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EVENTS their talent in the fi eld of music and showed Community Education Programme much enthusiasm when informed of the WHEN: Until May 25 Beauty of Islamic Calligraphy auditions. WHERE: VCUQatar WHERE: QM Gallery Al Riwaq A panel of experienced judges will be at TIME: 8am-5pm WHEN: May 15 – June 17 hand during the auditions to select the fi nal Learn new skills and deepen your A new exhibition – Contemporary 10 contestants who will perform on stage at understanding of arts and culture at Calligraphy – Mehmet Cebi Collection will the grand fi nale to be held in November. VCUQatar. Choose from a wide selection of open at the QM Gallery Al Riwaq this month, art, design and craft courses you can take and will bring together a notable selection of Our culture is a school from VCUQatar in Education City or from intricate and beautiful calligraphic artworks WHERE: Katara Beach IAID (Academy for Dance, Music & Arts). dating from the 1960s to the present day. WHEN: Until May 30 Visit VCUQatar for registration, Sunday to TIME: 9am-12pm Thursday, 9am – 12pm and 1pm to 3.45pm. Project Qatar 2017 By participating in the programme of ‘Our You may also register online. Seats can only WHERE: Doha Exhibition and Convention culture is a school’, Katara Beach emphasises be reserved with full payment. Community Center (DECC) the Qatari marine tradition and introduces to classes are also offered at from Georgetown WHEN: Until May 11 students the meaning of Dasha, Al Qafal and University, Education City. Picasso-Giacometti Project Qatar 2017, the 14th International various type of pearls. The students will as WHEN: Until May 21 Construction Technology & Building well discover all details of the Fath El Kheir Qatar Running Series WHERE: Fire Station Artist In Residence Materials Exhibition, will be taking place at journey, in addition to many contests and WHEN: May 12 This exhibition brings together more the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center prices presented during this participation. WHERE: Oxygen Park than 120 works by Picasso and Giacometti, (DECC), until Thursday. The event attracts TIME: 7am drawn from the collections of the Musée key buyers and industry leaders looking The events will take place in Oxygen national Picasso-Paris and the Fondation for the most up-to-date technology and Park, Education City and comprises Giacometti in Paris, as well as exceptional state-of-the-art equipment available on the distances ranging from 3K to Full Marathon. loans from French and other international market. All events will be run on accurately collections, covering paintings, sculptures, measured short courses with multiple laps sketches, photographs and interviews with Exam Coaching and Mentoring and will be restricted to a maximum of 120 the artists. The exhibition reflects two years Session participants. of research undertaken by the Fondation WHERE: Academica Mentoring Gharafa Giacometti and the Musée national WHEN: May 13 Karting at Losail Circuit Sports Club Short Documentary Lab Picasso-Paris, which reveals for the first TIME: 7pm-10pm WHEN: Until June 16 WHEN: Until May 24 time the previously unknown relationship Time for exams for most students. WHERE: Losail International Circuit, TIME: 2–7pm between these two artists, who, despite an However, why do most students fail to Doha Making a documentary is much more age gap of 20 years, shared many moments, achieve the grades that they deserve? How TIME: 5pm onwards than simply filming what surrounds us. It both personal and professional. It has been can you overcome stress, anxiety and what is The Karting track at Losail International can be a way of understanding the world, organised in six sections, evoking different the best method of note taking, revision and Circuit is open for public. Also it can be a tool to make it a better place, an art form aspects of each artist’s production, passing your exams. How our predictability opened for private companies (upon request where you can find your own voice. This including the development of their work as method would allow you to ascertain what and availability). The registrations will be intensive lab is designed to introduce young artists through to their modernist marks you should receive at the end of the done directly at the venue, at the VIP Car young people to the world of documentary creations, showing the correspondences exam. How to get the best out of your time Park of the Losail International Circuit. filmmaking. Through watching and between their works, the influence of the (Time Management) is a skill, which can The minimum age is 15 years old and any discussing, they discover the possibilities surrealist movement, and the return to easily be learnt. How to boost confi dence participant under the age of 18 needs of the genre. realism during the post-war period. The during exam time and the, know how, has a permission signed by a legal guardian for the exhibition will be accompanied by a series huge eff ect on how you perform in the exams. karting activity. Salsa Beginners Dance Class of lectures and an extensive education How colour-coded method is also very WHEN: Every Friday programme, as well as a self-guided simple yet hugely eff ective. So, book now, Art 29 Emergeast’s ‘Currents’ WHERE: B Attitude Spa, West Bay handbook for the visitors. for this Free student Masterclass on how to Exhibition TIME: 8pm-9pm complete exam. WHEN: Until May 20 Salsa n Candela offers variety of dance Reggae Beachfest Doha WHERE: W Doha Hotel & Residences, classes for adults at Beverly Hills Tower WHEN: Thursdays and Fridays Qatar such as Salsa every Friday and other Latin WHERE: Oyster Beach Bar at St Regis TIME: 9am – 7pm dance during other days of the week. Hotel Who run the world? Girls! Check out the TIME: 8pm onwards all-female artist exhibition, ‘Currents’ by Festive time In collaboration with Reggae Beachfest Emergeast, which makes its debut in Doha WHEN: Ongoing in Dubai, Qatar will witness the best nights for the very fi rst time. The collection will WHERE: Doha Festival City around. The organisers say, “We’ve got highlight the fl ow of a cross-cultural dialogue The entertainment offering has been the setup sorted to get you feeling the with concrete parallels. designed to ensure there are numerous Caribbean vibe. Along with our resident opportunities for physical activities, from band Earthkry all the way from Jamaica, Childhood Cultural Center the running track which features exercise we have so many big names in the Reggae WHEN: May 31 stations, the bike trail, through to our scene lined up at this huge beachfest!” WHERE: Childhood Cultural Center ‘first-of-its-kind’ in Qatar, Snow Dunes Entrance fee is QR50 at the door. For more TIME: 9am–11am theme park. DFC is excited to welcome information, please call 44460105. Childhood Cultural Center participation first visitors in April and to celebrate the Khulood Algosaibi Art Exhibition in ‘Schools enrich our Culture’ programme best leisure facilities, retail mix and dining Senorita- Ladies Night WHERE: Katara includes a variety of educational and options, all with exceptional service. WHERE: The Club at St Regis WHEN: Until May 15 artistic workshops. In addition to personal WHEN: Tuesdays TIME: 10am-10pm development skills with a focus on “problem Aqua Park 2017 season TIME: 7pm Cultural Village Foundation – Katara solving skills”, “rectifying inappropriate WHEN: Until August The Club at St Regis promises the ‘finest presents Khulood Algosaibi Art Exhibition. discipline”, “planning principles” and WHERE: Aqua Park week-night in town with Cuban and Latin Be a part of this exhibition and experience “voluntary work”, it targets all school The Aqua Park 2017 season is finally rhythms’. The event starts at 7pm. The unique art work, while you explore your academic levels within an interactive here and is happening with a big bang and dress code is “strictly fabulous-Latin vibe” imagination. entertaining framework. splash. and there are no entrance fees. For more Singing contest for Sri Lankans information, please call 4446-0105. A large number of expatriate Sri Lankans Whose Line is it Anyway? Live in Qatar Imperial Threads: Motifs and have registered for season 2 of the popular WHEN: May 13 Artisans singing contest Qatar Gee Tharu Dahana. WHERE: Grand Hyatt Doha WHERE: Museum of Islamic Art FOODIE CHOICE The auditions will continue on May 19 and Popular improve comedy show Whose WHEN: Until November 4 26. The programme is being organised by Line is it Anyway? hits the live stage in Qatar. This exhibition focuses on the exchange Grand Brunch Sri Lanka Co-ordinating Committee Qatar, Andy Smart, Ian Coppinger, Stephen Frost of artistic and material cultures between LOCATION: The St. Regis Doha Sri Lanka Community Benevolent Fund and Steve Steen are set to crack open a can of the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal Over 2,000 sq m of culinary offerings Qatar and Sri Lanka Business Council Qatar. laughter as they interact with the crowd and Empires. Highlighting MIA’s masterpiece prepared by the chefs from the St Regis Registration of candidates closed during improvise their way through the night. The carpets, among other artworks, from Doha’s best restaurants. Option of Al Fresco the Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebration show garnered popularity worldwide and had Turkey, Iran and India, these objects will dining, that features 16 food stations, live which was held on April 7. Community a largely successful version of the show in the be contextualised within the historical entertainment, and activities for children. members who had registered themselves for United States. Tickets for the show are priced circumstances of politics and artistic Every Friday from 12:30pm to 4:00pm. the contest lauded the organising committee at just QR150 and are available for purchase production of their time, primarily from Priced at QR350 with soft beverages; for giving them the opportunity to showcase online. the 16th to the 18th centuries. QR450 with enhanced beverages.

