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QOC submits intention to bid for 2030 Asian Games a fantastic Asian Games. We want host city to be chosen to put our experience and resources at OCA Gen Assembly at the service of Asian sport. Work- ing with all our friends in the Asian in China on nov 29th NOC family, we would provide the best platform to showcase their TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK athletes and inspire the youth of DOha Asia.” Asian Games in 2006 and we AFP adds: The Olympic Council THE Qatar Olympic Committee believe it is time to bid again and for Asia (OCA) invited bids for the (QOC) has submitted its intention welcome Asia back to our coun- 2030 Games from its 45 members to bid for the 21st Asian Games try. The Doha of today is very dif- by Wednesday. 2030, as it looks to build on its ferent to the Doha of 2006 and “The OCA is delighted to re- impressive track record of hosting the Doha of 2030 will be even ceive two strong bids for our Asian world-class international sporting more advanced. Athletes, NOCs, Games in 2030,” OCA president events. fans and all stakeholders can Ahmad al-Sabah, said in the state- Qatar last hosted the Asian be assured of the very highest ment. Games in 2006, which served as Qatar had played host to the 15th Asian Games in 2006. standards. “It... further enhances our repu- a catalyst for a period of unprec- “We have had the privilege of tation of hosting world-class sport- edented growth and development bin Hamad al Thani, Qatar has sports venues and facilities. of the Qatar Government, is fully hosting many prestigious sports ing events on a major scale.” of sport within the country. amassed an extensive knowledge QOC President HE Sheikh committed to bidding to host the events and we humbly believe that The host city will be selected at Under the leadership of His in sports event planning and de- Joaan bin Hamad al Thani said: 21st Asian Games. We had the hon- we have developed the expertise the OCA General Assembly meet- Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim veloped a wealth state-of-the-art “The QOC, with the total support our of hosting the and infrastructure to be able to host ing in China on November 29.

Three more Diamond League meets Impossible to delay Olympics off; ‘Impossible Games’ in Oslo DPA the elite series would now be at holder Renaud Lavillenie who BErLIN the July 4/5 meet in London. jumps in his garden at home in again, says Tokyo chief World Athletics said it France. THREE more Diamond League would come up with a revised There are further events meetings are off during the calendar “as soon as the extraor- scheduled at Bislett and organ- AFP coronavirus crisis to further de- dinary global situation makes izers also said they were in “a tOKYO lay the start of the elite athletics a reliable plan possible” as “a positive dialogue” to bring in series, while organizers of one structured season” remains the Team Ingebrigtsen, the middle THE Tokyo 2020 Olympics of them, in Oslo, announced goal for 2020. But Oslo organis- and long distance runners Ja- cannot be delayed beyond an alternative exhibition event ers announced the “Impossible kob, Filip and Henrik. the year-long postponement named “Impossible Games.” Games” to replace the Diamond “Congratulations to the Oslo already forced by the coro- The governing body World League meet on their June 11 Bislett Games for dreaming this navirus outbreak, the organ- Athletics said that the meets in slot. up and following it through, ising committee’s president Eugene (June 7), Oslo (June 11) Norwegian 400m hurdles working within the pandemic has warned in comments and Paris (June 13) could not be world champion Karsten War- guidelines set out in Norway,” published on Thursday. held. holm is to participate in a 300m World Athletics president Se- Tokyo 2020 president They join six events from hurdles world record attempt. bastian Coe said. Yoshiro Mori said there is Doha, Shanghai, another Chi- Swedish pole vault world record Coe said Oslo will get their “absolutely no” chance of nese venue, Stockholm, Naples/ holder Armand Duplantis will full 50,000 dollars Diamond postponing the Games be- Rome and Rabat which also had compete against Norway’s Son- League payment from WA, as yond their rescheduled July to be postponed. dre Guttormsen in the stadium, long as the full sum is used as 23, 2021 opening, according The earliest possible start of and against ex-world record event prize money. to Kyodo News agency. “Also thinking about ath- letes and issues over Games management, it is techni- cally difficult to delay it by Premier League matches could two years,” Mori was quoted as saying. Mori said he had earlier return on free-to-air television asked Prime Minister Shinzo AFP Abe whether Japan should LONDON consider a two-year post- ponement but “the prime THE Premier League is con- minister decided that one The coronavirus pandemic has forced the unprecedented postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Games. (aFP) sidering screening some be- year is the way to go”. hind-closed-doors matches on Under heavy pressure “To be honest with you, I quarters had tested positive free-to-air television in Britain from athletes and sports Tokyo 2020 president don’t think the Olympics is for the disease. when the season restarts, the associations, Japanese or- Yoshiro Mori said there is likely to be held next year,” Postponing the Games is culture secretary has said. ganisers and the Interna- “absolutely no” chance of said Kentaro Iwata, a profes- a massive logistical under- Sky Sports and BT hold the tional Olympic Committee in postponing the Games sor of infectious diseases at taking, and expected to incur UK television rights for live March agreed to a year-long Kobe University. significant additional costs. Premier League matches in The Premier League is suspended due to the coronavirus. postponement of the Games. beyond their rescheduled He said holding the Kyodo News quoted Mori what remains of the 2019/20 Organisers and Japa- July 23, 2021 opening. Games would require not as saying the opening and season, which is currently sus- being relaxed. of the first major sports to re- nese officials have said the only Japan but also the rest closing ceremonies would pended due to the coronavirus Discussing how sport sume behind closed doors and delayed Olympics will be Earlier this week, a Japa- of the world to have the virus need to undergo “drastic re- pandemic. would be broadcast if held be- the public at large couldn’t a chance to showcase the nese expert who has criti- under control. views” in order to cut costs, Culture Secretary Oliver hind closed doors, he told the have access to it.” But Dow- world’s triumph over the cised the country’s response The organising commit- adding that organisers would Dowden said there had been Commons Digital, Culture, den, who spoke to the lawmak- coronavirus, but questions to the coronavirus warned he tee itself has been hit the vi- ask the ceremonies’ directors “productive conversations” Media and Sport committee: ers on Wednesday, refused to have arisen about whether is “very pessimistic” that the rus, saying Wednesday that to consider including a mes- with sporting bodies about “I have said to the Premier speculate further on which even a year’s postponement postponed Olympics can be a staff member in his 30s sage about the coronavirus how they would resume activ- League it wouldn’t send the platforms would broadcast the is sufficient. held in 2021. working at its Tokyo head- crisis. ity in the event of restrictions best signal if they were one games. Players back Federer Kasparov to play in new Online Nations Cup over tennis merger the team line-ups must in- has to be conducted online AFP from King, Nadal and leading Will play Kramnik in clude at least one female are very unfortunate. But we ParIS women’s players such as for- online world team player.” are happy to see that chess is mer Wimbledon champions Chess remains one of the providing solace to millions WTA founder Billie Jean Simona Halep, Petra Kvitova tournament few games continuing, albeit of people who are under a King and Rafael Nadal led a and Garbine Muguruza, but only online, after the corona- home lockdown.” wave of support on Thursday controversial Australian Nick AFP virus pandemic wrecked the The event, co-or- for Roger Federer’s sugges- Kyrgios expressed reserva- NEW DELhI 2020 global sports calendar, ganised by FIDE and tion that “now is the time” tions. including the Tokyo Olym- the leading chess-playing