What Lies Ahead?

TECHNOLOGY, SIMULATIONS AND WARGAMES: WHAT LIES AHEAD?

1 Editorial This magazine will be published in the end of every Quarter of the year. The magazine will have six sections, including one for Defence-related News and one for chatting, providing information on activities and happenings in Qatar, trivia and doing fun-stuff. May I request all readers to give us feedback on this issue and also contribute towards success of this magazine by forwarding material for inclusion in the future editions of the magazine. Happy Reading!

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Features

4 Defence News

6 DIMDEX 2018  QEN Stall  Barzan Holding

8 Training & Simulation

Technology, Simulations and Wargames

10 Technology  AIS  MTU Engines Controls  Self Healing Concrete

14 Chit-Chat  Military Moves The Wannabe Trivia

18 Sports  2018 FIFA World Cup

20 Events  QEN Officer's Training  Chief of Staff, Qatar Armed Forces Visits India

CHIEF OF STAFF, QATAR ARMED FORCES VISITS INDIA

Lieutenant General (Pilot) Ghanem Bin Shaheen Al Ghanem Chief of Qatar Armed Force inspecting Tri-Services Guard of Honour on arrival at South Block, in New Delhi. (Source: The Siasat Daily)

HE the Chief of Staff of Qatari Armed Forces, Lieutenant General (Pilot) Ghanem bin Shaheen al-Ghanem, visited India from 19th to 22nd Jun to discuss military relations between the countries. He met with Admiral Sunil Lanba, Chairman. Chief of Staffs Committee and also the Chief of Naval Staff of Indian Navy, at New Delhi.

During the meeting, they discussed relations between the two friendly countries in the defence and military fields and means of enhancing them.

The meeting was also attended by Qatar's Ambassador to India, Mohamed bin Khater al-Khater and a number of senior officers of the Qatari HE the Chief of Staff of Qatari Armed Forces, Lt Gen (Pilot) Ghanem bin Shaheen al-Ghanem being received by Admiral Sunil Lanba, Chairman Armed Forces. The Chief of Staff also Chiefs of Staff Committee met Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa, the Chief of Indian Air Force at New Delhi.

SUDAN 6 FTC-2000 TRAINER JETS BOUGHT FROM CHINA WERE DELIVERED IN MAY 18.

FTC-2000 Mountain Eagle (Shanying) is capable of providing both basic and advanced pilot training and also has a secondary combat capability. The company says its cockpit layout and low intakes are designed to improve visibility for the pilots. The aircraft is fitted with a pulse Doppler radar, INS/GPS, weapons computer etc. Top speed of the FTC-2000 is Mach 1.5.

KUWAIT— F/A-18E AND 6 F/A-18F

Boeing has been awarded a contract for the production and delivery of 22 F/A-18E and 6 BAHRAIN WILL BUY SEVERAL AH-1Z ATTACK F/A-18F Super Hornets in support of the HELICOPTERS FROM USA. government of Kuwait. The contract is The AH-1Z Viper , also called ‘Zulu Cobra’, is a twin- valued at $1.16 billion. engine attack helicopter. The contract is valued at $911.4 million and provides for 12 AH-1Z attack helicopters, 14 AGM-114 Hellfire Missiles, 56 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II WGU-59Bs and other items such as GPS, M197 20mm gun systems and various countermeasure and communications equipment.

QEN AT DIMDEX The sixth edition of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference 2018, was under the theme ‘World-Class Platform for Technology, Maritime & Defence Industry Capabilities.’ DIMDEX 2018 featured four key elements, including the Exhibition, the Middle East Naval Commanders Conference (MENC), the Visiting Warships at Hamad Port, as well as the hosting of VIP and senior officials from around the world.

The Navy’s stall in DIMDEX focused on Vision 2022. The displays in the Navy’s arena depicted where the Qatari Navy sees itself to be in 2022. In order to achieve the Vision of the Qatar Emiri Naval Forces, it is currently implementing future projects pertaining to modernization and development in the armament, training and infrastructure fields giving necessary attention to the military infrastructure, in line with its strategies.

In order to develop its educational system, the Qatar Emiri Naval Forces has modernized all training methods within its educational establishments in line with the plan to implement current and future projects.

