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Wheely faces an uphill battle to save his dream girl from a monstrous DIRECTION: Yusry Abd Halim 18-wheeler truck who is the mastermind of a luxury car- CAST: Ogie Banks, Gavin Yap, Brock Powell napping syndicate. Emergency 999 SYNOPSIS: Wheely, a cabbie from the lower ranks of society, THEATRES: Landmark, The Mall Worldwide Emergency Number 112 Kahramaa – Electricity and Water 991 Local Directory 180 International Calls Enquires 150 Hamad International Airport 40106666 Labor Department 44508111, 44406537 Mowasalat Taxi 44588888 Qatar Airways 44496000 Hamad Medical Corporation 44392222, 44393333 Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation 44845555, 44845464 Primary Health Care Corporation 44593333 44593363 Qatar Assistive Technology Centre 44594050 Qatar News Agency 44450205 44450333 Q-Post – General Postal Corporation 44464444

Humanitarian Services Offi ce (Single window facility for the repatriation of bodies) Ministry of Interior 40253371, 40253372, 40253369 Ministry of Health 40253370, 40253364 Hamad Medical Corporation 40253368, 40253365 Qatar Airways 40253374

Glass supernatural abilities to track Kevin Wendell Crumb, a DIRECTION: M Night Shyamalan disturbed man who has twenty-four personalities. CAST: Anya Taylor-Joy, James McAvoy, Sarah Paulson SYNOPSIS: Security guard David Dunn uses his THEATRES: The Mall, Landmark, Royal Plaza ote Unquo u te Q The Mall Cinema (1): Mr. () 11pm. “Perseverance Majnu (Telugu) 2:15pm; Dragon Landmark Cinema (2): Mr. is failing 19 times and Ball Super: Broly (2D) 5pm; Majnu (Telugu) 2:15pm; Dragon The Kid Who Would Be King Ball Super: Broly (2D) 5pm; Nadi succeeding the 20th.” (2D) 7pm; Nadi Elregal Elserri Vijay Superum Pournamiyum Elregal Elserri (Arabic) 7pm; (Arabic) 9:15pm;21st Noottaandu (Malayalam) 11:30pm. Charlie Chaplin 2 (Tamil) 9pm; (Malayalam) 11:15pm. Landmark Cinema (1): Cheat India (Hindi) 11:30pm. — Julie Andrews The Mall Cinema (2): Wheely: Wheely: Fast And Hilarious Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (1): Fast And Hilarious (2D) 2pm; (2D) 2:15pm; 21st Noottaandu 21st Noottaandu (Malayalam) Vijay Superum Pournamiyum (Malayalam) 4pm; The Kid Who 2:15pm; Dragon Ball Super: (Malayalam) 3:30pm; Would Be King (2D) 6:45pm; Broly (2D) 5pm; Close (2D) 7pm; Manikarnika (Hindi) 6pm; Vijay Superum Pournamiyum Manikarnika (Hindi) 8:45pm; Vijay Superum Pournamiyum (Malayalam) 9pm; Vijay Vijay Superum Pournamiyum (Malayalam) 8:45pm; Superum Pournamiyum (Malayalam) 11:30pm. Community Editor Manikarnika (Hindi) 11:15pm. (Malayalam) 11:30pm. Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (2): Kamran Rehmat The Mall Cinema (3): Charlie Landmark Cinema (2): Charlie Chaplin 2 (Tamil) 2:15pm; e-mail: [email protected] Chaplin 2 (Tamil) 2:15pm; 21st Manikarnika (Hindi) 2:30pm; The Kid Who Would Be King (2D) Telephone: 44466405 Noottaandu (Malayalam) Charlie Chaplin 2 (Tamil) 4:45pm; Mary, Queen Of Scots Fax: 44350474 4:30pm; Cheat India (Hindi) 5:30pm; Manikarnika (Hindi) (2D) 7pm; Glass (2D) 9:15pm; 7:15pm; Serenity (2D) 9:30pm; 8pm; 21st Noottaandu Charlie Chaplin 2 (Tamil) 11:30pm. Tuesday, January 29, 2019 GULF TIMES 3 ROUND & ABOUT COMMUNITY

selected items from previously unseen private for both individuals and team relays. Another archives of photos, artefacts and documents choice is the Super Sprint which is only for to show the role that individuals within a individuals and open for both adults and kids community can play in building its identity aged between 13-15 years old. Also, a kids’ and preserving its heritage and history. duathlon was introduced this year for two age groups 7-9 and 10-12 years old to allow all family members to enjoy the event.

Ballet Lessons WHERE: Music and Arts Atelier Arabic Calligraphy Workshop WHEN: Ongoing WHEN: Saturday – Wednesday TIME: 4pm – 8pm TIME: 6pm For more info e-mail at registration@ Arabic Calligraphy workshop is back. EVENTS Mehaseel Souq will be open every atelierqatar.com or call on 33003839. Come and learn the artistic practice of Arabic Thursday, Friday and Saturday until 31st of handwriting and calligraphy at Music and Baladna Cultural Festival March. It is a perfect market to get amazing Arts Atelier. WHERE: Baladna Park local fresh produce. The lessons will take place every Saturday, WHEN: February 1 till March 1 Monday and Wednesday at 6pm. For Baladna Park will embark you on a more information, contact registration@ delicious and rich journey this time of year, atelierqatar.com through the Baladna Culture Festival. The festivities will take place each Friday and After School Activities Saturday of the month of February and will WHERE: Atelier include food, dance shows, entertainment & WHEN: Ongoing cultural handicrafts from across the world. Music and arts activities for students For further information 44 24 6000. taking place after they fi nish their day in school includes Group Music lessons, Hip- Golf on National Sport Day hop, Ballet, Drawing and Painting, Drama WHERE: Education City Golf Club Theatre & Taekwondo. Ages between 5 and 10 WHEN: February 12 years old after school hours. TIME: 9am – 10am If you are looking to participate in Sport Cycling: Losail Circuit Sports Club on National Sport Day, Education City Golf MIA Park Bazaar 2019 WHERE: Losail Circuit Club have something specifi cally for those WHERE: Museum Of Islamic Art WHEN: Ongoing that have never played golf before. Try WHEN: Ongoing TIME: 5pm golf with qualifi ed golf professionals and TIME: 12pm – 8pm Losail Circuit Sports Club, in association experience an introduction to golf, learning MIA Bazaar will be having a vibrant with Qatar Sports For All Federation, invites the fundamentals of the game of golf. Adults mix of 350 stalls. MIA Park Bazaar is a all cyclists, runners and walkers to train under and Children are welcome to participate. modern version of the old souq tradition. the fl oodlights of Losail International Circuit The stalls are going to off er a wide range of every Wednesdays. gastronomies from all over the world. You can also browse and grab handcrafted artifacts, accessories, canvases, fashion wears, designer ornaments.