Compiled by Nausheen Shaikh. E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change 4 GULF TIMES Tuesday, May 9, 2017 COMMUNITY COVER STORY The decibels Once the researchers figured out “natural” sound level, they were able to tell how much louder places actually were as a result of human activity. They called this measure “noise exceedance.” Most protected areas either had low levels of noise exceedance or were “inundated” with high exceedance, writes Sean Greene

atural sounds are an In 21 percent of protected areas, percent. “We have really good National Park in Washington state. this “natural” sound level, they were integral, yet often human activity has cranked up the research that shows how important Others sit in the heart of urban able to tell how much louder places overlooked, part of background noise so much that natural sounds are for humans,” said areas, such as Rock Creek Park and actually were as a result of human the way we experience it’s 10 times louder than what the Buxton, who fell in love with natural the National Mall in Washington, activity. They called this measure national parks and other scientists estimated to be “natural” sounds listening to seabirds on the D.C. “noise exceedance.” Npublic lands. But human activities conditions. Aleutian Islands. They enhance The National Park Service has Most protected areas either had — such as roads, development, and Here’s another way to think about mood, improve memory retention collected acoustic measurements low levels of noise exceedance mining and logging operations — are it: and “not only that, they’re just really for decades. The researchers or were “inundated” with high drowning out this soundscape in A doubling of background sound beautiful.” analysed the millions of hours of exceedance, the authors wrote. almost two-thirds of protected areas — a 3-decibel increase — makes it The din of road and jet traffi c recordings and related them to Perhaps unsurprisingly, the in the US, according to a new study harder to hear the natural sounds above these levels isn’t just an various landscape features that highest exceedance values were published in Science. in an area. If in pristine acoustic annoyance. Anthropogenic noise could infl uence sound, such as in areas with the most human Researchers from Colorado conditions you could hear a bird stresses wildlife and, in some cases, nearby roads, running water, land neighbours, such as urban national State University and the National singing from 100 feet away, with alters their behaviour. cover and people. Then they created parks and parks managed by local Park Service listened closely and anthropogenic noise you could In the Science study, Buxton and a computer model that could predict governments. determined that humans have hear it from only 50 feet away, said her colleagues analysed the acoustic noise levels for parks around the On the other hand, most doubled the level of background study leader Rachel Buxton, an footprints of 492 national parks, country. wilderness areas maintained close- noise in 63 percent of these acoustic ecologist at Colorado State monuments and other public lands The model could even simulate a to-natural sound levels. Despite protected areas, making it loud University. around the continental US. scenario in which there were no cars, their remoteness, however, many of enough to disturb people and A 10-fold increase in noise Some of these parks are known no airplanes and no people. these places are aff ected by jet noise. wildlife. reduces your listening area by 90 for their silence, such as Olympic Once the researchers fi gured out Noise pollution can aff ect Tuesday, May 9, 2017 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY

A doubling of background sound — a 3-decibel increase — makes it harder to hear the natural sounds in an area. If in pristine acoustic conditions you could hear a bird singing from 100 feet away, with anthropogenic noise you could hear it from only 50 feet away. A 10-fold increase in noise reduces your listening area by 90 percent. wildlife in a number of ways. Many The good news is that compared If the routes were positioned predators rely on their sense of with other ecological issues, noise over the highway to form a “noise hearing to hunt their prey, and pollution is a relatively easy problem corridor,” that would concentrate too much background noise could to tackle, the researchers said. the sound in one area and spare the mask — or even drown out — subtle Solutions include high-tech others, Wittemyer said. sounds. “quiet pavement,” which uses an In Mill Valley’s Muir Woods In snow-covered meadows, extra-porous asphalt to minimise National Monument, north of San foxes listen for the faint rustle of car noise, and just putting up signs Francisco, researchers and park staff voles beneath their feet and pounce asking park visitors to please be placed signs declaring the Cathedral when a critter gets close enough. quiet. Grove a “quiet zone.” Just by doing Bats eavesdrop on prey, and some “I think there is a lot of potential that, sound levels in the ancient owls can hear individual footfalls or for optimism,” Wittemyer said. “It’s redwood forest decreased. heartbeats of creatures that could not a mystery how to deal with this “We value dark skies or the become their next meal. problem.” outstanding sceneries, but pristine Other animals may be startled In Colorado, Interstate 70 cuts soundscapes are sought after by by loud sounds they perceive as a through the Rocky Mountains west these visitors as well,” said Megan threat. That could prompt them to of Denver, inundating Glenwood McKenna, an acoustic biologist for change their behaviours, such as Canyon and others with highway the National Park Service’s Natural inducing hyper-vigilance or chronic and railway noise. Several Federal Sounds and Night Skies Division avoidance of certain areas. Some Aviation Administration fl ight paths and a study co-author. —Los Angeles may just fi nd the noise distracting. also pass over the Rockies. Times/TNS “If an animal is busy listening to some strange foreign noise, it may be distracted from feeding itself or avoiding a predator that’s nearby,” Buxton said. Noise pollution can also have an eff ect on things that don’t hear like we do. Spiders don’t have ears, but they sense the vibrations caused by sound waves and use vibrations to communicate. And don’t forget about plants. If a noisy environment scares off all the rodents or insects that disperse seeds, the plants may cease to grow. “It goes all the way down to plants. If we went down to soil microbes, it would go down to soil microbes as well,” said George Wittemyer, a Colorado State conservation biologist and the paper’s senior author. “When you disrupt part of it, it cascades through the whole system.” 6 GULF TIMES Tuesday, May 9, 2017 COMMUNITY Qatar-based dragon boat team wins prestigious race in the Philippines

The Qatar-based team won the mixed small boat 250m category.

team captain noted. ORDQ president Martin Escober echoed Superal’s statement saying the Boracay competition was one of the biggest events for the team. “I am proud to have taken home gold not just for ORDQ but for Qatar as well,” he pointed out. Onslaught Racing Dragons – Qatar team receiving the trophy. “We have proven ourselves that not only can the team be he Onslaught Racing ORDQ finished with 01:09.83 team effort,” ORDQ team captain they competed against a full boat champions in Doha but also in the Dragons – Qatar to bag the gold while Boracay Sea Reygie Superal told Gulf Times. of male paddlers while having Philippines where dragon boat (ORDQ) won the Dragons clocked 01:10.22. Pyros “We won because we have a goal eight female paddlers, according teams are globally recognised,” ‘mixed small boat 250m team clocked 01:10.52 for third, and we really put our heart and to Superal. Escober added. “Credit goes to category’ of the 11th Philippine Titans at 01:12.05 soul on to it, plus our strength to ORDQ prepared for nearly the coaching staff and paddlers TBoracay International Dragon (fourth) and UAE United DB Team reach that finish line,” he stressed. six months before flying to the who put their dedication in the Boat Festival 2017, which was held at 01:13.37 (fifth). ORDQ also participated in Philippines for the competition, programmes we provide them.” in the Philippines recently. “Competing with over 1,000 the 500m standard and 250m he added. “Our goal was simple: to The team also won in the The team, comprising 21 paddlers wasn’t easy at all. We standard open categories but prove and show to other countries 2017 Qatar Dragon Boat Festival paddlers, bested 33 other didn’t win because of luck, we failed to bag the first place. (including the Philippines) that in March, bagging the Mixed international teams from UAE, won because of hard work. All While the team finished third there’s a team in Doha, that is also Premier 200m, Corporate Premier Philippines, United States, Japan, our sacrifices paid off and this is in the men’s standard event, the prepared to engage them in the 200m, and second place in the Singapore, Taiwan, and Canada. not just a one-man show but a Onslaught team was still proud as sport of dragon boat racing, the Open Premier 200m.

DeBakey students tour Qatar Science & Technology Park

DeBakey-Qatar students toured Qatar Science & Technology Park in Qatar Foundation. The tour in the auditorium about oil and gas extraction. As a part of the engineering activity, the students included: observing the engines in the aviation park where the engineer gave a brief overview about were assigned to build a sailboat from a limited material that doesn’t sink for 10 seconds under wind the activities from GE and the machines; viewing the healthcare machines department where they conditions. Students found the field trip to be very interesting and educational. This field trip was an could see ultra-sound machines and the 3D Digital Mammogram; and they attended a conference extension to their classroom lessons of the Physics and Intro to Engineering course. Tuesday, May 9, 2017 GULF TIMES 7 COMMUNITY Aishwarya Shetty crowned 17th May Queen in Doha

The winners of the 17th May Queen with guests and organisers.

