STEEL 01 Issue No.100 • Fourth quarter 2014 Editorial

Issu 100 e 2014 Public Relations and Communications Magazine • Issue No. • Fourth quarter • Under the supervision of

Welcome Note Qatar Steel Magazine

Dear Readers Welcome to the new issue of our Qatar Steel quarterly magazine (No.100), that includes snapshots of some corporate events that took place during the last quarter of the year. This issue also features our contributions to the community through fulfilling a number of CSR activities and functions, as well as some general articles on different topics. We hope you will find this issue useful and interesting. Your suggestions and comments to further develop the magazine will be welcomed.

With The Best Compliments Of The Editing Team

WE MAKE STEEL MATTER

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Articles & contributions in Qatar Steel Magazine express the views of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the policies of Qatar Steel QATAR STEEL 02 Issue No.100 • Fourth quarter 2014

Business Planning Dept Conducts Sustainability Training Workshops

Qatar Steel recently conducted a series of sustainability training workshops, designed to give its employees an understanding of what it means for Qatar Steel to be sustainable, and how the company intends to invest in sustainability in the coming years. The workshop was aimed at generating awareness among the invited participants on why sustainability is important in a global and regional context and how it is being implemented at a sector level Mr. Ali Bin Hassan Al-Muraikhi, through the Qatar Energy & Industry Sector Sustainability Managing Director (QEISS) Program launched by His Excellency Dr. Mohammed & General Manager bin Saleh Al-Sada, the Minister of Energy and Industry.

The training program was delivered in partnership with Sustainability Excellence, one of the leading sustainability management consultancy firms in the region. The training workshops were well attended by executive management and key staff members across the organization.

Mr. Ali Bin Hassan Al-Muraikhi, Managing Director and General Manager commented “in all our efforts we will strive to build upon our past achievements to improve our sustainability performance for the future. As we continue to grow, we are committed to making sustainability a part of our everyday work culture.”

This training program is part of Qatar Steel’s commitment to sustainability management and reporting as an integral part of its business strategy. The core of Qatar Steel’s sustainability framework is ‘Making Steel Matter’, a company slogan which captures the essence of Qatar Steel’s six sustainability objectives:

• Contributing to Qatar’s Development,

• Reducing Environmental Impact

• Ensuring a Safe and Healthy Work Environment

we are committed to • Developing a High-Performing & Motivated Team making sustainability a part of our everyday • Instilling Good Governance and Accountability work culture • Achieving Profitable Growth WE MAKE STEEL MATTER

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Conferences & Exhibitions

Qatar Steel, Main Sponsor in SteelOrbis Conference

In the recently concluded 2014. market intelligence provider its products and network SteelOrbis Conference & As part of brand building that offers up-to-date news with its customers, Qatar 71st IREPAS Meeting held strategy and to strengthen on the steel industry and Steel had its own stand in the in Berlin Germany, Qatar the relationship with the steel trading from one single conference, which attracted Steel was the ‘Conference industry professionals, Qatar source. Participation in this the visitors for its design. Main sponsor’ and ‘Name Steel regularly participates conference widens Qatar Sales promotional items Badge Lanyard Sponsor’ in in the prestigious SteelOrbis Steel’s image globally. were distributed during the the event. The event was conference. SteelOrbis is a conference. scheduled on Sept 28-30, unique e-marketplace and To be able to showcase QATAR STEEL 05 Issue No.100 • Fourth quarter 2014

Participating in International Building & Construction Show in Dubai (The Big 5 Show)

Qatar Steel Company, the leading and constructions exhibitions that take place Qatar Steel’s stand in the big 5 attracted steel company in Qatar and Arabian Gulf, in the region. Through this show, Qatar Steel many visitors. The event’s delegation met the participated in THE BIG 5 SHOW, held from aims at meeting and communicating with company’s customers in the Middle East and 17- 20 Nov. 2014 at Dubai World Trade professionals, traders, and businessmen GCC countries. They discussed with them all Centre in the UAE. The event, inaugurated specialized and interested in constructions the business-related issues. by HH Shaikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin sector, as well as decision makers from all Qatar Steel is one of the leading steel Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, over the world. producers in the ME & Arabian Gulf. The attracted about 2700 exhibitors from 60 “The Big 5 provides a good opportunity company has acquired an outstanding countries. for Qatar Steel and other exhibitors to position among its counterparts in the The Big 5 is the largest annual trade display their building products and services, region and worldwide. Its high quality rebar show for building materials and Construction and help them get updated with the and wire rod products were recognized and industry in the Middle East and Arabian Gulf. constructions and building sector, which is approved by Specifications and Standards Mr. Ahmed Abdul Aziz Al-Ansari, Qatar currently witnessing an enormous growth Authorities in the Gulf and worldwide, which Steel’s Commercial Division Manager, said and boom in Qatar and the Arabian Gulf, have enhanced the company’s competitive that we are participating in the Big 5 Show, as offering huge potentials to steel companies potentials and boosted its presence locally we are keen to attend all important building in the region.”Mr. Al-Ansari added. and regionally.

18Th Middle East Iron & Steel Conference (By Metal Bulletin)

With a view to consolidate its presence in the UAE market,Qatar Steel participated in the 18th Middle East Iron & Steel Conference, held in Dubai on Dec 8-10, 2014. The UAE market is considered as one of the largest reinforcement bars markets in the region. The conference was organized by METAL BULLETIN, the premium intelligence service provider for metals and steel professionals, since it was first introduced in 1913 with the mission to provide must-have timely information, including price indications, for the global non-ferrous metals and steel markets. Qatar Steel’s presence in the conference steals the show, and the showcasing stand attracted many visitors and exhibitors. QATAR STEEL 06 Issue No.100 • Fourth quarter 2014

QS CAreer Open Day In pursuit of its objective to implement the quality Qatarization policy endorsed by the State of Qatar, Qatar Steel organized a career open day on 27th Sep, 2014, at hotel Marriott - Doha.

