TUESDAY 26 FEBRUARY 2013 • [email protected] • www.thepeninsulaqatar.com • 4455 7741 inside Argo storms to COMMUNITY • Oklahoma! musical to Oscar victory on premiere on Thursday night of surprises • Konkani film preview P | 5 P | 8-9 HEALTH • Cancer drugs proving worth earlier in testing P | 7 RECIPE • Send your best recipe and win dinner voucher P | 10 FOOD • A dynamite addition to everyday French Toast P | 11 TECHNOLOGY • Samsung to unveil Galaxy S IV on March 14 Qatar time P | 12 This time piece in finest steel has LEARN ARABIC • Learn commonly been specifically handcrafted for used Arabic words the Doha Show 2013 and is set with and their meanings P | 2-3 a total of 322 precious stones. P | 13 2 PLUS | TUESDAY 26 FEBRUARY 2013 COVER STORY Handcrafted for Doha exhibition o commemorate the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition 2013, which opened yesterday Tand will run until March 3, Swiss luxury watchmaker Vogard has handcrafted a timepiece in the finest steel, set with 322 precious stones. The bezel is coloured maroon, the national colour of Qatar, and the dial is set with 60 rubies and 60 diamonds to indicate night and day. The lever is set with 20 diamonds and 27 rubies to symbolise the national flag and the bracelet has a total of 144 diamonds. Available exclusively at Amiri Gems, the piece is priced at QR140,000. Vogard says it makes the only wristwatches that allow change of time zone via the bezel. In order to switch from one time zone to another, all the wearer has to do is open a hinged lever at the side of the case, rotate the bezel in either direction until the desired city is aligned with the 12 o’clock position and then close the lever. Vogardís Timezoner system automatically coordinates the bezels rotation with both the position of the hour hand and that of the AM-PM pointer at the centre of the dial. The locking lever prevents the bezel from being accidentally moved. The operation takes as little as three seconds, making this feature as useful for the executive who wants to check the time on the other side of the planet before calling a colleague as it is for the international traveller landing in a time The time piece (featured on cover page) in zone totally different from the one he or she took off from. Regardless of the finest steel has been specifically hand crafted number of times the bezel is adjusted, the movement functions as normal, ensuring for the Doha Show 2013 and is set with a total no loss of accuracy in change of time zone. of 322 precious stones. The Bezel is coloured in In accordance with the internationally approved time zone system, the bezel is maroon, national colour of Qatar. Eleven cities, engraved with the names of 24 destinations, one per time zone. The watch has been which change to summer time are adorned created for travellers who frequently need with a diamond. The dial is set with 60 rubies to set their watch to a different time zone. Michael Vogt, founder and owner of and 60 diamonds to indicate night or day. The Vogard, unveiled his first collection of world time watches in 2003. A decade later, lever is set with 20 diamonds and 27 rubies the established niche brand offers three collections, distributed in 16 countries in to symbolise the national flag of Qatar. The cities such as Palm Beach, Beverly Hills, San bracelet is set with a total of 144 diamonds. Francisco, Washington, Vancouver, Denver, Grand Cayman, St Moritz, London, Paris, Other straps are available. Available exclusively Moscow, Dubai, Doha, Muscat and Singapore. at AMIRI gems, it costs QR140,000. PLUS | TUESDAY 26 FEBRUARY 2013 3 Vogt’s vision was to create a watch in which the bezel would form part of the movement and, when turned in either direction, would enable instant adjustment of the hour hand. It sounds simple, but the logistics of perfecting such a mechanism presented major mathematical and mechanical challenges which took six years to overcome. When the concept for the original Vogard watch was unveiled at the Baselworld show in 2003, it was recognised as offering a unique solution to the time zone problem thanks to its ingenious mechanism that was perfected and engineered by Switzerland’s independent watchmakers. It remains the only wristwatch to offer instant time zone adjustment with a simple twist of the bezel. Thousands of its watches have been sold around the world and tested vigorously day in, day out in real-life situations. Vogard assembles all its watches in its own ateliers in Nidau, Switzerland. To commemorate its tenth anniversary, the watchmaker has presented a series of special editions. One of them, the Datezoner Pilot, is dedicated to pilots and aviation fans, a target group which has particularly appreciated and followed the brand ever since its launch in 2003. The Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition is an exhibition of the worldís most luxurious jewellery and watches. Held