he Giwana Hall in Radisson Blu Then it was the turn of Goa’s top-most Hotel burst into a celebration as live band Alcatrazz to up the tempo of the Aishwarya Shetty was crowned fabulous evening with their opening burst that the 17th May Queen by Bollywood had some memorable and evergreen peppy actor Nikitin Dheer in the august numbers. As Alcatrazz belted out some of the Tcompany of actress Ester Noronha, Goan everlasting numbers the dance fl oor within the Welfare Association president Simon D’Silva, Giwana Hall of Radisson Blu obliged with glee. chief guest Luizinho Faleiro, MLA and ex-chief There was hardly anyone who could resist the minister of Goa, on Friday. temptation from storming to the dance fl oor Aishwarya was perhaps the best choice to be and celebrating the evening. the 17th May Queen as her wisdom matched her Just like the Alcatrazz, Updesh Swar doesn’t beauty. While Varsha Shrivastav was crowned need an introduction. Over the last 15 years, as the fi rst runner-up, Rebekka Bijoy was he has carved a niche for himself with his chosen as the second runner-up. eloquent and witty compering. He has been Aishwarya walked away with a bunch of one of the best hosts of our times and, on stunning prizes including a gold necklace- Friday, he lived up to his top billing. He has the pendant given by Prakath Jewelers, a Doha-Goa unique ability to hold sway over the audience return ticket by Air India Express, a three-day and the event that invariably set the mood for free stay at beach resort etc. the event. The evening was set to be a memorable one The guests of the evening were Ester Dr R Seetharaman, Group CEO of Doha Bank, was felicitated during the event. and it did live up to its reputation. In the last Noronha, Nikitin Dheer, Raj Kumar Singh, 16 years, if anything has been synonymous deputy chief of mission, Embassy of India, (PBSA). Dubai’s Orbit Events & Marketing was Crasto, chairman, Bahrain Football League, with Goa and Goans in Qatar, then it has to Qatar and Luizinho Faleiro, MLA and the ex- launched in Qatar offi cially during the event. Manuxin Fernandes, Dubai Trio King, Bardroy be the annual May Queen Ball. The event, chief minister of Goa made their way into the Orbit Qatar is led by Simon D’Silva as Managing Barretto, director of Nachom-ia Kumpasar and organised by the Goan Welfare Association Giwana Hall amidst the thunderous applause Director and Gasdy Fernandes as Marketing Glen Barretto, Bollywood director etc. and led by social activist Simon D’Silva, has from the cheering gathering. Head. The main sponsor is Qatari Industrial always been known for music, prizes, gifts, The much-awaited live performance of Ester The icing on the cake for the evening came Equipment, co-sponsor Fabindia, offi cial surprises and more. Noronha was anything but spectacular. Ester is in the form of the crowning of the 17th May airline Qatar Airways, offi cial bank Doha It was Mahesh Prabhu from Bahrain who set renowned for belting out hit Konkani numbers Queen who was chosen among 14 beautiful Bank, offi cial hotel Radisson Blu Doha, cialoffi the ball rolling with his eloquent entry as one of of legendary Lorna during her singing career contestants. The beauty pageant was judged newspaper Gulf Times, and offi cial web partner the comperes of the evening. After welcoming in Mangalore, Mumbai and elsewhere. She was by Archie D’Mello, Ester Noronha and Antonio Daijiworld.com. the gathering in his signature style, Mahesh at melodious best at the Giwana Hall as she Nunes, The jury panel was headed by M S At the end of the day it was a wonderful and paved the way for the entry of Doha’s favourite, presented some of the most memorable Goan Bukhari. successful May Queen Ball by Goan Welfare ace DJ Glorio who almost immediately breathed numbers such as Bebdo, Piso etc that brought The event was also attended by number of Association. The organisers ably led by Simon in spirit and gaiety amongst the audience with down the house with reverberating applause by guests from India and GCC; Carmo Santos, D’Silva and well assisted by the GWA managing some scintillating numbers. As the evening the audience. chairman, Goan Cultural Centre – Kuwait, committee members presented another wore on, the dance fl oor had couples fl ooding in Dr R Seetharaman, Group CEO of Doha Bank, T-Bush, International Films, Kuwait, Antonio fl awless and perfectly planned event adding one huge numbers, dancing to the groovy and peppy was felicitated during the event for receiving the Nunes, leader of Archies Band – Goa, Francis more feather into the already glittering cap of songs of DJ Glorio. prestigious Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award Correia, businessman – Bahrain, Gabriel Goan Welfare Association.

Dubai’s Orbit Events & Marketing was launched in Qatar off icially during the event. 8 GULF TIMES Tuesday, May 9, 2017 COMMUNITY EMRA’A hosts Women in Leadership workshop ore than 200 female employees from ExxonMobil Qatar, Qatar Petroleum, RasGas, and QatargasM took part in a workshop that was hosted by ExxonMobil Qatar’s Professional Women’s Network, EMRA’A, in Doha last week. The workshop, entitled Women in Leadership – Moving Forward with Grace, was led by Kate Sweetman, an experienced leadership consultant, educator, author, and speaker. Sweetman is a former editor at Harvard Business Review, and co-author of The Leadership Code: 5 Rules to Lead By. The workshop focused on providing the participants with a range of strategies and tactics to manage change eff ectively. It also inspired them to develop a positive attitude to the benefi ts The workshop focused on providing the participants with a range of strategies and tactics to manage change eff ectively. of change and to understand the demonstrable advantages that it and their fi elds. By organising in leadership, and human resources the qualities of good leadership Advancing.’ The network strives brings to an organisation. events like this one, we encourage in a number of locations in the US, that are essential for career and to connect with the Qatari Fatima al-Housani, Tamayoz an exchange of dialogue and skills Europe, Middle East, Asia, Latin organisational success, especially community and hosts events with Curriculum Manager, for so that everyone can benefi t and America, and the Caribbean. in a challenging economic climate. development opportunities, team- ExxonMobil Qatar, opened prosper from lessons learned,” Her coaching and consulting I found it to be highly benefi cial building activities, mentoring and the workshop with a welcome added Waad al-Qayed, Financial work has ranged from helping and I am very happy to have learned networking. note and a brief background on Analyst. to shape more eff ective senior practical approaches that I can Since it was established, EMRA’A EMRA’A, its mission and the Sweetman has spent more than leaders and management teams in apply to my work.” has provided a platform from which workshop’s purpose, saying, 20 years developing strategic global corporations to supporting “I would like to thank opportunities for professional “EMRA’A is continuously leadership programmes, and entrepreneurs in developing ExxonMobil Qatar and all our women can surface, and where encouraging and supporting has worked with a full range countries launch and grow their colleagues at EMRA’A for giving trending topics related to women in women to achieve their full of leadership levels from the businesses. us these opportunities, and for the workplace can be discussed. potential within their workplaces. organisational to the team to the Ghada al-Abdulla with Qatargas continuing to provide us with The network is one example of We reach out to these women individual. Her goal is to help described the day’s activities valuable lessons and information how ExxonMobil is contributing through workshops like this one connect the individual’s personal by saying, “Kate Sweetman is to take with us as we move forward to the Qatar National Vision 2030 and networking activities to source of leadership to the complex a great speaker and consultant with our careers,” she continued. by providing the energy that drives contribute to their personal and business and human challenges of with creative and eff ective ideas EMRA’A was founded in human potential, in support of professional development.” delivering profi table, sustainable for women in business and in November 2009 and represents a skilled, productive and diverse “Women can be wonderful allies growth. She has spoken on the life. Today’s workshop provided the women of ExxonMobil that workforce that can sustain Qatar’s for each other in their organisations topics of leadership, gender equity useful advice on how to develop are ‘Reaching, Aspiring, and future.