Hobby Classes WHERE: Mamangam Performing Art Centre WHEN:Wednesday – Monday Mamangam Performing Art Centre, is a holistic performing arts institution and a one PECS Level 1 Certifi ed Workshop stop solution for adults as well as children WHERE: Doha College looking to explore their talents in various WHEN: Ongoing till February 13 art forms. We off er classes in contemporary, TIME: 8am – 5 pm , hip-hop and Indian classical PECS (Picture Exchange Communication dance forms, along with classes for music, Systems) training workshop is available in Artistic Gymnastic Classes art and crafts, karate and yoga. Additional Doha on March 18th and 19th 2019. This WHERE: Qatar Academy Msheireb services include dance education and amazing opportunity to provide parents WHEN: Ongoing till February 28 choreography. For details, call 33897609. and professionals the chance to get certifi ed TIME: 3:15pm – 4:15pm in PECS Level 1 is brought to you by Mind The olympic sport using horizontal bar, Dance and Instrument Classes Institute in collaboration with The Pyramid rings and fl oor exercises on mats for the WHERE: TCA Campus, Behind Gulf Times Educational Consultants and Doha College. children from age 4 till 16. Doha Triathlon 2019 Building To register, visit www.mindinstitutes.com. WHERE: Museum of Islamic Art WHEN: Wednesday – Monday Registration closes on February 13. For more Archives Exhibition WHEN: February 8 Learn the movements of dance styles in information 44181968. WHERE: Qatar National Library Doha Triathlon has opened registration Bollywood, Hip Hop and also the musical WHEN: Ongoing till January 31 for its third edition. Those wishing to instruments such as Piano, Guitar, Keyboard Mehaseel Festival TIME: 8am – 8pm participate in the event can visit www. for adults as well kids and move in the world WHERE: Katara Cultural Village The exhibition explores the history of Qatar doha-triathlon.com to register in either the of music. For details, contact 66523871/ WHEN: Ongoing till March 31 through several family collections. It presents Olympic or Sprint which off ers registration 31326749.

Compiled by Nausheen Shaikh. E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change 4 GULF TIMES Tuesday, January 29, 2019 COMMUNITY COVER STORY Off ices are changing

their company ethos, and more tables. At Field Nation’s new offi ces By Nicole Norfleet adaptable layouts. downtown, which were completed this summer, a network of orange BRANDED ENVIRONMENTS piping that runs electricity to ompanies and building Many clients want their light fi xtures was designed as a owners throughout workspace to refl ect their representation of a technological I think it’s just a the Twin Cities have company, a marketing tool that network. invested millions this helps organizations stand out to sign of our times year to re design and prospective clients as well as a NO RECEPTIONISTS that workplaces Crenovate their offi ces to better suit way to reinforce company culture Some companies have decided their organisations and appeal to among employees. to do away with front-desk are being so workers. “They are really coming up receptionists, sometimes using Modern kitchens with high- with unique ways to defi ne technology to direct guests to agile and really top seating, collaboration areas themselves,” said Natasha Fonville, where they need to go or having a made for informal meetings, and brand manager of Minneapolis- more informal entry area. adapting to how adaptable offi ce furniture with based Atmosphere Commercial Betsy Vohs, founder and chief people work best standing desks have all become the Interiors. “That beautifully branded executive of design fi rm Studio new standard for offi ce renovations. experience is really going to keep BV in Minneapolis, said 75 percent and that’s always While many of those features trending and keep elevating the of her clients don’t really need a are predicted to still be prevalent in spaces around us.” receptionist to answer calls or greet evolving 2019, architects and designers say At the new downtown offi ces guests. “Having them at the front new design trends have emerged, of Sleep Number, the company’s desk isn’t the best use of their time with some clients investing in emblem is throughout the space and energy,” Vohs said. more privacy for their open offi ces, on the wall and ceiling with Sleep At the new Hopkins offi ces her ‘ heavily branded design that refl ects Number settings on some of the fi rm has helped to design for Digi ’ Tuesday, January 29, 2019 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY

Some companies have decided to do away with front-desk receptionists, sometimes using technology to direct guests to where they need to go or having a more informal entry area

