Malayalam) Lego Movie 2 (2D) 2:15pm; At Eternity’s Gate (2D) 7:15pm; 11:30pm. 9 (Malayalam) 4:15pm; 9 Destroyer (2D) 9:15pm; Yatra Fax: 44350474 Landmark Cinema (1): Dhilukku (Malayalam) 7pm; The Prodigy (Telugu) 11:30pm. Monday, February 11, 2019 GULF TIMES 3 ROUND & ABOUT COMMUNITY
rings and floor exercises on mats for the After School Activities children from age 4 till 16. WHERE: Atelier WHEN: Ongoing Ballet Lessons Music and arts activities for students WHERE: Music and Arts Atelier taking place after they finish their day in WHEN: Ongoing school includes Group Music lessons, Hip- TIME: 4pm – 8pm hop, Ballet, Drawing and Painting, Drama For more info e-mail at registration@ Theatre & Taekwondo. Ages between 5 and atelierqatar.com or call on 33003839. 10 years old after school hours.
EVENTS PECS Level 1 Certified Workshop WHERE: Doha College Baladna Cultural Festival WHEN: Ongoing till February 13 WHERE: Baladna Park TIME: 8am – 5 pm Cycling: Losail Circuit Sports Club WHEN: Ongoing till March 1 PECS (Picture Exchange Communication WHERE: Losail Circuit Hobby Classes Baladna Park will embark you on a Systems) training workshop is available WHEN: Ongoing WHERE: Mamangam Performing Art delicious and rich journey this time of year, in Doha on March 18th and 19th 2019. TIME: 5pm Centre through the Baladna Culture Festival. The This amazing opportunity to provide Losail Circuit Sports Club, in association WHEN:Wednesday – Monday festivities will take place each Friday and parents and professionals the chance to with Qatar Sports For All Federation, Mamangam Performing Art Centre, is Saturday of the month of February and will get certified in PECS Level 1 is brought invites all cyclists, runners and walkers a holistic performing arts institution and include food, dance shows, entertainment to you by Mind Institute in collaboration to train under the floodlights of Losail a one stop solution for adults as well as and cultural handicrafts from across the with The Pyramid Educational Consultants International Circuit every Wednesdays. children looking to explore their talents world. For further information 44246000. and Doha College. To register, visit www. in various art forms. We offer classes in mindinstitutes.com Registration closes contemporary, Bollywood, hip-hop and Golf on National Sport Day on February 13. For more information Indian classical dance forms, along with WHERE: Education City Golf Club 44181968. classes for music, art and crafts, karate and WHEN: Tomorrow yoga. Additional services include dance TIME: 9am – 10am education and choreography. For details, If you are looking to participate in Sport call 33897609. on National Sport Day, Education City Golf Club have something specifically for those that have never played golf before. Try golf with qualified golf professionals and experience an introduction to golf, learning the fundamentals of the game of golf. Adults and Children are welcome to participate.
Arabic Calligraphy Workshop Mehaseel Festival WHEN: Saturday – Wednesday WHERE: Katara Cultural Village TIME: 6pm WHEN: Ongoing till March 31 Arabic Calligraphy workshop is back. Mehaseel Souq will be open every Come and learn the artistic practice of Thursday, Friday and Saturday until 31st of Arabic handwriting and calligraphy at March. It is a perfect market to get amazing Music and Arts Atelier. local fresh produce. The lessons will take place every Saturday, Monday and Wednesday at Artistic Gymnastic Classes 6pm. For more information, contact WHERE: Qatar Academy Msheireb [email protected] WHEN: Ongoing till February 28 TIME: 3:15pm – 4:15pm The olympic sport using horizontal bar,
MIA Park Bazaar 2019 WHERE: Museum Of Islamic Art WHEN: Ongoing Dance and Instrument Classes TIME: 12pm – 8pm WHERE: TCA Campus, Behind Gulf MIA Bazaar will be having a vibrant Times Building mix of 350 stalls. MIA Park Bazaar is a WHEN: Wednesday – Monday modern version of the old souq tradition. Learn the movements of dance styles The stalls are going to offer a wide range in Bollywood, Hip Hop and also the of gastronomies from all over the world. musical instruments such as Piano, Guitar, You can also browse and grab handcrafted Keyboard for adults as well kids and move artefacts, accessories, canvases, fashion in the world of music. For details, contact wears, designer ornaments. 66523871/ 31326749.