Doha Singers unveils Movie Magic concert

The Doha Singers is gearing up for their concert dedicated rehearsals by volunteering members Movie Magic: Your Favourite Hollywood Hits of the Doha expat and military communities, on May 19, bringing alive moments from joining together people from various nationalities blockbusters such as Dirty Dancing, An Off icer and professional backgrounds through a and a Gentleman, Titanic, Love Actually, Skyfall, common love of music. This passion for music is and many more. highlighted through a selection of songs that are The Doha Singers team up with the AFCENT, the as iconic as the movies in which they were first US Air Forces Central Command Band, as well as introduced to the public. students from the International School of London, “Our aim is to make sure each piece we sing Qatar at the Qatar National Convention Centre connects with our audiences and the emotions (4:30pm) for one of their grandest concerts yet. that were invoked when they viewed these “We are delighted that this year we are classic movies for the first time,” explains Claire performing on a bigger platform where we are Daniels, Musical Director of the Doha Singers. expecting an audience of over 400 people and “It has been such a pleasure working with the we are happy to introduce the AFCENT, the US amazing talent of our local communities, who Air Forces Central Command Band, who will have dedicated their time to enrich the local be performing for the first time in Qatar,” says musical scene and share these favourites from John Warren, chairman of the Doha Singers the silver screen.” committee. “This gives our performances a new “We are delighted to share the stage with the edge and motivates our team to perform get Doha Singers and looking forward to put together better every year.” a rocking show for our audiences,” Justin Lewis, The collaborative eff ort comes after weeks of Musical Director of the AFCENT adds. Claire Daniels with Doha Singers. Tuesday, May 9, 2017 GULF TIMES 9 COMMUNITY

ISC fetes Grade 12 graduation class of 2017

The International School of Choueifat (ISC) celebrated its tree planting ceremony for the eff orts. Certificates were presented to mark the event. The valedictorian, Raneem Basheer, and Grade 12 graduation class of 2017 at the QNCC Theater recently. The school director, Joseph the Student Life head prefect, Tony El Ghazal, delivered speeches on behalf of the Grade 12 Salemeh, delivered a speech congratulating the graduates on their achievement. He wished graduating class of 2017. A tree was then planted to symbolise the roots of education and to mark them a prosperous life ahead, he also thanked SABIS® Educational Services for providing the the occasion. Parents and teachers attended the event to honour the accomplishments of the tools for success as well as thanking all teachers, administrative staff and students for their students.

DESS raises funds for Qatar Creating Vision

Children, parents and staff at Doha English Speaking School (DESS) have been undertaking many doctor. I particularly enjoyed the children’s interesting questions and the joy on their faces as they fun activities at the school to raise funds for their chosen charity this year, ‘Qatar Creating Vision’. heard their own heartbeat through my stethoscope for the first time. The children were all polite, The school dedicates two days of activities towards raising funds for their chosen charity and this respectful and it was a pleasure to be involved in the day. Well done DESS!”. year this included ‘Big Dream Day’ where children thought about the profession they would like Matt Richards, who was a Major in the Royal Engineers, said: “It was interesting to blow away many to enter when they are older and dressed up accordingly in exchange for a donation towards the preconceptions about the military ... some of the girls were particularly intrigued that there are charity. On the same day, parents visited the children to talk about their own work. Parents in the women in the Army and that there are so many roles open to them. Thank you to all the parents professions – doctors, architects, pilots, military service personnel and journalists – all spoke with who supported this initiative.” the children. It was a truly inspirational day. The following day the children were able to take part in many exciting and fun activities in Dr Brenda Strandvik, a parent at the school who is a doctor at International Medical Centre, Doha exchange for donations made to the school. Activities included a disco, purchasing second hand said: “What fun to be part of ‘Dream Big Day’ and share with the children the privilege of being a toys, sporting challenges, henna painting and much more. 10 GULF TIMES Tuesday, May 9, 2017 COMMUNITY INFOGRAPHIC Tuesday, May 9, 2017 GULF TIMES 11 LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE COMMUNITY Fashion influences gardening trends for easy, eye-catching flowers

ou’re getting ready for the day and colours, so it’s easy for experts and beginners decide to wear a chic blouse paired alike to design eye-catching pots, hanging with your skinny jeans from your baskets, fl owerbeds and more. Try any of favourite designer. You’ll be feeling these 2017 ready-made gardening trends this and looking good with minimal season: Yeff ort thanks to ready-to-wear fashion. In fashion circles, ready-to-wear clothing Bold colours is what designers produce for shoppers to Pops of colour can bring energy to your easily buy and wear without modifi cations. wardrobe and your garden. Bright, bold Essentially it makes your life easier because colours are always on trend for the summer. you get on-trend clothing that instantly looks Select fl ower mixes make a statement in your amazing. seasonal decorating with festive, vibrant hues. Fashion infl uences a variety of industries Wave Firecracker mix petunias add richness and gardening is no exception. The ready-to- to your landscape with a crowd-pleasing wear fashion concept has evolved into what combination of coral, purple and blue. Unlike fl ower experts call “grab-and-go gardening.” real fi reworks, these colours won’t quickly “People want a stunning, standout garden fade. without a lot of hassle, and that’s why the concept of fl owers that are ready to go and Mixing it up grow is so popular,” says expert. “These grab- Mixing patterns and textures is popular and-go styles are easy for gardeners to plant in fashion, and it’s starting to be seen in and are full of instant, long-lasting blooms gardening trends, too. Have fun blending in modern colour mixes that enhance your texture combinations to create a customized wardrobe, and a classic approach to style excellent choice; designed by experts, this outdoor living space.” look that refl ects your personality and makes is always in season. If you prefer to stick mixture of violet, pink and yellow is a classic This season, you’ll see fashion’s infl uences your home stand out from any other on the to the classic gardening styles, choose splash of colour that creates full, eye-catching as soon as you enter your local gardening block. mixes that are perfect for subtle splashes of garden containers and fl owerbeds and retailer. Petunias are the perfect example: colour, making decorating easy, simple and complements any decor. expertly designed premixed petunias take Classic styles timeless. the guesswork out of decorating and mixing Basics are the foundation of any The Wave Lovin’ It petunia mix is an ©Brandpoint

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

You may not want to leave the house today! You may not feel very Don’t be surprised if you bump into an old friend or colleague today, Today is your lucky day, Gemini. You may get a windfall of some sort, social and prefer to spend time alone. You could go through old Taurus. This chance encounter could have a dramatic ripple eff ect maybe a check in the mail or a raise or promotion at work. This is photographs, read old letters, and look through the attic. Pondering on you as you reflect on your life and analyse how far you’ve come. just what you’ve been hoping for to elevate your lifestyle. Don’t go memories with a new perspective may clear up some things. With You may realise you aren’t entirely pleased with your direction. nuts. Invest the money wisely and it will keep you rolling in dough. the wisdom and experience you’ve gained over the years, certain Your friend may point out that there are many paths to happiness. Spend it all at once and you won’t have much to show for it in a few past issues may now finally make sense. Perhaps it’s time to choose another one. years. CANCER LEO VIRGO June 21 — July 22 July 23 — August 22 August 23 — September 22

