Heir Apparent to grace DIMDEX 2012 opening
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Heir Apparent to grace DIMDEX 2012 opening
RITZ-CARLTON UNVEILS PLANS FOR EXPANSION IN QATAR MUSIC LOVERS SAVOUR CROSS-CULTURE TUNES QSTEC STAFF TAKE LESSONS IN SPORTS & HEALTHY LIFESTYLE PAGE 18 | DATELINE DOHA PAGE 23 | METRO MUSINGS PAGE 24 | CITY LIGHTS PRAYER TIMING Weather Today Fajr: Asr: SLIGHTLY HAZY Sunrise Sunset High Low Wind Visibility Pressure Rel. humidity 6:09 am 5:28 pm 22ºC 15ºC 17 kts moderate 1013 mb 40% MARITIME DEFENCE EXPO Qatar keen on women’s empowerment, says minister Emir ratifies cabinet decision THE Emir His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani on Monday ratified the Cabinet decision No 8 of 2012 extending the rent contracts of some locations and parts of locations being rent for non-housing purposes. The decision will take effect from February 15 and will be published in the official gazette. (QNA) Al Attiyah meets Bangladesh foreign minister Al Attiyah meets mayor of Tirana CHAIRMAN of the Administrative Control and Transparency Authority HE Abdullah bin Hamad al Attiyah met Mayor of Tirana, capital city of Albania Lulzim Basha on Monday. They discussed issues of common interest. (QNA) QNA DOHA (From left) Vice-President of Advisory Services at AMI International Bob Nugent, Director of Exhibitions at DIMDEX Mohamad Nabhani, Deputy Director of DIMDEX Staff Colonel Abdulbaqi Saleh al Ansari, Deputy Director of RUSI- Qatar David Roberts and Warship and Logistics Director Major Mohammed Desmal al Kuwari at a media briefing, in Doha, on Monday. (HANSON K JOSEPH) Heir Apparent to grace DIMDEX 2012 opening JOSEPH VARGHESE DOHA Advisory Council committee studies draft law THE Advisory Council’s Financial and Economic Affairs Panel met on Monday with its Rapporteur Mohamed Ajjaj al Kubaisi in chair. It resumed studying a draft law on organising consultancy works. Business and Trade Undersecretary Sultan bin Rashid al Khater and his Assistant Mohamed Hassan al Sa’adi attended the meeting and explained the ministry’s view on draft law. The committee decided to present its report on the draft law to the Advisory Council. (QNA) Advisory Council reviews draft law on autopsy THE Advisory Council held its weekly sitting under its Speaker HE Mohammad bin Mubarak al Khulaifi on Monday. Advisory Council Secretary-General Fahad bin Mubarak al Khayareen read out the agenda. The council endorsed the minutes of its previous session and reviewed a draft law on human bodies’ autopsy. It decided to forward the draft law to the Committee of Services and Public Utilities for its views and report back to the council. (QNA) Dhuhr: 11:49 am Maghrib: 5:27 pm Isha: 6:57 pm Tuesday, February 14, 2012 Nationline CHAIRMAN of the Administrative Control and Transparency Authority HE Abdullah bin Hamad al Attiyah met Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr Dipu Moni on the occasion of her visit to the country on Monday. They discussed issues of mutual interest. (QNA) 4:50 am 3:02 pm THE Heir Apparent His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani will grace the opening ceremony of the third edition of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2012) at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC) on March 26. The exhibition will run till March 28. Over 150 exhibitors from 30 countries will showcase some of the latest technologies in defence as well as warships and helicopters during the three-day exhibition. The DIMDEX, which is being held under the patronage of HH the Heir Apparent, is hosted by the Qatar Emiri Naval Forces and supported by the Qatar Armed Forces. Speaking at a press conference held for diplomats and the media persons on Monday, Staff Colonel (SEA) Abdulbaqi Saleh al Ansari said the DIMDEX is the only specialised and comprehensive maritime naval defence and security exhibition in the MENA region. “Our ongoing mission is to provide an international platform for the world’s largest maritime security and naval defence companies and organisations to gather and showcase their products and expertise. DIMIDEX 2012 will be an opportunity to experience the most sophisticated naval equipment and technology offering an effective response to security challenges that may undermine state security and national interests,” he said. Director of Exhibitions at DIMDEX Mohamad Nabhani said that DMIDEX was the most successful and rewarding event of the category in the MENA region. Over 150 exhibitors from 30 countries will showcase some of the latest technologies in defence as well as warships and helicopters during the three-day exhibition. “The gross area of the exhibition is 15,000 m2 and 9,000 visitors are expected during the three-day of exhibition. Three more countriesGreece, Korea and Switzerland- will participate in this edition of the exhibition,” he said. Deputy Director of RUSI in Qatar David Roberts said that there would be three plenary sessions for