International, the company opted private call rooms. Companies natural as well as the digital shared spaces, said Kim Gibson, the including RSM Plaza and the AT&T to skip the front-desk receptionist also have requested other sound- experience, he said. company’s senior director for real Tower. and use the space for an entry dampening materials such as estate workplace. Piedmont Offi ce Realty Trust, lounge with a coff ee bar and a acoustic foam, felt, drapery and WELLNESS “We really wanted to understand the owner of U.S. Bancorp Center, digital kiosk. carpet, Vohs said. More architects have begun to how people were working and the plans to spend about $7.5 million This past summer, Studio The renovated offi ces of Gardner incorporate design standards to things that they desired to help to create a tenant-amenity space BV designed the offi ces of Field Builders in Minneapolis, which advance workers’ health and well- make them more productive,” on the top fl oor of the tower. The Nation, which also doesn’t use Studio BV helped design, features being. WELL certifi cation is still a Gibson said. The data helped Prime building is more than 98 percent receptionists. cubbies wrapped in acoustic foam. relatively new concept that explores Therapeutics and architecture leased, but the company wanted to The recently renovated RSM how design can help workers live fi rm HGA create diff erent spaces continue to improve the building, MORE AGILE SPACE Plaza downtown has similar cutouts better through improvements in air, to accommodate workers, such as said Thomas Prescott, executive Adaptable space has also in its lobby. Some companies go water, light, fi tness and other areas. one-on-one spaces and private vice president of the Midwest become more of a priority as many as far as installing white-noise “It has kind of become the new “oasis rooms.” region of Piedmont. companies have reduced the square machines throughout their offi ces. LEED,” said Derek McCallum, “It’s the right thing to do, footage dedicated to individual a principal at RSP Architects AMENITIES, AMENITIES, enhancing our asset,” he said. employees. With workers more MOVE OVER, MILLENNIALS in Minneapolis, which now has AMENITIES “We’re excited. We’re making a nomadic, many new offi ces are Much has been said about WELL-certifi ed staff . The amenities race continues signifi cant investment in a building currently designed to allow for how current offices have been The 428 offi ce building in St. for many multitenant offi ces, that’s mostly leased.” rearrangement of the furniture designed with millennial Paul was WELL gold-certifi ed and with landlords investing heavily A large stairway will lead up to layout and changes to walls and employees in mind, but designers has high-level air fi ltration close in community space and building the space that will feature a full partitions. have already begun to shift gears to hospital grade, added water perks such as modern gyms and fi tness facility, tenant lounge, “I think it’s just a sign of our to interpret how the younger Gen fi ltration, and a prominent and lounges with high-end furniture. conference area and a game room times that workplaces are being Z might use their spaces. After open staircase to promote physical Many downtown Minneapolis offi ce with a golf simulator. so agile and really adapting to how millennials, defined as being born activity. buildings have undergone recent — Star Tribune people work best ... and that’s between 1981 and 1996, Gen Z is rehabs of their amenity spaces, (Minneapolis) / TNS always evolving,” Fonville said. the newest defined generation. ENGAGING EMPLOYEES At Atmosphere’s downtown Gen Z is believed to be more Companies are studying and offi ce, the walls are moved about realistic, social change-oriented, surveying their employees more to once a year. For example, the tech-integrated and interested in make informed design decisions. company recently noticed that on-demand learning, said Rich For the new headquarters for employees weren’t using some Bonnin, a design principal at HGA Prime Therapeutics in Eagan, of the offi ce enclaves, so leaders in Minneapolis. external consultants studied decided to take out a few walls to “These aren’t the decisionmakers the company’s previous offi ces allow for more breathing room and now, but they will be,” he said, at a to determine how much square larger meeting areas. recent broker event at the St. Paul footage per person was being used Curling Club organized by real and the operational costs of the AUDIO PRIVACY estate company Newmark Knight space. As offi ces have become more Frank. They interviewed employees open, one side eff ect has been Gen Z workers are more likely and observed to how they worked. that sound can carry throughout to value face-to-face interactions, Data showed that desks were the space, making audio privacy shared space, choice-rich sitting empty about 60 percent of a concern. Many new offi ces have environments, security and the the week, with people opting for 6 GULF TIMES Tuesday, January 29, 2019 COMMUNITY IIS inaugurates Qatar History Exhibition and Mathematics Lab

Ideal Indian School (IIS) Junior Section recently inaugurated Qatar History Exhibition and the students and teachers. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Shobhana Menon, Mathematics Lab. Both were inaugurated by Syed Shoukath Ali, Principal of IIS. Addressing Vice Principal of IIS, and Shameim Sheikh, Assistant Vice Principal. The exhibition featured the students, Syed Shoukath Ali emphasised on school’s commitment in providing quality models of historical monuments of Qatar, including Al Zubarah Fort, Al Thaqab Fort and education with innovative teaching and learning process. He also appreciated the efforts of all Baladna Farm.

150 Indians from Qatar attend 15th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2019 Convention

Some 150 Indians from Qatar various plenary sessions, including recently attended the 15th Pravasi developing cyber capacity of India, Bharatiya Divas 2019 Convention giving back to India – opportunities held in Varanasi, India. The and challenges, role of Indian convention included delegates from diaspora in capacity of building around the world. The delegates for affordable waste management from Qatar joined others for Kumbh and solar power and engagement Mela at Prayagra on January with younger members of Indian 24 and witnessed the Republic diaspora. The event also featured Day Parade at New Delhi on 26 cultural performances hosted January. The event was hosted by by Indian Council for Cultural Ministry of External Aff airs India and Relations. Government of Uttar Pradesh. At the valedictory session, Shri The delegation from Qatar was Ram Nath Kovind, President led by Rajesh Kamble, Counsellor of India, presented the Pravasi at the Embassy of India. Seenu Bharatiya Samman award to Cdr Pillai, K M Varghese and Kala Purnendu Tiwari from Qatar and Gopalakrishnan co-ordinated for 27 other eminent personalities and facilitating the delegate. two organisations of the Indian The PBD Convention ‘Role of Indian diaspora for their contributions and Diaspora in building New India’ was achievements in various fields. held at Deendayal Hastkala, Sankul The award to Cdr Purnendu Tiwari Trade Facilitation Centre and Craft was presented in recognition of Museum at Lalpur in Varanasi. his contribution towards capacity The event was inaugurated by building for the Qatar Emiri Naval Narendra Modi, Prime Minister Forces, thereby promoting India- of India. The delegates attended Qatar bilateral co-operation.

WMF elects new off ice bearers

World Malayalee Federation (WMF) recently organised a family get together and elections for its The new off ice bearers of WMF, include Abdul Sathar, President; Salihudeen and Sonal Sunny, Vice new off ice bearers at Trainstem Training Centre. The event was attended by over 100 members Presidents; Alias Issac, General Secretary; Pramod Vamadevan and Rijas, Joint Secretaries; Shukoor, of WMF. Santy Madappatt, Global Spokesperson of WMF, was the chief guest at the event. Abdul Tresurer, and Sarath Babu, Jessy, Manjusha, Nahas, Thaha, Biju Mathews and Babu, co-ordinators. Sathar, Qatar National Co-ordinator, welcomed the gathering. The event was compered by Alias Issac. Rijas proposed a vote of thanks. Tuesday, January 29, 2019 GULF TIMES 7 COMMUNITY

ICC organises Annual Dance Festival

Indian Cultural Centre recently organised their Annual Dance Festival at Birla Public School Committee; Jafer Khan, Bhumeshwar Padala, Ramachandra Shetty and P Mohsin, ICC MC members. auditorium. The event was inaugurated by Manikandan, ICC President, by lighting the lamp. Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi and various dance forms were performed at the event. A total of 70 Addressing the gathering, Manikandan lauded the eff orts of ICC in keeping up and disseminating the students of the Indian Cultural Centre performed 15 dances at the event. The event was attended social and cultural traditions among the Indian community in Qatar. by over 500 people. The dances were choreographed by Metilda Soloman and Panjari Melam Dr Nayana Wagh, member of ICC Management Committee, welcomed the gathering. Vinod Nair, Arangettam, ICC Classical Dance teachers, in the guidance of Guru Pramod Marar, Shyam Maran member of ICC Management Committee, proposed a vote of thanks. The event was anchored by and Mahesh Thirumump. President of ICC along with other dignitaries felicitated the participating Nikita Flujo and Ann Mary Aju. students on the occasion. The event was sponsored by Aster Medical Centre. Jafar Khan co- The event was attended by notable personalities, including Jutas Paul, member of ICBF Management ordinated the event.