Airline travel is indicated in your immediate future, Cancer. It’s likely Your ship comes in, Leo. Don’t be surprised if you find a big, fat You can expect to reap the benefits from recent training or you’ve been feeling serious wanderlust lately, as well as frustration check waiting for you. Who knows what you’ve done to deserve studies, Virgo. You’ve made a huge leap in ability, especially where with the same old routine. Be open to any interesting invitations that such kindness? Don’t question your good fortune – just accept it technological skills are concerned. As a result, you can expect to come your way today. If a friend invites you for a night out on the with charm and grace. Finally, you can implement some of those receive either a promotion or raise. It’s the least your boss can do to town, go despite any hesitation. You’re bound to have a wonderful home improvements. Take full advantage of the generosity of the reward you for all your hard work of late. If you continue at this pace, time, and you need the diversion. Universe. Deep down, you know you deserve it! you will soon be running the company! LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS September 23 — October 22 October 23 — November 21 November 22 — December 21

You may receive some important information today. This message If you have no significant other, Scorpio, all indications are that this You have a persuasive nature, Sagittarius. Take care that you could have a dramatic ripple eff ect on your life. You may change jobs will soon change. A friend may set you up on a blind date that turns don’t come on too strong today. You may try to rally support for or even move to a diff erent part of the country, all as a result of the out to be a real winner. Perhaps you suddenly look at a long-time a favoured cause of yours. By all means, spread the word, but let information you receive. You may be nervous about making such friend with new eyes. If you’re in a committed relationship, you can others come to you if they’re interested. You tend to beat people dramatic changes to your life, but trust that they’re for the better. expect to renew your bond. You feel closer to each other than ever. over the head about doing the “right” thing. Don’t pressure anyone. Dare to take the risk, Libra. Celebrate your good fortune in finding each other. If just a few people help, at least they will be truly committed. CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES December 22 — January 19 January 20 — February 18 February 19 — March 20

What a day this could be, Capricorn. You may get an unexpected In spite of any feelings to the contrary, Aquarius, you’re bound to You feel energetic and optimistic, Pisces. You can do anything you raise that seems to manifest out of the blue. Who knew it was be successful. You may be involved in a group project that requires set your mind to! This positive outlook is a refreshing change from possible? You may have a close friend to thank. He or she may have a lot of time and eff ort. All indications are that it will pay off shortly. the usual pessimism. It’s certainly easier to go through life happy. been responsible for making sure you were in the right place at the Continue to work those long hours, even if it means staying up all As someone once said, people pretty much choose whether or not right time. Your life could change dramatically as a result. Hold on night. In just a few months, you will catch up on sleep and be rolling they’re going to be happy. Kudos to you for making the right choice. for what is bound to be a wild ride! in money. You’re bound to be successful once you believe you can be. 12 GULF TIMES Tuesday, May 9, 2017 COMMUNITY CARTOONS/PUZZLES

Wordsearch Adam

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Codeword Every letter of the alphabet is used at least once. Squares with the same number in have the same letter in. Work out which number represents which letter.

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Sudoku

Bound And Gagged

Sudoku is a puzzle based on a 9x9 grid. The grid is also divided into nine (3x3) boxes. You are given a selection of values and to complete the puzzle, you must fill the grid so that every column, every anone is repeated. Tuesday, May 9, 2017 GULF TIMES 13 PUZZLES COMMUNITY

Super Cryptic Clues Colouring

ACROSS DOWN 1. Lack of restaurant 1. That’s the writing on the wall, accommodation for you observe (6) distinguished people? (8) 2. Coin a word for someone 5. Flying, is it part of the taking the sun (6) service? (6) 3. The rest can be made into a 9. Arguing with someone about bundle (7) the taste the fish has? (8) 4. Ages developing the 10. Keeps or puts back outside negatives (4) (6) 6. He has a notion to change his 12. Washes the tins I’m to leave name (7) the lime in (6) 7. The man is shielding Ivan, 13. Catching one with a punch who got drunk in the revelry that’s really lovely? (8) (8) 15. Don’t fall back, so far, in 8. Unresisting, gave one’s name the struggle to be modern again (8) (4,2,2,4) 11. To remain on holiday, break 18. Being head and shoulders your journey (4,3) above the other ‘1 Across’? 14. Did he describe himself as a Answers (6,2,4) ‘21’, or clan of the moth? (7) 23. When the girl is in some 16. She is a lamb, going in to tidy mess, is very sweet, indeed up the mess! (8) Wordsearch Codeword (8) 17. Figures the grinder is on the 24. Trip over, you do (6) inside (8) 26. Turn on the TV and see the 19. It’s back in the pit, growling wild lion’s captured, all right... (7) (4,2) 20. Holding the darn wild cat up 27. ... the animal having and it’s biting (7) swallowed the bait poured 21. Guess it’s 504 plus three- out: a drink (8) quarters of nine (6) 28. When the female’s brought 22. To a squirrel, is one of them round the frames (6) very like another? (6) 29. Feeling that adding ten to ten 25. Lifted it by myself on that is wrong (8) occasion (4)

Yesterday’s Solutions

Across: 1 Monstrous; 6 Scrap; Down: 1 Medal; 2 Notepaper; 9 Dates; 10 Existence; 11 3 Tasmanians; 4 Overdue; Laplanders; 12 Peke; 14 Caprice; 5 Stirred; 6 Site; 7 Range; 8 15 Dead set; 17 Marines; 19 Presented; 13 Last course; 14 Untried; 20 Each; 22 Good- Commences; 16 Sticky end; 18 looker; 25 Contender; 26 Reels; Stood up; 19 Undergo; 21 Canoe; 27 Spell; 28 Provender. 23 Riser; 24 Well. 14 GULF TIMES Tuesday, May 9, 2017 COMMUNITY POP SPOT