chiefs of navies and fleet commanders and officers. He said the sessions would focus on maritime security in protecting global economy, naval cooperation in delivering security at sea and developing naval capabilities for maritime security. Warship and Logistics Director Major Mohammed Desmal al Kuwari highlighted the logistic details of the programme. He said participation by eight warships from six countries have been confirmed for the event. He said, “Four more countries will update us about their participation in the coming days. There will also be a sports tournament in football, volleyball, basketball and tug of war at the Qatar Sports Club on March28.” Vice-President of Advisory Services at AMI International Bob Nugent said that AMI has forecast $45 billion in maritime defence spending in the coming years, an increase of 20 percent over the present spending. He said that Saudi Arabia led the MENA region in the naval market. The exhibition will feature warships, maritime patrol aircraft and helicopters, marine communication systems, coastal surveillance, total ship self-defence systems, naval weapon systems, search and rescue equipment, naval defence supplies. There will be 80 delegations from 71 countries headed by commanders of navies, top naval officials, coast guard and other sea service and commanding officers. A number of defence attaches, ambassadors and representatives of the sponsors were present at the briefing session. The DIMDEX is an exclusive International Defence Maritime Exhibition and Conference that features the surface, undersea and coastal patrol equipment and systems solutions. The prestigious exhibition is the most comprehensive and fully integrated naval show in the Middle East and North Africa region. MINISTER of State for Foreign Affairs HE Dr Khalid bin Mohammed al Attiyah on Monday said under the fleadership of the Emir His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani, empowerment of women has become an article of faith with the establishment. Exercise of political, social and economic rights by women is guaranteed by the country’s Constitution and the laws. Attiyah was speaking at the opening ceremony of the Third Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) on the Advancement of Women, which kicked off in Doha on Monday. He noted that Qatar was signatory to a number of agreements and international and regional conventions on the rights of women. At the institutional level, numerous institutions and governmental bodies were established to promote and protect women’s rights and eliminate all forms of discrimination against them, Al-Attiyah said. “Qatari women have assumed the highest positions in the state’s institutions and the private sector, including ministerial positions,” he said, adding, “they have also contributed significantly to the country’s renaissance.” “However,” Attiyah noted with concern, “despite all efforts made by the UN, governments and relevant agencies and civil society organisations in this area, women are still facing many challenges and obstacles.” He added that societal and legal discrimination between women and men was a frightening obstacle. “Women are the ones who suffer the most poverty and are more vulnerable to the negative effects of armed conflict than others,” Attiyah said, noting that the maternal mortality rate was still unacceptably high in many developing countries. Egyptian Minister of Insurance and Social Affairs and Head of NAM at the ministerial level Dr Najwa Khalil expressed her deepest thanks to Qatar for hosting the meeting, particularly for holding it at a “crucial” time, when women were looking “Qatari women have assumed the highest positions in the state’s institutions and the private sector." to play a central role in society. The Egyptian minister also praised for the efforts it put in to come up with the schedule for the meeting which, the Minister said, would enhance cooperation between the member countries. The meeting represented a good opportunity for member countries to recommit to women issues in their respective societies, she said. Director of the NAM Institute for the Empowerment of Women Rafia bint Selim thanked Qatar for hosting the meeting and expressed the hope that the final document of the meeting would feature resolutions that “are in keeping with the ones made in Guatemala. More than 500 delegates from across the globe participated in the Sunday meeting. Al Attiyah was the head of the Qatari delegation whereas the Assistant Foreign Minister for International Cooperation HE Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Jaber al Thani inaugurated the meeting and called to activate the Doha Document for gender equality. The meeting approved the document and referred it to the ministers for approval. Grammy nominee James Blunt to perform today AILYN AGONIA DOHA GRAMMY nominee singer James Blunt will stage his first performance in Qatar at the InterContinental Doha Hotel on February 14. The