Compiled by Nausheen Shaikh. E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change 4 GULF TIMES Monday, February 11, 2019 COMMUNITY COVER STORY “Don’t come up with excuses. Don’t say that I will start tomorrow. Start now!” Mudassir Raja gleans useful advice from experts at a Doha event ahead of the National Sport Day tomorrow
INSPIRATIONAL: Ahmed al-Shahrani, a para athlete and motivational speaker, explaining the nuances of being an athlete on wheels. Photos supplied
Sport teaches you about your own boundaries. Sport is a controlled failure. You know when you are going to fail. You push yourself forward always and then you discover what you are capable of doing. Athletes typically recover faster from different injuries than people who do not do any sport ‘ — Ahmed al-Shahrani, fitness enthusiast ’ Monday, February 11, 2019 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY
car accident. I have been doing wheel chair running and fencing. Sport teaches you about your own boundaries. Sport is a controlled failure. You know when you are going to fail. You push yourself forward always and then you discover what you are capable of doing. Athletes typically recover faster from diff erent injuries than people who do not do any sport. Athletes know their bodies. They know how to train and how to focus. Other people, who are not in sport, do not know that they are going to fall. That is an issue. It is inevitable. You can fall and get hurt. After my accident, I got up again because as a young boy, I used to be very active and sporty. As an athlete, you know your body better.” He added: “Don’t come up with excuses. Don’t say that I will start tomorrow. Start now! It can be just few sit-ups or push-ups. Equipment and gym have nothing to do with it. I know my body and what it needs as food. I eat whatever I want. But, I do not eat when I am not hungry. I always have required [as per need] proportion of food. I do not drink while having my food. I go for healthy food only. We need to listen to our body what it is saying. It is a NEAT FEAT: Frenchman Pierre Daniel, who created a Guinness Book of World Record by running and walking the length and breath of Qatar, describing how lifestyle. Just stay healthy and eat he managed the feat. healthy. It is all about knowing how capable you are.” atar is all set to celebrate with Qatar National Sport Day, I day, I am organising the event well 300 cyclists in the group. We have Obada Samir said: “Fitness is not National Sport Day invited a few achievers in sports before time to motivate others for cycle trips in diff erent parts of the just an attractive physique. It has tomorrow and diff erent and healthy living. The speakers the occasion. country on weekends. We also cycle made me realise that if you believe organisations and talked about what they have been Shalini Gunawardena, Director for charity. We have been going to in something and patiently work groups of people are doing and what they have achieved. of Sales and Market Fraser Suites, Europe to cycle for charitable causes towards it, you can achieve any goal Qchalking out special They spoke about how they manage said: “I know Bosco and appreciate and have so far collected about $1 in life. activities for the occasion. sports in the everyday life. One his works as a photographer and million to donate for education “Achieving these physical goals At the same time, there are people of the speakers had made a world sportsman. He is very active and in Gaza. This year, we are hoping builds your confi dence, character busy inspiring others to lay off their record for walking across Qatar in has lots of ideas and contacts. to collect about QR1 million for and trains your mindset each time daily mechanical routines and gear the shortest time. He has three kids, His energy, I think, has become children with heart problems. I you want something; you believe up for some sport and physical a wife and a job. Then, we had an contagious. That is how we ended recently completed a solo trip in and know that with a little eff ort and activities. Bosco Menezes, an Indian old Qatari man, who takes part in all up having this event. Japan on my cycle. I found the patience you will have it. Your mind expatriate, photojournalist, and a major cycling events in Europe and “We also want to go along with all Japanese very well coming. In the becomes an unstoppable weapon,” sportsman, has taken up the cudgels other parts of the world. He has been national events of Qatar. The sports last fi ve years, I have cycled for he noted. for raising awareness about the doing it for many years.” day is coming and we wanted to have about 30,000 kilometres. In Qatar, Salman, co-founder of Wa’hab signifi cance of exercise and sports in When asked how he got the a meet-up with some infl uential I along with a friend had a cycling Food Heroes, a community group, everyday life. idea of organising motivational sportspersons,” she said. trip to raise awareness about road said: “Wa’hab speaks about the Bosco organised an awareness speeches, Bosco said: “I have Speaking on the occasion, Abdulla safety and sports in schools. We responsibility we have towards the programme at Fraser Suites started organising the event alone. al-Hammadi said: “I started cycling covered 511 kilometres in three days community, just as it is important Hotel the other day, where seven My father started the fi rst hockey in 1980 when I had my fi rst bicycle. and three hours. We visited eight to take care of our own health. prominent sport persons made team with the name of Wonderer’s At that time, I was in California. schools. We made presentations for Wa’hab found the BigB meet-up motivational and inspiring speeches Hockey in Qatar in 1978. My father However, I did not go for cycling about 800 children. an important platform to raise by sharing their experiences of is a sportsman. I have been in Qatar for 30 years. It was about fi ve years Ahmed al-Shahrani, a fi tness awareness and each speaker’s story diff erent sport activities. since my childhood. We still play ago when I came to know about the enthusiast with disability, explained was truly inspiring. Wa’hab won the Sport enthusiasts gathered on fi eld hockey here. We organise group Qatar Cyclists. They were how important sport is and said: “I Sustainability Awards in 2018 for its the top fl oor of the hotel on a cold hockey tournaments. My father had 10-15 guys and I joined them. My do not consider myself an athlete. eff orts to reduce food wastage, by evening to hear the motivational inculcated love of sports in me. To passion for cycling got rekindled. I am an active individual. I am redistributing surplus food to those experiences of the speakers. beat the rush of upcoming sports Now, I think there are more than in a wheelchair because I had a in need.” The speakers included Abdulla al-Hammadi, a 60-year-old professional cyclist; Pierre Daniel, an athlete and French expatriate; Ahmed al-Shahrani, a wheel chair runner; Obada Samir, a fi tness professional; Ahmed Ali, an athlete; Tarek al-Sherif, a fi tness instructor; and Salman, an athlete and fi t father. The gathering was all ears, for over two hours, to the speeches that were primed to make a diff erence. Attentive listeners asked diff erent questions to the speakers as well. Talking to Community, Bosco said: “This was my ‘Big B Meet-up’ event. My fi rst was held last year. I always wanted to get involved with the community and with all those people, who have achieved so many things to infl uence people in Qatar and abroad with what they do in their lives. “For this event, in connection THE BIG HUDDLE: Group photo of the speakers, organisers and other guests. 6 GULF TIMES Monday, February 11, 2019 COMMUNITY Bunts Qatar organises free medical health checkup camp
Bunts Qatar, in association with Focus with various doctors, including internal Medical Centre, recently organised a medicine, general medicine, ENT, free medical health checkup camp for paediatrics, ophthalmology, obstetrics Karnataka based families residing in and gynaecology and dentistry was Qatar. Some 300 people attended the also conducted. event. The camp was attended by notable Manikantan A P, President of Indian personalities, including Ramachandra Cultural Centre (ICC), was the chief Shetty, Head of In-house activities guest and P N Babu Rajan, President at ICC; Avinash Gaikwad, Managing of Indian Community Benevolent Committee member of ICBF; Navneeth Forum (ICBF), the guest of honour. Shetty, Chairman of Advisery at Manikantan and Babu Rajan Bunts Qatar; Ramanna Hegde, Vice inaugurated the camp along with President at Bunts Qatar; Venkat Rao, Deepak Shetty, President of Bunts President at Karnataka Sangha; Ibraiz Qatar, and E Hammed, CEO of Focus Khan, President of Karnataka Muslim Medical Centre. Speaking on the Cultural Association; Kiran Anand, Vice occasion, Dr Vijayalakshmi Thonse President of Tulukoota; Sunil D’silva, explained about the facilities and value President of MCC; Abdul Majeed, off ered by Focus Medical Centre. Dr President of South Kanara Muslim Padmashri Shetty, Cultural Secretary South Welfare Association; Raghunath of Bunts Qatar, introduced the doctors Anchan, President of Qatar Billavas; of Focus Medical Centre to the Mubarak Kodi, Vice President at KTC; gathering. The event was compered Clement Saldanha, representative from by Nithyananda Shetty, Special Needs Mangalore Cultural Association; V S and Membership Secretary at Bunts. Mannangi and Arun Kumar, former Ashwin Shetty, General Secretary of presidents of KSQ; Divakar Poojary, Bunts, proposed a vote of thanks. former president of Tulukoota; and The free medical check-up off ered Manohar Shetty, Swaroop Shetty, tests, including blood sugar, blood Nithin Shetty, and Supriya Shetty, pressure, BMI and cholesterol. Based Management Committee members at on the assessment free consultation Bunts Qatar.
