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UN RE-APPOINTS SHEIKHA MOZA Most people S&P affirms Qatar’s in ME support AS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT online freedom GOALS ADVOCATE sovereign ratings of expression, finds survey TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK with stable outlook DOHA A majority of nationals in the Agency keeps Qatar’s Middle East generally support online freedom of expression long-term credit and there has been an increase in the percentage of nationals rating at AA- who feel that film and TV con- tent from the US/Hollywood is RAHUL PREETH good for morality, a new study DOHA by Northwestern University in Qatar has found. CREDIT rating agency Stand- Everette E Dennis, dean ard and Poor’s (S&P) has kept and CEO of NU-Q, said, “Since the long-term issuer credit 2013, NU-Q has selected six rating for Qatar at AA- with a by (some of its neighbours),” support after liquidity injec- to eight countries to approxi- stable outlook, citing govern- credit analyst Benjamin J tions of about $40 billion from mate a reasonable representa- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK development by 2030, the Secretary-General’s ment’s sizable infrastructure Young wrote in S&P’s overview the Qatar Central Bank (QCB) tion of public opinion on me- DOHA SDG Advocates will use their unique platforms programme, economic resil- released on Friday. and the Qatar Investment Au- dia use and related topics in a and leadership to inspire cross-cutting mobiliza- ience and domestic political “Qatar will continue to thority (QIA). turbulent and complex region. UNITED Nations Secretary-General Antonio Gu- tion of the global community. and social stability. pursue prudent macroeco- The agency could increase Six years of feedback suggests terres has re-appointed Her Highness Sheikha During the announcement, Guterres, said: This means, according to nomic policies that support Qatar’s rating even higher if it that our research has gener- Moza bint Nasser, along with 16 influential “The Advocates will be important partners for S&P, Qatar’s capacity to meet large recurrent fiscal and ex- sees more transparency and ated useful and discerning public figures, as part of the 2019-2020 class the Hub as they will be taking our messaging its financial commitments is ternal surpluses over 2019- further strengthening of polit- findings.” of Sustainable Development Goals’ (SDGs) out into the world, amplifying our initiatives, quite strong. 2022,” he added. ical institutions in the future, The participating countries Advocates. participating in our events, and will be feed- The agency has kept Qa- “We believe the Qatari it added. — Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Qa- This new class of advocates is commit- ing into our work streams. We look forward to tar’s short-term credit rating authorities have sufficient re- Qatar’s external balance tar, Tunisia, UAE, and Saudi ted to raising awareness, inspiring greater working and partnering closely with them going at A-1+, the highest grade re- sources to continue manag- sheet remains strong, with liq- Arabia — represent a cultural ambition and pushing for faster action on the forward.” served for obligors with an ex- ing the consequences of the uid external assets continuing and geopolitical cross-section SDGs, which were adopted by world leaders on Sheikha Moza has been selected for a tremely high capacity to meet boycott. We project Qatar will to offset the country’s stock of of the MENA region. September 25, 2015. second time to be an Advocate of the Sustain- its financial commitments. continue to generate surpluses external debt by a sizable mar- As per the survey, fewer na- Peace, prosperity, people, planet, and able Development Goals, in recognition of her “The stable outlook primar- in its budgetary and external gin, the report said, adding tionals now than in 2014 say partnerships are the principles at the heart of leading role in providing quality education, ily reflects our view that Qatar accounts over our 2019-22 rat- that it expects government’s films and TV content from the the Sustainable Development Goals, which also youth empowerment, and human development will continue to effectively miti- ing horizon.” policies to continue support- Arab region are good for morali- drive the new class of SDG Advocates. To build through her initiatives at the local and interna- gate the economic and financial The report said S&P did ing economic growth. ty, while