singer behind the smash hit ‘You’re Beautiful’ expressed excitement over his debut in the country. The event is being organised by ALIVE Entertainment and Global DJs in cooperation with InterContinental Doha and iloveqatar.net. Speaking at a press confer- ence on Monday, Blunt said his passion to reach out to people on equal terms drove him into music industry. I have toured many countries in the Middle East before but I never had the opportunity to come to Qatar. I can see that people here are warm. I don’t know much about this place but I have many friends who live here with good experience,” Blunt said. The charming artiste expresses joy over meeting his Doha fans, mostly teenagers. The English singer/song- writer and former army officer has received numerous awards “The audience will be part of the show. As a band, we rely on their response. We will ensure we give them good first impression.” and accolades, including two Brit awards, two World Music awards, two MTV Video Music awards, an MTV European Music award and five Grammy nominations. He has released three albums, the most recent of which is titled ‘Some Kind of Trouble’ which he described as capturing the mood of the early 1980s, particularly the sense of freedom and excitement during the era. Blunt promised to perform some tracks from his new album and other songs from his previous ones, which are more familiar to his fans. The song ‘You’re Beautiful’ from his debut album ‘Back to Bedlam’ brought him to fame in 2005. Promising the audience a memorable show, Blunt said, “The audience will be part of the show. As a band, we rely on their response. We will ensure we give them good first impression.” He said he was eager to perform before an interesting mix of audience like those in Qatar. Blunt has performed in about 220 shows in different parts of the world. Tickets are prices at QR250 for general admission and QR500 for the VIP. Doors open from 7pm while the concert starts at 9pm. James Blunt with iloveqatar.net founder at a press conference, in Doha, on Monday. 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Ritz-Carlton unveils plans for expansion in Qatar RAMY SALAMA DOHA THE Ritz-Carlton hotel group has announced its plans for expansion in the country. The announcement was made at a press conference on Monday by Alex Kyriakidis, president and managing director for the Middle East and Africa of Ritz-Carlton’s parent company, Marriott International. “We are looking to expand in the near future. We are in the position of being able to stimulate tourism in Qatar, and we’re very confident about the future of the market in the Gulf area, and extremely so when it comes to Qatar,” he said. He said that Marriott International currently owns 38 hotels around the world and employs 12,000 people. “By 2015, we expect to open 90 hotels, and to employ 30,000 people worldwide. This is an annual growth rate of 25 percent. We are delighted with the performance of our hotels in Qatar, and based on the latest numbers, we’re doing better than expected,” he said. Kyriakidis noted that Qatar was seeking to position itself particularly as a hub for conferences and international meetings, as well as a cultural tourist destination.” “Qatar’s government is very much interested in hotels and in the hospitality industry in general, and this makes sense. Qatar needs to be able to host a large number of visitors in order to grow, and there is need for more hotels in the country, both in the long and short terms,” he added. Speaking at the press conference, Herve Humler, president and chief operating officer of Ritz-Carlton, said that with the construction of Qatar’s new airport, the country will be well positioned to compete with any airport around the globe. “Qatar will be a new hub in the Middle East and in the world. This is in addition to the large number of construction projects in the works, and of course Qatar’s rich Arabian culture. We are looking at different opportunities in the country, and when we have made the final arrangements, we will be making a formal announcement,” Humler said. He expressed appreciation of Qatar government for supporting the group’s hotels in the country. Bob Kharazmi, RitzCarlton’s global officer for worldwide operations said that Qatar was spending a lot of money to attract visitors to the country. “We, for our part, want to make sure that they leave Ritz-Carlton hotels carrying back great memories, and that they keep coming back,” Kharazmi said. TAMUQ’s career event tomorrow TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA AL AHLI Hospital’s orthopaedic and physiotherapy department will hold a public symposium on total knee replacement surgery on Thursday. The two-part event will feature an afternoon session from 4pm to 6pm which will include presentations, workshops, advices, and display of equipment used in total knee replacement surgeries. The evening symposium, to run from 7pm to 8pm will include lectures by orthopaedic