OIS organises special assembly
Olive International School (OIS) recently organised a special assembly on ‘traff ic rules’. The assembly was conducted by the students of Grade-VII and featured various informative skits. The students highlighted the importance of traff ic rules and provided information about Qatar Traff ic Violence. The assembly was concluded with Qatar National Anthem.
SIS organises a discussion on ‘Our Children Deserve More’
Shantiniketan Indian School (SIS) recently organised a Parents Discussion Forum on ‘Our Children Deserve More’. The discussion was moderated by Adam Abdi and the panel members, included Bawadeen Abdul Jaleel, Subhadra Rao, Pradip Sadiye, Hazim Kamal, Souhel Imtiaz Khan and Prabhu. The panel members articulated their views and shared their own experiences and examples to establish and explain their views on the topic. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Subhash Nair, Principal of SIS, urged the parents to support their children by being positive, developing trust and respecting the integrity of their children. Shahanaz Noorudheen, Management Committee member at SIS, along with Shihabudeen Pulath, Senior Vice-Principal at SIS; Dudley O’Connor, Vice Principal; Abdul Salam, Administrator; and Mehjabeen and Mathew, Head Teachers; felicitated the panel members and the moderator. Monday, February 11, 2019 GULF TIMES 7 COMMUNITY Zahira College Colombo OBA Qatar organises football tournament
Zahira College Colombo OBA Qatar recently organised a football tournament ‘OZEE 7’s Veterans was sponsored by GAC, Blue Lake Insurance Brokers, QTTC, Pick Me up Limousine, Qatar Services, Championship’. Maroons FC bagged the championship title by winning the final match against Hasna Trophy, Runaway Limousine, MDW News and H & H Photography. Thepapare.com was the Fantastic SC in a penalty shoot out. Some 8 teams participated in the tournament. The tournament off icial media partner.
Texas A&M at Qatar hosts STEM Fest
Texas A&M University at Qatar recently hosted its annual STEM Fest at Texas A&M Engineering Building in Education City. The event featured various activities and projects, including interactive Science and Engineering Road Show, 3D scanning, egg-drop contest, a scavenger hunt and kid-friendly experiments.
IEI organises technical seminar
The Institution of Engineers India (IEI)-Qatar Chapter was recently conducted a technical seminar The workshop was conducted by Muddassar Ali Baig. He said, “We will own the data that on ‘Blockchain Technology & its Applications’ at Ashoka Hall Indian Cultural Centre. Some 80 belongs to us. As revolutionary as it sounds, Blockchain truly is a mechanism to bring members of IEI attended the seminar. everyone to the highest degree of accountability. No more missed transactions, human or Abdul Sathar, Chairman of IEI, welcomed the gathering and introduced the guest speakers. machine errors, or even an exchange that was not done with the consent of the parties Speaking on the occasion, Sathar said that IEI Qatar Chapter is playing an active role in the involved. Above anything else, the most critical area where Blockchain helps is to guarantee professional development of its member engineers. He said that IEI plays a significant role for the validity of a transaction by recording it not only on a main register but a connected the development of various sectors, including agriculture and food processing, infrastructure, distributed system of registers, all of which are connected through a secure validation education and healthcare, information and communication technology, critical technologies and mechanism.” strategic industries, including nuclear, space technology and defence technology with larger Abdul Sathar felicitated Muddassar on the occasion. The event was compered by Dr Abdul objectives. Hameed, Secretary at IEI. Shyam Sundar, Joint Secretary, proposed a vote of thanks. 8 GULF TIMES Monday, February 11, 2019 COMMUNITY OIA organises get-together
One India Association (OIA), aff iliated to Indian Cultural Centre, recently organised a 1-dish family proposed a vote of thanks. The event was attended by over 70 members. The event included get together at Onaiza Park to welcome the new members of OIA. Shaji Francis, Convener of various sports, painting and sketch competitions. The winners of the competition were also Kerala, welcomed the gathering. Dilip Kutty, President of OIA, introduced the new members, felicitated on the occasion. The winners, included Nusaiba Khan, Adrian, Khaula, Jhanvi Dilip, Maira including Jeevan Tomson, Shahabuddin Khan, Kashif Habeeb, Mohd Ajmal, Liju Paulson, Sunil Khan, Awwab Khan, Zaina Kashif, Ziyad Hamid, Ketain and Mysa Khan. Couple race was won by Mr Kumar, Nishab Kombath, Riaz Rizvi and Hamid Zafar. Ziauddin Ahmad, Vice President of OIA, and Mrs Nishab.