Future Acquisitions

Models of the QEN future ship acquisitions were on display in the Exhibition. Qatar confirmed in August 2017, its order for seven vessels from Fincantieri. The deal consists of four air defence corvettes of over 100 meters in length, one amphibious vessel (LPD - Landing Platform Dock acting as mobile radar station for the corvettes) and two patrol vessels (OPV - Offshore Patrol Vessel). Qatar Naval Forces has also on order two cadet training ships from Turkey’s Anadolu Shipyard.

During DIMDEX, Ministry of Defence of Qatar had announced a contract for purchase of 28 NH90 medium twin-engine multirole military helicopters. 12 NH90 NFH are for naval missions and the rest for land operations. The programme could be further extended in the future with the addition of 6 + 6 units in a mix of naval and land variants. Deliveries are expected to start before June 2022 and to continue through to 2025.

BARZAN HOLDINGS arzan Holdings is a new defence and  Turkish company Sur International and the security company launched in Qatar. This Qatar Amiri Guard, to create a JV called ‘QSur.’ B Company will be responsible for QSur will manufacture high-end military empowering military capabilities of the Qatar Armed uniforms, and uniform accessories. Forces. Barzan Holdings has successfully signed multiple agreements with leading international  Qinetiq from the UK, a leading provider of defence and security companies around the world. military consultancy services, to create ‘BQ Through these agreements and the creation of joint Solutions.’ During DIMDEX, BQ Solutions ventures (JVs) with partner companies, Barzan signed an agreement with the Qatari Emiri Navy Holdings is building human and technological capital under which BQ Solutions will advise the Navy in Qatar, creating new R&D capabilities in Qatar, on best strategies and practices in ‘blue water’ and increasing Qatar’s self-sufficiency in defence and transformational activities. and security for the benefit of the State and all its  German defence company Rheinmetall AG to citizens. Barzan signed JVs with the following develop an ammunition manufacturing base in companies:- Qatar, provide security for strategic venues and critical infrastructure in Qatar and develop  Italian company Beretta Holding - for manufacture pistols and rifles under the Bindig research in UGV (unmanned ground vehicle) name in Qatar, for use by the Qatar Armed and HEL (high energy lazer) technology. Forces and other security and governmental  Turkish companies Aselsan and SStek, to entities. create a JV called ‘Barq.’ Barq will engage in developing and producing electro optic  Turkish company BMC, that specializes in military vehicles. equipment, crypto technology and research related to remote weapon platforms  Raytheon to power the Qatar Cyber Academy. The Academy will train Qataris undergoing their  US company Wilcox, specializing in weapons national service, to better understand cyber manufacturing, plus electro optic gun security and protect themselves from potential technology. cyber security threats.  Turkish company SSM, to work on joint R&D projects between Qatar and Turkey for  Norwegian company Kongsberg, to create a JV called ‘BK Systems.’ BK Systems will specialize knowledge exchange. in military communications systems, navigations systems and weapons manufacture.

TECHNOLOGY, SIMULATIONS, AND WARGAMES: WHAT LIES AHEAD Computer wargames cannot be fully analyzed without scrutinizing the video game systems that power them. The technology that drives these video game systems has transformed dramatically over the past 10-15 years. Initially, leaps in computational power allowed players to control and manipulate hundreds of units and perform an array of functions. Subsequently, the graphics behind these games experienced multiple breakthroughs that ranged from three dimensional features to advanced motion capture systems capable of detecting even the slightest facial animations. Eventually, game consoles and PCs reached the point where they could combine this computational complexity with stunning visuals into a single, effective simulation. Simply, these systems have evolved at a rapid rate.

Yet, as we near the end of the second decade of the 21st century, it is important to ask “What’s next?”. What future technologies will impact the design of military simulations? After reaching out to a variety of gamers, there are two technologies that readers should look forward to: 1) virtual reality (VR) headsets, and 2) comprehensive scenario design tools with better artificial intelligence (AI).

Virtual Reality Headsets—A Gamer’s Toy or Useful Tool?

VR headsets are by far one of the biggest innovations. Facebook’s $2 billion purchase of VR developer Oculus VR and Sony’s Project Morpheus, a few years ago demonstrated how VR is a revolution. For those unfamiliar with a VR headset, it is a device mounted on the head that features a high definition display and positional tracking (if you turn your head right, your in-game character will turn his head right simultaneously). When worn with headphones, headsets give them an immersive, virtual reality experience.