experts at Al Ahli Hospital and testimonials from patients who have undergone the procedure. Al Ahli Hospital Medical Director Dr Abdul Azim A W Hussain will also make a presentation on the vision of the hospital to be a centre of excellence in total knee replacement. Addressing the media on Monday, Dr Emmanuel Tolessa, consultant orthopaedic surgeon at Al Ahli Hospital, said, “The event will create awareness for the general public about knee replacement, what it involves, its complications, and the latest implants used internationally. We will also show the outcome of the past 20 cases we’ve done since we started performing it about a year ago.” Total knee replacement surgery, which costs about QR55, 000 at Al Ahli Hospital, is a surgical procedure to replace the weight-bearing surfaces of the knee joint to relieve pain and disability caused by osteoarthritis. The surgery consists of replacing the diseased or damaged joint surfaces of the knee with metal and plastic components shaped to allow continued motion of the knee. Tolessa also said, “The surgery takes an average of an hour and 15 minutes. Once that is done the patient just goes up for physiotherapy and in about four to five days will be fit enough to go home and start out-patient physiotherapy. Knee replacement is actually fairly Dr Emmanuel Tolessa, consultant orthopaedic surgeon at Al Ahli Hospital, at a press conference, in Doha, on Friday. (MANEESH BAKSHI) good and nowadays you can access what we call minimal invasive knee replacement. You can do a minimal access rather than doing a huge incision. The benefits include early mobilisation and less pain. Speaking about his experience, Richard Forbes Robertson, a 60-year-old Western expatriate who underwent total knee replacement at Al Ahli Hospital five weeks ago, said, “I had bad knees because I used to play rugby when I was young. My knees were always sore. But then about five years ago, they started getting worse. I’ve been living in the Middle East for 18 months and I wanted to make sure that I have it done because I wanted to continue to work. Because of my knee problems, I could not stand properly so I also had a back operation before. “It was just all pain and having to take stronger drugs to kill the pain which affected my work. After the surgery on my right knee, I can feel much more relaxed. I can walk comfortably without feeling much pain because it’s getting better by the day.” WCMCQ faculty launches public health journal TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA TEXAS A&M University at Qatar (TAMUQ) will host its fifth annual ‘Careers for Engineers’ event at the Texas A&M Engineering Building on Wednesday. More than 45 companies and organisations are scheduled to participate in the event. Shannon McNulty, programme coordinator for continuing education and event organiser, said, “The event has more than doubled in size since its inception and welcomes participating companies from Qatar, the Gulf and beyond.” Dr Todd Kent, assistant dean for academic affairs, added that the event was particularly valuable because it gave students the opportunity to interact with industry leaders from across the region. “Careers for Engineers allows our students to highlight their accomplishments and begin the process of becoming professionals in their respective fields,” Kent said. “Texas A&M at Qatar is excited to play a role in developing the Qatar’s human capital. That role is highlighted at this event as our students and graduates show industry leaders how they can contribute to Qatar’s future development and growth,” he added. WEILL Cornell Medical College in Qatar (WCMCQ) faculty has partnered with an international team of leading medical and healthcare practitioners, educators, and policy planners to launch the Journal of Local and Global Health Perspectives. The Journal of Local and Global Health Perspectives is the brainchild of WCMCQ faculty members Dietrich Büsselberg and Ravinder Mamtani, who partnered with David O Carpenter of the University at Albany, New York, and Albert B Lowenfels of the New York Medical College, to form the journal’s chief editorial panel. The journal is a peerreviewed, international publication focusing on research concerning all aspects of global health practice at local levels, in addition to the implications of local health issues within the global context. Mamtani, professor of public health and associate dean for global and public health at WCMCQ, explained the importance of the journal. He said: “This is a first for the Middle East, as there is no other journal in this region sharing research and perspectives on public health (From left) Dr Ravinder Mamtani, Dr Lotfi Chouchan and Dr Dietrich Büsselberg of WCMCQ, in Doha, recently. issues with medical practitioners around the world. In creating the journal, we have brought together global leaders in clinical health, genetics and translational research, infectious diseases, toxicology, biostatistics, community and population health. “These practitioners come from regions as diverse as North America, Europe, India, Africa, and Qatar. Together they form the editorial team which is overseen by Büsselberg, Lowenfels, Carpenter and me, ensuring a broad base of scientific as well as geographic experience in public health.” Dr Büsselberg said: “As medical doctors, educators, and researchers we all stand to gain immeasurably from sharing our experiences, as well as our expertise, across borders and regions. 