more nationals say such the momentum for transformative, inclusive tional level. fallout of the boycott imposed not expect Qatari banks to content from the US/Hollywood on the country in June 2017 seek additional government Continued on page 13 Ô is good for morality. PAGE 20 Vodafone Qatar to launch first British MPs call for robust 5G smartphones in the region attack on pirate beoutQ VODAFONE Qatar continues to mark 5G milestones, as the telecom provider will A Committee of UK MPs has questioning Saudi Arabia’s daily Yousef al Obaidly, CEO be the first in the region to make highly called for a “robust attack” theft of intellectual property of beIN Media Group, said, anticipated 5G smartphones available on beoutQ, the Saudi Arabia- from some of the most famous “This latest development to its customers. Vodafone Qatar will backed pirate TV operation, af- UK sports and entertainment in the global fight against open pre-orders for a limited number of ter it was revealed in Parliament companies. In response, Jeremy beoutQ is hugely significant, CLASSIC CARS the Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 5G starting May that the illegal operation steals Wright QC, DCMS Secretary of as it represents a critically im- 14, Tuesday. Sheikh Hamad Abdulla al content from 100 UK-based TV State, confirmed that a number portant call from a Parliamen- ON DISPLAY Thani, CEO of Vodafone Qatar, handed channels, including the BBC. of UK government departments tary Committee of MPs for the over the first locally available Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 5G to Adel Ali bin Ali, chairman & Giles Watling, a Member are “pursuing this matter” and UK govt to intervene with the AT SOUQ WAQIF president of Ali Bin Ali Holding that operates Galeries Lafayette Doha, in the pres- of the Digital, Culture, Media “the [UK] embassy in Riyadh is Saudi government to stop the ence of Nabeel Ali bin Ali, vice-chairman & EVP of the Group. PAGE 2 and Sport (DCMS) Select Com- speaking to the Saudis on this continued daily theft of valu- AL RAYYAN TV mittee led a chorus of voices subject”. able UK brands.” (TNN)

Qatar’s architectural marvel turns safe nesting spot for falcons

SANTHOSH CHANDRAN buildings. The bird lays 3-7 DOHA Eurasian Kestrel eggs in a year that takes al- brings prey for most four weeks to hatch. The QATAR’S iconic structure the chicks hatchlings are fed with chicks Interchange 5/6 on Lusail of other birds, small rodents, Expressway is receiving the and rarely lizards,” Medam- attention of bird watchers as mal, the falcon researcher, this tallest landmark in the told Qatar Tribune. city turned a nesting spot of Kestrels are the smalles falcons. among falcons, the national Noted Indian falcon re- bird of the country. Eurasian searcher Zubair Medammal Kestrel, scientifically called found the nesting of Eurasian Falco tinnunculus is a relatively Kestrel, a species of falcon, Azeez, former Director of Salim house driver staying nearby the which there is intense traffic small-sized bird species with during his visit to Doha. Ali Centre for Ornithology & falcon nesting site. round the clock is first time wide range of distribution in Medammal, Assistant Pro- Natural History in India arrived “Nesting of falcons on seen in the country. These Asia, Africa and Europe. fessor, Department of Zoology, in Doha after he was informed such a manmade, metallic and birds normally nests on ledges University of Calicut and PA by Rafeeq Kuttippuram, a fully exposed structure below on cliffs, trees and also top of Continued on page 2 Ô 02 Sunday, May 12 , 2019

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MARRI MEETS FRENCH COUNTERPART Vodafone Qatar to launch first 5G smartphones in the region Adel Ali bin Ali receives the first XiaomiMi MIX 3 5G smartphone TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK notch full display screen. Adel Ali bin Ali said, “As a DOHA With each purchase of the brand, Galeries Lafayette is a XiaomiMi MIX 3 5G priced at trendsetter and all about exclu- VODAFONE Qatar continues to QR3,999, customers will get sivity. It is a great opportunity mark 5G milestones, as the tel- a Galeries Lafayette Doha gift for Galeries Lafayette Doha to ecom provider will be the first voucher worth QR1,500. In ad- cooperate with Vodafone Qa- in the region to make 5G smart- dition, customers who sign up to tar in unveiling this landmark Qatar’s Attorney-General HE Dr Ali bin Fetais al Marri, who is currently visiting Paris, on Saturday phones