Gloria Huang parents sentenced to 3 years . It is trendy now to scream " Oh nooo , Qatar is unfair and stupid - let those innocent parents free " " it can happen to anyone of us "
Certainly if you let your sick child without medical care for four days - it may happen .
I do not know if those who are in favor of the " innocent parents" why not ask themselves ."After all how this child, this five year old African girl died in the care of their American parents ."
The facts are simple and sad . Gloria suffered from protozoa and eating disorder and her parents did not seek medical help for her when she refused to eat during four days . Though it is free in Qatar . Anyone can take at any time -any child to the child emergency and specialists can help those who are in need .
Anyway the Huangs were not poor . But they were a kind of snobs . As they did not trust the health care of this country they refused to take their child to doctor . How smart !
Only when the child was in critical condition they were scared and ran to the emergency .But then it was too late .
My personal view on this case is that they were overconfident snobs who thought they knew better since they were American . Their attitude led to the death of this child .And three years is the sentence that they deserve .
Many people believe that this is their race , nationality and the religion that led to their sentence . I think just the opposite is true . They got very little for their heartless neglect which led to a child death that could have been avoided .
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My advice to expat parents in Qatar: -Take your child to the doctor even if you do not trust them .You can go to see another specialist, a second one , a third one then you can compare their diagnosis .
I wish very much Qatar would do more keeping the good specialists in the country ...Personally I trust much more the free government clinics as the doctors there see a very big number of sick children and they have more experience than those doctors who sit at a posh hospital and see only kids of the upper ten .
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Avoid Salwa Road
Bit of rain in Doha. No big deal. But, erm, few drains. So it's all gone a bit disaster movie.. pic.twitter.com/eLf00T4sKF (via @jqassim_qatar)
— Barry Malone (@malonebarry) March 26, 2014
While Salwa Road is flooded, traffic is backed up across Doha. Use #DohaTraffic for updates! http://t.co/cXCKwfuEyN pic.twitter.com/tRwgm4iafR
— Qatar Living (@qatarliving) March 26, 2014
thank you for the twitter user for sharing those photos with us
$1m cash prize -numbers in Qatar
One million dollar cash prize was won by a Greek customer of the Qatar Airways .Raffle tickets are sold at the Duty Free Shop of the national airlines .When 5000 tickets sold out then there is a draw . This was the first draw of this year .
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Rainy day in Doha - March 2014
I woke up at night when I heard the thunderstorm and the heavy rain . I was the only one who was up . I managed to get up and switch off electric devices . Especially the water pump which tends to cause shortcuts when it rains .
I let my kids to school with worries .It was raining heavily and thunderstorms again .
At daytime when I looked through the window I saw an African lad walking in the flooded street barefoot with his good-looking shoes in his hands .I understood his point .One has to save his shoes for the dry days .
When my kids arrived home I found that one of them had his socks totally wet . They told me that the schoolyard was totally flooded and it was very difficult to walk to the bus and keeping their shoes dry . I cancelled school for tomorrow .
I was looking for a song in Arabic about the rain on the youtube but I could not really find one .No wonder they have only 10 rainy days in average per year .
Matar - rain
Maa -water
so here is my favorite rainy song
suggest me one in Arabic if you know one
I
I let my kids to school with worries .It was raining heavily and thunderstorms again .
At daytime when I looked through the window I saw an African lad walking in the flooded street barefoot with his good-looking shoes in his hands .I understood his point .One has to save his shoes for the dry days .
When my kids arrived home I found that one of them had his socks totally wet . They told me that the schoolyard was totally flooded and it was very difficult to walk to the bus and keeping their shoes dry . I cancelled school for tomorrow .
I was looking for a song in Arabic about the rain on the youtube but I could not really find one .No wonder they have only 10 rainy days in average per year .