to merge the men’s and “Just wondering... am I CHESS legends including pics which has been post- platform Chess.com, is ex- women’s governing bodies, the only one thinking that Russia’s Garry Kasparov and poned until next year. pected to feature teams while tennis is at a standstill now is the time for men’s and Vladimir Kramnik will next The Candidates tourna- comprising top players from because of the coronavirus women’s tennis to be united month take part in a new on- ment had to be halted mid- China, India, Russia, the US, pandemic. and come together as one?” line world team tournament way in March while the Chess Europe and the “Rest of the Federer, winner of a re- Federer posed to his 12.7 mil- as the game makes moves to Olympiad, which was sup- World”. cord 20 men’s Grand Slam lion Twitter followers. carry on despite the global posed to take place in Russia The games will be played crowns, said a merger of the Trailblazer King, who was coronavirus shutdown. this summer, has been post- in a rapid format, where each Women’s Tennis Association instrumental in establishing Six teams will compete in poned to 2021. player has 25 minutes on the (WTA) and the men’s Associ- the WTA in 1973, said such a the Online Nations Cup from “This is a unique event clock and gets 10 seconds ation of Tennis Professionals merger “has long been my vi- May 5-10 with former world Chess legend Garry Kasparov. that will combine competi- added after each move. (ATP) “probably should have sion for tennis”. champion Viswanathan tive chess at the highest lev- Players will be under su- happened a long time ago” in “I agree, and have been Anand featuring for India. of the World’ chess match- event. el, with a top-notch online pervision to ensure they are a series of tweets. saying so since the early “This epoch-making bat- up that made headlines in “But the new ‘match of spectacle”, said FIDE presi- not computer-aided with a The Swiss great’s idea for 1970s. One voice, women and tle draws some similarities Bobby Fischer’s heyday,” the the century’ will be more dent Arkady Dvorkovich. FIDE-affiliated arbiter ob- one “stronger body” received men together... Let’s make it with golf’s Ryder Cup, or game’s world governing body global, entirely online, and “The reasons why an of- serving via video conference an enthusiastic response happen,” she tweeted. with the 1970 ‘USSR vs Rest FIDE said, announcing the also gender-inclusive, since ficial tournament like this call. 10 Friday, April 24, 2020 Sports Kholy soaks pressure, emerges champ

Results Results of third final (13 laps) 1.Ahmad Kholy 25:18.018 2.Khalid al Kuwari +01.308 3.Sheikh Soud al Thani +06.187 4.Rashid al Lebdah +10.414 5.Hamad al Sulaiti +10.886 6.Mansour Dbeissy 7.Khalid al Abdulla 8.Abdulla al Khelaifi 9.Faesal al Yafei 10.Basil Sholy 11.Khalid Saadon (DNF)

Standings (after third final race) Khalid al Kuwari: Second place in Sheikh Soud al Thani: Third in # Driver R1 R2 R3 Pts third QORC final race the race 1 Ahmad Kholy 40 36 40 116 2 Hamad al Sulaiti 30 40 30 100 3 Khalid al Kuwari 31 30 36 97 4 Soud al Thani 36 27 33 96 5 Rashid al Lebdah 28 33 31 92 6 Khalid al Abdulla 33 25 28 86 7 Abdulla al Khelaifi 27 29 27 83 8 Mansour Dbeissy 29 24 29 82 9 Faesal al Yafei 25 23 26 74 The third Qatar Online Racing Championship final race begins at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps located in Stavelot (Belgium) on Thursday. 10 Basil Sholy (-5 points) 23 28 25 71 first final, we used Lexus, which 11 Mohammed Sulaiti finishes runner-up; Kuwari, is quite powerful, has a lot of Emadadhi 24 31 0 55 downforce and difficult to han- 12 Khalid Saadon 21 26 0 47 Sheikh Soud & Lebdah round out dle. But thankfully, I managed 13 Salman al Khater 26 0 0 26 14 Abdulla Shaikhan 22 0 0 22 top five in first QORC it well and got the first place. 15 Ibrahim al But in the second final, I had an Muntafeky 0 0 0 0 TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK The gap of six points be- engine damage after getting an Hamad al Sulaiti: Overall runner-up Rashid al Lebdah: Overall fifth DOha tween Kholy and Sulaiti and the impact from behind in the first difference of four spots on the lap. I lost a lot of time and po- to improve my pace. Finally, my our with 16 less points. Kuwari try to do better in the next event. AHMAD Kholy did everything grid between them turned out sitions as I had to take an early hard work paid me in getting a was overall third with 97, beat- “I really enjoyed this race. The right when it was needed. As a to be a big advantage for leader pitstop. good result.” ing Sheikh Soud by less than a most interesting thing about it result, he managed to nail the Kholy during the race. The pole- “But I returned to the racing Lebdah and Sulaiti were point. Lebdah clinched the fifth is if you make one wrong move, Qatar Online Racing Cham- man lost his position to Kuwari and thought if I have I to do well, involved a pulsating battle for place, the last position to be re- you can potentially lose the race pionship crown for which the at the start but he wrested it it is the right time now. Slowly, the fourth spot. In the last lap, warded by the race organiser and lose any chances for prizes. fight went down to the wire. within flashes. I improved, passed many driv- there were some dramatic mo- - the Qatar Motor and Motorcy- “This is by far the best ex- At the 19-turn Circuit de Though pursued hotly by QORC champion Ahmad Kholy ers one by one and then in the ments near the Turn 10 and cle Federation (QMMF). perience I ever had involving Spa-Francorchamps located in Kuwari, Kholy defended him- last lap, I overtook Rashid al 11. Sulaiti overtook but Leb- Kuwari said about his the motorsports. To be honest it Stavelot (Belgium), Kholy won self brilliantly and completed a in GT cars since GT1. Lebdah to finish second, which dah responded and positioned performance, “I really want was difficult using the controller half the battle when he secured wire-to-wire victory being over “I’ve also competed in the was an amazing result for me,” himself inside of Sulaiti before to thank all the people who instead of a wheel. If there is an- the crucial pole on Thursday, a second faster. FIA events, organised by Gran he added. muscling his way up. From worked on getting together this other event, I would buy a wheel though he was fifth quickest Kholy was pleased with the Turismo. Last year, I was 32nd The top three places re- this stage on, he held on to his event. Yeah...I hope I could have setup and practise hard for bet- during the free practice. title and commented after the in the entire Europe and MENA mained unchanged throughout charge and got the fourth spot done better and got the over- ter results,” added Lebdah. Kholy’s principal rival race: “I’m extremely delighted region but unfortunately I the race today and Sheikh Soud ahead of Sulaiti. all second place. But whatever As many as 11 drivers Hamad al Sulaiti did well in the with this victory. I want to missed taking part in the finals. picked the third spot to com- In today’s race, Sulaiti had happened in the second final, I competed in the last final and warm-up and topped the time thank Amro (al Hamad), Omar But this event has given me a plete the podium. He said, “It needed to finish well ahead of could get only fifth place. In the Mansour Dbeissy drove well sheets but he could do well dur- (Aswat) and Aaron (Limbago) big boost and I’ll hopefully get was a very nice experience for Kholy, if he were to nurture any third final race, I lifted my per- to collect the sixth spot ahead ing the Qualifying session and for organising this event. I had another chance to compete this me. I had no expectations at all hopes of the title. The fifth-place formance and got the better fin- of Khalid al Abdulla, who was managed only a fifth spot, be- been dreaming to perform in season.” because I just got the game for finish for him meant that Kholy ish. I’m really satisfied with my followed by Abkulla al Khelaifi, hind Khalid al Kuwari, Rashid such events for a long time. I Kholy said the turning point this championship. It was dif- easily cantered along to grab overall position.” Fesal al Yafei and Basil Sholy. al Lebdah and Sheikh Soud al have been a simulator racer for for him came in the second fi- ficult in Group A but that made the title with 116 points. Sulaiti Lebdah said he thoroughly Khalid Saadon failed to finish Thani. some time. I have done racing nal race on Tuesday. “In the me put in more time and effort secured the runner-up hon- savoured the action and would the race.