available to customers. Vodafone Red Me and above post- upgrade in mobile network met with his French counterpart Francois Molins. During the meeting, they discussed exchange Vodafone Qatar will open paid plan will get several benefits technology in the country. We of experiences and training courses between Qatar’s attorney general deputies and the National pre-orders for a limited number including free valet parking for 12 are glad that Galeries Lafayette School of the Judiciary in France. Marri also met with French President’s Diplomatic Adviser of the XiaomiMi MIX 3 5G start- months. Doha is the place where, for the Philippe Etienne. The meeting dealt with a host of topics of mutual interest. (QNA) ing Tuesday, May 14. The news Pre-orders will be taken on first time in Qatar and in the re- was unveiled at Galeries Lafayette the 1st floor of Galeries Lafay- gion, mobile phones with this Doha, Vodafone Qatar’s exclusive ette Doha until stocks last from latest technology is being made partner for the smartphone’s pre- 10am to 3pm and from 7.30pm available to the public. We com- order and collection phases. to 1am. The XiaomiMi MIX 3 5G mit to keep this pioneering spirit ‘Nest on junction box holding red sign’ Sheikh Hamad Abdulla al Vodafone Qatar will open pre-orders will be on display and Vodafone alive and introduce many firsts the hatchlings. The parent bird that en- Thani, CEO of Vodafone Qa- for a limited number of the Xiaomi- staff will be on hand to answer for the people of Qatar.” Continued from page 1 Ô tered with the prey stayed there for 15-20 tar, handed over the first locally Mi MIX 3 5G on Tuesday, May 14. any questions. Since switching on its 5G minutes, dismembering the prey and feed- available XiaomiMi MIX 3 5G to “Since the launch of our 5G network in August last year and “On close watch, it was seen that the bird ing it to the Kestrel chicks. While one of the Adel Ali bin Ali, chairman and powered by the flagship Qual- network less than a year ago, we receiving the spectrum licence had built its nest in a junction box holding parent birds entered the nest, the other president of Ali Bin Ali Holding comm Snapdragon 855 Mobile have been the region’s 5G pioneer to operate 5G commercially a red sign lamp on the upper reaches of the waited outside and then flew away scout- that operates Galeries Lafayette Platform featuring the Snapdrag- and are driving 5G forward. We’re from the Communications Reg- lower arch. The hole through which the ing for more food for another bird chick, Doha, in the presence of Nabeel on X50 5G modem with integrat- delighted that people in Qatar will ulatory Authority in January parent birds enter the box seems appar- since it seems that pigeon-chicks, easy Ali bin Ali, vice-chairman and ed transceiver and Qualcomm be amongst the first countries in this year, Vodafone Qatar has ently only of 10-15 cm in diameter. The be- prey for the Kestrels, are available in plenty EVP of the Group. Technologies’ RF Front-End so- the world to enjoy the 5G experi- already deployed 5G in dozens haviour of the parent birds frequently in the neighbourhood,” he described. Intertec Group, the sole dis- lution, ushering in a new decade ence on a 5G smartphone. We’re of locations across the country bringing food to the nest suggests there are Zubair Medammal, who sighted the tributor of Xiaomi in Qatar, was of revolutionary mobile experi- proud of our partnership with including Al Waab, Abu Ham- more than a couple of chicks. We have species and observed its activities on the represented by its Managing Di- ences. The smartphone’s elegant Galeries Lafayette and Intertec to our, Al Azizya, Al Mamoura, Al photograph of one of the parent birds arch, believes the species, which has settled rector Abdulla Khalifaal Subaey black exterior is coupled with its launch the cutting edge XiaomiMi Rayyan, Katara Cultural Village, bringing in a chick possibly of a pigeon its nest on the landmark monument, will be and Divisional Manager Asraf NK. unique slide function for quick- MIX 3 5G,” said Sheikh Hamad Salwa Road, Souq Waqif and caught from the nearby building to feed safe there. The XiaomiMi MIX 3 5G is fire selfies and videos with no Abdulla al Thani. Umm SalalMuhammed. Nation Sunday, May 12, 2019 03 HMC unveils Ramadan campaign to encourage organ donation TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK nor can save up to eight lives. they are waiting for an organ”, DOHA “It is also possible to donate concluded Dr Fadhil. a kidney or