NIS hosts book fair

Noble International School (NIS), in Rasheed, Principal of NIS. The fair collaboration with Crescent Book was attended by Shihabudheen shop, recently hosted a book fair and Indira Ajeesh, Head of Sections; at Abu Humour Campus. The fair Muhamad Hassan, CCA Co-ordinator; was inaugurated by Shibu Abdul and Saiph Mustafa, Librarian.

MES celebrates ‘Tamil Day’

MES Indian School recently celebrated ‘Tamil Day’. Students academic excellence were also felicitated on the occasion. from Junior, Girls’ and Boys’ Section took part in the Hameeda Kadar, Principal of MES, said that the programme celebrations. The event featured folk and cultural dances. showcased the rich cultural and traditional values of Tamil A presentation highlighting the significance of Pongal, a State and familiarised the young children about the cultural harvest festival of Tamil Nadu along with its associated heritage of the state. Amutha Sumathi, Co-ordinator at MES, activities was presented by Gohilan and Zaharan, students of along with the faculty members from the Department of grade-IX. The students of Junior, Girls’ and Boys’ section with Tamil MES co-ordinated the event. 8 GULF TIMES Tuesday, January 29, 2019 COMMUNITY Georgetown Thesis leads to a UN report on Education in Syria

“In 2013, I joined the Georgetown Pre-college Summer (GPS) Programme, which is designed to help prepare high school students for university life. This was an incentive to apply to GU-Q because I learned about the university’s teaching methods and the curriculum. Before that, I took part in GU-Q’s Model United Nations (MUN) as well as a Crisis Simulation exercise during secondary school,” said Obada. Prior to joining Georgetown in Qatar in 2014, he pursued an interest in Islamic economics. He spent a month at the International University of Islamic Finance in , and took what he learned into his years at GU-Q, devoting his time and eff ort in Georgetown to pursue the goal of serving others in need, exemplifying the university’s value of ‘Women and Men for Others’. “This was one of the most important values. I kept it in mind throughout my studies and hands-on training I did through organisations and agencies like Silatech and Reach out to Asia (ROTA) where I worked to provide jobs for Arab youth in the Arab world and in Asia. It also was a value I drew on as a member of the team selected to represent Qatar in the 2016 World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul,” he said. “For my research, I contacted a non-governmental organisation to obtain raw data and statistics on schools in Syria. From these statistics, my main question was to understand for how the war aff ected schools, and how the presence of schools in diff erent areas of influence aff ected their existence and Thesis ‘The Implications of Conflicts and Their Implications for Education: Evaluating the Eff ective operation.” Operation of Schools and the Cost of Welfare in Syria’ by Obada Khaled Diab, a graduate from This research led him to take part in a United Nations activity in the in the summer of Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) in International Economics, recently lead to United Nations 2018, developing a case study on emergency education, with a focus on Syria, a report which was report on Education in Syria. subsequently published.

Mohammed Parakkadav launches new book

Mohammed Parakkadav, journalist, recently launched his book Alifinu Pulleellaa. The book was released by KC Abdulatheef, President of Center of Indian Community, by handing over the book to SAM Basheer, President of KMCC. MT Nilambur presided over the event. The event was attended by Suhail Wafi, Yatheendran Master, Shihida Jaleel, Mohammed Firoz, Aziz Akkara, Aashiq Ahmed, and Thanzeem Kuttiady

IIEE-SQC organises an orientation session

Integrated Institute of Electrical Engineers–State of Qatar Chapter (IIEE-SQC) recently organised Mabulay, Adviser at IIEE-SQC, conducted the re-orientation on the practice of Robert’s Rule and an event ‘Orientation of Off icers, Plans and Programs and Team Building’ at Marriott Hotel. The IIEE Protocol. Mario B Morales, President of IIEE-SQC, presented the plans and programmes to the event highlighted the roles and responsibilities of each member of Board of Directors. Robert U Board of Directors, advisers and former presidents. Dorily Macaraeg off iciated the team building. Tuesday, January 29, 2019 GULF TIMES 9 COMMUNITY Porsche Design and PUMA enter a strategic partnership

According to a press release, Porsche Design and PUMA have entered into a strategic partnership technological innovation and functional design. We are very much looking forward kicking-off this to bring a new line of high-end sportswear, footwear and accessories to the market starting in partnership and to lift the Porsche Design Sportswear Collection to new heights over the following the Spring/Summer 2019 season. Combining the design heritage of the two globally renowned years. The new Spring/Summer 2019 Collection is just the starting point of this valued partnership,” brands, the Porsche Design Sportswear Collection, available early March 2019, features engineered said Jan Becker, CEO of Porsche Design Group. products that will perform at the top level and stand for the fusion of lifestyle and performance “We are really excited to start working with such a renowned partner like Porsche Design,” said wear. This has resulted in a dynamic collection with its own identity, which is supposed to appeal Bjørn Gulden, CEO of PUMA. “Their active lifestyle heritage fits perfectly to our ambition to to customers expecting uncompromising aesthetics and performance. bring the track to the street and merge sport innovation with lifestyle products. With our long The new collection meets the needs of those accustomed to the best in high-quality sportswear. experience in motorsport, we will be working with Porsche Design to innovate footwear and Both brands are rooted in the world of motorsport and bring complementary traits to this newly apparel styles of high quality and technical engineering.” established partnership. Porsche Design brings its unique design philosophy, its engineering A collection ranging from active wear to sports-infused lifestyle wear, the full product range mindset and strong expertise in the premium segment to this collaboration, while PUMA’s sports delivers technology, quality, sophistication and style with a clear vision: serving the 24/7 needs of expertise can be seen in advanced cushioning systems, seam-sealing knits and lightweight fabrics. the modern sportive urbanist. This is just the top of the iceberg, because there´s more to come in “With PUMA we have found a qualified partner, who shares the same values related to the near future.