Cricket chiefs still planning for T20 Family man Woakes ready World Cup this year despite virus for ‘quarantine’ Tests AFP gency planning for all ICC of getting cricket started again AFP second Test currently sched- LONDON global events, including the cannot be underestimated, LONDON uled for Woakes’s home ground T20 World Cup, due to start particularly with respect to a of Edgbaston in Birmingham. GLOBAL cricket chiefs said in October, and next year’s the Australian government global event. The more teams, ENGLAND paceman Chris But Woakes told reporters planning for this year’s Twen- women’s Cricket World Cup. and local organisers to venues and cities involved in Woakes believes players will in a conference call on Wednes- ty20 World Cup in Australia Cricket Australia chief gain a “comprehensive an event, the greater the risk accept being “quarantined” if day: “If players have to be put in was still going ahead as sched- executive Kevin Roberts said understanding” of what it which has to be assessed and that helps Test cricket resume quarantine for a period of time... uled after they discussed the his organisation was working managed.” following the coronavirus out- After what the world has been huge disruption caused by closely with the ICC, the Aus- would take to host the T20 The outbreak of the virus break. through, if it was at a venue the coronavirus pandemic on tralian government and local World Cup as planned. has also placed a huge ques- Cricket worldwide has been where we stayed on site, players Thursday. organisers to gain a “com- Cricket Australia chief tion mark over whether next brought to a standstill by the would be happy to do so. The conference call prehensive understanding” of year’s inaugural World Test spread of COVID-19, with the “If it was a three-four week brought together the chief ex- what it would take to host the executive Kevin Roberts Championship final at Lord’s start of the English season de- England’s Chris Woakes window, I think guys would ecutives of the International T20 World Cup as planned. chairman Peter Harcourt said can take place as scheduled layed until May 28 at the ear- be open to do that without too Cricket Council’s (ICC’s) 12 “We are also jointly ex- the next step for cricket chiefs should teams be unable liest. England are meant to be- closed doors at ‘bio-secure’ many issues.” full member nations and three ploring all other options in re- was to create a “roadmap” for to play all their qualifying gin a three-Test series against grounds such as Hampshire’s The Warwickshire favour- associate representatives. lation to staging the event and the resumption of the interna- matches. the West Indies on June 4 but Ageas Bowl, Headingley and ite, who said even pacemen Global cricket is at a will take the right decisions at tional game. The ICC added Thursday it now looks increasingly likely Old Trafford, all of which have such as himself could go from standstill as a result of COV- the right time so we can host “This will consider every- that discussions about the those matches will have to be on-site hotels where players their living rooms into the Test ID-19, with stark warnings a wonderful celebration of thing from player preparation Championship’s future would rescheduled, if they are played and officials could be moni- arena in a “minimum” of two issued over the damaging eco- the sport and keep everyone to government restrictions be held at a later date “when at all. tored while restricting their ac- weeks if required, added: “I nomic fallout. involved safe and well,” he and advisories and bio-bub- there is a greater understand- Should Britain’s current cess to the outside world. think the players are happy to Thursday’s meeting re- added. bles,” he said. ing of the impact of the cricket lockdown be relaxed sufficient- None of those venues are play behind closed doors if that ceived updates on contin- ICC medical committee “The scale and complexity that has been lost”. ly to allow cricket to go ahead, meant to stage matches in the is the only way for cricket to go Tests could be played behind West Indies series, with the ahead in the near future.” Woods, Mickelson to join Brady beIN SPORTS to broadcast ‘Behind the Scenes’ & Manning for May match episode with Egyptian legends Aboutrika & Gomaa AFP ported that it is likely Woods LOS aNGELES and Manning will compete TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK the players dressing room and talked about players who al- against Mickelson and Brady. DOha how it is extremely important ways joked around in the dress- TIGER Woods, Phil Mickelson Florida’s Republican Gov- to keep it strictly private for ing room and before matches. and NFL quarterback legends ernor Ron DeSantis recently beIN SPORTS, the global sports players and staff – Aboutrika “I could never sit in front of Tom Brady and Peyton Man- expressed support for the event channel, will broadcast a new said, “For me the players dress- Mohamed Barakat and Sayed ning are planning a charity golf featuring golf superstars and episode of the series “Behind ing room is known as the black Moawad,” said Mohamed match for May, the US media football icons. the Scenes” with Egyptian foot- box. I enjoyed every moment of Aboutrika. “These two players reported on Wednesday. “I’d like to see Woods and ball legends Mohamed Aboutri- my time in the dressing room always joked around every- The event would be held Mickelson do the golf, or what- ka and Wael Gomaa on Friday playing for the Egyptian na- where they went, and I always without spectators in Florida, ever, because that’s social dis- (April 24) at 21:00 Mecca time tional team and Al Ahly club.” had to laugh at their jokes. I airing live on TV with the tance,” DeSantis said last week. on beIN SPORTS HD1. Gomaa also added that the used to tell them to concentrate proceeds going to help bat- “You wouldn’t have a gal- Aboutrika – who is regarded dressing room during their but they just made everyone tle the COVID-19 pandemic, lery there. You wouldn’t have as one of the best Egyptian and time at Al Ahly had everything lose their concentration”. American broadcaster ESPN crowds. But to put that on TV, I African players of his genera- Egyptian football legends Mohamed Aboutrika (left) and Wael Gomaa a player wanted – which helped Both former players and reported. Turner Sports said think people have been starved tion played for Egyptian clubs will be presented by beIN in its Friday’s episode of “Behind the everyone in good times and bad current beIN SPORTS analysts one possible date is Memorial for content.” Tersana and Al Ahly throughout Scenes” series. times. also spoke very highly of coach Day weekend May 23-25. The PGA Tour said it hasn’t his illustrious career. He will be Hassan Shehata – who they Manning, now retired, officially endorsed the event joined by his former teammate – winning the Egyptian Premier In the episode, Aboutrika AL AHLY PLAYERS believe was a great coach and told a Denver radio station but is evaluating health and Wael Gomaa to discuss memo- League eight times and the CAF talks about the special moments Wael Gomaa also talked about helped all the players improve. on Wednesday that there had safety concerns. One location ries of their time playing for Champions League 6 times. in the dressing room, player the success of the Egyptian na- beIN entertains and oper- been talks about such an event said to be considered is Medal- Egypt and Al Ahly, the atmos- A seven-time winner of rituals inside and outside the tional team during their time ates in 43 countries globally, anyway. “And now, to have a ist Golf Club in Hobe Sound, phere in the changing rooms the Egyptian Premier League stadium as well as the success together. He said: “We had 6 including 24 