part of the liver to Dr Asma al Abdulghani, di- MEMBERS of the public are a relative while you are alive. rector of HMC’s Organ Dona- being urged to consider giving Under the Doha Donation Ac- tion Campaign, said her team the gift of life and registering cord, we make sure we look has briefed more than 500 staff to become an organ donor as after donors and their families. members who will be directly part of Hamad Medical Cor- For living donors, we provide involved in the campaign. She poration’s (HMC) annual or- health insurance for life, as well says the multicultural team of gan donation campaign, which as covering any loss of income campaign representatives will launched this week at shopping due to working days missed be able to support members Former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy and Industry of Qatar HE Abdullah bin Hamad al Attiyah malls and other prominent lo- during the operation and re- of the public in making a deci- with the Qatar Center for Organ Donation (Hiba) team at Hamad Medical Corporation recently. cations around the country. covery. We also honour our sion about becoming an organ There are currently more donors for giving this precious donor, and in most cases will than 345,000 people on Qa- gift during an annual ceremo- be able to do it in their native tar’s organ donor registry – ny organised especially for this language. Hiba thanks Attiyah more than 12 percent of Qa- purpose. Each donor receives HMC is asking the public to tar’s total population – and it Dr Riadh Fadhil, director of the Qa- a medal in recognition of their visit one of the organ donation is hoped this number will in- tar Organ Donation Center at HMC selfless gift,” said Dr Fadhil. booths, which will be staffed crease to 400,000 by the end Dr Fadhil added that Qatar each evening during Ramadan for reposing faith in it of the year. provide safe and compassion- aims to become self-sufficient between 7pm and 11pm and As part of the annual Ram- ate care,” said Dr Fadhil. in organ donation and noted during the Eid holidays from adan campaign, information An organ transplant can this can’t be achieved without 5pm to 9pm. The centre was able to provide lungs for Attiyah from a deceased donor in Doha booths staffed by Qatar Or- be a life-saving procedure and widespread community sup- The malls having organ gan Donation Center (Hiba) can significantly improve the port, underscoring the signifi- donation booths include: City TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Attiyah expressed his sin- representatives are providing quality of life for someone with cance of the annual Ramadan Center, Gulf Mall, Villagio, Sa- DOHA cere thanks and gratitude to members of the public with chronic organ failure. These campaign in helping to raise fari Mall, Grand Mall, Al Meera Minister of Public Health HE information about becoming a life-saving organs come from awareness about the impor- Supermarkets, Ansar Gallery, FORMER Deputy Prime Min- The centre had the honour Dr Hanan Mohammed al Ku- registered organ donor, includ- deceased donors who have tance of organ donation. Al Khor Mall, Lulu Hypermar- ister and Minister of Energy to provide its services to wari for the careful follow-up at ing the process involved and pledged during their lifetime “We need more donors to kets, Ezdan Mall Al Wakra, and Industry of Qatar HE Ab- one of the leaders who has all stages of treatment abroad the benefits. to give their organs to someone register in Qatar so no one has Family Food Center, Al Watan dullah bin Hamad al Attiyah dedicated his life to laying and at home in Qatar. He also The annual campaign also in need. A deceased organ do- to face losing a loved one while Center and Al Attia Market. recently visited the Qatar Cent- the foundation for thanked the clinicians, nurses, allows the public to ask ques- er for Organ Donation (Hiba) paramedics and support staff at tions about organ donation at Hamad Medical Corpora- sustainability and progress the HMC for providing the best and transplantation. Individu- tion (HMC) to attend a special in the State of Qatar. health services to citizens and als interested in becoming a event organised by the centre Dr Riadh AbdulSattar Fadhil residents alike. donor are able to register at the to celebrate his return from Attiyah stressed the im- booths and receive their donor medical treatment abroad. director of Hiba portance of organ donation in card on the spot. Dr Riadh AbdulSattar Fa- saving lives of many patients Commenting