St Regis Doha hosts an exquisite Afternoon Tea masterclass

According to a press release, The St Regis a book reading session hosted by Qatar Doha hosted an exquisite Afternoon Tea based children’s book author Johanna masterclass in collaboration with award- Handley. winning Master Patissier Eric Lanlard “One of the most delightful aspects of highlighting the brand’s signature ritual. the Afternoon Tea ritual is the ceremony Comprising of two exclusive sessions and the bespoke service making it an for adults as well as for children, the immersive experience and a delightful masterclasses combined Lanlard’s indulgence savoured at leisure rather than superlative baking techniques with the simply grabbing a cup on the go”, said timeless tradition of Afternoon Tea, that is Candice D’Cruz, Vice President, Luxury synonymous with the St. Regis brand. Brands at Marriott International, Middle The ‘Afternoon Tea Masterclass’ provided East and Africa. guests with a unique take on sweet Eric Lanlard, Master Patissier said, “I truly and savoury Afternoon Tea treats enjoyed hosting this delicious event at the experiences. During the sessions, Master iconic The St. Regis Doha and look forward Patissier Lanlard shared secrets behind to more events in 2019.” He added: “You his signature desserts in an informative can forget about lunch or dinner, but I am and captivating manner, whilst engaging passionate about the ritual of Afternoon participants with the secrets behind his Tea – an opportunity to stop and enjoy bespoke bakery techniques. A dedicated a moment of luxury in the middle of the ‘Tiny Tea Masterclass’ saw children day. I am really excited to be able to share combine creativity and fun in a class my love of baking, some tips and tricks of where they learnt about Lemon Curd the trade in this series of fun and exclusive Cupcakes. The young guests also enjoyed masterclasses.” 10 GULF TIMES Tuesday, January 29, 2019 COMMUNITY INFOGRAPHIC Tuesday, January 29, 2019 GULF TIMES 11 LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE COMMUNITY Person to person: How to become a strong, successful communicator

ould you like to negotiate even when you’re delivering good news. For about getting things done.” If we look better business deals? example, say, “I could be wrong, but I think back in history at some of our powerful Or, would you like to set our department is going to win an award this communicators, we can see they literally boundaries with tough quarter.” changed the course of history. Imagine people who bully you at – Try to deliver win/win strategies. For Abraham Lincoln, Winston Churchill, Wwork? instance, tell your kids, “If you get your Martin Luther King or John F. Kennedy Your voice represents a lot of things. rooms clean and help me put away the speaking in limp, negative ways. That kind For example, it’s your tool for opening groceries, we’ll make some time to watch a of language might have destroyed their career doors, defending yourself in certain movie this afternoon.” Help others see the accomplishments. situations, and maintaining a large part of reward of cooperating with you. “I’m trying to speak more confi dence into your identity. Learning to guard your language, so that it my marriage,” says a man we’ll call Brian. Most people who know you can easily defi nes you in a positive light, is productive. “I’ve noticed my wife and I get along recognise you by your voice. And, they’ve We all like leaders, for example, who say: better these days. I tell her we’ll get our learned to react to your voice by how you’ve “We can fi gure these problems out.” problems ironed out and we’ll have a date presented yourself in the past. “I used to beat myself up and proclaim night every weekend. We do have a lot Here are some basic tips for how to talk so what a fi x I was in,” says a sales manager going on with illnesses in both our families. others will listen: we’ll call Kevin. “One day, my wife videoed However, I keep speaking in a positive way – Keep calm. Why? People respect a calm my complaints. I was shocked. My fi rst to bolster my wife’s spirit. The minute your person. Others will believe you mean what thought was this: I wouldn’t want to work language is more powerful and positive, the you say, if you deliver your message in a for that guy!” better you’re going to feel.” steady, impactful way. Kevin says he started writing down Words provide the “fuel” for the journey – Deliver positive messages. If you’re positive affi rmations every night. He you are making in this world. Start tracking always negative, your friends and associates goes over these positive statements every how you present your ideas and notice will learn to turn a deaf ear. Keep in mind morning for ten minutes. how closely your experiences follow your that it’s almost impossible to “sell” an idea “I’ve literally learned to ‘speak’ the kind predictions. that isn’t presented in a positive light. of day I want to have. It’s made a diff erence. “When I get discouraged,” says a friend – Don’t act like a know-it-all. No one will At work, my associates like to hear my pep of ours we’ll call Karen, “I start encouraging pay attention to your ideas, if you totally talks every morning. They tell me they myself by saying things will get better. It’s discredit theirs. Use some humble language, draw energy from my powerful attitude amazing how this seems to work.” – TNS

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

Your intuitive abilities should be operating at a very high level A friend could introduce you to an exciting new person for whom Some exciting career developments could have you flying high today, Aries. You might inadvertently receive some positive psychic you feel a very powerful connection, Taurus. This meeting could today, Gemini. Perhaps you’ve just reached a long-term goal or messages about your future, and this could prove very exciting. prove exciting, but stay calm and remain objective. If your feelings managed to get a break that tells you that your goals are now within These insights could be a source of inspiration that propels you to are too obvious, he or she could well lose interest before anything reach. Whichever it is, you’re likely to be on the receiving end of accomplish wonders in some aspect of your life. This could turn out has time to develop! Just be yourself, enjoy the company, and have some congratulations, perhaps from unexpected people. More to be a self-fulfilling prophecy! Make the most of it. fun. That’s all you need do at this point. income could also be in the off ing. Whatever it is, you’ve earned it! CANCER LEO VIRGO June 21 — July 22 July 23 — August 22 August 23 — September 22

Your financial situation could get a strong boost today, Cancer. This Your financial situation could be greatly boosted by a development A legal matter that may have been pending for a while could finally might be due to a contract you’ve just signed, perhaps involving you hadn’t expected, Leo. Perhaps some investments suddenly be completed today, Virgo. It’s very likely to go in your favour. some work you will do on your own rather than for an employer. skyrocket in value, or maybe the homes in your neighbourhood are Therefore, if you’ve been sitting on a contract, agreement, or other The project may have strong personal significance. The creative suddenly worth more than you thought. Whichever it is, don’t try to document that needs your signature, read it carefully before you arts could be involved, as well as technology. Be prepared for a busy cash in on it right now. Chances are the value of your investment will sign. You will probably get what you want out of the transaction. By month, but it will be a great one. Go for the gold! continue to increase. Hang in there and watch it grow. the way, this is also a great day to get married! LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS September 23 — October 22 October 23 — November 21 November 22 — December 21