countries across chance to have a major fun- Florida, located just north of and other stories shared for the and 5-time winner of the CAF of Al Ahly club and the Egyptian or 7 players from the Egyptian the MENA region. With broad- draising event for COVID-19 Woods’ home in Jupiter. first time on air. Champions League – Mo- national football team during national team who also played cast on satellite in 4K and Full relief, almost like a telethon if The PGA Tour has sus- Considered as the best hamed Aboutrika was a player that period. with us at Al Ahly, which is part HD, the beIN experience is you will... if that can take place, pended play since the first Egyptian central defender in known all over Egypt, Africa of why we were successful with also available on mobile, tablet, I’m all in for that.” round of The Players Champi- history, Wael Gomaa played and the world for his skills, THE ‘BLACK BOX’ the national team”. computer and other home de- The Action Network re- onship on March 12. with Egypt’s Al Ahly for 13 years goalscoring abilities and loyalty. While discussing the details of Aboutrika and Gomaa also vices through beIN CONNECT. Friday, April 24, 2020 11 FEATURES Will social distancing be the new normal? An insight on what the future might look like MAYO CLINIC “I think that’s going to sarily need to bring everybody trIBUNE NEWS SErVICE become inevitable. I think we in, expose them to some of very well may become a cul- the potential dangers of that, AS some states look toward ture, at least in the winter- in order to advise them as to What to do when anxiety relaxing restrictions and time when there are so many what the next course of treat- social distancing measures, respiratory viruses circulat- ment or the next diagnostic such as stay-at-home orders, ing, that we’ll be more like test may be.” affects your sleep new projections suggest so- Asian cultures, where they As work to develop a vac- cial distancing may need to more readily wear masks cine for COVID-19 contin- MAYO CLINIC try these tips to sleep better: continue through 2022. Re- when outdoors. 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The demand has been available to help countries with limited tainer. will be at the store if you see them on- TipS To Sleep beTTer bed, as it disrupts sleep. so great, in fact, that EBay has forbid resources to clean water and towels) 2. Add hydrogen peroxide. line as the availability was not accu- the quality of your sleep If you follow these tips and the sale of hand sanitiser and disin- with ingredients you may already have 3. Add glycerin and stir vigorously to rate. A Walgreens employee said the is just as important as the still find yourself constantly fecting wipes in the wake of egregious in your medicine cabinet: combine as it is much thicker than al- items have been in great demand due quantity. You can be in bed craving sleep and feeling price gouging. The WHO formula for DIY hand cohol and hydrogen peroxide. to the interest in home-brewed hand for eight hours and still feel fatigued, talk to your health With hand disinfectant difficult to sanitiser 4. Add sterilised water or the cooled sanitizers but are generally restocked drowsy the next day if your care provider to make sure find, people are now making their own,  1 cup of 99.8% isopropyl alcohol boiled water and stir. three times a week. So if you want to sleep is frequently interrupted that there isn’t an underlying thanks to a variety of recipes and tuto-  1 tablespoon of 3% hydrogen peroxide 5. Pour into spray bottles. make your own formula, it may require during the night. sleep disorder. rials available online and on YouTube.  1 teaspoon of 98% glycerin 6. Let the bottles rest for 72 hours. some patience. Taking care of your skin with increased hand-washing MAYO CLINIC wrists. The same is true when rinsing. The first step would be put a sin- and now the public are wearing trIBUNE NEWS SErVICE “People forget about that and gle or double layer of lotion or cream face masks, it seems skin irrita- then soap residue stays between on your hands, ideally before bed. tions on the face might need simi- NE of the best defences against the digits or lies on the backs of the Cover those layers with an oint- lar treatment. the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the wrists and, over time, will get an ir- ment, like petroleum jelly. “People are getting friction and Ovirus that causes COVID-19, is ritant dermatitis from the soap resi- Then put a cotton sock over your irritation across their nasal bridge, hand-washing. But frequent rubbing due that’s there,” says Dr Davis. hands and wrists, for the night. behind their ears and perhaps and scrubbing can take its toll, de- under their chin,” says Dr Davis. pleting the skin of its natural mois- When DrYing YoUr hanDS The ‘SKin bUrriTo’ “That happens because of natural ture and oils. Be gentle with your skin when Dr Davis says if you’ve tried lay- wear, but also because the masks So what should you do if your drying your hands. Dr Davis says it’s ered moisturizing with the cotton are tight, which is well-intentioned hands are becoming raw, dry and ir- important to pat dry instead of rub- sock example, and that isn’t helping, but can strangulate the skin. So this ritated with constant washing? bing or scrubbing your hands. She she would kick it up a notch. “Some- is not only causing friction and der- also says using a paper towel can be thing that in dermatology we call a matitis, but some bruising.” When WaShing YoUr hanDS abrasive. wet dressing, and, with my patients, She says the first step for mask First, it’s ideal to use a soap that “I would suggest using linen, I’ve nicknamed the ‘medical burrito,’ use and sensitive skin is after is hypoallergenic, free of irritants such as a cotton towel, over a paper or the ‘skin burrito.’” you’ve washed and patted your face and perfumes, says Dr Dawn Davis, a towel,” says Dr Davis. “But using ei- Before bed, wash your hands and dry, apply hypoallergenic moistur- Mayo Clinic dermatologist, Also, soap ther a paper or cotton towel is pref- pat them dry. izer that’s made for your face. Ap- in bar form tends to have fewer chem- erable to letting the hands air dry. of the three with regard to moistur- sure to get between the digits and Put on two layers of your thick- ply the lotion or cream twice, leav- icals and more moisture content. Air drying only lets the skin dry out izing because they have more wa- include the wrists. est, most effective hypoallergenic ing a thick layer. Next, Dr Davis recommends more due to diffusion and evapora- ter content and, so, lotion goes into “If you don’t feel that your hands lotion or cream not ointments. Oint- “Then do the same vinegar soak washing in comfortably warm water tion of moisture off the skin, and the skin quite well,” Dr Davis says. are moist enough, simply wait 30 ments won’t absorb into the skin. with the washcloth and lay it across -- not scalding hot water. She also of- then if you shake your hands dry “It tends to be thinner, but it will seconds to a minute, then reapply,” Put a teaspoon of white vinegar your face for about 15 minutes in fers the familiar recommendation to you might contaminate surfaces if evaporate faster.” Dr Davis says. “You definitely get into a glass or small bowl of warm the areas that are irritated,” says sing a favourite song so that you wash you happen to have any germs left Creams are like lotion, but have benefit from a second application. water, and soak two clean washcloths. Dr Davis. “Repeat that two to three your hands for at least 20 seconds. on your skin.” less water content. They tend to be If you think your skin needs more Wring them out and wrap times a day, if possible, and you’ll Hand sanitizers are thought