The aim of this event Departments met the workforce with appropriate was to familiarize Qatari students and responded to qualifications and are graduates with the job their queries. developed, and retained for opportunities available, career advancements. academic qualifications Qatar Steel gives required, as well as training absolute priority to its human Mr. Kefah Mostafa Al- programs provided for their capital. The human resources Mulla, Admin. Division orientation. A team from HR department ensures that Manager, professed that and Training & Development Qatari nationals join the Qatar Steel’s initiative to hold QATAR STEEL 07 Issue No.100 • Fourth quarter 2014

HR Dept. is consistently and persistently working with a view to raise the percentage of Qatari manpower

Development Manager, said including qualifications in that organizing a career open different areas. day by Qatar Steel aims at familiarizing the aspirants Qatar Steel is also with the job opportunities vis- taking several initiatives to a career open day originates promising job opportunities a-vis with qualifications they attract Qataris of different from Company’s Qatarization to young Qataris and have & the training programs specialties, urging them to Strategy to be adhered. granting them with attractive and scholarships available in work in the steel industry, job benefits, that guarantees the company. through conducting various Company’s HR Dept. is them a successful career in activities and functions, such constantly working with a the future. After the completion of as participating in annual view to raise the percentage the event, the applications career fairs and own career of Qatari manpower, through Mr. Yousef Abdullah Al- were sorted and counted, days, and other events as setting plans, and providing Mansouri, Learning and in accordance with the well. disciplines involved, QATAR STEEL 08 Issue No.100 • Fourth quarter 2014

Qatarization in Qatar Steel

What is Qatarization? Steel Management. As an organization vision by ensuring the employment of that is dedicated to Qatarization, we Qualified and Skilled Qataris and effectively Qatarization is a strategic initiative by are committed to successfully achieving developing them to international standards the Government of Qatar to provide industry-wide targets which seek to increase of competence. employment to its citizens in the private the percentage of Qatari Nationals. and public sectors. As one of the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030, Qatarization In order to streamline the requirements of targets positions that are integral to the the Qatarization, Qatar Steel Management In order to achieve our Qatarization business plans of private and public-sector recommended aligning its strategy to objective, Qatar Steel Qatarization strategy entities.. As an organization that fully three major factors. emphasis on a number of initiatives : supports the Qatarization process, Qatar • Promote Qatar Steel as “First Choice steel is committed to successfully achieving • Qatar National Vision 2030: Employer” industry-wide targets which seek to ensure which defines national values and long- that 50% of positions in the Energy and term goals specifically aims to develop • Promote Qatar Steel as “Best Place to Industry sector of the country are held by Qatar’s workforce by investing in education Work” Qatari Nationals. and health. It includes the development of • Career Development Plan for Senior an excellent education system that supports Qatarization Objectives Staff training and learning opportunities. It also Focuses on building a strong pipeline of calls for an increase in Qatarization through • Individual Development Plans for Qatari talent with the necessary skills and various actions. Intermediate Staff education to add value, increasing the proportion of Qatari people employed, • National Development Strategy (NDS) • Sponsorship and scholarship and continually developing and retaining 2011-2016: opportunities Qataris already employed which defines national initiatives towards • On-job Training Provides opportunities for learning and achieving Qatar National Vision 2030 goals training, quality job prospects, and a highly focuses on nurturing an educated and capable population and also emphasis on skilled pool of local talent which is increasing The implementation of Qatarization “should the effective participation of Qataris in a in size. not be conceived of as an obligation only; productive labour force rather it should be seen as a continuous & Qatarization in Qatar Steel • QP Mission and Objectives: effective tool to develop Qatari workers’ Qatarization plays a vital role within QATAR skills. Qatarization Strategy should be STEEL and is essential to the future success to ensure that Qatar receive maximum everybody’s responsibility from planning to of the company. The planned recruitment, benefit from its oil and gas resources and execution and must focus simultaneously development and retention of Qatari also to maximize its contribution to the on quality implementation and evaluation Nationals are fully supported by Qatar national wealth of Qatar and its national to ensure continuous improvement.

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(CSR) Corporate Social Responsibility

Supporting Qatar’s Men’s Handball World Championship 2015

In support of Qatar’s national sports events, Qatar Steel, as part of Industries Qatar (IQ) group companies, co-sponsored the 24th Men Handball World Championship, which was held between 15 January and 1 February 2015 in Doha, Qatar. A sponsorship agreement was signed on 22nd Sep, 2014, at a press conference held in Doha by Dr. Thani Abdulrahman Al Kuwari - Director General of the Qatar 2015 Organising Committee and Abdulrahman Ahmad Al-Shaibi - Director of Finance, , and Chief Coordinator, Industries Qatar and its group companies. The two sides expressed their pride and delight to sign this agreement, hoping that this partnership would help organizing a world-class event, and leave a strong footprint for the people of Qatar. QATAR STEEL 011 Issue No.100 • Fourth quarter 2014