on the Rama- dhil, director of the centre, with organ failure and added dan campaign, Dr Riadh Fa- welcomed Attiyah to the cen- and world recognised organ that donating organs is a noble dhil, director of the Qatar Or- tre and expressed his grati- donation programme, it cur- humanitarian work that will be gan Donation Center at HMC, tude for the great trust he rently does not undertake lung rewarded in heaven as the best said the main objective of the placed in the team. transplants. deed rather than burying or- annual event is to increase The centre was able to suc- “The centre had the honour gans under the ground. awareness within the commu- cessfully provide lungs for His to provide its services to one of At the ceremony, Dr Fadhil nity about organ donation and Excellency from a deceased do- the leaders who has dedicated presented a memento to Atti- to help correct misconceptions. nor in Doha and transfer them his life to laying the foundation yah to thank him for his support “In Qatar, we have kidney, to London in a record time for a for sustainability and progress and wished him good health liver, stem cell and cornea lung transplant operation. in the State of Qatar,” Dr Fadhil and long life. transplantation programmes The transport is believed to said. “We pray to God to grant The event coincided with and transplant surgeries are be one of the longest involving him long life and good health to the launch of HMC’s annual performed by a team of highly an organ for transplantation. continue in his role in the devel- Ramadan Organ Donation skilled professionals. We have information booths staffed by Qatar Organ Donation Center (Hiba) representatives provide members of the While Qatar has a successful opment of Qatar.” Campaign. state-of-the-art facilities and public with information about how to become a registered organ donor. 04 Sunday, May 12, 2019 Nation 16,000 residents benefitDoha Festival City offers iftar from QC Ramadan drive meal boxes to community ‘Ramadan Supply’ project provides families in Qatar with coupons for essential foodstuffs

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ing positive values within DOHA the community and helping low-income families during QATAR Charity (QC) contin- this holy month, Al-Gharib ues to implement its ‘Rama- added, emphasising the dan Supply’ and ‘Ramadan keenness of Qatar Charity to Gift’ projects to support reach maximum number of about 16,000 people from families. low-income families in Qa- He said the distribution tar during the holy month. of coupons for the basic The ‘Ramadan Supply’ foodstuff started before the Doha Festival City in collaboration with Qatar Charity and Traffic Department distributed 2,000 iftar boxes. project provides the families advent of Ramadan, add- with coupons for essential ing that the number of ben- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK team delivered the boxes at the iftar hour to break their foodstuffs for the month of eficiaries of both projects DOHA the mall’s Taxi pick up and fast and sustain themselves Ramadan while the ‘Rama- would reach 16,000 across drop off area, Al Shamal Road until they have their iftar with dan Gift’ is given to them as Qatar this year. DOHA Festival City, Qatar’s and in the vicinity of Al Khir- their families and friends.” financial aid to help them Qatar Charity has unique, world-class retail, en- itiyat area. Alexey Sitkin, store man- meet their living needs in launched several significant tertainment and dining desti- The boxes were also dis- ager of IKEA Qatar, said, “Car- the holy month. projects for this Ramadan, nation, has collaborated with tributed across the Qatar ing for the people and the planet The total cost of the Qatar Charity official distributes food parcels to people as part of the being implemented in Qatar, Qatar Charity and the Traffic Charity Ramadan tents. is one of the values of IKEA, we ‘Ramadan Supply’ project ‘Ramadan Supply’ project in Doha recently. such as 45 iftar tables across Department to distribute 2,000 Robert Hall, general man- strive to engage with the local amounts to QR1.2 million, the country, mobile iftar for iftar boxes from IKEA’s restau- ager of Doha Festival City, community and give back in benefiting 13,300 people in Ali al Ghareeb, director month, in addition to its workers and Al-Aqraboon rant to boost community efforts said, “We believe we have a the month of giving. IKEA Res- Qatar, while the ‘Ramadan of the Local Development other programmes to help a programme