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Talking to Qatar Tribune on the occasion, Group founder Gregg Sedgwick said: “Gallery One in Qatar will offer an exciting combination of decorative and serious contemporary artworks, which can add colour and gravitas to homes and offices in Doha and beyond. I hope to bring colour and style to rooms using affordable, collectable and unique artworks.” According to Sedgwick, Gallery One was first launched in 2006 and the company grew from a single 350-square-foot store in Souk Madinat Jumeirah in UAE to an international group and major online portal. The launch of Gallery One at The Pearl Qatar was also accompanied by the launch of a bespoke getty image collection featuring candid photography of Qatar. This is unique to all Gallery One stores in each country and via the website it extends the reach of each such collection far beyond the physical boundaries of the country. Its bespoke collections and concept have made Gallery One into one of the biggest attractions for visitors to existing outlets outside Qatar. “The Daily Telegraph” has rated the Gallery One store at Dubai’s Emirates Mall as one of the top three. The concept is simple. They offer photography and graphics. These are available as large-format prints and can be customised with frames and mount options. The philosophy behind it is: make a great work easy to buy. From high-end collectable prints by big names in photography to impressive, large-size canvas, g-1 is accessible and welcoming. The ambitious brand wants to grow and reach major cities all over the world. The addi- tion of Qatar to the international network is part of Gallery One’s recently launched franchise programme in key territories, and Qatar is just the third country after the UK and Bahrain to host a Gallery One store outside the United Arab Emirates. Ibrahim al Jaidah, the franchise partner in Qatar said: “Gallery One is a genuinely intriguing concept that brings with it the opportunity to be part of a growing network as well as associate with a strong consumer and online retail brand with proven potential. When people think of us, we want them to think beyond the term ‘art gallery’. Among the highlights of the outlet at The Pearl-Qatar at the time of the launch were iconic collector’s items like a boxing glove autographed by Mohammed Ali and a track shoe with Usain Bolt’s inimitable scrawl on its side. Featured pieces such as these are expected to cycle through the outlet as soon as buyers are secured for incumbent items in the store’s showcase. Going beyond a typical art gallery, Gallery One products are priced competitively and it tries to make something available for everyone. On offer are five categories of products. The home line is the backbone of all g-1 outlets and features everything from art boxes to limited and unlimited photographic prints from a growing range of collections. These are available as large mixed-media framed and unframed canvas, all priced to suit the pockets of a broad range of consumers. One of the most interesting features is the ‘Signed By’ section of the outlet which has photographic print memorabilia signed by the subjects. Sourced through reputable dealers, the autographed prints are fully authenticated and come with a comprehensive guarantee. The fifth product line, appropriately named Etcetera, is a high-quality range of novelty goods ranging from flick books, postcards, lomographs, note cards and even refrigerator magnets. FRENCH artiste Jean-Pierre Smadja, also known as Smadj, enthralled Qatar music lovers with a blend of multi-cultural tunes during a concert at the Qatar National Theatre on Friday. The performance was part of Smadja’s current tour of some Gulf countries which include Oman, Kuwait and the UAE. The event was organised by the Institut Francais, formerly known as the French Cultural Centre, with assistance from the Tunisian and Greek embassies in Qatar. Talking to Qatar Tribune, Cultural Programme Manager at the Institut Estelle Roure said, “Our mission is to promote interaction between different communities and cul- tures. We want to bring French culture to Qatar and hope to find ways to share cultural activities with others.” Roure added, “Smadj lives in Turkey, where he met a member of his band, Orhan Osman, a Greek national. The band experiments with oud in fusion with electronic music. So, this concert cuts across cultures. The Institut Francais appreciates the opportunity to entertain