Even though VR headsets strictly provide a first-person experience, they can still play a serious role in military simulations and wargames. At the tactical level, VR headsets can supplement training by simu- lating different environments custom built from the ground up. For example, imagine a Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) team training for a situation on an oil rig. Developers can create and render a digital model of an oil rig that members of the VBSS team could explore with the assistance of VR headsets in order to better understand the environment.

Better Tools—Enabling the Construction of Realistic Simulations

Although not as visually impressive as VR headsets, the ability to design complex military scenarios that will run on even the simplest laptops is an exciting feature that many spectators disregard. Many wargames are often judged by their complexity.

When crafting scenarios, designers ask “Does the simulation take account for ______, what would

______action trigger,” and other similar questions that try to factor in as many variables as possible. Their answers to these questions are programmed into the simulation with the assistance of a variety of development tools. Within the next decade, the capabilities of these tools will increase significantly and ultimately provide developers the ability to craft more comprehensive military simulations.

Since these technical tools can be confusing, I am going to use a personal example to demonstrate their abilities. In a game called Arma 2, a retail version built off the Virtual Battlespace 2 engine, I designed a scenario inspired by Frederick Forsyth’s famous novel, Dogs of War. Human players would assault an African dictator’s palace defended by units commanded by AI. Using the game’s mission editor, I inserted multiple layers of defense each programmed to respond differently. The AI had multiple contingency plans for different scenarios. If the force was observed in the open, aircraft would be mobilized. If certain defending units did not report in every 15 minutes, then the AI would dispatch a quick reaction force (QRF) to investigate. If the dictator’s palace was assaulted, his nearby loyal armor company would immediately mobilize to rescue him. These are just a few examples but illustrate how I was able to detail multiple different scenarios for the AI. Yet, the mission was not completely scripted. When the AI came into contact, it would respond differently based on the attacking force’s actions; during testing, I witnessed the dictator’s armor company conduct a variety of actions ranging from simply surrounding the city to conducting a full assault on the palace using multiple avenues of approach.

When considering the complexity of the above scenario, it may appear that extensive programming knowledge and experience were required. The astounding fact is that this is not the case because of the system’s mission editor (I do not know how to program). Yet, after spending one weekend building this scenario with the system’s editor, I was able to craft this comprehensive scenario. In the future, we will witness the development of tools and AI systems that allow for the construction of more detailed military simulations.

Conclusion

We have identified two technologies—VR headsets and more comprehensive simulation design tools— that will rapidly evolve throughout the next several years. Yet, the challenge is not the development of these technologies, but determining how to effectively harness their power and integrate them into meaningful, military simulations that go beyond ‘pilot programs.’ Even as these two technologies improve, they will not substitute for real-world experience; for instance, VR headset users cannot feel the sweat after a long hike and scenarios cannot to be customized to fully depict the active populations in counterinsurgency simulations. Nevertheless, as technology improves and is better leveraged, the utility of military simulations will only increase.

Written by Bret Perry, Adapted from Centre for International Maritime Studies, cimsec.org

FUTURE OF AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM (AIS) Vessel tracking has been around for more than a decade and in that time has seen rapid advances in both its global reach and the accessibility of the technology. Yet the future of AIS promises that the pace of change will only increase over the next few years thanks to developments both in the underlying technology and the shipping industry itself. Factors that will underpin that change will include:

o Increased accuracy and frequency of vessels position fixes o Growing focus on cyber security o Moves towards autonomous ships o Tracking cargo

The most important development and the one that underpins all the others, is the dramatic increase in the accuracy of satellite AIS data that is now happening. Leading AIS satellite operators and data providers are offering a refresh rate of under one minute and customer data latency of also under one minute. Having many satellites positioned around the planet will allow continuous coverage of the Earth’s surface. The result will be continuous, real-time AIS vessel tracking for the first time. This and similar systems now under development will have a transformative effect on the effectiveness and usefulness of AIS for vessel monitoring and management.

Cyber security is going to become a significant issue for users of AIS. It’s a huge talking point in many industries including maritime and the potential corruption of satellite tracking systems, maybe even of GPS itself, is a major concern for businesses and governments alike.

Aside from the possibility of shutting down parts or all of the worldwide AIS network, security experts have already ‘hacked’ AIS; creating fake ships and making real ones disappear. Bogus alerts can also be created and there is a real potential for disrupting commerce by making phony vessels appear in and around ports, forcing vessels to slow down or abruptly change course. As a legacy platform created in a more trusting time, AIS is vulnerable. Expect lots of talk and hopefully some action in improving security that may result in changes to hard and soft ware.