DPS-MIS organises ‘Sports Rendezvous’
DPS-Modern Indian School (DPS-MIS) recently organised ‘Sports Rendezvous’ for the students of Rocky Fernandes declared the sports meet open and released the balloons. The event Grade VI-VIII. Rocky Fernandes, Director of DPS-MIS, was the chief guest at the event. The event kicked off with the oath taking ceremony, which was followed by the lighting of the torch. was attended Asna Nafees, Principal of DPS-MIS, along with Soma Bhattacharjee and Mary Cruz, The promising players of football, basketball, volleyball, table tennis and swimming were also Headmistresses. The students of all four houses, including Lily, Lotus, Tulip and Rose participated felicitated at the event. The event was anchored by Deepa Chakraborty, Activity Co-ordinator in the activities. at DPS-MIS.
Toastmasters District 116P organises area level annual speech contest of Area 8
Toastmasters District 116P recently organised area level annual speech contest of Area 8 at Lulua followed by Shajil Kader with second position in both the categories. Hall, Radisson Blu Hotel. The participants competed in four categories, including humorous, Muhammed Anseer got third position in evaluation category. Ram Mohan won third place in table evaluation, table topic and international. topics category. The winners in international category, included Ram Mohan Nair, first position; Vidya Renjith, Sudhir Gujar, Director of Division C at District CGD Thayalan, along with Sajeev Kumar Krishnan, second; and Shajil Kader, third. Director of Area 8, felicitated the winners. The winners of the area level contest will participate in The winners in humorous category, included Vimal Raj, first position; Shajil Kader, second; and the division level contest and can compete in the District level DTAC contest to be held on May Kunhi Koya, third. 3 and May 4 in Qatar. The winner in international category at the district level will proceed to Abhishek Chatopadhay bagged first position in evaluation and table topics category, which was compete in the world champion of public speaking to be held in Denver, Colorado in August 2019. Monday, February 11, 2019 GULF TIMES 9 COMMUNITY Al Terrace launches its new exquisite food menu
Al Terrace, the renowned Lebanese featuring international cuisine. To enrich restaurant, located at Al Mirqab Boutique guests’ experience, Al Terrace offers, from 12 Hotel, one of Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels, noon till 11.30pm, a variety of cold mezzah, has recently announced its new exquisite including babaganoush, fatoush, Houmous dining menu including a variety of cold Beiruti and Muhammara, and piping hot and hot mezzeh, a wide selection of special mezzeh with the options including Batata seafood platers and Arabian grills in addition Hara, Kabab Halabi, and Al Terrace quail, a to a varied assortment of sweets, delights selection of Lebanese specialties, especially and mocktails. seafood, such as ‘Sayadiyah’, and various According to a press release, with the new types of Arabic grills. The restaurant has also menu in place, Al Terrace aims to provide launched a special seafood platter, which an elegant dining experience for its guests comes with the Lobster. thanks to its convenient design and location For the sweet tooth, a tasty selection of the in the heart of the historical Souq Waqif, most delicious types of oriental sweets, such which will make the visit to the restaurant a as ‘Arabic ice cream’ and Cheese Kunafa will rich unforgettable experience. be a treat while they enjoy the tune of the Every day from 7am to 10.30am, AL Terrace band playing daily from 7:30pm to 10:30pm, offers a sumptuous breakfast buffet, except Monday.
Banana Island Resort Doha to mark National Sport Day
In celebration of the 8th National Sport Day, Banana balloon relay, tug of war and sack race relay. Island Resorts Doha has recently announced a series of Adding to the sports day festivity, a variety of games events and activities aimed at encouraging guests and will also be available on the beach including badminton, visitors of the resort to engage in sports, restore vitality, giant chess, foosball, bouncing castles, table tennis and revitalise and refresh their bodies. mini golf. On the National Sport Day, the resort’s guests and The ‘Hello Beautiful Weather’ package includes multiple visitors using the ‘Hello Beautiful Weather’ package perks, ensuring fun time for all the resort’s visitors. The will be entitled to enjoy a variety of sporting activities ‘Hello Beautiful Weather’ package also includes QR200 hosted by the resort including beach football and credit per person to spend at any resort restaurants beach volleyball tournaments, which will be held from and QR50 credit per person to spend on any resort 9am till 12pm. activities. For those who seek calm, tranquillity and meditation, ‘Azraq’ restaurant will be off ering a special National Yoga classes will be held at the beach area from 9am Sport Day brunch, which will include a wide selection till 12pm. For guests looking for high intensity training, of healthy food in addition to Arabic, American, Indian they can participate in sports relay exercises and and Italian delicacies, Sushi corner, Seafood and BBQ circuit training on workout machines placed on the grills stations, and a sweet treat to end the brunch with beach by moving from one station (machine) to the a smile. next in progressive sequence with minimal or no rest Emad Nabulsi, Hotel Manager at Banana Island Resort in between. This activity will start from 9am till 12pm. Doha, said, “We are always keen to share with the Furthermore, tennis instructors will provide basic community all national and international celebrations. training for diff erent age groups. At the watersports We will be celebrating the National Sport Day with area, a bike race will take place and guests willing to our guests and visitors, which reflects the interest take this challenge can test their riding prowess as well. of the State of Qatar and the people, in promoting The organisers of the National Sport Day activities at sport and healthy habits and raising awareness about the Banana Island Resort Doha have made special its importance and the role it plays in the lives of arrangements for children as well. The resort will off er a individuals, which is in line with the Qatar National variety of activities for children to participate with their Vision 2030, as the main objective of this day is to parents from 1pm till 3pm. The activities will include make sport a part of our daily routine.”