people in this way because Qatar is a multicultural country. We are thankful to the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage for hosting this event.” For his part, Smadj, talking about his experiences, said, “I have been to Qatar before. But it was with a different band, DuOud. We also recorded an album with Yemeni musicians and spent a month in Yemen and visited Oman, Dubai (the UAE) and Qatar. I was born in Tunisia, but left for France with my parents at the age of five. I don’t speak Arabic but my parents do. I have an interest in the Tunisian culture. Having spent 30 years in France, I went to Turkey to work. I am now dividing my time between Istanbul and Paris. I also love the Turkish culture with its oriental flavour.” Smadj was accompanied by Orhan Osman, who played the bouzouki, a Greek stringed instrument, and Rico Gauthier, a Frenchman who played the flute and saxophone. The music was a blend of Western and Oriental forms, styles and instruments. The event was attended by members of the diplomatic community, including the Greek and Tunisian ambassadors. French artiste Jean-Pierre Smadja performs, in Doha, on Friday. OVER 60,000 THRONG QTA’S FOOD FEST TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA MORE than 60,000 food lovers sampled culinary delights from 75 stands at the third annual Doha Food Festival concluded on Saturday. It was the biggest ever and most successful food fair. The four-day event organised by Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) featured the country’s best and most popular restaurants and a range of activities for visitors including magic shows, Japanese cooking demonstrations, a ‘mystery box’ competition and children’s entertainment. On the final day of the festival, the Gold medal winners of the cooking competition, involving 15 of Qatar’s finest hotel chefs, were announced with the Ritz Carlton Doha, the Kempinski Doha, Moevenpick Towers and The Torch Doha taking home the top honours. Other to win awards were the Intercontinental Doha honoured with the ‘Best Sales’ award and La Cigale with the ‘Best Design’. QTA Chairman Ahmed al Nuami said the food festival brought together all the communities and showcased the great diversity of Qatar’s population. Nuami said the special emphasis on Japanese cuisine, part of the 40th anniversary celebrations of Qatar- Japan relations, proved especially popular. “The ‘Taste and Fun’ food festival is fast becoming a landmark community event,” Nuami said. “It is important for the QTA to bring these events to the community. Not only did visitors enjoy great food and fun entertainment in record numbers, they also had the opportunity to taste dishes from other cultures which all sought to promote cultural awareness in our amazingly diverse community.” Nuami thanked the festival sponsors including Jungle Zone, Askar Industrial Company and Worldwide Tents and Halls for their support. Visitors savour dishes at the Taste & Fun food festival organised by the Qatar Tourism Authority, in Doha, recently. 24 Tuesday, February 14, 2012 www.qatar-tribune.com QT SPOTLIGHT ON QATAR NATIONAL SPORTS DAY QNA to host sports journalism session from today TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA QATAR News Agency (QNA) will hold a threeday sports journalism programme at its headquarters starting on Tuesday, the day Qatar is observing as ‘national sports day’. Organised by the agency’s media relations department with the goal of training Qatari media executives, the programme, will cover several topics, including headline choice, accuracy and publishing criteria, in addition to maintaining news sources, conduction of live coverage and reportage of sports news, journalistic investigation, and debates as well as interviews in the field. The sports journalism sessions coinciding with Qatar National Sports Day celebration marks an effort by the QNA to participate in the day’s events through training reporters for working in the sports field. QNA Media Relations Head Ahmed Mohammed al Boainin has underlined the importance of this programme which will feature lectures by Al Jazeera sports producer and soccer commentator on the “Al Dawri and Al Kass” sports channel Ali Hassan al Mslmani. The programme is crucial because it will raise media professionals’ skills level in sports coverage in all its varieties in the light of Qatar’s unprecedented advancement in the sports arena which demands welltrained personnel of high calibre, al Boainin said. In a press statement on Monday, Boainin pointed out that this program was the sixth in a series launched by QNA in the financial year 2011-2012. The series included specialised sessions on economic news, English reporting and transcription, public relations management, press communication, specialised photojournalism and journalistic translation. The programme is pursuant to the Emiri Decree No 51 for the year 2009 which entrusted QNA with the task of providing continuous media