in brief

Fall Out Boy

Fall Out Boy will release their seventh studio album, MANIA, on September 15. But the lead single, Young and Menace, has already been issued. The accompanying video is posted at www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtVFTuIZFYU “I think Young and Menace will probably polarise people,” said Fall Out Boy bassist . “It was originally called Young and a Menace when Patrick (Stump) played me the demo when we were in Scotland. We weren’t really looking to make new music at that time but the song was so interesting that we had to complete it. Doing this kind of inspired us to create the whole album.” The Young and Menace lyrics are included on the YouTube posting. There is also a message from the band telling fans to expect many surprises before the new album is released. Foster The People CONTENT: “We’re all so proud of the new album,’ says the band. Foster The People embark on a world tour this summer to promote their as-yet-untitled third studio album. The LP should be out in either June or July but available now is a three-song EP, III. Each track New album from Steps was individually premiered on three diff erent radio stations around the world. Pay the Man was first heard on Triple J in Australia, S.H.C. was on Zane Lowe’s Beats 1 show while the off icial lead single, Doing It For The Money, debuted on Virgin Radio in Britain. induces fan nostalgia “One of my favourite things about music is that it’s unifying,” said singer and multi- instrumentalist Mark Foster. “We wrote these songs to reflect joy in a time where people have Dark has also bounced back into the UK chart Richards, 39. “When we came back in 2011, it needed it more than ever and we thought it was By Geoff rey Rowlands at number 44. Combining the previous sales was more about our greatest hits. But the fans a good time to share them.” fi gures and allowing for those fans who have wanted new material and we had to pick the There are no off icial videos as yet for any of now only bought the album, there is no doubt right songs.” the songs but audio postings are available. eaching number two in the UK that the right promotion would have defi nitely “It was important for us to have a hint of Pay the Man is at www.youtube.com/ albums chart with Tears On The seen their single become a top 20 hit and very the past but to try to blend it into modern day watch?v=mAW37LSCkQg S.H.C. can be heard at Dancefl oor is a pretty good way probably enter the top ten. music,” Lee latchford-Evans, 42, remarked. www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUTcLuxiN5w while for Steps to celebrate their 20th The group are understandably reluctant to “We had long conversations with our Doing It For The Money is at www.youtube.com/ anniversary. It contrasts starkly consider what might have happened had the producers, The Alias. They understood exactly watch?v=1dZTkLNcZ2c. Rwith the mess which was made of promoting song been promoted in a diff erent manner. what we were going for.” their comeback single, Scared of the Dark. They prefer to concentrate on the positive Despite the rave reviews for Scared of the Phoenix The single was released on March 10. aspects of having a big hit album. Dark, Lee was not convinced that it should be Steps promoted the song through numerous “When we discussed the whole 20th their comeback single. It is four years since Phoenix released their television appearances and media interviews. anniversary thing, we knew we couldn’t “There are other songs on our album that last LP, Bankrupt! But the French rock quartet But they did not perform Scared of the Dark just do the old songs again,” Faye Tozer, 41, I really like, if not more than our single. But are back with their sixth studio album, Ti Amo, and there was no video to show during their explained. “The fans had asked for new music I think the fans wanted something which which is out on June 9, and the lead single, TV spots. since our last tour and we agreed it was the wasn’t too diff erent from our old songs. We J-Boy, which is available now. The video was not even fi lmed until March right thing to do now. achieved this with Scared of the Dark. It was The band are promoting their new music with 14. It fi nally appeared on YouTube four weeks “We’re all so proud of the new album. We’ve a nod to the past yet looking to the future all an extensive touring schedule. They begin in after the song was released. chosen songs from our personal taste and what within this one track.” America later this week before taking in Europe, Despite enormous critical acclaim, the we believe the fans want to hear from us.” Their next single will be Story of a Heart. Asia and back to Europe ending in London on single debuted at a relatively lowly number 37 “It started two years ago,” added Lisa “It was written by Benny (Andersson) and September 30. on the UK chart and immediately dropped out Scott-Lee, 41. “We wanted to make the album Bjorn (Ulvaeus) from ABBA,” Claire revealed. An off icial video to accompany J-Boy has yet to of the top 100. The group’s hardcore fans had special. The world can be a tough place, “It was the fi rst song we agreed to record so it be released. But an audio posting of the song bought Scared of the Dark but many average people have to deal with a lot of diffi cult was kind of the basis for the whole album even can be heard at www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ve- pop fans who didn’t watch the TV shows on things. But we can off er everyone happy pop, though there is no other song on the album wbcIfZDI which Steps were interviewed probably didn’t escapism and a bit of positivity in people’s which sounds like Story of a Heart.” know a new song had been released. lives.” “We’ve always had the comparison with Katy Perry It was a diff erent story for the new album. There is also nostalgia for those fans who ABBA throughout our career,” said Ian ‘H’ With the video for Scared of the Dark were young when Steps began their career. Watkins, 40. “Recording Story of a Heart is Katy Perry recently revealed her new dyed registering well over one million views, Steps “I think nostalgia knows no age,” Lisa like a nice bridge into the direction we want to blonde locks and short hairstyle. She has promoted their album on prime time rather continued. “A lot of it is about nostalgia but go now.” now revealed the second single from her than early morning television. we feel the album takes us into a new era. We Their sold-out UK concert tour begins later forthcoming fifth studio album. Much was made of their fi rst live TV hope there will be a crossover where our old this year. Putting everything together is not as Like lead single, Chained to the Rhythm, which performance of the single on Tonight at the fans will come back but new people will come simple as in times past. The group members featured Skip Marley, Bon Appetit is another London Palladium. Claire, Lee, Lisa, Faye along too.” have seven children between them. joint eff ort. Katy’s collaborators this time are the and ‘H’ couldn’t have wished for better The quality of submitting “Doing choreography has to be organised rap trio Migos. They topped Billboard’s Hot 100 promotion. The number two chart placing material for Tears On The Dancefl oor proved around the school run,” ‘H’ smiled. “The earlier this year with Bad and Boujee. for Tears On The Dancefl oor is testament to how popular Steps were within the music logistics of touring are scary and daunting but An off icial video for Bon Appetit must appear their sparkling performance and the publicity business. The group listened to more than 100 very exciting. It’s great that our kids will get in due course but only an audio posting is gained from a top-rated TV show. demos before selecting the songs to record. to see us but I think the tour bus will be like a available at present. This can be found at www. Despite all the album sales, Scared of the “It was a bit scary,” admitted Claire creche.” youtube.com/watch?v=MH9ilfAZHOs Tuesday, May 9, 2017 GULF TIMES 15 SHOWBIZ COMMUNITY Shekhar Kapur to direct Lee biopic Little Dragon Lee project is by Bruce Lee Entertainment, a company operated by the late star’s daughter Shannon Lee, along with Los Angeles-based Convergence Entertainment. Shannon conducted signifi cant new research into her father’s youth and formative years, a subject which has previously been explored in numerous movies including The Grandmaster and the Ip Man franchise fi lms. Kapur, who also serves as one of the executive producers, co-wrote the Little Dragon screenplay with Shannon. “I always thought that a fi lm about how my father’s life was shaped in his early years in Hong Kong would be a worthwhile story to share so we could better understand him as a human being and a warrior,” said Shannon. Pre-production is now underway, ahead of an anticipated shoot from July in Malaysia. LEGEND: “It is important that audiences today can relate their own lives to the journey of Bruce Lee (left),” says Shekhar Kapur. The fi lm is structured as a US, Hong Kong and China co- ndian origin director and actor Bruce Lee. and a signifi cant modern day wisdom and harness his true production fi nanced by Dadi Shekhar Kapur, who helmed The story is a contemporary philosopher, reports variety.com. destiny before it was too late,” said Media Group, Beijing Golden the Oscar winning fi lm dramatisation of the 1950s Hong “It is important that audiences Kapur, who will begin work on the World Pictures, Shanghai Elizabeth, is set to direct Kong social and political forces today can relate their own lives project after completing duties on Longzhilin Cultural Investment Little Dragon, an authorised that shaped Bruce Lee into the to the journey of Bruce Lee, who 10-part TV series Will. Partnership and Kirin Media. — Ibiopic of the martial arts legend most famous martial arts star manages to tap into his inner Production on the Bruce IANS