Oryx Rotana to celebrate the National Sport Day
Oryx Rotana has recently announced a range of special off ers and activities to mark the country’s menu available to order at Bodylines Fitness and Wellness Club, Sky Lounge, The Cellar and Al eighth National Sport Day on February 12. Nafourah. According to a press release, with the main objective to promote well-being and fitness to the To add the sporty atmosphere during the sports day, Oryx Rotana’s staff s from the reception community of Qatar, Oryx Rotana will be launching various off ers in celebration of National Sport to restaurants and hotel head of departments will be wearing sports clothes and jerseys with Day. Bodylines Fitness and Wellness Club off ers 50% discount on annual gym membership from the focus on the Qatar National teams of diff erent sports, including football, basketball, handball, the 8th till February 16. A special hotel stay rate including healthy buff et breakfast will be available volleyball and rugby. too. On this occasion, Ghassan Dalal, General Manager of Oryx Rotana, said, “Thanks to the perceptive Furthermore, there will be a dedicated hearty corner from 11th till February 13th at Choices leadership and vision of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, all diff erent restaurant in addition to its wide array of buff et stations at a very aff ordable rate. Whilst to institutions and companies from diff erent sectors and fields in town are joining forces and involved encourage all the hotel guests and diners to embrace a healthy lifestyle there will be an ala carte in encouraging their customers as well as their colleagues to keep fit and adopt a healthy lifestyle.” 10 GULF TIMES Monday, February 11, 2019 COMMUNITY INFOGRAPHIC
DAMAGE: Waves crash against a home seawall during the Hurricane Michael surge on Eastpoint, Florida last October. Monday, February 11, 2019 GULF TIMES 11 LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE COMMUNITY King of Vintage: Shopping tips from Cameron Silver “My goal is to help someone fi nd Condition is paramount. Just because By Sara Bauknecht something that makes them feel it’s a great label doesn’t mean it’s good. beautiful,” he says. “I love that I can be Realise that not everything can be saved. entertaining but also educational.” How much plastic surgery do you want or celebrity stylist Cameron Pittsburghers recently got a chance to to do on a garment? Sometimes, you just Silver, clothing isn’t just learn from the King of Vintage himself at can’t make it look the way you want it to something to wear. It’s a piece a two-day trunk show at designer Diana look. of history. Misetic’s Little Black Dress showroom in z Your tailor is more important than Over the past 20 years, he’s Shadyside. He brought a sensational slice your shrink. Don’t get so caught up in Famassed a lot of it at his high-end store of Decades with him for locals to browse if something doesn’t fi t you perfectly. Decades in Los Angeles. Think swoon- and buy. It’s OK to have something tailored. I worthy Hermes scarves from the ’40s, Here are some of his tips for making don’t encourage someone to bastardise a couture gowns from the ’50s, the occasional the most of your next vintage shopping historic garment, but giving that garment one-of-a-kinds straight from the runway. excursion: renewed life and a renewed purpose In 2012, he authored a book on the z Ask yourself, “Does this look through simple tailoring is OK. subject, Decades: A Century of Fashion. modern?” It seems ironic, but when z Take time to learn a garment’s story. His fashionable adventures with business you’re choosing something vintage, the To me, it’s the intimacy of going into a partner Christos Garkinos also are the idea is you’re choosing something that woman’s closet of a certain age who pulls subject of Bravo TV’s reality show Dukes pushes fashion forward. Vintage dictates something out and says, “This is the of Melrose. modern trends. dress I met my husband in” or “met the These days, Silver can be seen sharing z Sexy is in the eye of the beholder. royal family in Kuwait.” It’s completely his sartorial expertise with his signature Does it make you feel attractive? You visceral and storytelling. The minute smile and approachable charm on QVC as don’t want it to look like a costume. If those ladies are gone and the stories fashion director of the H by Halston and it looks like something you’re going to are gone, I don’t think I’ll be doing this Halston brands, the latest incarnation of trick-or-treat in, that’s a problem. If it anymore. legendary designer Roy Halston Frowick’s makes you look like a treat, that’s OK. AUTHOR: Celebrity stylist Cameron Silver authored the namesake brand. z Don’t be seduced by a label. – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette/ TNS book Decades: A Century of Fashion in 2012.
ARIES TAURUS GEMINI March 21 — April 19 April 20 — May 20 May 21 — June 20
Today you’re likely to experience a heightened level of intuition and Friends or a group with which you’re aff iliated could want you to Career interests are advanced through clear, logical thinking and how to use it, Aries. This could mean advancing a career, furthering help them formulate a workable plan for advancement. You’re in just the sound application of good business sense. Financial interests a personal goal, or helping a friend. Right now you may be especially the right frame of mind for this, Taurus, and therefore willing to roll look especially promising now, Gemini, so seize any opportunities good at sizing up people, and you’re instinctively aware of how to up your sleeves and pitch in. You might be the centre of attention at for advancement that come your way. Working with others is likely deal with them. Make use of this ability while you can, because right some point, perhaps sharing your skills with associates. Don’t forget to prove profitable, and could bring you closer to them, too. Roll up now it could lead to success and good fortune. your own goals. They could be advanced today, too. your sleeves and go to it. The results could surprise you. CANCER LEO VIRGO June 21 — July 22 July 23 — August 22 August 23 — September 22