Matar - rain
Maa -water
so here is my favorite rainy song
suggest me one in Arabic if you know one
I
Monday, March 24, 2014
Snow White Ballet - FREE ENTRANCE
Date and time : 25 Mar 2014 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The ballet was designed by Russian choreographer Genrikh Mayorov in 1975; he was inspired by ‘’ Snow White’’ movie realized by “Walt Disney”,
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Venue :Katara Opera House – Building 16
“Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs” is a classic ballet dedicated to children, it tells the story of Princess Snow White fleeing into the bewitched forest after her stepmother trying to kill, and then she encountered seven midgets and the prince who eventually married her.
The ballet was designed by Russian choreographer Genrikh Mayorov in 1975; he was inspired by ‘’ Snow White’’ movie realized by “Walt Disney”,
Tower Running Grand Prix of Qatar 2014
Tower Running Grand Prix of Qatar 2014
The challenge : running up to the 51st floor =1304 steps =300 m high tower
only for those who have been training before
World Champion Staircase runners will participate as well
when : on Saturday, 29th March
where : the base of Torch Tower
Registration : http://www.stuweb.co.uk/race/CZ
Enquiries : Sukhi.Sandhu@aspirelogistics.qa
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Qafco Flower and vegetables Show 2014
QAFCO Flower & Vegetable Show 2014
one-day event where local farmers, gardeners and florists exhibit their productslive competitions ,prizes , kids area for playing
Where :Al Banush Club, Mesaieed
When 28 March 2014 - Friday
What time : 9:30 am – 6 pm
Watermelon carvings from last year's event
Sunday, March 23, 2014
Cirque Eloize coming to Doha April 2-5
Where Qatar National Convention Center, Doha
When April 2-5 ,2014
2 April 8:00 pm
3 April 8:00 pm
4 April 3:30 pm
5 April 1:30 pm
Director, Jeannot Painchaud
What to expect ? "An urban storyfilled with color, passion and energy" “West Side story gone hip hop circus”
Tickets at the Virgin or online
they start at QR 95
Food festival on Saturday and the rain
It was the only day when we had time to go out for the much awaited yearly event - the Food Festival . It is improving every year . It has always nice atmosphere . I expected fun time .
When we arrived there was empty parking space near the MIA park . That was something unusual . It was overcast and dull - it looked it was just about to rain . It did not disturb the people around us enjoying food and entertainment .Korean chefs were drumming on pots and performing on one stage . Then we found an empty table and while some members from the family were waiting some other members were hunting food .
We had just bought some chicken wrap from Grand Heritage Hotel' tent when it started to rain heavily . Everybody rushed into those posh hotels' tent :) I was a bit worried because my family disappeared . I was reluctant to use my mobile as I was standing in the rain - the pizza show on stage two went on as nothing happened . Suddenly a lots of empty tables :)After some minutes the pizza show was interrupted by the speaker " Sorry the rain can be dangerous with electronic devices so we must stop for a while ": The clown jazz band with jugglers and stilt-walkers were still strolling around when thunders were heard .
Ten minutes heavy rain then it stopped . Then we saw the sun and expected rainbow and better weather but it became dull again . So we decided to return home . I was terrified to see that during all this storm the dine in air program went on . A crane lifted an open cabin into the air with people sitting around the table and having their meals .
I am not an expert but it seemed to be very dangerous .Lighting could have struck that crane .
I am very much afraid. Some years ago people died and got seriously injured in Budapest during the national day celebrations as a storm came and nobody cancelled the open -air programs .
Rain happens even in Doha .Better to check out the weather forecast before planning an open-air outing .
This year festival will be memorable as the"rainy " one .
Photos from the Twitter !Thank you for the users to make it possible to use their photos .
When we arrived there was empty parking space near the MIA park . That was something unusual . It was overcast and dull - it looked it was just about to rain . It did not disturb the people around us enjoying food and entertainment .Korean chefs were drumming on pots and performing on one stage . Then we found an empty table and while some members from the family were waiting some other members were hunting food .
We had just bought some chicken wrap from Grand Heritage Hotel' tent when it started to rain heavily . Everybody rushed into those posh hotels' tent :) I was a bit worried because my family disappeared . I was reluctant to use my mobile as I was standing in the rain - the pizza show on stage two went on as nothing happened . Suddenly a lots of empty tables :)After some minutes the pizza show was interrupted by the speaker " Sorry the rain can be dangerous with electronic devices so we must stop for a while ": The clown jazz band with jugglers and stilt-walkers were still strolling around when thunders were heard .