to “Your skin is sort of like a kitchen thicker, and they tend to take a long- help, you could apply a cream or a around your hands. find that this humidifying method be almost as effective as soap and sponge, and over time, with repeti- er time to absorb into the skin. They lotion first. Then use an ointment Cover your hands with socks. is very helpful.” water, but she says soap and water tive washing, it will simply dry out stay longer and evaporate more on your second application to seal “The warm water and vinegar Dr Davis also recommends us- are definitely preferred, especially and look like a dry kitchen sponge,” slowly over time. it in like a roof. That allows sort of a soak adds more moisture to that ing zinc oxide. “The white hypoal- after using the restroom and before says Dr Davis. Ointments purely sit on top of the greenhouse effect.” greenhouse effect,” says Dr Davis. lergenic chemical that’s in unscent- and after eating. She says after you wash and pat skin. “So you can think of them like Dr Davis says there are patients “The vinegar helps adjust the pH, ed diaper paste,” she says. “It has “Your skin is sort of like a kitchen dry, some moisture comes back into a greenhouse roof or like a lid,” adds with sensitive skin who are having which keeps the skin clean. The very nice anti-inflammatory prop- sponge, and over time, with repeti- the skin and you can trap it by put- Dr Davis. “They essentially prevent dermatitis flares. And there are heat, or the warmth, allows the erties and you can put a thin layer tive washing, it will simply dry out ting on a moisturizer. There are mul- or slow the evaporation that natu- also those who didn’t know they pores to open up and allows the across your nasal bridge, behind and look like a dry kitchen sponge,” tiple ways to do that, according to rally happens off the skin.” had sensitive skin, until they start- extra lotion to soak deeper into the your ears or under your chin -- in - Dr Dawn Davis Dr Davis. “You can use lotion, with ed the extra hand-washing regi- skin more effectively.” places where the mask will rub.” Dr Davis says to make sure you creams, and/or ointments.” laYereD MoiSTUriZing men. “So, there’s sort of a three- She says that serves as a nice scrub between your fingers, including Apply an allergen-free or hypo- step process in my mind of how to SKin irriTaTion FroM Wearing barrier to the friction without af- your thumbs, under your rings, the applYing loTionS, creaMS, oinTMenTS allergenic lotion or cream to the go above and beyond the general Face MaSKS fecting or decreasing the effective- back of your hands and around your “Lotions tend to be the weakest skin, and rub it in gently, making moisturizing,” she says. Since health care workers ness of the mask. 12 Friday, April 24, 2020 nation Countries must not shut out refugees after COVID-19, top UN human rights official says at QF Doha Debates

in the years to come.” “What the pandemic is #DearWorld Live episode listens to stories from frontlines Jamilah Sherally, a doctor teaching us is that, at the end working with the Boat Refugee of the day, we are all vulner- of refugee camps, fears over future of humanitarian aid Foundation at the Moria refu- able. I hope that, in two years’ TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK up over the coming years, as these measures are in place, gee camp on the Greek island time, we will have a global DOha economies count the cost of because the priority is to stop of Lesbos, said: “While we health system that is more the COVID-19 crisis. the pandemic spreading fur- have not had any confirmed sustainable and more inclu- ONE of the United Nations’ The episode was described ther. What we are telling states COVID-19 cases in the camp, sive of the most marginalised leading human rights advo- by Doha Debates correspond- is to let these measures be tem- the effect of coronavirus is still and vulnerable members of cates has told Qatar Founda- ent and host Nelufar Hedayat porary and go back to normal tangible. society, including refugees.” tion’s Doha Debates that a – who was herself a refugee once the pandemic is over. If “The number of health- Speaking to #DearWorld “serious human crisis” will as a child – as an opportunity the restrictions to those seek- care workers able to come Live from Cox’s Bazar, home develop if countries keep their to “give a voice to a commu- ing asylum and moving to saf- to the island has decreased to the world’s largest refugee borders closed to refugees nity that is often voiceless”, er places are not lifted, we will substantially, so the level of settlement, aid worker Immad once the coronavirus (COV- and also heard from a doctor have a serious human crisis. A screenshot of Doha Debates’ DearWorld Live programme. care we can offer – which was Ahmed said COVID-19 has led ID-19) pandemic passes. and two aid workers current- “Let us not allow the right never optimal – is even less to vital resources being scaled Speaking during the lat- ly based in refugee camps in to asylum, and the possibil- ten, when you have a big emer- tries’ budgets will be focused on now, and that is heartbreak- back, and uncertainty among est edition of Doha Debates’ Greece and Bangladesh. ity for refugees to seek refuge gency, the first response from dealing with the effects of pan- ing. Measures like movement those living there. #DearWorld Live online se- “The reaction to the pan- from persecution and war be- the world is very generous. demic in their own nation. An- restrictions affect general mo- #DearWorld Live can be ries, Filippo Grandi, the UN demic that we have seen eve- come victims of coronavirus as But, I am worried about what other victim may be humanitar- rale and lead to tensions ris- watched every Tuesday at 3pm High Commissioner for Refu- rywhere is the closing of bor- well. It is possible to keep the will happen when the pan- ian aid, and we will only see the ing. The pandemic has high- Doha time on Doha Debates’ gees, also voiced his fears ders,” Grandi said during the door open in a controlled and demic moves away from richer extent of this one or two years lighted the plight of refugees Twitter feed, Facebook page that donations to agencies #DearWorld Live online con- regulated manner that still countries and stops affecting down the line. People need which has been present for and YouTube channel, with that support refugees and hu- versation titled ‘Seeking Shel- safeguards the right of asy- the daily lives of people there. to campaign for their govern- decades, and, on the ground, each episode focusing on how manitarian aid to developing ter: Refugees and Coronavirus’. lum.” “It will become more chal- ments to keep it intact, because the only solutions we can see COVID-19’s impact on our countries may start drying “It is understandable that Grandi also warned: “Of- lenging, because donor coun- it will be all the more important is decongestion of the camp. lives and the world. Hotels adopt novel means to deliver Ramadan meals MERIAM JELLITI DOha