Shelving of Australian award Emily Blunt set to return in function is unacceptable: Akhtar Edge of Tomorrow sequel

Veteran writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar has expressed Actress Emily Blunt will return in the sequel of the dissent over the cancellation of the fi rst edition of the 2014 fi lm Edge of Tomorrow, director Doug Liman has Indian Film Festival and Awards of Australia (IFFAA) due revealed. to terror threats. He says it is unacceptable and outrageous. The new fi lm will be called Live Die Repeat and Repeat. “The trip to Australia for an award function is Blunt will reprise her role of Special Forces warrior unanimously cancelled by the fi lm industry. What has Rita Vrataski for the second instalment of the action- happened is unacceptable and outrageous,” Akhtar adventure franchise along with actor Tom Cruise, reports tweeted yesterday. collider.com. The event, which was due to take place from May Liman is also working on biopic American Made with 7-13, would have had Indian celebrities like Sonu Sood, Cruise. Hariharan, Dharmendra, Jeetendra and Ileana D’Cruz In an interview with Collider, he said: “Tom is excited apart from Akhtar participating, along with Pakistani and about it, and Emily Blunt is excited about it. The big Nepali artistes. question is just when we’ll do it. But it’s not an if, it’s a According to the event’s chief organiser Vvikas Paul, when.” they had been receiving a lot of threats from “vested Cruise, who played Major William Cage in the Edge interests who are not keen to see this talent come to of Tomorrow, said in 2015 that he had already pitched an FURIOUS: Javed Akhtar. Australia and for this event to go ahead”. — IANS idea for a follow-up to the writer and director. — IANS SECOND COMING: Emily Blunt.

HBO developing 4 spinoff projects and rich universe,” the network said in a Benioff and Weiss will not be writing for Helgeland (Legend) and Carly Wray (Mad statement. them. Men, The Leftovers) have been charged with Winter, spring, summer and fall are No timetable has been set for the The duo is finishing up the penultimate carrying on the lore of Westeros and Essos potentially coming: HBO is eyeing four projects. Season 7, which will premiere July 16. They in the new projects. Goldman and Wray will — that’s right, four — Game of Thrones “We’ll take as much or as little time are “in the midst of writing and preparing each be working individually with Martin, spin-offs. as the writers need and, as with all our for the eighth and final season,” which will Variety reported. The premium cable network is said development, we will evaluate what have only six episodes. The vivid mythology of Martin’s to have closed deals with four different we have when the scripts are in,” a “We will support them as they take fantastical world is brimming with writers to take up the mantle of the wildly spokesperson confirmed to Variety. a much-deserved break from writing possibilities for spin-offs, prequels and popular fantasy series, which is based on Game of Thrones showrunners David about Westeros once the final season is sequels. The current series has already George RR Martin’s Benioff and Dan Weiss currently write complete,” the network said. out-paced the author’s published work and books. and produce the series. The Emmy Award Meanwhile, writers proceeded with new storylines that may or The writers will “explore different winners and Martin are expected to serve (Kong: Skull Island), may not be in his upcoming books. —Los time periods of George R.R. Martin’s vast as producers on the four projects, though (Kingsman: The Golden Circle), Brian Angeles Times/TNS 16 GULF TIMES Tuesday, May 9, 2017 COMMUNITY

Foundation and second-year Premedical students at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) celebrated the successful completion of their programmes. WCM-Q students celebrate successful course completion

oundation and second-year event to congratulate the students were Dr it and actually it has been so much fun. We have we have grown into a strong and close group. Premedical students at Weill Javaid Sheikh, Dean of WCM-Q, Dr Marco learned so much and the experience has made On a personal level, I feel that my professors Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) Ameduri, Associate Dean for Premedical me even more enthusiastic and excited about and teaching specialists have not only helped gathered for a ceremony to Education, and Dr Rachid Bendriss, Assistant becoming a doctor.” me master a lot of diffi cult material but celebrate the successful completion Dean for Student Recruitment, Outreach and Students who completed the WCM-Q have also shown me how to learn and think ofF their programmes. Foundation Programmes. Premedical Curriculum and fulfi ll all independently.” This year, 10 students completed the Dr Ameduri said: “All of you have academic requirements automatically gain Dr Sheikh said: “Completing either one one-year Foundation Programme, which worked extremely hard to be here today promotion to the next four years of the of these programmes is both an important is designed to equip talented high school and you can feel very proud of what you programme, during which they begin their milestone on the journey to becoming a graduates with advanced profi ciency in have accomplished. I am certain that this clinical training. Completion of the entire doctor and a signifi cant achievement in English, Math and the Basic Sciences in success has inspired you to continue to six-year programme leads to the same its own right. I off er all of our Foundation preparation for entry to WCM-Q’s six-year work diligently towards the ultimate goal of Cornell University MD degree that is awarded and second-year Premedical students integrated programme. becoming a doctor.” to students who graduate from Weill Cornell my warmest congratulations and I look Meanwhile, 47 students completed the Foundation student Aljazi al-Khalifa said: “I Medicine in New York. forward to seeing you continue on the path two-year Premedical Curriculum, which can truly say that I have enjoyed every course on Second-year Premedical student Mohamed to becoming part of the next generation of forms the fi rst part of WCM-Q’s Six-Year the programme. It was a little overwhelming at Ahmed said: “We have developed so much in doctors serving communities in Qatar, the Medical Programme. In attendance at the fi rst to be at college, but we quickly got used to two years and from a collection of individuals region and the wider world.”