training to Qatari media executives to develop their skills and enhance them to the highest professional level. Boainin highlighted QNA’s role as a leading media institution engaged in the development of Qatari calibre in the vital media and public relations field. QNA’s media relations head also revealed an upcoming programme to take place from March 12 to14 this year. Titled ‘Global Broadcast Journalist’, it will focus on the general guidelines on handling of tools and equipment including camera, sound, lighting, interviewing skills, news delivery and other topics. Qtel offers bonanza on sports day TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA AS part of Qatar National Sports Day celebration, Qatar Telecom (Qtel) has announced a range of special offers to keep customers connected while they are on the move. With dozens of sporting events taking place all over the country, Qtel is ensuring that customers follow all the action by mobile Internet, so they can share the excitement of news and pictures of the big event, says a Qtel press statement issued on Monday. According to the press release, Hala customers who top up with QR 50 or above between February 13 and February 15, 2012 can enjoy 50MB of free data allowance, which will remain valid for seven days. Qtel is also extending complimentary access to all of the sports channels on Mozaic TV to all Mozaic TV customers. Shahry customers who subscribe to a Mobile Internet Pack before February 15, 2012 will avail the service in the first month for free, a saving of between QR 15 and QR 400, depending on the package. Mobile Internet Packs provide unmatched easy access to popular sites such as Twitter, Facebook, Google, Youtube and other popular social networking hubs. They work across all Smartphones and web-enabled phones. With the mobile Internet bonus, customers can update reports and pictures from Qatar National Sports Day, and show their pride at the nationwide celebration of sport. To generate enthusiasm for sport for all, Qtel is also extending complimentary access to all of the sports channels on Mozaic TV to all Mozaic TV customers. Until Thursday (February 16), customers will be able to watch a full range of sports on all Al Jazeera, AD Sports, Cricone, Ten Cricket, Neo Cricket, OSN Sports, Fox Sports and Extreme Sports channels. QSTec staff take lessons in sports & healthy lifestyle In Brief Aspire Zone to launch healthy lifestyle initiative ASPIRE Zone Foundation (AZF) will launch an initiative to promote a healthy lifestyle among residents. The AZF will roll out a programme that focuses on counting the steps people take each day. The method has been tested and proven to be highly effective in improving health and well-being. The programme, which will be implemented through the collective knowledge and expertise of the AZF, will include regular health assessments. To be delivered in association with events which will take place at different locations around Qatar on the National Sports Day, the programme will include personal health monitoring through mobile health services and innovative technology that will supply free resources available both online and through other tools. (TNN) QCB gears up for National Sports Day QSTec board member and CEO Dr Khalid Klefeekh al Hajri (fourth right) with Dr Emmanuel Tolessa and other dignitaries at an awareness campaign, in Doha, on Monday. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA IN preparation for Qatar’s National Sports Day, staff of Qatar Solar Technologies (QSTec), a Qatar-based solar grade polysilicon company, attended a health awareness training session to learn some simple techniques to stay healthy from a leading doctor on Monday. Board member and CEO of QSTec Dr Khalid Klefeekh al Hajri invited Dr Emmanuel Tolessa, a consultant Orthopaedic and Spine Surgeon at Al Ahli Hospital, to address employees. In the hour-long session, Dr Tolessa highlighted the importance of a healthy lifestyle and demonstrated some easy exercises that can be carried out at desks, at home or outside. Dr al Hajri said, “At QSTec, health and well-being of our staff is important to us. This health awareness training session is one of many initiatives to ensure all our employees enjoy a healthier and more productive lifestyle. We hope these simple and effective exercises shown to us will prepare us not only for activities on National Sports Day but also for the rest of the year.” Each QSTec staff member will receive a fitness set, including a yoga mat, fitness ball and a DVD to enable them to practise the exercises and techniques learned at the training session. On National Sports Day, QSTec staff will go to the Education City to join other people participating in sporting activities organised by the Qatar Foundation. Activities at the venue will include volleyball, table tennis and basketball tournaments, as well as horse riding, aerobics and swimming classes. Many of the QSTec fitness sets have been distributed to