THE hospitality industry is working with other sectors in Qatar to cope with the excep- tional circumstances caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19). In compliance with health precautionary measures, hotels are developing novel approaches to provide their services in ac- This year, QRCS’ Ramadan Iftar project will be limited to food baskets, as all the Iftar tents have been cancelled to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. cordance with the current situ- ation with an aim to ensure the safety of customers and the com- munity as a whole. Four Points by Sheraton The current circumstances Hotel Doha is offering Rama- QRCS to distribute food items, will see hotels offering their ser- dan packages and boxes that in- vices in the Holy Month of Ram- clude a full meal and other dish- adan without the usual feasts es that will meet all customers’ and banquets to avoid all sorts of requirements during the holy gatherings. month through home delivery. social welfare aid in Ramadan To keep serving their cus- Some hotels have also an- tomers during Ramadan, the nounced collaboration with on- hotels will depend on special line food delivery services and The organisation will be distributing 20,000 food baskets to needy families during Ramadan food delivery to individuals and applications such as Al Wadi families. Many hotels have an- Hotel (MGallery) that has re- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK tance will be provided. “Using plemented during Ramadan nounced their special Ramadan cently signed pact with Talabat DOha modern technology, a first-of- include: boxes that will contain main and Rafiq application to deliver its-kind computerized benefi- 1. Zakat-ul-Fitr: Food bas- special dishes, fruits, drinks and food to their customers during THE Qatar Red Crescent So- ciary database has been set up kets for 1,250 beneficiaries; desserts while taking into ac- the month of Ramadan. ciety (QRCS) has launched a and shared with our partner, 2. Ramadan Provisions: count the health precautions and Presenting Ramadan spe- series of charitable projects LuLu Hypermarket, where the Food vouchers for 750 benefi- guidelines spelt out by the Min- cial offers with flavours from to benefit tens of thousands of beneficiaries can collect their ciaries; istry of Public Health. Many ho- around the world, ATTEA- vulnerable families and groups respective food baskets at nine 3. Eid Clothing: Purchase tels have also introduced special TUDE Tea Lounge, Signature in Qatar under its Ramadan branches across the country of Eid clothes for 500 chil- discounts of up to 50 percent. MGallery is offering Iftar and Campaign 1441 A.H. titled upon presenting their person- dren; and On its social media plat- suhour to its clientele at QR180 ‘Better and Greater is Better’. al IDs”. 4. This Is My Wish: Gifts forms, while encouraging peo- and QR165, respectively. This year, the Ramadan “With this method, more and toys for sick children. ple to stay home, W Doha hotel The St. Regis Doha Hotel Iftar project will be limited than 27,500 food baskets To donate to QRCS’s posted its special menu and ex- is also keen to provide delivery to food baskets, as all the would be distributed to the Ramadan campaign, you can clusive Ramadan boxes - “Dish services during the holy month. Ramadan Iftar tents have needy, while ensuring maxi- donate online (www.qrcs. of the day”, “Mezze box” and The Arab restaurant in the hotel been cancelled to prevent the poor families and expatriate part of the value of the basket mum safety,” said Al Sulaiti. org.qa); send an SMS (app. “Sweet box”, in addition to an is preparing integrated Rama- spread of coronavirus. A total workers who have been ad- will then be given to another “Those who need assistance qrcs.org.qa/cov); call hotlines upgraded W2Go menu, which dan meals for Iftar and suhour of 20,000 food baskets will be versely affected by the Coro- poor beneficiary. At the end of can contact us via the hotline (66666364 – 33998898); includes dishes from Market by on delivery request, with 50 distributed to meet the needs navirus outbreak and sub- the day, more will benefit from (16002) on weekdays from make a bank transfer via Jean-George, La Spiga by Paper percent discounted prices com- of needy families during the sequent lock-up. 6,000 and the donation, and the donor 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.” QIIB (IBAN: QA66QI- Moon and Spice Market. pared to last year. Holy month of Ramadan. It 1,500 baskets will be distrib- will have more joy in giving She thanked Lulu Hyper- IB000000001111126666003); is meant to make them happy uted to families and workers, and more divine reward. market for their effective coop- or visit - QRCS’s headquarters and satisfied in these blessed respectively. Muna Fadhel al Sulaiti, eration with QRCS, under their in Corniche, QRCS’s Training days, as part of the mission of The Double Rewards pro- Executive Director of the bilateral partnership agreement and Development Center in QRCS to reach out to the vul- ject allows each donor to pur- QRCS Volunteering and Lo- and the principle of corporate Umm Al-Seneem, or QRCS’s nerable everywhere. chase a food basket and then cal Development Division, social responsibility (CSR). donation collection agents (Al Another project is to help donate it to a poor person. A explained how this food assis- Other projects to be im- Meera, LuLu, and Carrefour).

Ehsan launches Ramadan campaign DI to launch new online courses under the slogan ‘God cares for you’ free of charge during Ramadan TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK educating the elderly and those family activities and how they DOha DOha who care for them in all these apply precautionary measures aspects. or provide general advice to the THE Excellence Centre for Training THE Elderly Empowerment The campaign also includes public, in particular that many and Consulting at the Doha Institute for and Care Center Ehsan, one of an interactive public education of the staff at the centre are spe- Graduate Studies (DI) is preparing to the centre’s affiliated with the competition via social media, cialists in health, psychological, launch a set of online courses free of cost Qatar Social Work Foundation, which includes questions and nutritional and therapeutic as- to the public during the Holy Month of launched a public awareness answers about the Ehsan Center pects. Ramadan. campaign during the blessed and the ability to deal with the They are also encouraged to As a preventive measure against the month of Ramadan titled “God elderly. take pictures of happy moments spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), cares for you” through the cen- The campaign continues and their activities in Ramadan, these courses will be held through virtu- ing and Consulting, said, “The centre is tre’s social media platforms. throughout the Holy month of such as reading the Quran or al platforms, one course per week, from launching four new training courses The centre explained that Ramadan to encourage the pub- preparing Iftar banquets. The April 29 to May 13, 2020. based on scientific foundations that will the campaign aims to convey lic to acquire skills in dealing Center clarified that the contri- The first course ‘Digital PR Manage- contribute to shaping new perspectives Ehsan’s message and values to The campaign includes videos present- with the elderly and to educate butions will be received by e- ment’ will run on April 29, followed by for post-COVID-19 period.” Dr Sahn ex- the largest social group during ed by the elderly on a variety of topics, the elderly themselves in the mail for daily activities and that ‘Post-Crisis Management’ on May 6. plained the purpose of each course, add- the blessed month of Ramadan, in order to empower them and encour- various aspects of their lives. the winners will be chosen on Another course, titled ‘Social Responsi- ing that the centre provides services to explaining that the campaign age them to practise their skills. The centre has also prepared a daily basis. Ehsan centre has bility’ will be held on May 10, while the the public focusing on a variety of choic- includes videos presented by a number of activities for its pointed out that it has launched last course in the series, titled ‘Emotion- es and novel of ideas. the elderly themselves on a vari- tion of a set of educational talk employees, including the “Good all of these initiatives with the al Intelligence’, will be on May 13. The The