Supporting HMC’s Organ Donation Program

In appreciation of support and contributions made by Qatar Steel to the organ donation program in Qatar, along with other sponsors, Qatar Steel was honored by the Organ Donation Center (Hiba) of Hamad Medical Corporation Sponsoring Qatar (HMC). About 56 living organ donors and their families were also awarded, for their Charity’s programs contribution to the health of the nation and to the organ donation program. In line with its support to community’s activity, The honoring ceremony was held on 29th Oct. 2014 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel Qatar Steel sponsored Qatar Charity’s programs under the patronage of HE Abdullah Bin Khalid Al-Qahtani, Minister of Public (Al- Baraha tent) held during the Holy Month of Health. The event was organised under the theme “Celebration of life”, and was Ramadan. attended by His Excellency, Dr. Abdulla Bin Saleh Al Khulaifi, Minister of Labor and The event, hosted by The Pearl-Qatar, featured Social Affairs, Dr. Hanan Al Kuwairi, Managing Director of HMC. Top HMC officials a series of religious and cultural activities targeting attended the event, in addition to other high ranking dignitaries from public and the country’s residents and surrounding community. private sectors. The daily program which took place between The organ donation program has seen a remarkable success in the past few 9:00 pm and 11:00 pm included “Tarawih” prayers, years, especially the Ramadan awareness campaign, which managed to bring about religious lectures, Quran sermons and Islamic a large shift in public understanding and perspective on this issue. It has shown a recitations “Inshad” by prominent religious scholars. steady increase in registering organ donors. Since the launch of the donor registry in The program emphasized knowledge-based 2012, over 43,000 people have signed as organ donors after death. entertainment through a number of interactive On behalf of HMC, Dr. Riadh Fadhil, Director of the Qatar Organ Donation Center events, including contests, targeting children and thanked Qatar Steel for its continual support to the organ donation campaign, which families; craft market operated by Qatari families contributed to its great progress and success. also participated.

Sponsoring Cricket Tournament Qatar Steel Co- associated with National Day sponored Indian Celebrations Women’s Associa In celebration of Qatar National Day on 18th December, Qatar Steel took part in tion the associated sports activities, as a sponsor of the Cricket Tournament included in As Part Of Our Commitment T the program. The Community, Qatar Steelowards Co- This initiative comes in line with the company’s constant commitment to take part Sponsored The 18Th Inter School Quiz Contest, in all important national events held in the country. Held On Friday 31st Qatar Steel is a national leading steel company in Qatar and the Arabian Gulf, 2014, By The Indian Women’s AssociationOctober and it is one of the country’s productive and vital sectors, which greatly supports and In Doha. contributes to the development of the nation’s economy. QATAR STEEL 012 Issue No.100 • Fourth quarter 2014

HSE Department HEALTH SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT REPORT

Go green Initiative:

This initiative has created a green working atmosphere and contributed in keeping the Qatar Steel area green in all seasons giving boost to human health. All departments do HSE is one of the most by having a cash award system & security management at their best in order to present important departments of in place that recognizes the worksite by following HSE themselves with beautiful Qatar Steel Organization Best reporters every quarter regulations as well as upholding gardens, various monuments, and ensures a consistent the department is again our own high standards and material arrangement & Plant approach to safeguarding appreciated by the end of never cutting corners, the work cleanliness. Every Quarter, Health, Safety, Environment every year. Giving priority in site shall become a better place three cash awards are declared & Security with a well- evaluation of the Near Misses to work safely. to keep up the spirit of Go developed HSE Management & taking suitable control Green Initiative alive. System supported by HSE measures have drastically HSE Induction Training to All: Some of the go green initiatives professionals as well as policies decreased the actual Accidents. The objective of having HSE by QS employees & procedures in place. Employee Behavior: induction training by every Everyone has a part to play Few of the activities to person, unskilled, skilled, in managing safety. You are safeguard employees and Most of the accidents seniors, Visitors or VIPs is responsible for looking after contractor staffs as well are: evaluated have proved that the to make them understand root cause of accident is the Qatar Steel Regulations, your own safety & the safety Near Miss Reporting: behavior of Employees. HSE Emergency response and of those around you. By strongly believes that Safety, Hazards realization. HSE is keeping alert you can help to HSE has a well-established Quality & good management proud to inform that in a year eliminate at-risk behaviours, near miss reporting system that are inextricably linked. In reality almost 12000 persons undergo correct unsafe conditions and encourages every employee if we have the right attitude this training & is eliminated contribute to safety at your as well as their departments to health, safety, environment contractor fatality accidents. worksite.

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QS ANNUAL FAMILY DAY

With a view to enhance the etc, to name a few, which were in order to increase productivity recreational programs, and social bonding and interpersonal admired by the spectators. at their end. considers them as the company’s relationships, Qatar Steel held real assets. on Friday 7th Nov, 2014 the Through organizing the At the end, most employees Annual Day for employees and annual family day, Qatar Steel expressed their pleasure and The employees spent a its families at Aqua Park- Doha. aims at creating a friendly extended their thanks and pleasant and fun day with their and cooperative working appreciation to the company’s families, with many memories PR. & Communications environment, improving the management for organizing such to remember. The children were organized this event in employees’ morale, raising their an event, that reflects continual excited, enjoyed water games coordination with other motivation for work, boosting support and care they show to at the park, and were happy departments. Everyone showed their performance, strengthening its employees. This stems from to receive gift bags specially a high sense of responsibility their feeling of belonging, and the fact that Qatar Steel gives developed for them. and team work, which made the urging them to work even harder much attention to the employees event a success.

The whole day event was attended by large number of employees and their families. It was a good opportunity for them to spend time in a serene environment away from work and pressured routine life and enjoy.