organisations all across the country and several more will also be handed out during the fun and games events at the Qatar Foundation. Ezdan Real Estate joins celebration TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA WITH a view to joining the celebration of the Qatar National Sports Day, the Ezdan Real Estate, one of the leading real estate companies in the GCC region, has lined up a number of activities for its employees including a 10-team football event in Ezdan Village No 24 in Al Wukair, to mark the day. Commenting on the event, Chairman of Ezdan Real Estate Sheikh Thani bin Abdullah al Thani said: “Celebration of the Qatar National Sports Day on a massive scale reflects the significance this day has for Qatar. It is also a clear pointer to the importance Qatar attaches to create awareness of sports and a healthy lifestyle among the residents. Also, this celebration reflects the growth and development Qatar has achieved under the guidance of and due to the vision of the Emir His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani and Sheikh Thani bin Abdullah al Thani Sheikh Abdullah bin Thani al Thani the Heir Apparent HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani.” Deputy Chairman of Ezdan Real Estate Sheikh Abdullah bin Thani al Thani, said, “Qatar has become the capital of world sports, especially after it won the rights to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Ezdan Real Estate has always been a major supporter of all sporting activities, proving this through the Diamond Sponsorship of Arab Games 2011 as well as providing accommodation or hospitality services to a large number of international sports guests each year. We really feel boosted and encouraged by the fact that it has consolidated the foundation of our relationship with sports sector in Qatar.” Managing Director of the real estate company Ali al Obaidly said: “As a part of its corporate social responsibilities towards the community and to create a healthy society, Ezdan Real Estate has dedicat- ed its facilities and properties to the service sports at all levels. “We had been a big partner in the Arab Games 2011 and Ezdan Real Estate Company would also support the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar by creating 50,000 new and luxury residential units,” Obaidly added. Ezdan Hotel & Suites hosted more than 10,000 athletes in 2011. Ezdan Hotel & Suites is considered one of the best hospitality houses in Qatar. It brings together a unique combination of premium location and high standard of hospitality. General Manager of Ezdan Hotel & Suites Mohamed Salah said, “Ezdan Hotel & Suites has a lot of sports events during 2011. The state-of-the -art hotel offers a rich combination of innovative decoration, sumptuous food, exquisitelydesigned 4,300 luxury residential units of different dimensions and high-class integrated facilities like most modern health club and swimming pool.” QATAR Central Bank (QCB) Governor Sheikh Abdullah bin Saud al Thani announced in Doha on Monday that the QCB will launch a huge festival marking the celebration of the National Sports Day. Employees of the financial institutions running under the QCB authority, Qatar Financial Authority, Qatar Exchange, Qatar Financial Center along with presidents commissioners and CEOs of financial institutions will participate in this festival. In a press release, the official said that participation of QCB in the event is in compliance with the state’s directive as well as its faith in the sport’s important role in the development of the society. During the celebration, which will take place in the main arena of QCB, the participants and winners of the competitive activities will be honoured. (QNA) Al Jassim Group to deliver healthier food choices AL JASSIM Group, a leading diversified business group in the country, will operate healthy food concession stands at the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Sports Zone opposite the Post Office at the Corniche on February 14. Al Jassim Group will offer healthy food choices like fresh fruits, salads and juices to support the concept of the Qatar national Sports Day, which aims to help people take a positive step toward healthy lifestyle. The company also encourages its staff to partake in the many activities that will be organised on the day. (TNN) Kahramaa sets up panel to promote sports QATAR’S General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) said on Monday that a committee had been established to supervise the activities the corporation has planned during the National Sports Day. Kahramaa Chairman Engineer Issa bin Hilal al Kuwari said that the corporation valued sports and the athletes and encouraged its employees to practice it. (QNA) QATAR OLYMPIC COMMITTEE READY FOR THE BIG DAY Members of the Qatar Olympic Committee at a meeting, in Doha, on Monday. Some sports facilities arranged by the committee.
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