Social events, perhaps business related, could put you in touch with Ideas and insights coming from deep within your psyche are likely Today you could attend more than one social event, Virgo. Some of people in fascinating fields or from foreign countries, Cancer. Logical to increase your eff ectiveness in whatever work you do today, Leo. your professional colleagues will probably be there. Conversations thinking and a philosophical attitude enhance your communicative Your mind is particularly practical and logical. When coupled with are going to focus primarily on business development and the gifts, so people will be drawn to you to hear what you say. You could an increased intuition, these abilities are invaluable. You might be economy in general. A lot of useful information could result from make important contacts. Take notes. This evening could be a key most eff ective working solo, but if that isn’t possible, you should still social contacts with others in your field. Write it all down. You will turning point for your future plans. accomplish whatever you set out to do, and do it well. want to remember it so you can make use of it later. LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS September 23 — October 22 October 23 — November 21 November 22 — December 21
You tend to prefer intellectual and philosophical rather than An older person you’re very fond of could visit or call and ask Logical and focused thinking could lead to social, career, or financial practical pursuits, Libra, but today you may feel especially practical for your advice on practical matters. Clear and logical thinking advancement. Your organisational ability and industry are keener and more inclined to want to get as many routine tasks out of the enhances your intuition, Scorpio, and you might be able to put this than usual, Sagittarius. You’re likely to be able to make sense of way as you can. This could involve chores around the house that ability to work not only for your friend but also for yourself. Your murky matters that might not have been clear before. Paperwork you’ve neglected for a few days. Other members of your household own interests will be advanced today in some way, so expect a good could prove challenging, but you will be able to get through it today could pitch in. Go to it. You will be glad you did. day. where yesterday you might have found it too daunting. CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES December 22 — January 19 January 20 — February 18 February 19 — March 20
You might be feeling very communicative today, Capricorn. To those around you, you might appear to be your usual logical, To friends and colleagues, you may seem to have suddenly acquired Concentration, logical thinking, and a heightened ability to put ideas rational self, Aquarius. Actually, you may be drawing a lot of acute business sense. Your experience has joined with knowledge into words enhance your own communicative abilities. Therefore, your ideas and insights from deep within your psyche. You’re acquired from others to enable you to formulate practical ideas for your gift of getting directly to the point in any matter is likely to clear probably drawing on experiences from your past, even if you aren’t advancement. You may have lost faith in your goals, but now they previously clogged channels, impress others, and increase your consciously aware of it. Even though the source is unorthodox, seem more attainable. What you’ve wanted for a while could be self-confidence. whatever you come up with is likely to have a lot of practical value. within your grasp. You could make some real progress. 12 GULF TIMES Monday, February 11, 2019 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. Monday, February 11, 2019 GULF TIMES 13 PUZZLES COMMUNITY
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ACROSS DOWN 1. Series featuring a small 1. Cuts down on a quarter of street band (6) the extras (6) 5. Girl holding it to be a bit of an 2. A girl to massage your head eyesore (6) (4) 8. Repeatedly producing a 3. Organiser of a plot (8) profit (5) 4. A charmer, Sam has a 9. Novelist who progressed at a breakdown and is now quite leisurely pace... (6) insane (3,2,1,5,4) 10. ... and one having papers 5. Keeping time with part of reissued (6) one’s foot (6) 11. Plan for conscription in the 6. The runners fight back (4) USA (5) 7. Breed rats for 14. Adrian is touring in the experimentation at home (6) Mediterranean (8) 12. Put off a little trip abroad, 16. Knock over a boy cleric (6) journeying through France 18. Person standing on the left (7) (6,9) 13. She, being a newlywed, holds Answers 20. Edges of garments (6) the key a first time (7) 22. What’s inside proves to be 15. Dismay expressed after a Wordsearch Codeword satisfactory (8) shortage is disclosed (5) 25. The Spanish article about 17. Piece of eight (5) Miss Merman (5) 19. Suspended Dan and George 27. Master criminal with a place first, then Heather (8) in Spain (6) 20. One calculating the time (6) 28. The batsmen are not out (6) 21. Cuts into ship made of wood 29. Girl near to collapse (6) following King (5) 23. Mum is overfast (6) 30. Hurries to see screening of 24. A man drinks (4) the day’s filming (6) 26. Row about it with the ruler 31. Get a Rolls Royce in when (4) there’s room at the top (6)
Yesterday’s Solutions
ACROSS: 1 Comes round 6 DOWN: 1 Copse 2 Main issue Rice 10 Private 11 Ireland 12 3 Seat of learning 4 One- Epitomise 13 Inter 14 Easel time 5 Naivete 7 Inapt 8 15 Execution 17 Therapist 20 Endurance 9 Serious attempt Artie 21 Risen 23 Sightseer 25 14 Entertain 16 In the rear 18 Antonia 26 Tempest 27 Nest Install 19 Tighten 22 Sites 24 28 Ill-natured. Rated. 14 GULF TIMES Monday, February 11, 2019 COMMUNITY BOLLYWOOD I don’t have capacity to play safe, says Lisa
