[email protected] THURSDAY 21 MAY 2015 • www.thepeninsulaqatar.com • 4455 7741 Qatar Red Crescent concluded its celebrations of the World Red Cross Red Crescent Day, held over 10 days under the theme of “Our Principles in Action,” in tandem with 188 other National Societies around the world. 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Aid workers battling Ebola National Societies around the world, in the Al Quds School with partici- the first step that will be followed in Guinea have been subjected to which commemorate this day every pation from the students, cleaning by other steps by volunteers, who an average of 10 attacks every year in May, under the umbrella of part of the Sheraton Park, Montaza showed willingness to continue month. Health facilities in Syria and the International Federation of Red Park, Souq Al Asiri, Souq Waqif this campaign throughout the year Yemen are being directly targeted Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC) and Park and Baraht Al Jufairi, launch- and whenever is necessary, under and aid convoys are coming under the International Committee of the ing awareness campaigns on road QRC’s sustainable approach to its threat, despite being clearly marked Red Cross (ICRC). cleanliness and general awareness social and awareness programmes. with the red cross or red crescent Over the week, 30 QRC volun- in cooperation with traffic officers, In a joint statement issued by protective emblems. teers implemented a programme and recruiting volunteers and advis- Tadateru Konoé, President of “So now, more than ever, we of charitable and voluntary events ing drivers at Landmark Mall. More IFRC, and Peter Maurer, President urge all state and non-state parties for individuals, families, visitors than 2,000 drivers, workers, stu- of ICRC, for all components of the to uphold the shared humanitarian of public places and parks, and dents, women, and children were International Red Cross and Red values enshrined in the Red Cross schoolchildren. Several government served by these activities. Crescent Movement, they said: Red Crescent’s principles. This is and nongovernment institutions Najat Al Haidous, QRC Head “Formally adopted 50 years ago, necessary to build the trust and took part in these events, includ- of Volunteers, said: “This great the Fundamental Principles — acceptance of communities and ing Community Policing and Traffic work by volunteers is intended to Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, continue to deliver life-saving sup- Police from the Ministry of Interior, influence society members and Independence, Voluntary Service, port to the most vulnerable. Management of Awareness and improve their behaviour, cherish Unity, and Universality — serve The Peninsula | THURSDAY 21 MAY 2015 | 03 Disney on Ice cast, crew arrive in town he stars of Disney On Ice presents Told through artistic skating and acrobatics, Princesses and Heroes arrived in dreamers will witness the magic of wishes town this week as preparations coming true for eight Disney Princesses; Ariel, Tbegin for the ice extravaganza fea- Belle, Cinderella, Rapunzel, Tiana, Jasmine, turing Disney’s Frozen at the Qatar National Aurora and Snow White. The second act Convention Centre (QNCC) from May 27 – 30. will feature royal sisters, Anna and Elsa from While the cast have been exploring the city, Disney’s Frozen. ice engineers at the QNCC have been busy This collection of celebrated tales is pro- setting the ice and the purpose-built 4000- duced by Feld Entertainment, brought to seat arena. Using two 64,000 kilogramme Doha by the Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) refrigeration units to freeze the water, a magi- and its Events Diary OnQatar and organised cal arena has been created that will take fami- by Sport & Entertainment Solutions (SES) in lies and friends on an unforgettable journey. association with its venue partner the QNCC. This is the first visit to Qatar for many of the “We are thrilled to welcome Disney’s favour- 60 cast and crew members of the mesmer- ite Princesses and Heroes and the show’s izing show, which marks the debut of Frozen, incredible crew,” said Ali Haidary, the Founder Disney’s Academy Award winning and number and CEO of Sport & Entertainment Solutions one animated feature film of all time, in Doha. (SES). “We can all now look forward to a fun Performance Director, Rebecca Andison, and Frozen-filled couple of weeks in the final said: “The cast, crew and staff are very excited lead up to the show.” to be performing shows in the Middle East “A production of this scale and magni- and to be sharing some Disney magic with tude takes a long time to pull together, but the region! Disney On Ice presents Princesses it is always worth it when we see the look of & Heroes is a beautiful show with elaborate delight on not just the children’s faces – but costumes and world-class skaters from all the parents’ too - as we bring classic and over the globe.” new stories together in a stunning ice display.” She also added: “We look forward to expe- Tickets start from QR150 and are avail- riencing the culture and food, and exploring able from all Virgin Megastores and online the cities and surrounding areas we’re in. www.virginmegastore.qa. The event organiser This will be the first time many in our group has added an ‘After School Special’ show on have been here and we are excited to see the Thursday, May 28 at 3.30pm. A 25 per cent incredible architecture, arts, museums and discount applies on all bronze, silver and gold desert landscapes that Doha has to offer.” tickets for this show only. The Peninsula | THURSDAY 21 MAY 2015 | 04 CAMPUS PEC wins third prize at debating competition irls debating team of Pakistan Education Centre took part in a preparatory debating competition organised by Qatar Debates Gat Roqaya Preparatory School for Girls recently. The three preparatory teams of PEC com- prising Rameesha Khan, Aliza, Aroj Haroon, Summiya Rizwan, MariaTaj, Fatima Gulzaib, Hayyam, Nawal Sarfaraz and Fatima Nayyar fared well in the competi- tion, which saw 26 participating teams — 78 debaters PEC teams with their coaches and adjudicators. — representing different schools across Qatar. PEC team clinched overall 3rd position among the 26 participating teams. The team PEC also notched 6th individual position among the top 10 debaters. rounds. Riffat Tahir, Razia Sardar and Naheed Nadeem awarded with medal and certificate. Over the course of the day, each team participated from PEC attended the tournament as coaches and Debating team’s success was applauded by in three separate debate rounds. The team consist- adjudicators. Principal Nargis Raza Otho and faculty members. ing of Rameesha, Aroj and Aliza won all the three Rameesha Khan secured the 6th position and was The Peninsula Inter House Chess Tournament 2015-2016 Department of Physical Education of SIS organised Inter House Chess tournament recently. Sixty-four students comprising 32 boys and 32 girls participated in the tournament. Red House emerged as winners followed by Yellow, Green and Blue. Vice Principal - Academics, Shihabudheen, inaugurated the competition by making a chess move. CILE to host public lecture he Research Center for Islamic Terrell Carver, Professor of Political Legislation and Ethics (CILE), at University of Oxford Theory, University of Bristol, UK; and Ta member of Qatar Faculty of Dr Tariq Ramadan, CILE Director and Islamic Studies (QFIS) in Hamad Bin Professor of Contemporary Islamic Khalifa University (HBKU), is set to host its final supports QF’s mission to enhance cultural life in Studies, University of Oxford. public lecture for the current academic year at St Qatar by renewing contemporary Islamic legal Moderating the lecture will be Dr Mawahib Bakr, Antony’s College, University of Oxford, in the UK. and ethical thought and behaviour to address CILE Business Support Manager, who holds a PhD Taking place this week, the ‘Religious and Ethical contemporary challenges. A group of prominent in Gender Studies from York University in Canada. Thought: Towards an Alternative Approach’ lecture Islamic theology scholars and experts of Gender The lecture will take place alongside a closed will address the research area of gender studies, and Feminist Studies will participate in the UK lec- seminar entitled ‘Gender and Ethics’, and feature in addition to discussing and analysing the nature, ture. They include: Dr Sheikh Mohamed El Tahir a distinguished group of Islamic theology scholars, roles, and responsibilities of men and women. It will El Mesawi, Associate Professor at Kulliyyah of as well as practitioners specialised in gender issues.