Your physical energy is likely to be high today, Libra, so you might An exciting rush of physical passion could hit you today when you’re Chores that need to be done around the house could be at the not feel like staying indoors. Take care of your body first, and get in introduced to an interesting new person, Scorpio. Take care not to top of your priority list today, Sagittarius. A female visitor, perhaps a good workout. You may also want to explore, perhaps by driving wear it on your face. You generally don’t like to reveal that much your mother, could come by and making your place look great will out of town for the day or going to an amusement park. You may not of yourself! Besides, you won’t want this person to think you’re too preoccupy you. Don’t do any more work than you absolutely have to. feel this energetic very often, so it’s best to make the most of it when obvious. Try to stay focused and remain objective. Then consider You won’t want to be too tired when she arrives. you can. whether it’s a good idea to pursue this attraction. Today you may have some important phone calls to make, CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES December 22 — January 19 January 20 — February 18 February 19 — March 20

Capricorn, and want to get them out of the way before doing Good news about money could create some excitement in your An intriguing new neighbour, perhaps someone you’re attracted to, anything else. You will definitely get your message across, because household today, Aquarius. One of your goals might be to invest could move in near you, Pisces. This might prove very exciting. You your communicative abilities are very strong. Words combine some of the funds in fixing up your living situation. You might even will probably strike up a conversation and enjoy talking with him or with feelings to create understanding between you and just about consider moving or purchasing a new home. You may kick around a her. Whether you choose to pursue this attraction depends on both anyone, whether you’re talking on the phone or writing. lot of ideas about how to spend the windfall, but don’t go too crazy. of your current situations, but at the very least, you will make a new Hold on to some of that money as a nest egg. friend. 12 GULF TIMES Tuesday, January 29, 2019 COMMUNITY CARTOONS/PUZZLES

Wordsearch Adam

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Shaping Up

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

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Sudoku

Bound And Gagged

Sudoku is a puzzle based on a 9x9 grid. The grid is also divided into nine (3x3) boxes. You are given a selection of values and to complete the puzzle, you must fill the grid so that every column, every anone is repeated. Tuesday, January 29, 2019 GULF TIMES 13 PUZZLES COMMUNITY

Super Cryptic Clues Colouring

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Yesterday’s Solutions

ACROSS: 1 Kicked off 6 Medoc DOWN: 1 Knows 2 Chinaware 9 Owing 10 Emanation 11 3 Eight times 4 Overdue 5 Started out 12 Fell 14 Praline 15 Feature 6 Mean 7 Drive 8 Emerged 17 Feelers 19 Setters Concludes 13 Sentry duty 14 20 Also 22 Fairly warm 25 Puff-adder 16 Grenadine 18 Direction 26 Using 27 Rapid 28 Spanish 19 Syringa 21 Scrap 23 Heavy meal. Mogul 24 Iced. 14 GULF TIMES Tuesday, January 29, 2019 COMMUNITY POP SPOT

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ABBA

Fans were excited by the virtual ABBA project. Digitally created avatars of the group members would perform ABBA’s classic songs plus two new tracks specially recorded for the show. ABBATARS was originally scheduled to premiere on television either late in 2018 or early this year before embarking on a world tour. But news now comes that unforeseen complications have caused the enterprise to be delayed. “Everything was up and running smoothly when the announcement came out,” said ABBA’s Benny Andersson. “But then it didn’t run as smoothly. We are still trying to establish the agreement that needs to be done to be able to continue. We are good. It’s the other side. It’s not our doing.” Although Benny revealed no specific details, his words suggest financial rather than technical issues have created the problem. However, there is optimism that everything should be worked out as is reflected in Benny suggesting the possibility of another new ABBA song. “We did the two new songs (I Still Have Faith In You and Don’t Shut Me Down) to put them in the show. But they will now have been released before the show launches so we should really do another new song for the show. “I haven’t spoken with the others about this but I think they will approve. We all had such a good time recording the first two new songs. It was like no time had passed rather than 35 years. We were having fun and happy so I don’t think anyone would object to repeating what was a joyful experience.” LOOKING FORWARD: see their return to the music scene in terms of a five-year plan. How long the AABATARS show might be delayed is another matter. Six to eight months has been mentioned though this is pure speculation. Any further developments will be reported here in due course. Westlife want a world tour Nina Nesbitt It is five years since Scottish singer, and multi- instrumentalist Nina Nesbitt issued her debut album. Peroxide was a collection of new material and old songs from previously released EPs. as they make a comeback It hit number one in her native country and reached number 11 on the off icial UK albums chart. Singles success has proved more elusive. Just two have made the UK to Westlife and their comeback managed to tour the world.” top 40. The most successful was Stay Out. The title-track from a 2013 By Geoff rey Rowlands single made number 13 a big “We will get through so many EP, the song peaked at number 21. disappointment. They didn’t even top airports on our tour,” Mark smiled. Nina has changed record labels and issued three more EPs since her the chart in their native land. Despite “Places like Hanoi and Manila are debut album was released. She is back now with her second album, The oy band comebacks are not her single having been in the chart for defi nitely on the list. There will be so Sun Will Come Up, The Seasons Will Change, which is set for release on all as successful as Take 13 weeks, ’s Sweet But Psycho many fi rsts for us. We really can’t wait February 1. That. still kept Westlife from the number to get on stage all over the world.” A number of tracks have already been made available as off icial or Members of Blue spend one spot in Ireland. Although the boys insisted they promotional singles. Only Somebody Special broke into the UK top 100 more time on reality TV So, it is not a Take That-like were still great friends when Westlife but Taylor Swift added The Best You Had to her Favourite Songs playlist Bshows than in the music charts. comeback after their near seven-year split up in 2012, admissions were on Apple Music while actress Chloe Grace Moretz wrote of loving the Despite all of the money Backstreet hiatus. But things could have been subsequently made of friction and song on her account. Boys have earned from their Las worse. Hello My Love may yet top the arguments within the group. Colder has recently been issued as Nina’s next off icial single. The Vegas residency, they have not had a Irish chart, though there seems little “You get that kind of thing among accompanying video is the latest to be posted at www..com/ signifi cant hit single since Incomplete prospect of a number one in any other any group of people who have been user/ninanesbitt. Videos for the other four album tracks previously peaked at number 13 on Billboard’s country. together for such a long time,” Kian released as singles can also be found here along with a range of other Hot 100 in 2005. Don’t Go Breaking Their as-yet-untitled comeback remarked. “What arguments we postings covering everything from playlists of her old songs to a series My , lead single from DNA, the album will be released later this year might have had were really something of spoof comedy videos. group’s newly released ninth studio while the 12 dates on Westlife’s British and nothing, no big deal. Everything is album, stalled at number 63. and Irish concert tour sold out so behind us now anyway. We’re having Lauren Jauregui Hopes were high though for Irish quickly that additional demand has a great time being together again as quartet Westlife to experience a led to the schedule being extended friends.” Former Fifth Harmony singer Lauren Jauregui has made an hugely successful comeback. Nicky to 32 shows. These concerts will be While their comeback single may inauspicious start to her solo career. Despite co-writing and performing Byrne, , and followed by more gigs throughout the not have fared quite so well as the as a guest artiste on singles by Marian Hill, Steve Aoki and Ty Dolla Sign, Mark Feehily have enjoyed a blaze of world. group might have hoped, Westlife the only track on which Lauren guested which made Billboard’s Hot publicity while promoting Hello My “Of course it would have been nice see their return to the music scene in 100 was Halsey’s promotional single, Strangers. Even this just reached Love, their fi rst single since 2011’s to get another UK number one,” Kian terms of a fi ve-year plan. number 100. Lighthouse. stated. “We had seven successive UK “We haven’t actually put a time Lauren’s debut solo single, Expectations, received positive reviews Initial response indicated the group chart-topping singles and 14 in all so frame on anything,” Shane stated. but made no impression on the charts. She said of the track; “I feel like would achieve enormous success. we’d love to have more. Hopefully, “But we did look at the amazing the context and mood of it is a really great introduction to the world Their song shot straight to number we will. But if our new single doesn’t success Take That have had in their that I’m about to give people.” Sadly, not too many were particularly one on the iTunes chart in more than reach number one, the demand for our second time around and that’s the interested. 15 countries and was listed in the concert tickets clearly shows the fans kind of thing we’re aiming for but over Perhaps there will be a better response to her newly released second charts of over 50 nations. are still interested in us.” the course of several years. solo single, More Than That. Lauren co-wrote the song nearly But this immediate enthusiasm did “We’ve had so many people from all “We have people like three years ago. It was inspired by the ancient Greek deity goddess not continue. Instead of topping the over the world asking us to perform and writing our new Aphrodite. offi cial UK singles chart or at least in their country,” Nicky added. material so we’re creating credible “She is about love, connection with pleasure and self. That was really fi nding a place in the top fi ve, Hello “We’re in this week and new songs, not just rehashing our important to me. More Than That is a sassy song about flirtation but My Love debuted at a surprisingly low we are determined to get to everyone old hits. We might not become as sticking to my own guns and not giving in to the flirtation.” number 13. eventually. We will perform for all the successful as in our earlier career but The song video is posted on Lauren’s own page at www.youtube. While this is a perfectly respectable people in every country that wants that wouldn’t be for the lack of trying com/channel/UCztlt79t8cvrtLpnoIXz2Pg Also here are the videos for and successful chart position, the to see Westlife at some point. We or because we didn’t have great new Expectations and Strangers plus All Night, her single with Steve Aoki. There amount of media exposure aff orded won’t step away from this until we’ve songs.” is also an audio posting of Back To Me, Lauren’s song with Marian Hill. Tuesday, January 29, 2019 GULF TIMES 15 SHOWBIZ COMMUNITY Takes hundreds of scratches for one song: Abhay Jodhpurkar