The development of autonomous vessels is going to put AIS squarely in the spotlight and will certainly have an impact on its development as vessel operators demand functionality from it as a critical component of their onboard C&C systems. The US Navy’s experimental autonomous warship ‘Sea Hunter’ already uses AIS as a core system for position fixing and collision avoidance and when real-time AIS goes live that onboard role is bound to expand. We can expect commercial developers of autonomous vessels to draw conclusions similar to those of the US Navy and seek to optimise AIS for the new, robotic world.

Facilitating global ocean logistics and commerce. The future will see AIS data combined with a whole host of other Machine-to-Machine / Internet of Things and digital data sources to build up a complete picture of the supply chain. From manufacturing and origin warehousing through land transportation, ocean voyage and right up to last mile delivery, we now have the potential to see a much bigger real-time picture in terms of consignment location and condition. And it is this ‘bigger picture’ based on existing connectivity nodes that is destined to get a lot more detailed in the next few years. Imagine a future where a shipper of fresh produce can open his smart phone app to check on the location and condition of a single pallet of berries or avocadoes or mangoes, inside one of 2,000 refrigerated containers, on a 20,000 TEU mega- ship, in the middle of the Atlantic. We are not so far from that reality today.

Contributed by Amit Nagpal

Mineral-producing bacteria have been found that could help mend micro-cracking in concrete. Dr Henk Jonkers, a microbiologist at SELF HEALING CONCRETE?? Delft University, talked to Ingenia about research developments in producing bio concrete that could bring benefits for civil engi- neering projects.

How does it WORKS? What is BIO– Concrete?

 Special types of Bacteria genus (BACILLUS  Awakening the bacteria when damage occurs that can pseudofirmus and B cohnii.) combine with generate limestone and heal the cracks. calcium-based nutrient known as Calcium Lactate.  Micro cracks are cured by seeping water that generates the bacteria to multiply quickly.  Bacillus bacteria is a genus of gram- positive, rod-shaped bacteria and a member  Presence of self-healing agents i.e. bacteria, in dormant of the phylum firmicutes. stage up to 200 years.

 The bacteria consume oxygen, which in turn  Bacteria improves the property of conventional concrete prevents the internal corrosion of reinforced such as increase in 13.75% strength increased in 3 concrete. days, 14.28% in 7 days and 18.35% in 28 days.

Compressive Strength Contributed by Len Allen

RETRO-FITMENT OF MTU ENGINE CONTROLS odern littoral navies are today no All of it was achieved with limited literature longer perverse to address issues of available on the existent system and requirement obsolescence but instead have a to generate requisite documentation for effective determined approach to imbue this future maintenance with continued product & Meffective management tool with large fiscal spare support. considerations for platform replacements. Main challenges were addressing the Once such consideration of suboptimal communication protocols and functional performance of machinery is the limitation in integration with ship’s IPMS. This advanced obsolete control system. This limitation was well retrofit of the complete control system ensured – addressed and on a war footing on large capital warship by a littoral navy, which makes it an  Increased reliability of the GT control interesting case study to ponder & implement. system.

The main controls of this large capital warship with  Obsolesce management of spares that were Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG) configuration no longer available and increased product viz., MTU engines and LM 2500 gas turbines, support for a decade. were retrofitted with complete turnkey and Familiarization to the new control system during customized state of the art solution to mitigate the installation was a very valuable adage to the obsolescence. This investment ensured optimal Navy’s gain. functioning of MTU engines and gas turbines independently or collectively, providing a great The take aways from this project are – lease of life and reliability to the warship.  Reliable functioning of propulsion and ship’s To be precise, the turnkey project entailed control systems. replacement of the existent control system viz., Local Operator Panel (LOP) with a sequence  Reduced risk of control system failure at control unit (FSEE) into an Advanced Engine high speeds at sea with ease in maintenance. Control Module (AECM), where in AECM provides With on job training, knowledgeable operation and protection to gas turbines, LOP with sequencing, maintenance by crew, it’s an opportunity in protection and interface to the ship’s control considering obsolescence management especially management system. main propulsion control systems.