Through this event, Qatar Steel aims at creating recreational and entertainment activities, which would have positive impact on their performance and would further boost their motivation and productivity.

The program included various interesting activities including music shows, display by cartoons character, raffles, QATAR STEEL 015 Issue No.100 • Fourth quarter 2014

Internal Basketball League held at QS Dormitory Basketball Ground ! Under the patronage of Qatar Steel Management and facilitated by PR & Communications, basketball league was organized at dormitory basketball court in Mesaieed. The league held from Sept 29th to Dec 3rd which was attended by friends and staff from various departments. Kids and family members were available for cheering and showing their support.

Lauded with true spirit of sportsmanship among fellow Qatar Steel employees, the basketball tournament featured five (5) teams under the flag of Qatar Steel products The three winning teams were awarded at an exciting closing ceremony. The TEAM QRF/ RFF for COILS came first, Billet second and Slags third.

At the end of the event, the organising committee expressed their gratitude and appreciation to the management, players, coaches and colleagues for their solidarity and support of the basketball league.

With a view to attract young nationals Qatar Steel Visits Omar Bin Abdul QS Internal Aziz Sec. School for Boys Cricket Tournament

As a part of employee fitness program, Qatar Steel organized an internal cricket tournament for its employees on 14th October 2014.

Many employees from different departments & sections participated in this event. Cricket tournament was organized on Qatar Steel Dormitory cricket ground at Mesaieed. In this tournament 8 teams participated and after winning all the In line with its quality Qatarization and operational units, sections and league matches and semi-finals, the best plan, and as part of its efforts to attract departments. They were also briefed two teams played the final. young nationals to join the company, about the qualifications required, Qatar Steel, the leading national steel the training, internships and learning After the final Match prize distribution producer, recently visited Omar Bin provided to national employees, the ceremony was held, the best performers Abdul Aziz Sec. School for Boys. career prospects and the potential were awarded. Recently Qatar Steel recruitment opportunities available. has got OHSAS 18001 certificates A team from HR and Training and committed to provide health and & Development Departments This initiative emerges from Qatar fitness-related outreach programs for its gave presentations about Qatar’s Steel’s great interest to train and employees. Quality health programs will industrial sector in general, and about qualify the Qatari youth, and its strive make a significant contribution in reducing Qatar Steel and its manufacturing to attract the Qatari qualified and the stress and facilitate to address the operations and products in particular. skillful manpower to work in the Steel inequalities in health caused by work, social The students were also given sector. and environmental factors. insight into the company’s plant QATAR STEEL 016 Issue No.100 • Fourth quarter 2014

Doha Metro Rail project leaps ahead

Doha Metro Rail project which will link Doha City Center from Msheireb Station in Construction Corporation, and is expected to achieve a with many areas of the wider city. Downtown Doha, to the Doha the local Darwish Engineering. quality change in the public The Qatar Rail Red Line North Golf Course. The scope of The Red Line South underground transportation in Qatar, and it Underground works were work will include the excavation project runs for approx. 16.4 is considered as part of overall awarded to the joint ventures of two parallel tunnels, each km from Msheireb Station and railway development in Qatar. comprised Italy’s Salini Impregilo, approx. 13.4 km in length. This extends south to the New Doha In June 2013 Qatar Railways South Korea’s SK Engineering project will construct seven new International Airport. Company (Qatar Rail) awarded & Construction and the Qatari underground stations. The underground project for Design and Build (D&B) company Galfar al-Misnad The Red Line South Underground the Green Line was won by the Contracts for construction work Engineering & Contracting. project was awarded to the joint team of Austria’s Porr, Saudi of Phase 1 of the Doha Metro The Red Line North Underground ventures comprised of the Qatari Binladin Group and the local Project for the underground works will measure approx. 13.4 Al-Diyar/French JV – QDVC, HBK Contracting Company. works and two Major stations km and progress northwards South Korea’s GS Engineering & The total tunnel length is approx. QATAR STEEL 017 Issue No.100 • Fourth quarter 2014

16.467 km long (of twin bored recently been awarded to the - 25,000 people will be working tunnels) and connects central ALYSJ JV comprised of Greece’s on the railway project as the Doha with Barwa City to the Aktor, India’s Larsen & Toubro, construction peaks South and Al-Rayyan, Education Turkey’s Yapi Merkezi Insaat City to the north. and Sezai Turkes Feyzi Akkaya - 900,000 tons of steel (equivalent South Korea’s Samsung C&T, Marine Construction (STFA), to 100 times more needed for Spain’s OHL and the local Qatar as well as the local company the construction of the Eiffel Building Company (QBC) won Al Jaber Engineering. It is Tower); some 17,000,000 cubic the estimated QR4bn contract understood this is the largest of meters of excavation (7x done to to build the two Major Stations the Doha Metro’s construction build an Egyptian pyramid); and at Msheireb and Education City. projects. some 5,000,000 cubic meters of An award for the Gold Line Interesting Facts of QRAIL concrete (14x used to build Burj underground project has Project Khalifa). QATAR STEEL 018 Issue No.100 • Fourth quarter 2014

Places of Interest and Tourist Attractions in Qatar

Tourists can explore the natural environment of Qatar by taking an exciting desert safari, relaxing at the many beaches and pools or just enjoying their favourite sport, be it bowling alleys, tennis, snookers, billiards, golf courses, or ice skating rinks. There is something for everyone in this wonderful place.