ctress Lisa Ray likes to She is proud to be a part of take risks and says she Amazon Prime Video’s Prime enjoys playing unusual Original series Four More Shots characters. Please!, which revolves around the “Anyone who lives of four young, urban Indian Ahas looked at my acting choices women. It stars Sayani Gupta, Kirti over the years, not only in India Kulhari, Bani J and Maanvi Gagroo but abroad, would recognise as these four women along with that I’m a risk taker and I enjoy an ensemble cast comprising Lisa, unusual characters,” Lisa said in a Prateik Babbar, Neil Bhoopalam, statement. Milind Soman, Amrita Puri and “It’s in my blood – I don’t have Sapna Pabbi. the capacity to just play safe. I had In its fi rst season, the 10-part to leave India in the early 2000s comedy, drama and romance to fi nd interesting content in series is anchored in the unceasing independent fi lms. Now the content friendship between four I enjoy watching has been planted women. It revolves around their and is beginning to take root in relationships, work-life confl icts, India,” she added. ambitions and anxieties as they The actress said there are “stories live, love and deal with being and characterisations I wish were women in the India of 2018. there 15 years ago”. “I’ve been waiting for 15 years “So when I was approached to for a story like this to happen in be part of Four More Shots Please!, India – for stories like these to even though I went back and forth be planted and blossom in India,” with production, I was proud to be said Lisa, who has featured in fi lms part of an entertaining and honest like Ishq Forever, Veerappan and depiction of a lot of urban Indian Dobaraa. women.” “I feel like it’s a wonderful At this stage of her work life, she combination, again women taking doesn’t take on work out of need. hold of the narrative, women with “I want to be a part of something real appetites, fl aws and gifts, that stands for something: for being able to present themselves as change, for authentic characters we see ourselves, while at the same and story telling. And for fun! I’ve time being wildly entertaining. been fortunate over my career to “This is us; even though I am work with strong female directors in my 40s, a mom and a cancer like Deepa Mehta, Shamim Sarif survivor, a part of me is still like and now Anu Menon.” UNUSUAL: Lisa Ray likes to take risks and enjoys playing unusual characters. this,” she added. – IANS
Important for public fi gures to have Another user asked the actor if he could Breathe off ers me large canvas I had always imagined her to portray this part,” sense of responsibility: Anupam tweet in support of actress-fi lmmaker Kangana to exhibit talent: Nithya Sharma added. Ranaut’s latest release Manikarnika: The Queen Created by Abundantia Entertainment and Veteran actor Anupam Kher says that it is Of Jhansi. Actress Nithya Menen is excited about the produced by Vikram Malhotra, Breathe season important for public personalities to have a Anupam called Kangana a rockstar. second part of Breathe, and says the series will two will continue to be directed by Sharma, sense of responsibility. “She is brilliant. I applaud her courage and off er her a large canvas to exhibit her talent. who is also co-writing the second season with Anupam on Saturday treated his fans with a performances. She is also the real example of “Breathe is the fi rst Original digital series Bhavani Iyer, Vikram Tuli and Arshad Syed. Q&A session on Twitter, where a user asked him women empowerment,” he said. I’m doing. I look forward to this a lot, because Breathe is a psychological thriller series that if public fi gures (actors and sportspersons) are Talking about his favourite scene from the this medium is a perfect space for me and I’ve follows the lives of ordinary people faced with role models. Should they always be held to the 1995 fi lm Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, he been enjoying myself with this,” Nithya said in extraordinary circumstances. – IANS highest degree of moral and ethical standards or said: “My scene with Shah Rukh Khan about a statement. given a more lenient treatment as they are also celebrating failure.” “Breathe off ers me such a large canvas imperfect like anyone else? A Twitterati said that Uri: The Surgical Strike to exhibit myself and my work, and it’s “It is very important for public fi gures to have overshadowed his fi lm The Accidental Prime immensely satisfying for the artiste in me. The a sense of responsibility,” he replied. Minister. show is being made with high standards and I “So what? I am so happy about it. Josh over am absolutely enjoying that,” she added. behosh,” he replied, with a smiling emoji. Following the announcement of Abhishek Asked what made him take up the medical Bachchan’s digital on-screen debut with the series New Amsterdam, he replied: “Challenge second season of the Prime Original Series of acting in an English language series. I think Breathe, it has been announced that Nithya in Hindi. Also New Amsterdam is an amazing will play a key role in the sequel that also sees series to be part of. Amit Sadh returning in his role as Inspector Talking about what fi lm’s failure bugged Kabir Sawant. him the most, he said after the 1991 fi lm Lamhe The second season of the show is already did not do well at the box offi ce when it was under production and will be released on released, he was disappointed. Amazon Prime Video across 200 countries and “But now it is considered to be a cult classic. territories. Maybe it came before its time,” he added. Director Mayank Sharma is thrilled that What’s next for Anupam? Nithya has joined the cast of Breathe season “I have a Hindi fi lm called One Day directed two. NEW PROJECT: Anupam Kher is appearing in by Ashok Nanda. It is coming up sometime in “I have always been a great admirer of her EXCITED: Nithya Menen is excited about the One Day, his next Hindi film. May. It is a thriller,” he shared. – IANS work, especially since I watched Ok Kanmani. second part of the digital series. Monday, February 11, 2019 GULF TIMES 15 SHOWBIZ COMMUNITY The Simpsons renewed for two more seasons
BEST BUDDIES: Miley Cyrus, right, and Ariana Grande. Cyrus supports Grande for not attending Grammys
Singer-actor Miley Cyrus has supported singer Ariana Grande’s decision of skipping this year’s Grammy Awards. In an interview to variety.com, Cyrus suggested that she respects Grande’s decision which came after the latter and the song’s producers sparred over which songs she would perform at the gala. Cyrus used the lyrics of her song You do while speaking about Grande. “I think do you girl as long as you do you and I do me will be good,” she said. Grande felt “insulted” after producers initially refused to allow her to perform 7 rings, the latest single from her next album Thank U, Next. Grande is also nominated for two awards – Best Pop Vocal Album for Sweetener and Best Pop Solo Performance for God is a woman at the 2019 Grammy Awards.
Gillian Anderson celebrates ageing RENEWAL: Fox has renewed the animated comedy for its 31st and 32nd seasons.