Contributed by Sugunakar Pakala

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Now imagine the grueling levels of body condition, cardio and strength training that men and women in the military have to undergo. That was my experience this month at the Military Fitness training facility in West Bay.

The Battle Room sessions, which include high intensity cardio as well as strength training are a signature workout at Military Fitness.

5 military-inspired moves for a full-body workout

The view of the skyline and the lovely fountains in the park are a welcome distraction from the endless pain the soldiers are inflicting on you. Training like a soldier is a very unique experience, that GI-Jane ‘save the- world’ mentality stays with you the entire day. In Doha, it takes place in the scenic Sheraton Park.

1. Army-crawl

A staple of military boot camps and mud runs alike, this exercise trains for core strength, muscular endurance and total-body coordination at once, states the certified strength and conditioning specialist. Expect everything to burn.

2. Plank

Top military advisers are looking into scrapping sit-ups in favor of planks. Why? Because not only are they a better measure of core strength and function — and, ultimately, how well you can perform on duty — they are far safer on the low back, which is prone to injury.

3. Push-up This moves a longtime military training staple — and for good reason. “It builds strength and muscle both in the chest and throughout the whole body,” . If you have trouble performing a full push-up with proper form, work up to it with incline pushups performed with your hands on a bench.

4. Burpee The military enlisted this fad-worthy exercise move back during World War II as part of its fitness testing for new recruits. More than half a decade later, it can still reduce the fittest out there to a pile of sweat by tapping your body’s aerobic and anaerobic systems alike, and testing strength, cardio and endurance all at once.

5. Standing mountain climber If you want to get up and over that wall, you’re going to have to master this total-body move, honing coordination, agility, strength and endurance. The longer you perform it, the bigger the cardio boost.

It began with a bomb, a Grenade to be specific; all Military Fitness training is done by actual soldiers, and not just fitness instructors. Their approach is to train you as if your life depended on it. The Grenade workout is held on weekends from Friday to Saturday. And it’s nothing short of explosive. The combination of the two plus a bonus grenade explosion during your workout is a total thrill. You never know which side it’s going to come from, it gives you a similar pensive anticipation that real soldiers must feel on the battle field, because you never know which side the enemy is going to strike.

Other sessions at Military Fitness include Ab-Domination, which strengthens your core and Switch-Fire which will have you boxing, jumping and contorting yourself into all sorts of positions as if you’re actually on fire, R.I.O.T is the incredible outdoor class where you run until you’re on autopilot and are no longer in control of your legs or even your lungs.

Find it: Military Fitness is located at Palm Tower B, 56th floor, Section 1, West Bay. For more information visit www.militaryfitnessqa.com or call: 5503 0532.

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Contributed by Kim 15 THE WANNABE I have now been driving on Qatar roads for almost a year and lately have been doing about 150 km daily. I think I am now sufficiently qualified to comment on driving the motorways of Qatar.

There are three kinds of people who occupy the lanes on the motorway, be it Dukhan or Al Shamal Highway or the Orbital Road. I will start from the last category, the right-most lane drivers of buses and trucks. They drive within their limits and maintain lane-discipline and are not concerned about other lanes. The second category occupy the last but one lane and are ‘Resigned to their Fate’. Their vehicles or they themselves are not confident of jumping to any of the left side lanes. Most of the new license holders come into this category. I, too, started from here.

The first and the most interesting category is the left-lane riders. I can subdivide these into two sorts, first are the Left-Lane Huggers (LLH) who take driving in the left-most lane as a birthright and the second are the Wannabes who want to emulate the LLH. The LLH, of course, require power in their vehicles, thus the Land Cruisers, Pajeros, Patrols etc. are their rides of choice. The Wannabes possess Camry, FJ Cruiser, Sportage, City, Lancers, not very imposing vehicles but capable of putting bursts of speed once a while, when they see the left lane empty. What is most admirable about the first category is that they know exactly where the speed radars are and most importantly they know exactly when to apply the brakes so that their vehicles come below the speed limit at the correct spot (at a range more than that of the radar).

My target for the year is to become an LLH. I have an App which gives me the location of the Speed Radars, all I need to do is to perfect the art of braking at the right time. I am essentially a Wannabe, but once a while I bounce to the ‘Resigned to their fate’ category. So, I am flexible between any of the lanes. When I do jump to the left-most lane, I do rear-view mirror driving, look behind more frequently than looking ahead. Looking behind waiting for an LLH to blow me away, that’s what happens when one passes by, you get blown away. I am doing somewhere around 120 and this Land Cruiser comes cruising at 200 and when the vehicle passes by, my car by the pressure gets pushed outwards.