Souq Waqif The plaster was often decorated with small fisherman’s houses during the same period. with geometric patterns and surrounding it. A four wheel Souq Waqif used to be the offered the buildings protection drive vehicle is recommended • Al Koot Fort is one of the Bedouin’s weekend trading from wind and rain. There are for visiting the villages. historical military fortress in area. It is now the only traditional two excavated sites, and digging Doha. Located in the midst souq, or standing market, in the continues in one. Artifacts are Al Jassassiya of the famous Souq Waqif gulf. Its maze of narrow streets displayed in the Al- fort. of Doha and the site of the offers traditional architecture, Al Jassassiya is in northeast of old town, it was built in the arts and handicrafts. Visitors There is also a local museum at Qatar. It is the home to the best 19th century as a police can shop for a diverse range the Al-Zubarah fort. It presents preserved and most spectacular station, to protect Souq of goods including spices, a history of the town and has a petroglyphs in the state. There Waqif from thieves and perfumes, dried fruits and range of exhibits including coins, are carvings of geometric nowadays it was converted nuts, honey, clothing, tools, pottery, porcelain, jewellery and shapes, animals and ships in the to a museum. garden equipment, pots and pictures of the excavations. The outcrops of fossil sand dunes, incense. Traditional Bedouin fort itself is a good example or jebels. Many of the carvings • The Barzan towers offer weaving, handicrafts, wooden of a Qatari fort and building are similar to those found in spectacular views out to bridal chests and paintings and techniques. The fort is free to the temple of Karnak in Luxor, sea. The towers have been pictures by local artists can also enter and is open daily from Egypt. The area also has ruined used as watchtowers to be found. The souq is located 08:00 until 18:00; it is closed on dwellings and remains of pottery watch for approaching behind the Corniche, off Grand Friday mornings. from the 15th century. ships, keep watch over Hamed Street in Doha. pearl divers and as an Traditional Fishing Forts observatory. The towers are Al-Zubarah Villages in Umm Slal Mohammed, 20 Km north of Doha and There are a number of forts can be visited 24 hours a The ancient village of Al-Zubarah There are several small fishing worth visiting in Qatar: is one of the most interesting villages in northwest of Qatar, day. archaeological sites in the gulf. It which offer visitors a glimpse of • The Al Shagab Fort is typical • The Umm Slal Mohammed is 2 Km from the Al-Zubarah fort traditional life in the state before of those built between the Fort was the winter in the northwest of Qatar, 107 the discovery of oil. The three 17th and 19th centuries; time home of Sheikh Km from Doha. The buildings abandoned villages Al-Areesh, it is rectangular with four Mohammed Bin Jassim were made using a traditional Al-Khuwair and Al-Jemail paint towers. It is in the northwest Bin Mohammed Al Thani Qatari technique of mixing a vivid picture of the hardships of the country, 110 Km from and his brother, Sheikh coral and limestone with a mud of life for people dependent Doha. Two kilometers from Abdullah. Extensive mortar, which is then topped on fishing on the coasts. Each the Al Shagab fort is the Al renovations have been with a gypsum based plaster. village has a mosque at its centre Rekaya Fort, which was built QATAR STEEL 019 Issue No.100 • Fourth quarter 2014

done on both the house the Inland Sea. It is 80 Km south • Fuwairit Beach, 80 Km The Simaisma mosque dates and tower which was of Doha and is a geologically North of Doha, is a fine back to 1938. The mosque is originally built at the end of unique area of sand dunes and sandy bay popular for generally open from sunrise the 19th century a tidal lake that leads to the sea. picnics. until late afternoon; visitors It is considered to be the most should refrain from entering • The Fort, close to spectacular landscape in Qatar • Ras Abrouq, or Bir Zekreet, the mosque or taking pictures on Qatar’s west and is popular with tourists. The is at the very tip of the during prayers coast, is located on a lake has shores in both Qatar peninsular northeast of sandy beach near to many and Saudi Arabia. The area is Dukhan. It is a favorite spot The Abu Manaratain mosque is prehistoric sites. There are popular for camping, barbecues, with campers noticeable because of the huge also the remains of many camel riding and sand skiing. tree that looms over it. It is in old settlements. The fort is • Sealine Beach Resort just Al-Wakra, one of Qatar’s oldest free to enter and is always The stretch of coast at Al south of Mesaieed is a cities. Visitors are not allowed open. Thakhira is popular with resort which is also open to inside the mosque ornithologists. It is an area of day visitors. Dune buggies • The Al Wajba Fort is the salt flats and mangroves which can be hired and there are Islands oldest in the country and can be tricky to navigate. A four water sports facilities on the wheel drive vehicle is needed was the site of a famous beach There are a number of islands and visitors should stick to well battle; in 1893 Qatari forces worth visiting. Ishat Island off the defined tracks as much of the defeated the Ottomans. • or Palm Tree southeast of Qatar is made up of area becomes quicksand when Beach is 90 Km west of three small islets. Shra’o Island is it is wet. • Doha Fort Doha and a popular place a further 48 Km offshore and can to enjoy the coast. be reached in three hours by Nature Reserves Beaches speedboat from Doha. It has a • Simaisma Family Beach, fringed reef and a beach that is There are a number of natural The sandy coastline of Qatar is north of Doha. This village used by turtles to lay their eggs. reserves in Qatar which are home to numerous beaches. dates back to 1938, built in It is also home to many seabirds. popular with wildlife enthusiasts. Many are popular with water the 19th century by pearl Al Reem, the northwest region sports enthusiasts. Some of the divers and local fishermen. Haloul Island is popular with of Qatar is a good place to spot most popular beaches include: The village can be accessed scuba divers who visit to explore oryx and Arabian gazelles. Umm comfortably from the area’s coral reefs, which are Tais, on Qatar’s northeastern tip, • Al Ghariya, 80 Km north of Highway, nearly 45 km home to many beautiful fish. is a protected nature reserve of Doha, has both a resort and north Doha. The waters around the island small islets, sand bars, mangrove a sandy beach with shallow are excellent for fishing. Al-Saflia forests and beaches. It is home water Heritage Mosques Island is a tiny island which is a to both marine and bird life and 15 minute boat ride from Doha. has and a turtle nesting • Dukhan is home to lots of There are a number of mosques It is a popular tourist resort. sandy beaches. in the state that are popular with Khor Al Udaid is also known as visitors: QATAR STEEL 020 Issue No.100 • Fourth quarter 2014