centre launched last month a ety of topics, in order to empow- points, which will be presented Gathering” activity, by urging aim of educating its employees courses will start at 3pm through online campaign entitled ‘Let us join hands for er them and encourage them to by specialists covering social, employees and workers at the and the public about the need to platforms that will be announced later Qatar’, aiming to foster the principle of practice their skills. religious, health and psycho- centre to prepare photos and remain active and to work even via DI’s social media accounts. community partnership adopted by the It also includes the prepara- logical aspects, with a view to video clips of their social and in the current circumstances. In a statement, Dr Farid al Sahn, di- centre with different organisations in rector of the Excellence Centre for Train- Qatar. The last word Friday, April 24, 2020 13 ‘In Qatar we are proceeding with confident strides on the right track’ Continued from page 1  ing campaign to detect infected continue remote work from home oil prices and a possible global people and trace their contact net, in the fields where that is possi- economic recession. The objec- “UNTIL then, societies can only especially since the symptoms of ble. tive circumstances indicate that protect themselves by prevention the disease appear on the infected “The process of distance edu- the next stage will not be easy, and stemming its spread. This is only after a period of time suf- cation in schools and universities economically and financially, for based mainly on what has become ficient to infect others unknow- has recorded a significant success. countries engaging in the global known as ‘social distancing’, as ingly.” We will examine, in consultation economy, and for those where en- there is no infection without con- The Amir said, “Since the first with the competent bodies, the ergy exports is the main source of tact, in addition to sterilisation day, we have adhered to trans- appropriate time for a gradual income,” the Amir said. and personal protection of all parency, which is our authentic opening of different fields, but “We will take the necessary kinds, home and non-home isola- approach, and one of the most only after making sure of identi- steps and procedures to cross that tion of those suspected of important conditions of preven- fying all the cases that need to be stage. We have started conduct- BEING infected or for the tion, because concealing the facts held in quarantine, and that indi- ing studies and drawing up plans MORE vulnerable ones to the would expose people to danger.” viduals, institutions, commercial for that. Your cooperation with us complications of the disease,” the The first party in this equation stores and various utilities are will be vital to counter the reper- Amir added. is the state and its institutions, complying with the strict preven- cussions of the pandemic in the “We had early realised the while the second party is the re- tion measures. We will never put future. This is what national re- gravity of the crisis and relied sponsible citizen who is commit- people’s health at risk.” sponsibility requires.” upon our expertise in crisis man- ted to the instructions, and who The Amir said the process of The Amir said, “Our economy agement, and our medical institu- abstains from contact or going testing and diagnosis of cases that should not stay hostage to fluctu- tions and staff, benefiting from out of his home -- unless it is ab- need isolation must continue ations in energy prices, and I have the best international experiences solutely necessary -- while adher- even after getting back to nor- directed the Council of Ministers and practices, as well as the suc- ing to sterilisation and other per- mal life, otherwise, there would to undertake radical reforms to cesses and failures of others. All sonal protective measures. be a new outbreak of the pandem- liberalise our economies and limit this is carried out in collaboration “Each individual must realise ic. “We will not hesitate to take the impact of such changes on with international organisations,” that negligence will not only lead the necessary measures again, if it in the future. This issue is not the Amir noted. to contracting the disease, but needed.” new, we have discussed it over The Amir said it was clear also to exposing others to dan- The Amir said the state has and over. Now is the time for ac- that the situation is exceptional ger.” allocated large funds to confront tion.” and different from the epidem- “The state has been keen on The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani the pandemic and so that “our On this occasion, the Amir ics witnessed by the contempo- providing all the necessities for economy could safely surpass this said, “I ask the heads of state in rary world, and that preserving individual prevention in the mar- critical stage. I have directed that the world, especially, the major peoples’ lives requires enforcing kets. New factories have been es- Since the first day, we have adhered to transparency, which is a package of financial and eco- industrialised countries, and the strict measures that ‘we have al- tablished to provide some of these our authentic approach, and one of the most important condi- nomic incentives be provided for relevant international organisa- ready taken, including suspend- necessities. tions of prevention, because concealing the facts would expose the private sector.” tions, to cooperate, not to com- ing education in schools and “We have strengthened the people to danger “We are aware of the nature pete, in the field of vaccines and universities, reducing contact in necessary medical staff and of the unprecedented challenge cures production. I assure that it public places, closing commercial equipment, and established field that our country and all states will not be possible to counter the complexes, entertainment cen- hospitals that can accommodate as well as the police, the security initiative to assist the state’s bod- and societies are going through. pandemics economic and social tres, public parks and facilities, in thousands of people, hopefully we authorities, the administrative ies and provide necessary help to We are also aware of our people’s repercussions without interna- addition to reducing the number never need to use them,” the Amir bodies, all staff in the teams of those in need. This is a source of potential, tenacity and unity from tional cooperation and coordina- of employees in public and pri- added. the crisis, and workers in the vital pride for us and an evidence of a which we derive determination tion at the highest and most com- vate institutions, cutting working “This is an occasion to thank services of the state and economic high degree of social awareness. to overcome this pandemic, God prehensive level possible.” hours and other measures’. on your behalf and myself, the sectors, which are indispensable We appreciate what you are do- willing.” In conclusion, the Amir said, “We have taken into consid- medical staff members, citizens even during these circumstances.” ing and I ask you all to take care “We must all collaborate “I would like to bring you good eration that these measures will and residents, who work with The Amir said, “We also com- of yourselves.” and join efforts to face the eco- tidings, that in Qatar we are pro- not be successful unless they are devotion and dedication on the mend the tens of thousands of The Amir said numerous nomic consequences of this pan- ceeding with confident strides on coupled with a wide medical test- frontline against the pandemic, volunteers who have taken the means have been introduced to demic, which are marked by low the right track.”