Actress Gillian Anderson says ageing is released by Fox on Wednesday morning. a Peabody Award and expanded onto the something one needs to find a way to embrace. By Chris Barton The announcement coincides with the big screen in 2012 with The Simpsons Anderson told Vogue: “If you watch yourself network’s day at the Television Critics Movie. on film, there is a certain point where you see Assn. presentations in Pasadena. However, the series also was the yourself change. It’s arresting. It can either he sun rises, the sun sets, and The renewal comes as the Fox subject of controversy the same year after be completely traumatic or something that The Simpsons remains on TV. broadcasting network plots its post- the release of comic Hari Kondabolu’s instigates a shift of consciousness towards The adventures of Homer, Disney merger future. The Simpsons is documentary, The Problem With Apu, thinking about what’s important. Marge, Bart, Lisa, Maggie and one of the properties that will not move which examined the impact of the racial “But you have to go through that trauma first, the rest of Springfi eld will to Disney as part of the deal, which is stereotypes depicted in the show’s to mourn.” continueT an unprecedented run as part of expected to close in the coming months. convenience store manager. The 50-year-old star has grown to accept the longest-running scripted television Many questions still surround the The series initially dismissed the that she cannot do anything to halt getting series in history as Fox has renewed the programming strategy of “New Fox,” as the criticism, which only served to fuel the older so is celebrating the changes instead, animated comedy for its 31st and 32nd network has been dubbed by many in the controversy, and in April, Hank Azaria reports femalefirst.co.uk. seasons. Once those have aired, The media. (who provides the voice of Apu) stated he She added: “The thing to remember is, how Simpsons will have produced a remarkable The Simpsons reached a milestone would be willing to step aside from his one looks in the mirror is the youngest one will 713 episodes. in 2018 with its 636th episode, which role. Last fall, rumours circulated about ever look again. So you can’t do anything but “Watch your back ‘Meet the Press,’” said pushed the show past Gunsmoke as the the show’s plans to drop the character that celebrate it! Ageing is something we all need to Homer Simpson of TV’s longest-running longest-running prime time series. Over have yet to be confi rmed. find a way to embrace – the inevitability of age, TV programme ever, in a statement its run, the show has earned 33 Emmys, — Los Angeles Times/ TNS of decline, of... rot.” Anderson – who has children Piper, 24, Oscar, 12, and Felix, 10, from previous Jude Law thrilled to enter Marvel female-franchise title character. relationships and has been dating screenwriter Cinematic Universe What kind of a ride can audiences expect? Peter Morgan since 2016. – IANS According to Law, the movie will be a Actor Jude Law says joining the Marvel standalone where people can enjoy it even if Cinematic Universe (MCU) is like getting an they haven’t seen all the others. invitation to a “good party”. He added: “What will be interesting is that Law has joined MCU with Captain they will be able to see this one and watch Marvel. He will be seen as the commander of them almost chronologically because we are Starforce, and a mentor to Carol Danvers aka starting at the beginning. There are all these Captain Marvel, essayed by Brie Larson. little gags that tie through to stories that “It was just a thrill. It’s like being invited NEW VENTURE: Jude Law joined the you have seen before, which I think will be to a party as you have heard about who has Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) as the amusing and satisfying.” been at the party for the last few years, and commander of Starforce in Captain Marvel. Set in the 1990s, Captain Marvel follows you know and admire some of those people,” Danvers’ journey as she becomes one of the Law said in a statement to IANS. The actor says the studio likes to do things universe’s most powerful heroes. Based on “And it sounds like a good party. Then “just slightly diff erently”. the comic book series, fi rst published in 1967, you suddenly realise that you haven’t had “So the creation of this piece in its own Captain Marvel also stars Samuel L Jackson, AGEING: Gillian Anderson says she cannot do an invitation yet. So, to get an invitation is a right has been fascinating to watch and really Ben Mendelsohn with Annette Benin and anything to halt getting older so she is celebrating good feeling. I’d been a fan, so being able to fun to learn about. It’s quite unique.” Jude Law. the changes instead. step into and live out the things that I admire Marvel Studios’ Captain Marvel will also It will release in India on March 8 in and love is a thrill,” he added. introduce the MCU’s fi rst stand-alone, English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. – IANS 16 GULF TIMES Monday, February 11, 2019 COMMUNITY Best Buddies Qatar and Shafallah Center members visit KidZania Doha 500 Best Buddies Qatar and Shafallah Center members with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities from the ages 3 to 18 attended soft–opening of KidZania Doha
early 500 Best Buddies commented, “We express gratitude to in Qatar community. Our ultimate aim is He added, “Today, we are so excited to Qatar and Shafallah Center KidZania Doha for bringing joy, inspiration their social integration and empowerment. open the doors of our city for Best Buddies members from the ages of 3 and fun to our members with and We are glad to start cooperation with Qatar members to share the KidZania to 18 explored various jobs without intellectual and developmental KidZania with today’s success of educational and fun experience and and expressed their creative, disabilities through experiencing the adult educational and entertaining experience of showcase what we have to offer. Nartistic, leadership and communication jobs. KidZania Doha provided all games social integration.” We are also very keen to receive their skills and ambitions by participating accessibility to persons with disabilities Ric Fearnett, KidZania Doha Governor valuable feedback which will, definitely, in fun activities at the soft–opening of equally to persons without disabilities and CEO: “We strive to ensure that contribute in achieving our vision aligned KidZania Doha. Participants engaged in to live through various occupations and children with disabilities become a part of with the Qatar National Vision 2030 of the 42 educational and entertaining activities entertaining activities. This event is an KidZania’s society. Our goal is to help every development and empowerment of today’s which also introduced them to a number asset into supporting of our mission to child find their calling and to be happy. children and future leaders.” of professions as they participated enhance life of people with and without KidZania takes pride in having the city fully KidZania is an interactive kids’ city in role-playing that included jobs of intellectual and developmental disabilities accessible together with a well-trained and that combines fun and learning through doctors, dentists, police officers, actors, through social integration and one-to-one qualified team. realistic role-play for children 2-14. Kids singers, intelligence agents, bankers, long lasting meaningful friendships.” Collaborating with Best Buddies Qatar independently explore a kid-sized city with businesspersons, fire-fighters, engineers, Laalei Abu Alfain added, “This occasion and Shafallah Center for Persons with over 100 exciting careers. perfumers, scientists and teachers. is a valuable contribution to highlighting Disabilities is to serving our community Each ultra-realistic experience is Laalei Abu Alfain, Managing Director of the matters of persons with intellectual and in a meaningful manner and develop designed to empower kids, giving them Best Buddies Qatar and CEO of Shafallah developmental and to spread awareness good values and qualities for the younger the confidence to be their best selves, and Center for Persons with Disabilities, about their abilities to be essential particles generation.” inspiration to be great global citizens.
LEARNING: Each ultra-realistic experience at KidZania is designed to empower kids, giving them the ACTIVITIES: Participants engaged in 42 educational and entertaining activities which also confidence to be their best selves. introduced them to a number of professions.
ROLE-PLAY: KidZania is an interactive kids’ city that combines fun and learning through realistic role-play for children 2-14. RADIO: Participants experience the job of a broadcast journalist at KidZania Doha.