I am eagerly awaiting my turn, as soon I have perfected the art of braking and have a Land Cruiser GXR under me, I am going to blow everyone away.

Contributed by Amit Nagpal

NAUTICAL CROSSWORD

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LAUGH OUT LOUD (LOL)

WORLD CUP 2018 - WALL CHART

ELIMINATION

ARGENTINA URUGUAY BRAZIL FRANCE FRANCE MEXICO

PORTUGAL BELGIUM URUGUAY JAPAN

SPAIN SWEDEN RUSSIA SWITZERLAND

CROATIA COLOMBIA DENMARK ENGLAND

Concept by Abhijeet 18

OUR RECOMMENDATIONS TO WATCH FIFA WORLD CUP 2018 LIVE All Qatari Nationals and residents should witness the World Cup live, so that all of us are ready for hosting the 2022 World Cup. We are giving you the best options for watching the matches live. If you are busy and cannot leave the country then we recommend the following venues:-

Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena The fan zone will host live matches while offering the visitors entertainment, delicious food and numerous fun-filled football related activities. Built WHO to host the 2015 World Men’s Handball Championship, Al Attiyah Arena is a sporting hub in Doha. It is also the home of Al Sadd Football Club. The stadium can hold up to 7,700 WILL spectators.

Khalifa International Stadium BE Aspire Zone Foundation has set up a Fan Zone in the Khalifa International Stadium for the World Cup. The Fan Zone seats 2,500 people and can park more than 2,000 vehicles. The Khalifa YOUR Stadium is equipped with cooling technology and has food and beverage stalls. Those seeking privacy there have 18 private skyboxes and 24 TEAM? Majlis partitions. Matches played at 6 pm and 9 pm as screened here and entry is through tickets being sold on the website as well as on Qtickets.

19 CHIEF OF STAFF, QATAR ARMED FORCES VISITS INDIA

HE the Chief of Staff of Qatari Armed Forces, Lt Gen (Pilot) Ghanem bin Shaheen al-Ghanem with Admiral Sunil Lanba, Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee

Lieutenant General (Pilot) Ghanem, along with his delegation, also visited Pune. He and the delegates met Lieutenant General Manoj Pande, Chief of Staff, Headquarters, Southern Command (pic below). The officers interacted and discussed about the best practices being followed by both the armies and later exchanged mementoes. The delegation, in Pune, also visited the National Defence Academy (NDA), Khadakwasla, which is the premier Tri-service training institution for officers. They were conducted around the Academy by the Commandant of NDA, Air Marshal IP Vipin. In Pune, the delegation also visited a frontline Air Base of the Indian Air Force.

THE CONTRIBUTORS

Amit Nagpal

Amit Nagpal is a Principal Consultant with Dahra and is a Communication and Electronic Warfare Instructor. He is the Chief Editor of this magazine. He is a resident of Al Khor and is in the process of becoming a pro in long distance driving.

Abhijeet Tripathi

Abhijeeet Tripathi is a Senior Consultant in Communication & EW in Dahra. He has served in the Indian Navy for 20 years and has been a submariner and a Communication specialist. He has interests in travelling, is a foodie and wants to re-ignite his enthusiasm for long-distance running.

Sugunakar Pakala

Sugnakar is an Associate Director, heading the Equipment & Maintenance Division of Dahra. He has an experience of more than 24 years in Technical Management and has served in the Indian Navy. He runs a young, enthusiastic team of youngsters.

Len Allen Liwanag

Allen is a Graduate in Architecture and is an expert in CAD/CAM. He is Dahra’s ‘Go-To’ man for any design requirements and also for creative work. He is pursuing obtaining an Architecture License. His favourite hobby is dreaming. Passionate basketball player hoping to net a 3 pointer in Doha.

Kimberley Ann Tan

Kim is an Administration Executive in Dahra. She is very creative and thus has been given the role of Designer of this magazine. She loves cats and has one pet at home in Philippines, in Doha she takes care of the stray ones.

21 THE EDITORIAL TEAM

Kannanunni Ramakrishnan Amit Nagpal Manoj Madaiya

Len Allen Liwanag Kimberley Ann Tan