NEW ROLE: Richard Madden will be replacing Daniel Craig as James Bond. Richard Madden might leave Bodyguard for James Bond

Bodyguard TV series producer has said that actor Richard Madden is in talks to play James Bond in the fi lm franchise. With that, Madden’s future in Bodyguard has been thrown into doubt, reports dailymail.co.uk Madden, 32, took the title role in the TV series as bodyguard David Budd. A second series is expected but an unnamed producer on the show said: “We don’t know if Richard will do series two. It depends what happens with James Bond, we don’t know yet.” There has been increasing speculation about Madden replacing Daniel Craig in the most coveted role in the movies. And it is understood that James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli has been in touch with Madden. Before he starred in Bodyguard, Madden played Robb Stark in TV fantasy series Game Of Thrones. The eighth and fi nal season of the hit series will bow out in April 2019. RISING STAR: Abhay Jodhpurkar says he was replaced by big names like Arijit Singh and Sonu Nigam in the past. It airs in India on Star World. – IANS fter making his Bollywood takes hundreds of scratches for one That was the time when my interest Bateman off ers advice to struggling actors debut with a “dream” song to materialise. Everyone has gone shifted more towards music than project, starring Shah Rukh through it and I have no regrets,” he academics. I fi nished my BTech. Actor Jason Bateman, who won the Screen Actors Guild Khan, last year, another of added. Ultimately, my calling was Carnatic (SAG) Award for the Best Actor in TV Drama for Ozark, singer Abhay Jodhpurkar’s Mere naam tu, which featured music or world music,” said Abhay. in his acceptance speech paid tribute to the struggling ABollywood songs is now out. in SRK-starrer Zero, had instantly Talking about south Indian fi lms, he actors. He says getting these fi lms was not become a hit. He teamed up with music shared: “It has been a long journey of Bateman gave an inspiring speech on Sunday night and easy as in the past, he has been replaced maestro A.R. and singer Arjun singing in south Indian fi lms despite assured the aspiring artistes that they are all one job away by “big names” like Arijit Singh and Chandy for Wako naam Fakir from the me not knowing the languages. It was a from making it, reports eonline.com Sonu Nigam. He has no regrets though forthcoming fi lm The Fakir of Venice, challenge.” He said: “You wonder if you’re any good because what as he feels that all newcomers have to go starring Farhan Akhtar and Annu He moved to Mumbai in 2017. we’re doing is we’re just liars up there, you know, and through it and that it takes hundreds of Kapoor. “I thought that ‘Okay, let’s try and we’re wondering if people are buying it. Everybody is just scratches for one song to materialise. Abhay is new in Bollywood, but is make it big in Bollywood because I was a job away. “I had done a lot of scratches while a known name in south Indian fi lm getting saturated in south.” “For me it was Arrested Development. I am very, very I was travelling to Mumbai (from industry. He has worked in south SRK is not the fi rst superstar that he grateful to that show. I just want to say to the people at Chennai where he was studying). Indian fi lms like Kadal, Jomonte has sung for. He has even lent his voice home and not working as frequently as they want, you’re I had done songs in the past which Suvisheshangal and . to movies starring Prithviraj just one job away. You’re plenty talented. Hang in there.” were supposed to release in my voice. “I didn’t have an agenda per se when and . The 50-year-old dedicated his award to his family for Unfortunately, they couldn’t release as it came to playback singing. I was “It is extremely important (to have making it possible. the fi lms’ producers wanted big names always passionate about music and just a superstar starring in the fi lm that he “Without you, none of it would be enjoyable and or music labels wanted Arijit or Sonu learn it for the love of it, but I never sings in). They give you face value. They probably wouldn’t be possible. So I love you more than Nigam. My voice has been replaced thought that I would have a playback are the ones who embody the character I even tell you I. Amanda, pop a mint. I’m going to come several times, but it’s okay,” Abhay said singing career,” he said. of your voice. give you yours in about fi ve minutes.” in a telephonic interview. Things changed when he moved to “When SRK is lip-syncing to a tune, He has also directed episodes of the Netfl ix show “I guess that’s how it is supposed Chennai a few years ago for BTech. it has that power and impact. Having a Ozark. He made his feature directorial debut with the 2013 to be. That’s how the journey of a “I was also doing part time music at big star attached to it, has a bigger reach comedy Bad Words, followed by 2015’s The Family Fang. newcomer happens in Bollywood. It A R Rahman KM Music Conservatory. and impact,” he said. – IANS – IANS