Medical Article

Asthma Asthma is a disease of the bronchial tubes, or airways of the lungs, characterized by tightening of these airways. Common symptoms include shortness of breath, cough, tightening in the chest, and wheezing. It is a chronic disease; people with asthma live with it every day and very often for their whole lives.

When a person breathes, air 12% of children under age 18. Asthma can be controlled but Anti-inflammatory: is taken into the body through Asthma may occur at any age, not cured. It is not commonly the nose, then passes through although it’s more common in fatal, but it can become life This is the most important class the windpipe and into the younger individuals. (Under age threatening if is not treated or of therapy for most people bronchial tubes. At the end of 40) controlled. with asthma because these the tubes are tiny air sacs called drugs prevent asthma attacks alveoli that deliver oxygen to the People who have a family history Having frequent symptoms, on an ongoing basis. Anti- blood. These air sacs also collect of asthma have an increased trouble sleeping, or difficulty inflammatory medications, unusable carbon dioxide, which risk of developing the disease. completing tasks is not normal! known as corticosteroids or just is exhaled out of the body. Asthma is also more common Good asthma control will stop steroids, reduce swelling and in people who have allergies or these symptoms and end visits mucus production in the airways. Asthma is a lung a disease that who are exposed to tobacco to the emergency room and As a result, airways are less affects 12-15 million Americans, smoke. However, anyone can hospital. There are two main sensitive and less likely to react including approximately 10- develop asthma at any time. types of asthma medications: to triggers. These medications QATAR STEEL 021 Issue No.100 • Fourth quarter 2014

need to be taken daily and may Inhaled medications, in the form is at its peak. Keep away • Call your doctor if you need to be taken for several of metered dose inhalers, dry from people who have cold experience any of the weeks before they will begin to powder inhalers are one way of or flu symptoms. warning sign of an infection control asthma or even prevent taking asthma medications. Oral listed below: it. medications-pills or liquids you • Good hygiene can help swallow-may also be prescribed. decrease viral infections • Increased shortness of Bronchodilators: within your household. breath, difficulty breathing, Tips for controlling asthma Prevent the spread of or wheezing. These medications relieve the triggers: infection by frequently symptoms of asthma attacks by washing your hands • Coughing up increased relaxing the muscle bands that • Be aware of sinus and asking your family amounts of yellow or green tighten around the airways. This symptoms and report them members to wash their colored mucus. action rapidly opens the airways immediately to prevent hands with soap and warm • Fever or chills ,letting more air in and out of the asthma attacks. water, especially before lungs and therefore improving preparing food; eating • Viral illnesses, such as • Increase fatigue or breathing. ; taking medications or colds and flu, can trigger weakness. breathing treatments; and These medications also help asthma attacks. Get a flu after coughing or sneezing; • Sore throat, or pain when clear mucus from the lungs. As shot every year, and get the using the bathroom; etc.. swallowing. the airways open, the mucus pneumonia vaccine if you moves more freely and can be have not had one. • Keep breathing equipment • Sinus drainage, nasal coughed out more easily. clean. Do not let others use congestion, headaches, or • Try to stay away from large your medical equipment. tenderness along upper Asthma mediations can be crowds in the fall and cheekbones. taken in a variety of ways. winter, when the flu season Symptoms of asthma: QATAR STEEL 022 Issue No.100 • Fourth quarter 2014