to support low- during Ramadan. role to play in the community taurant takes role in the Holy Gift’, the social assistance Department at Qatar Char- large number of low-income income families. The iftar boxes were dis- that has chosen us as their Month every year by prepar- that Qatar Charity provides ity, said, “Ramadan Sup- persons during the holy The projects implement- tributed among drivers, se- preferred destination. That’s ing a healthy and rich meal for to low-income families, tar- ply and Ramadan Gifts are month.” ed in Qatar cost QR17.2 mil- curity guards, retail staff, why we wanted to recognise those who fast, which reflects gets 2,500 people this year among the most important Through the implemen- lion, benefiting more than facilities crew, construction the Holy Month of Ramadan the variety and healthy options with a total cost of more projects launched by Qa- tation of these projects, Qa- 700,000 people during the workers and on-road drivers. and gift the iftar boxes to those of the restaurant’s menu during than QR1 million. tar Charity during the holy tar Charity aims at promot- holy month. The Doha Festival City who are still working during the month.” AMU alumni group hosts community iftar QCS distributes iftar boxes TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK forward and work for the pu- to outdoor workers in Doha DOHA rity of soul and enhancement of Taqwa,” he said. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK THE Alumni Association of In- Appreciation certificates DOHA dia’s prestigious Aligarh Mus- were distributed to multi- lim University (AMU) hosted specialised free medical camp QATAR Cancer Society (QCS) the AMU Alumni Qatar Com- team by Dr Bukhari along with distributed iftar boxes to the munity Iftar at the Museum AMUAAQ committee. fasting people on the streets of of Islamic Art Park Doha on The advisory team said the Doha recently for the fifth con- Thursday. same committee has been ex- secutive year. The iftar was attended by tended for another term based Held under the slogan ‘Al more than 200 people, in- on general opinion to achieve Baraka Fekom’, the ‘Iftar Box- cluding alumni, families and the planned vision and mission. es’ campaign was organised guests. This is second time the Dr Bukhari appreciated the by QCS in cooperation with Al AMUAAQ has organised the president and team for services Meera Consumer Goods Co. to prevent diseases such as community iftar in open area towards alumni and commu- The campaign targets fast- cancer. (lawn/park) similar to the alma nity and encouraged them to ing people who work outdoors. The initiative is a continu- mater (AMU) tradition. keep up the good work. He said The iftar boxes include water, ation of the charity’s mission AMU Alumni President he would always stand with juice, milk, cake and dates, as to reach out to the population Jawed Ahmad presided over Dr M S Bukhari, chief patron of the AMU Alumni Association Qatar, presents appreciation certificates to AMU and Alumni Association well as messages about the im- to spread awareness about the event. members of the multi-specialised free medical camp team. for noble cause. Jawed Ahmad portance of a healthy lifestyle healthy lifestyle. The AMU Alumni Associa- thanked the guests and request- tion Qatar is a non-profit, so- ed the alumni to keep up the ciocultural organisation com- good work and share their inno- mitted to promoting a sense of vative ideas for the uplift of the brotherhood and foster a spirit community and society. of community wellness. The fo- Qamare Alam, Ali Imran, rum’s objective is to serve the Dr Syed Jaffery, Shahid Yar welfare, educational, social, lit- Khan, Dr Nadeem Zafar Jilani, erary, sports and cultural needs Ziauddin Ahmad, Abdul Karim, of the community. Abu Rizwan, Asif Khan, Ahmed, Executive and Advisory Imtiyaz Ahmad, Sanjeev Shar- Committee welcomed the ma, Khalid, Irfan Hassan, Ir- alumni and their families and fanullah, Reza, Rizwan, Kashif, introduced the guests. Dr M S Tabish, Firoz Khan, Dr Moin Bukhari, noted industrialist and AMU Alumni Qatar Community members partake in iftar at the Museum of Islamic Art Park Doha on Khan, and Shad Kaisar were chief patron of the AMU Alum- Thursday. among those who attended the ni, was the chief guest. function. The programme was co- Farman Khan and Dr Ashna spoke about the importance of derful opportunity to repent Isha and Tarawih prayers ordinated by Zeyaul Haque, Nusrat. the Holy Month of Ramadan from sins and wrong doings. were