annually in Qatar, it attracts world renowned jewellers, watchmakers, exhibitors and jewellery enthusiasts. The aims of the exhibition are to demonstrate the latest trends in the industry, showcase the most magnificent gemstones and sophisticated timepieces in the world, portray the dynamism of Qatar and its strong and progressive economy and, ultimately, to attract foreign investors to the country. The Peninsula 4 PLUS | TUESDAY 26 FEBRUARY 2013 CAMPUS Fruit Salad Day at BPS As part of the activity week, children of Grade I at Birla Public School celebrated a Fruit Salad Day. They brought fresh fruits, nuts and creams to prepare salad. The tiny tots had great fun preparing their own fruit salad with the help of teachers. Children were dressed like chefs with aprons and gloves. IIS students visit Indian Coast Guard Ship Sherborne Qatar Prep School Sports Day Students of Ideal Indian School visited Indian Coast Guard Ship Samudra Sherborne Qatar Prep School pupils had a fantastic day last week, taking part in Prahari yesterday. The visit was organised by the Indian Embassy. Twenty their annual Sports Day. This year the event was held at Aspire’s indoor track. Pupils students got an opportunity to learn about coastal protection methods, enthusiastically took part in track and field events. Richard Williams, Assistant functioning of ships, pollution abatement operations and marine life. Headmaster, said: “It was a great day, at a great venue, we thank Aspire for their support and look forward to working with them for future events.” DPS – MIS holds House captains led the march past holding their flags Sports Day PS – MIS students of classes III, IV and V cele- brated their Annual Sports DDay at Al Ahli Stadium recently with the theme ‘Feel India’. The programme was graced by school President Hassan Chougule. Harish Kanjani, Director administration and Azim Abbas, Director transport, were present. The Principal, Asna Nafees, wel- comed parents and spoke about healthy mind and sound body. This was followed by scintillat- ing music by the junior choir group, a colourful welcome dance — a fusion of Indian classical dances like Bharatnaatyam, Mohiniyattam, Odissi and Manipuri and a perfectly co-ordi- nated Suryanamaskar. The different houses Rose, Lily, Chougule addressed the gathering lotus, peacock, tiger and hockey were events, including chess and basketball Tulip and Lotus stole the heart of the and congratulated the participants displayed. Then came the most-awaited by the chief guests. The Rose House spectators. House captains led the and appreciated the teachers’ effort events, like spoon with lemon race, was declared the winner for the best march past holding their flags. to train children for this event. hurdle race, drive a sheep to the mar- march past presentation. At the end, The sports meet was declared open The students presented their drills, ket race, 100m race and relay race. trophies were given to the winning with the release of colourful balloons under the theme ‘Feel India’ where Certificates and medals were dis- houses where Rose House won for the and hoisting of the school flag. all the national symbols of India like tributed to the winners of various overall sports event. The Peninsula COMMUNITY PLUS | TUESDAY 26 FEBRUARY 2013 5 Oklahoma! musical to premiere on Thursday ward-winning musical com- edy Oklahoma!, about cow- boys and the women they Aare trying to get to marry them, will premiere in the Doha British School Theatre on Thursday. Tickets are available at The One in Villagio and Landmark Mall at QR100 for the first four rows and QR75 for the tiered seating. The performances are at 7.30pm on Thursday and March 1, 7 and 8. In addition, the matinee is at 2.30pm on March 1, 2, 8 and 9. Tickets are available at The One in Villagio and Landmark Mall. The director is Angela Walton who has brought numerous musicals to the Doha stage, including Grease, Miss Saigon, Annie and last year’s Wizard of Oz. Vocal and orchestral direction under the baton of Brita Fray, who is the conductor of the Doha Community Orchestra, has joined forces with Senter Stage Musicals. The cowboys and farmers of Oklahoma! The show opens with Oh What a Beautiful Morning sung by Nick Mitchell, the lead Chris in Miss Saigon. concerns cowboy Will Parker (David get the flirtatious Ado Annie (Lauren ran for an unprecedented 2,243 Other songs are Surrey with a Fringe on Pearson) and his comedic attempts to Durrant) to marry him. performances. the Top and the finale song Oklahoma. Other amusing characters in It later enjoyed award-winning Kristina Cheffins and Lauren Oklahoma! include giggly Gertie revivals, national tours, foreign pro- Durrant, the choreographers for this Oklahoma! musical Cummings (Jennifer Stokes) who ductions and an Academy Award- production, have taught a quick fast When: Feb 28 and Mar 1, 7 and 8; just wants to get married, ped- winning 1955 film adaptation.