Stress Management Strategies

How to Reduce, Prevent, and other people or outside events, • Withdrawing from friends, not healthy to avoid a situation that Cope with Stress or view it as entirely normal and family, and activities needs to be addressed. You may be unexceptional? surprised, however, by the number It may seem that there’s nothing you • Using pills or drugs to relax of stressors in your life that you can can do about stress. The bills won’t Until you accept responsibility for the • Sleeping too much role you play in creating or maintaining eliminate. stop coming, there will never be more • Procrastinating hours in the day, and your career it, your stress level will remain outside • Learn how to say “no” – Know and family responsibilities will always your control. • Filling up every minute of the your limits and stick to them. be demanding. But you have more day to avoid facing problems Whether in your personal or • Taking out your stress on others professional life, taking on more control than you might think. In fact, Start a Stress Journal the simple realization that you’re in (lashing out, angry outbursts, than you can handle is a surefire control of your life is the foundation of A stress journal can help you identify physical violence) recipe for stress. the regular stressors in your life and stress management. Managing stress • Avoid people who stress you the way you deal with them. Each is all about taking charge: of your out– If someone consistently time you feel stressed, keep track of Learning healthier ways to manage thoughts, emotions, schedule, and causes stress in your life and it in your journal. As you keep a daily stress the way you deal with problems. you can’t turn the relationship log, you will be able to get rid of stress If your methods of coping with stress around, limit the amount of time soureces one by one. Write down: aren’t contributing to your greater you spend with that person or Identify the sources of stress in emotional and physical health, it’s • What caused your stress (make a end the relationship entirely. your life guess if you’re unsure) time to find healthier ones. There are • Take control of your Stress management starts with many healthy ways to manage and • How you felt, both physically environment– If the evening identifying the sources of stress cope with stress, but they all require and emotionally news makes you anxious, turn in your life. This isn’t as easy as it change. You can either change the the TV off. If traffic’s got you sounds. Your true sources of stress • How you acted in response situation or change your reaction. tense, take a longer but less- aren’t always obvious, and it’s all too • What you did to make yourself When deciding which option to traveled route. If going to the easy to overlook your own stress- feel better choose, it’s helpful to think of the four market is an unpleasant chore, inducing thoughts, feelings, and As: avoid, alter, adapt, or accept. do your grocery shopping behaviors. Sure, you may know that Since everyone has a unique response Look at how you currently cope online. you’re constantly worried about with stress to stress, there is no “one size fits all” work deadlines. But maybe it’s your solution to managing it. No single • Avoid hot-button topics – If you Think about the ways you currently procrastination, rather than the actual method works for everyone or in get upset over religion or politics, manage and cope with stress in job demands, that leads to deadline every situation, so experiment with cross them off your conversation your life. Your stress journal can help stress. different techniques and strategies. list. If you repeatedly argue you identify them. Are your coping about the same subject with the To identify your true sources of stress, Focus on what makes you feel calm strategies healthy or unhealthy, helpful same people, stop bringing it up look closely at your habits, attitude, and in control. or unproductive? Unfortunately, many or excuse yourself when it’s the and excuses: people cope with stress in ways that Dealing with Stressful Situations: The topic of discussion. • Do you explain away stress as compound the problem. Four A’s • Pare down your to-do list– temporary (“I just have a million Change the situation: Unhealthy ways of coping with stress Analyze your schedule, things going on right now”) even • Avoid the stressor responsibilities, and daily tasks. though you can’t remember the These coping strategies may If you’ve got too much on your last time you took a breather? temporarily reduce stress, but they • Alter the stressor cause more damage in the long run: plate, distinguish between the • Do you define stress as an Change your reaction: • Smoking “shoulds” and the “musts.” integral part of your work or • Adapt to the stressor Drop tasks that aren’t truly home life (“Things are always • Drinking too much • Accept the stressor necessary to the bottom of the crazy around here”) or as a part • Overeating or undereating list or eliminate them entirely. of your personality (“I have a lot • Zoning out for hours in front of of nervous energy, that’s all”). 1: Avoid unnecessary stress the TV or computer • Do you blame your stress on Not all stress can be avoided, and it’s 2: Alter the situation QATAR STEEL 023 Issue No.100 • Fourth quarter 2014