performed on the ground Qatar Cancer Society distributes iftar boxes to people in cooperation Moshher Alam, Javed Sultan, Sheikh Mahmood Anani and Zakat. “Ramadan is a won- We should take the momentum after dinner. with Al Meera Consumer Goods Co. recently. Nation Sunday, May 12, 2019 05 Moscow–Doha Rally participants New batch graduates at Arabic for Non-Native receive warm welcome in Qatar Speakers Center of QU The rally, which will be an annual event, is expected to boost sports tourism sector in Qatar QNA DOHA The list of graduates includes more than 60 stu- QATAR University celebrated dents of 30 nationalities the graduation of a new batch who received a high stand- of students of the Arabic for Non-Speakers Center at a ard of education to devel- ceremony held on Thursday op their communication in the presence of a number skills in Arabic, listening, of university officials, faculty reading, writing and speak- members and students of the ing courses as well as vari- centre. The list of graduates in- ous cultural aspects cludes more than 60 students of 30 nationalities who re- ceived a high standard of edu- was announced during the cation to develop their com- meetings of the Asian Coop- munication skills in standard eration Dialogue held in Doha Arabic, listening, reading, earlier this month. writing and speaking courses In his speech at the cer- The team comprising 11 participants, including a Qatari student, received a warm welcome in Doha. as well as various cultural as- emony, the director of the pects. Arabic for Non-Native Speak- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK and other dignitaries welcomed “First of all, I would like to wel- mote and increase its diversity, nouncing it an annual affair The Director of the Ara- ers Center said the centre has DOHA the rallyists in Doha. A recep- come the participants in the highlighting Qatar’s unparal- to attract more youth towards bic for Non-Native Speakers succeeded through the univer- tion was held in their honour rally, the first rally of its kind, leled capabilities, facilities and sports.” Center Dr Abdullah Abdul sity in signing more than 30 THE ‘Moscow–Doha’ motor to celebrate the success of Mos- which intends to support sports offerings in the region. Today, The ‘Moscow-Doha’ Rally Rahman said in a statement agreements with many of the rally team arrived in Qatar amid cow-Doha Rally in the world tourism – one of the four main with this rally, we are cultivat- participants were divided on to Qatar News Agency (QNA) world’s leading universities, much fanfare. of rallying and introduce it to pillars identified by the National ing one of the most fruitful re- 3 ‘Patriot’ UAZ, the renowned that the centre admits 60 to 70 thus providing opportunities Dubbed as the rally’s debut the motor sports aficionados in Tourism Sector Strategy 2017- sults of those efforts.” Russian vehicle known for its students annually of the large for exchange through a pack- on the international platform, town in the presence of VIP and 2023. This initiative aims to Alexander Korobko, who high capabilities on all type of number of applicants of differ- age of study scholarships to its the 20-day journey to Doha media representatives. achieve the objectives of growth was leading the ‘Russian Hour’ tracks and off-road. After de- ent nationalities to join Arabic members. started from Russia on April 18. On the occasion, HE Fahad and development in the sports film crew who were document- parting Moscow, the team trav- language programmes, which The centre plays a vital role The team comprised 11 bin Mohamed al Attiya said, “I tourism sector. We have been ing the first episode of the rally, elled in their prepared UAZs may reach up to 2,000. in strengthening relations be- participants, including Qatari am delighted to welcome the able to strengthen the status of said, “I would like to thank the for 20 days, with stops in ma- He said the capacity of the tween the State of Qatar and student Ahmed Yussef al Hail participants of the Moscow- the State of Qatar during the State of Qatar for the warm wel- jor cities – Kursk, Volgograd, centre will increase during the different countries through its who is continuing his studies at Doha Rally in Qatar. With the past years as a preferred sports come we received in Doha, as Elista, Makhachkala, Derbent, coming years, thanks to the scholarships presented to na- MGIMO in Russia. successful run of the maiden tourism destination desired by well as to the Embassy of Qatar