Manikarnika crosses Rs40 well” in Delhi NCR, Uttar Pradesh, crore in opening weekend Punjab and Rajasthan. Gujarat has seen more than 100 per cent growth Kangana Ranaut’s Manikarnika: over Saturday-Sunday, read the The Queen Of Jhansi minted Rs 42.55 statement. crore at the box offi ce in its opening As per trade expert Taran Adarsh, weekend. the fi lm had an excellent weekend. Manikarnika: The Queen Of “The fi lm crosses Rs40 crore Jhansi, which captures the life story mark after a sluggish start (Day 1)... of Rani Laxmibai, released in India Kangana’s biggest opener... Delhi, on Friday. Kangana essays the role of NCR, UP, Punjab and Rajasthan have Rani Lakshmibai. performed best,” he tweeted. According to the fi lm’s publicist, Produced by in the movie collected Rs8.75 crore on association with Jain and Nishant day one, Rs18.1 crore on day two and Pitti, the movie also features Ankita INSPIRATION: Jason Bateman gave an inspiring Rs15.70 crore on day three – taking Lokhande, Atul Kulkarni, Vaibhav speech on the occasion of the awards. the total to Rs42.55 crore. Tatwawaadi and Danny Denzongpa. QUEEN: Kangana Ranaut essays the role of Rani The movie is doing “exceptionally – IANS Lakshmibai in the movie. 16 GULF TIMES Tuesday, January 29, 2019 COMMUNITY Remembering granny A female British expatriate uses her mountaineering expeditions to raise money for The Alzheimer’s Research. By Mudassir Raja

f you’re lucky my teaching career here.” forget every single person close to enough to still have Charley has always loved hiking her and lose all the ability to look grandparents, visit and mountaineering. She has after herself. She died in 2009 them, cherish them climbed some peaks and plan at the age of 87. After her death and celebrate them to surmount the higher ones. “I The Alzheimer’s Research charity “Iwhile you can.” Due apologies with always wanted to climb Everest became even closer to my heart.” the liberties taken from Regina base camp and I always looked Charley says she has just Brett’s, an American columnist forward to the challenge. I climbed started asking for the charity. and motivational speaker’s, quote. the Everest base camp in December She however has plans for bigger All childhood memories are often 2017. The entire hiking process challenges. “I hope this is the start cherished with great nostalgia. took me 13 days and I reached of my many fundraising activities However, the memories of a over 5,000m. It was winter with to raise money. I’m thinking to grandmother or grandfather are temperature as low as minus 27 involve more and more people the best ones. Grandchildren often degrees. It was really tough. and undertake more and more remember and tell stories about “Prior to this, I had climbed challenges. People around me really their grandparents to other people. Mount Kilimanjaro (a dormant appreciate the idea and co-operate Don’t they? volcano in Tanzania), The Yorkshire with me in every possible way. Charley Barnard has her own way Three Peaks, The UK Three Peaks Though so far the money raised of remembering her grandma and and various other volcanoes. I was to support the charity was the turning her memories for a noble asked by one of my closest friends generosity of friends, relatives and cause. Her grandmother suff ered if I would be interested in joining co-workers. Everybody has been so from Alzheimer’s and now Charley her to Everest over the Christmas supportive.” is raising money for Alzheimer’s holidays and I totally went on to She thinks that living in Qatar research purposes. grab the opportunity. can be helpful for her in carrying Charley is a 27-year-old British “I always enjoy hiking and on her campaign to a next level. expatriate working in Qatar. She is mountaineering. One day I thought She said, “I came to Qatar to join PASSIONATE: Charley Barnard is a primary school teacher by profession a teacher and also a mountaineer. to start using my endeavours and a very close friend of mine, who and a mountaineer by passion. Photos supplied She has been going on diff erent challenges in creating awareness had moved here. Though the life expeditions only to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s and inspiring is diff erent from the UK, but I feel about Alzheimer’s and raise money people around the world to raise very comfortable and have started to support the research on the funds to support the research about making new friends. I have friends disease. the disease.” from other countries inlcluding Community recently caught up Charley came to know about the America and Australia and they the campaigner to talk about her disease and related complications have all me in the campaign. I think aims and eff orts. as her grandmother suff ered from Qatar is a good place from where I Talking about herself, she said, Alzheimer’s. Her eff orts towards can easily travel to all parts of the “I am originally from Yorkshire, raising money for the research world for mountaineering.” England. I was a student at the explicitly shows her love for her Talking about her prospect University of Leeds. I’m Bachelors grandmother. plans, she said, “Though it is just in History. After completing my She said, “My grandmother the beginning but I am determined degree, I went on to become a Betty Mitton was always the key to carry forward the cause. My primary school teacher in the UK. person in my life. From very a immediate plan is to climb Mont A few years ago, I took a break from young age, I have been exposed to Blanc (the highest mount in teaching and went on for travelling how Alzheimer’s changes a person the Alps) in the summers and around Central and South America. completely. It is heartbreaking. hopefully raise more money for the I moved to Qatar in 2017 to resume I watched my grandma slowly charity.” CAMP: Charley Barnard at Everest Base Camp.

EXPEDITION: Charley with her friends during the expedition.