Medical Commission to remain beIN launches an array of open till noon during Ramadan programmes for Ramadan TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ma series which talks about DOha a middle social class woman QNA the MoPH. called ‘Umm Suleiman’ who DOha Director of Public Rela- beIN has announced a entic- plans to retire from her job tions and Communications ing schedule of world-class and seek other opportunities THE Ministry of Public Department at the MoPH entertainment for families to improve her financial po- Health (MoPH) has an- Alia al Kuwari said the min- and households across MENA sition. Daily at 18:00 Mak- nounced work schedules for istry is keen to continue its to enjoy during the Holy kah Time (GMT +3) on beIN both the Medical Commis- services with a focus on pro- Month of Ramadan, includ- Drma. sion and Birth Registration viding them through elec- ing new dramas, movies, chil- Athwaq Magharibiya In terms of lifestyle, beIN’s during the Holy Month of tronic services. dren’s programmes, cookery very popular beIN Gourmet Ramadan. The ministry has urged shows, and more. Makkah Time (GMT +3) on and Fatafeat channels will The Medical Commission the public to stay at home and beIN’s Ramadan pro- beIN Drama. also be broadcasting a host will be open for the public to fully adhere to all health gramming, launching on April • Hob Omry (Love of of exclusive cooking content during Ramadan from 9am guidelines and preventive 23, will see new entertain- my life): an Egyptian series from world-renowned chefs, to 1pm during the official HMC is the main provider of secondary and tertiary healthcare in Qatar. measures to reduce the risk ment for all ages being broad- starring Haytham Shaker and such as Manal al Alem, Shah- working days, and a number of infection, including stick- cast across beIN’s exclusive Sahar al Sayegh which talks razad Laoudedj, Fatimah al of preventive measures were registered on the websites booking appointments ing to social and physical channels – including beIN about relationships, love and Basiri among others. Pro- taken against the spread of of MoPH and ‘Hukoomi’ to should be made by contact- distancing guidelines and Movies, beIN Drama, beIN life commitments in mar- gramming includes: the coronavirus, including avoid crowds. ing the office phone numbers avoiding gatherings, includ- Gourmet, Fatafeat, Baraem riage. Daily at 20:00 Makkah  Fatafeat, the exclusive organising the appointments It is noteworthy that announced on the website of ing family gatherings. Channel and Jeem TV – with Time (GMT +3) on beIN Dra- cooking channel on beIN will various announcements to ma. broadcast programs such follow over the coming days.  Cinemaeyat(Cinemas): as Shu Bihib El Orf season Families will also have ac- a TV drama comedy series 2(Mondays and Wednes- cess to world-leading content made up of separate episodes days at 12:55 Makkah Time), from beIN’s international – with each episode carry- Bil Afya Ma’ Hayat season PHCC working hours during Ramadan partners, including Fox, CBS, ing a specific idea cited from 2(Tuesday, Thursday and HGTV, Food Network, Nat a popular movie. The series Saturdays at 13:50 Makkah QNA Ghuwailina, West Bay, Airport Ramadan, they will be from Siddiq, Al-Khor, Umm Ghu- Geo, BBC, Cartoon Network highlights social awareness Time) and The Queen of Ara- DOha and Al-Thumama health cen- 9 am to 1 pm and from 4 pm walina, Omar Bin Al Khattab, and more, for what promises and issues in society. Daily bian Kitchen(daily at 12:00 tres will provide services from to 9 at night, while treatment West Bay, and Airport, they to be the best programming at 18:30 Makkah Time (GMT Makkah Time) THE Primary Health Care Sunday to Thursday in two and dental services will be will be from 9 am until 1 pm, ever scheduled by beIN dur- +3) on beIN Drama. In terms of children’s Corporation (PHCC) has an- shifts from 9 am to 1 pm and provided in the Al-Jumailiya and from 4 pm until mid- ing Ramadan.  Ghorba (Expatriation): programming, beIN’s world- nounced the working hours at from 4 pm to midnight, while health center from 9am to night, while Al-Wakra Health In terms of drama, the a Lebanese TV drama series class entertainment offerings its health centres during the the Al-Wakra health center 12pm and from 8pm Until Center will operate during the most eagerly anticipated new exclusively on beIN talks also include popular kids’ holy month of Ramadan. will operate continuously from 10pm. The two Kaabaan and weekend from 9 am to mid- series from beIN this month about a love story between a channels Jeem and Baraem. The Corporation said that 9am to midnight. Al Ghuwairiya health centers night. include: Lebanese woman who falls Programming on Jeem TV Al-Wajba, Labeeb, Abu Bakr Dental services in these will offer treatment and dental As for the Health Cent-  Bel Qalb(In the heart): in love with a man who is 15 and Baraem Channel in- Al-Siddiq, Qatar University, centers will provided in two services in only one shift from ers of Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq, a Lebanese series starring Ba- years older than her and de- clude: Maya the Bee season Al-Rayyan, Madinat Khalifa, shifts from 9 am to 1 pm and 9am to 1pm. Muaither, Al Sheehaniya, dih Abu Chakra and Carmen cides to travel with him and 2, Misho and Robin, Wussy- Mesaimeer, Al-Daayen, Al- from 8 pm until midnight. With regard to working Rawdat Alkhail, Gharrafat Lebbos discussing real-life live abroad. Daily at 23:00 wat, Hourouf wa Rousoum Waab, Al-Khor, Al-Sheehani- As for the treatment hours during the weekend at Al-Rayyan, Al-Ruwais and Al- situations in the Arab world – Makkah Time (GMT +3) on season 10, Voltron Legend- ya, Al-Ruwais, Abu Nakhla, and dental services in the Al the centers of Al-Rayyan, Ma- Kaaban, they will be receiving and how harsh the society can beIN Drama. ary Defender season 3 and Omar Bin Al Khattab, Umm Karaana health center during dinat Khalifa, Abu Bakr Al- emergencies daily 24 hours. be on a person. Daily at 21.00  Sawaha El Bakht: a dra- Sahbat Al Ayaat. Aspetar’s campaign to promote healthy lifestyle during stay at home

such as; nutrition, exercise, decade, and under the current cise medicine, dentistry and a variety of methods to reach The campaign aims to enhance awareness fitness, psychology, oral and circumstances that require other specialties will briefly the largest audience, based about the importance of adopting an dental health, everyone to stay at home, we present a number of impor- on reliable and evidence- This year’s campaign have considered expanding tant, innovative yet simple based scientific research. active and healthy lifestyle features an interactive de- the campaign of the athletes advice. It is worth mentioning sign that enables the public to all members of the com- The messages also touch that in previous years, in the TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ranges from medical tips, to interact with it through munity, we are using the out- on how to eat Healthy, sleep- Holy month of Ramadan, As- DOha guidance to athletes and the tips provided on Instagram’s come of Aspetar’s pioneers in ing patterns, the ideal bed- petar presented awareness entire community in a crea- “Story” feature, accompa- research and sports medicine time, the optimal time for campaigns. “Healthy Rama- ASPETAR, the Orthopedic tive way, to a number of ex- nied by questions addressed , who have spent years study- exercise and tips on oral and dan,” stories and video series and Sports Medicine Hospi- ercises that can be carried out to the audiences throughout ing the effects of fasting on dental health. Aspetar will are all available through the tal, has launched a new ver- during the month. the holy month. Also, vari- sports, and on public health also offer a range of exercises YouTube, Facebook, Twitter sion of its “Healthy Rama- Aspetar’s Ramadan cam- ous videos will broadcast on for the benefit of the public.” that can be done at home, to and Instagram channels of dan” campaign for the tenth paign aims to increase aware- other social media platforms Launched annually by As- encourage fitness and healthy Aspetar. The campaign fol- year in a row, coinciding ness about the importance such as YouTube and Face- petar during the Holy Month, habits during the stay at lows the success of Aspetar’s this year with the special cir- of adopting an active and book. Aspetar’s campaign aims to home period. innovative awareness initia- cumstances witnessed by the healthy lifestyle on social Speaking about the cam- Khalid Ali al Mawlawi, Aspetar’s introduce the experience of In order to serve the com- tives such as ‘Ask the Doctor’ world as a result of the 19 media platforms through an paign Khaled Ali al Mawlawi, Chief Administrative Office the hospital during the fast- munity, Aspetar, through its and ‘Beat the Heat’…, which outbreak of the COVID pan- evidence-based research and Aspetar’s Chief Adminis- ing month. Experts specialis- leading role in sports medi- aim to promote healthy living demic. studies carried out by As- trative Officer, said: “The is a good tradition that we ing in the fields of nutrition, cine and exercise science, of- among both recreational and The updated campaign petar experts in many areas Healthy Ramadan Campaign have been following for a psychology, research, exer- fers health education through professional athletes.