Baku, Tehran, Isfahan, Shiraz, university’s expansion of vari- tionals of these countries. The Ambassador of Qatar to rally, we take pride in announc- all athletes and sports people in Russia and Qatar National etc. The team then took the ous programmes and partner- The Arabic for Non-Native Russia HE Fahad bin Moham- ing that it will now be an annual from different sports fields and Tourism Council for their end- water path from Bushehr to Al ships around the world. Speakers Center offers its pro- ed al Attiya along with Hassan event, which will leave its im- sectors. Through such impact- less support and contribution Ruweis in the northern part of He also mentioned Qatar’s grammes to students in Qa- al Ibrahim, Assistant Secretary print on the global rally map.” ful initiatives, the National to the successful launch of the Qatar to reach Doha at the end initiative to teach Arabic to tar and abroad whose mother General Qatar Tourism Council, Hassan al Ibrahim said, Tourism Council works to pro- ‘Moscow Doha’ Rally, and an- of the trip. non-Arabic speakers, which tongue is not Arabic. JW Marriott Marquis City Center marks Malabar Gold launches its drive to gift Holy Month of Ramadan at Al Qasr Tent jewellery to brides from needy families

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK MALABAR Gold & Diamonds, one of DOHA the largest jewellery retailers globally with a strong retail network of 250 THE newly-opened JW Marriott outlets spread across the globe, has Marquis City Center Doha is cel- announced ‘Brides of India Golden ebrating the Holy Month of Rama- Heart’ programme to provide jewel- dan with the launch of its Ramadan lery as marriage assistance to brides Tent Al Qasr which provides guests from indigent families. with the finest iftar and sohour ex- The group launched the pro- perience. gramme in the presence of its brand Al Qasr Tent offers authentic ambassador Miss World 2017, The group launched the programme in the presence of its brand ambassador hospitality in a warm and inviting Manushi Chhillar, at an event in Cali- Miss World 2017, Manushi Chhillar, at an event in Calicut, Kerala. ambience that celebrates the best cut, Kerala. of Arabian architectural design. The Al Qasr Tent offers authentic hospitality in a warm and inviting ambience that The Golden Heart programme is chain in the world. The plan is already IIM Kozhikode Director Prof Ramadan tent offers a variety of ex- celebrates the best of Arabian architectural design. a free wedding ornament programme afoot with the opening of showrooms Debashis Chatterjee delivered the ceptional culinary experiences dur- especially aimed at providing as- in the USA and other geographies. keynote address at the function. ing iftar and sohour, complemented sistance to brides from the weaker The names of the needy can Prominent speakers at the event by a live band during sohour. sections of the society. With the par- be registered with their consent were Group Executive Director Abdul Culinary delights at the tent in- ticipation of more people with social by the next kin or kith in the web- Salam KP and Times Group Director clude live cooking stations serving, commitment, Malabar Group intends site of Malabar charitable trust Deepak Saluja. to name a few, Qatari style whole to make the programme a major so- who are leading the charity efforts One of the toppers in Civil Ser- lamb Ouzi, Italian Pasta, Lebanese cial initiative. of the group. The site address is vice examination Sreedhanya, Shiny saj, shawarma, sushi, Chinese dim Malabar Group Chairman M w.w.w.malabarcharitabletrust.org. Wilson, Screen Play Writer and Film sum, as well as delicious traditional P Ahammed said, “We at Malabar Selected applicants may receive Maker Sankar Ramakrishnan, promi- Arabic and International favourites Group believe that wedding eve is one sovereign to three sovereigns of nent Dubbing Artist K Bagyalakshmi, and lavish buffet spread. Those with the noblest occasion. We do accept gold for free according to criteria. Cine Actors Samyukta Menon, Meera a sweet tooth will want to leave room that with our contribution of 101 kg During the same event, the group Vasudev, MG Radhakrishnan, Edi- for dessert to enjoy popular treats to Al Qasr Ramadan tent is located City Center Doha and Al Qasr Tent of gold, marriages of all the needy felicitated the winners of ‘Golden tor, Asianet News, and educationist choose from including ice cream, in Sidra Ballroom on the Ground can now enroll in Marriott Bonvoy, would-be brides c