If you can’t avoid a stressful situation, focus your time and energy • Share your feelings. Talk to a • Connect with others. Spend try to alter it. Figure out what you can elsewhere. trusted friend face to face or time with positive people who do to change things so the problem • Adjust your standards. make an appointment with a enhance your life. A strong doesn’t present itself in the future. Perfectionism is a major source therapist. The simple act of support system will buffer you Often, this involves changing the way of avoidable stress. Stop expressing what you’re going from the negative effects of you communicate and operate in your setting yourself up for failure through can be very cathartic, stress. daily life. by demanding perfection. even if there’s nothing you can • Do something you enjoy every • Express your feelings instead of Set reasonable standards for do to alter the stressful situation. day. Make time for leisure bottling them up. If something yourself and others, and learn to Opening up is not a sign of activities that bring you joy, or someone is bothering you, be okay with “good enough.” weakness and it won’t make you whether it be stargazing, a burden to others. In fact, most communicate your concerns in • Focus on the positive. When playing the piano, or working on friends will be flattered that you an open and respectful way. If stress is getting you down, take your bike. trust them enough to confide in you don’t voice your feelings, a moment to reflect on all the • Keep your sense of humor. This them, and it will only strengthen resentment will build and the things you appreciate in your includes the ability to laugh at your bond. situation will likely remain the life, including your own positive yourself. The act of laughing same. qualities and gifts. This simple • Learn to forgive. Accept the helps your body fight stress in a • Be willing to compromise. When strategy can help you keep fact that we live in an imperfect number of ways. you ask someone to change things in perspective. world and that people make mistakes. Let go of anger and their behavior, be willing to do Adjusting Your Attitude the same. If you both are willing resentments. Free yourself from 6: Adopt a healthy lifestyle How you think can have a profound to bend at least a little, you’ll negative energy by forgiving You can increase your resistance to effect on your emotional and physical have a good chance of finding a and moving on. stress by strengthening your physical well-being. Each time you think a happy middle ground. health. negative thought about yourself, your • Exercise regularly. Physical • Be more assertive. Don’t take body reacts as if it were in the throes 5: Make time for fun and activity plays a key role in a backseat in your own life. of a tension-filled situation. If you see relaxation reducing and preventing the Deal with problems head on, good things about yourself, you are Beyond a take-charge approach and effects of stress. Make time for doing your best to anticipate more likely to feel good; the reverse a positive attitude, you can reduce at least 30 minutes of exercise, and prevent them. If you’ve got is also true. Eliminate words such as stress in your life by nurturing yourself. three times per week. Nothing an exam to study for and your “always,” “never,” “should,” and If you regularly make time for fun and beats aerobic exercise for chatty roommate just got home, “must.” These are telltale marks of relaxation, you’ll be in a better place releasing pent-up stress and say up front that you only have self-defeating thoughts. to handle life’s stressors. five minutes to talk. tension. Healthy ways to relax and recharge • Manage your time better. Poor • Eat a healthy diet. Well- • Go for a walk. time management can cause 4: Accept the things you can’t nourished bodies are better a lot of stress. When you’re change • Spend time in nature. prepared to cope with stress, so stretched too thin and running Some sources of stress are • Call a good friend. be mindful of what you eat. Start unavoidable. You can’t prevent or your day right with breakfast, behind, it’s hard to stay calm • Sweat out tension with a good change stressors such as the death and keep your energy up and and focused. But if you plan workout. ahead and make sure you don’t of a loved one, a serious illness, or your mind clear with balanced, • Write in your journal. overextend yourself, you can a national recession. In such cases, nutritious meals throughout the alter the amount of stress you’re the best way to cope with stress is to • Take a long bath. day. under. accept things as they are. Acceptance • Light scented candles. • Reduce caffeine and sugar. The may be difficult, but in the long run, it’s • Savor a warm cup of coffee or temporary “highs” caffeine and easier than railing against a situation tea. sugar provide often end in with 3: Adapt to the stressor you can’t change. a crash in mood and energy. By • Play with a pet. If you can’t change the stressor, • Don’t try to control the reducing the amount of coffee, change yourself. You can adapt to uncontrollable. Many things in • Work in your garden. soft drinks, chocolate, and sugar stressful situations and regain your life are beyond our control— • Get a massage. snacks in your diet, you’ll feel sense of control by changing your particularly the behavior of other • Curl up with a good book. more relaxed and you’ll sleep expectations and attitude. people. Rather than stressing better. • Listen to music. • Reframe problems. Try to view out over them, focus on the • Avoid alcohol, cigarettes, and stressful situations from a more things you can control such as • Watch a comedy. drugs. Self-medicating with positive perspective. Rather the way you choose to react to Don’t get so caught up in the hustle alcohol or drugs may provide an than fuming about a traffic jam, problems. and bustle of life that you forget easy escape from stress, but the look at it as an opportunity to • Look for the upside. As the to take care of your own needs. relief is only temporary. Don’t pause and regroup, listen to saying goes, “What doesn’t kill Nurturing yourself is a necessity, not avoid or mask the issue at hand; your favorite radio station, or us makes us stronger.” When a luxury. deal with problems head on and enjoy some alone time. facing major challenges, try to • Set aside relaxation time. with a clear mind. • Look at the big picture. Take look at them as opportunities Include rest and relaxation in • Get enough sleep. Adequate perspective of the stressful for personal growth. If your your daily schedule. Don’t allow sleep fuels your mind, as well situation. Ask yourself how own poor choices contributed other obligations to encroach. as your body. Feeling tired will important it will be in the long to a stressful situation, reflect This is your time to take a break increase your stress because run. Will it matter in a month? on them and learn from your from all responsibilities and it may cause you to think A year? Is it really worth getting mistakes. recharge your batteries. irrationally. upset over? If the answer is no, QATAR STEEL 024 Issue No.100 • Fourth quarter 2014

Technology changes our life, what is next?

Throughout the recent decades, we have been turn, children should attend sporting sections, various experiencing a dramatic change in the world of educational courses, theatres etc. Otherwise, they will technology. degrade if spending almost all day near laptops and other devices. Communications devices such as computers & laptops are becoming an important part of our daily Technology hinders personal communication. lives. We are all so dependent on these devices that Nowadays, people are starting to become emotionally sometimes we treat them as if they were part of our attached to technological devices. It is becoming family. very difficult to spend a few hours, or even minutes without the usage of computers, mobile phones etc. Technology has become a priority for many people. It makes life easier to live on and less time-consuming. Some experts believe that Internet users will lose Hence, people do not have to do all the hard labor the savvy, patience to conduct social relations in anymore. the corporeal world. They stress a serious concern involving proliferation of inappropriate content, such Although technology has made life more convenient, as violence, bias, hate speech, profanity and etc. The there is certain amount of drawbacks in which it has Internet gives people an easy way to find unnecessary damaged the quality of our life. It separates individuals information. from reality. The tablet devices are one example; by putting into earbuds and immersing yourself in music These sorts of desperations changed people’s social while in public, you are disconnecting yourself from lives. Networking websites such as Facebook, Twitter the real world. etc. appear as ineffective way to communicate with people, simply because conversations are very vague. The Internet detracts from the communication abilities of society, especially the young. In formative As a reminder, Twitter has 271 million monthly active teen years, lack of personal communication due users, 78 percent of Twitter active users are on mobile. to excessive Internet usage can have an overall As of the first quarter 2014, social network Facebook negative effect on mental and physical health. Social had 1.28 billion monthly active users and 654 million networking inflicts damage on children and pushes people use Facebook on mobile on a daily basis. That them into leading isolated, antisocial individuals, being said, people cannot imagine their lives without while living in a virtual world away from real life. technology. It seems that human beings will become too computerized one day. Overuse may ultimately lead to Internet addiction, which negatively affects a child’s scholastic Society must be able to utilize technology while not performance, relationship with the family and allowing it to impede social interactions, particularly psychological health. Children can also access for those who are easily influenced. information that is unsuitable and communicate with people they shouldn’t come in contact with. Online communication is now in fashion, putting a thick wall between you and reality. Modern Protecting children should be a parent’s primary technologies could replace live talking with texting to concern and they must talk to their kids about your friends. What is the next to change our life? Internet safety and spend more time with them. In