Ten minutes heavy rain then it stopped . Then we saw the sun and expected rainbow and better weather but it became dull again . So we decided to return home . I was terrified to see that during all this storm the dine in air program went on . A crane lifted an open cabin into the air with people sitting around the table and having their meals .
I am not an expert but it seemed to be very dangerous .Lighting could have struck that crane .
I am very much afraid. Some years ago people died and got seriously injured in Budapest during the national day celebrations as a storm came and nobody cancelled the open -air programs .
Rain happens even in Doha .Better to check out the weather forecast before planning an open-air outing .
This year festival will be memorable as the"rainy " one .
Photos from the Twitter !Thank you for the users to make it possible to use their photos .
#GrandHeritageDoha celebrates new Turkish delicacies at #Qatar ’s #InternationalFoodFestival - http://t.co/r3YWgj8pt2 pic.twitter.com/RyUj5KuVaM
— Qatar Chronicle (@QatarChronicle) March 18, 2014
Really wanna go to Doha international food festival 2014 . Dinner at the top ! pic.twitter.com/rBuClZ6Mal
— Jas~sim جاسم (@yoursjassim) March 22, 2014
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Happy song by Pharell Williams - Doha version
Who are those people partying in Doha ? Where are the typical Arab , Indian ,Pinoy people ?
This version is not as good as the Egyptian one .
Accident at Al- Waab street this morning
Car #accident #alwaab street @dohanews @iloveqatar @qatarliving @WGO_Qatar @WeAreQatar #qatar #doha! Drive safe pic.twitter.com/i7OVUsQ0yu
— Bo Fara2sha (@BoFara2sha) March 19, 2014
Drive safe ! Three cars were burning as a result of an accident at Al_waab street near Nasser srteet .The fire was put out .according to the tweet of the Ministry of Interior
Civil Defence controls fire broke out on February 22 road near to Soudan signal due to an accident between several vehicles.
— Ministry of Interior (@MOI_QatarEn) March 19, 2014
My children reported seeing much water on the road while coming home from school .
According to the Peninnsula daily paper no one died . It was caused by a car crossing when the lamp was red . The vehicles caught fire at once and people jumped out and ran away quickly . All of these happened within seconds .
Monday, March 17, 2014
Fire in Bin Mahmoud area
Fire at disused building in Bin Mahmoud #doha #qatar pic.twitter.com/vPWSPY0jqX
— Hazem Sika (@HazemSika) March 17, 2014
As many Qatari twitter user reported there was a fire in Bin Mahmoud ,Doha -some 7 hours ago . The smoke was very well seen from remote areas .It was a small house in Al -Jazeera street - not far from the Red Lobster restaurant .Luckily no one was hurt and the fire was put out quickly .
Lots of black smoke, but the fire doesn't look very big. Apparently its from/near some apartment blocks. #Doha pic.twitter.com/Lj3Yms1SL6
— Qatar Living (@qatarliving) March 17, 2014
Happy in Egypt
There is not much to be happy about right now in Egypt but this song is magic, and brings a smile to every face.Happy in Egypt by Pharell Williams .
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
a funny save the date card
Save the Date Funny Announcement Postcards by BastardCard
Add your photo to postcard designs from Zazzle.
this is the funniest save the date card I have ever seen - I think it is great for any occasions
especially on the Middle East for anybody who loves the wordplays
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Top ten salaries in Qatar in 2014
According to the 2014 Gulf Business Salary survey
1. CEO/MD, multinational– $30,708 = QR 111,826.25
2. CEO/MD, local company – $21,927
3. Banking, treasury manager – $14,055
4. Construction, project manager – $12,871
5. Information Technology, manager – $12,179
6. Real Estate, manager – $11,623
7. Legal, lawyer marketer/manager –$10,686
8. Human Resources, manager – $10,536
9. Banking, branch manager – $10,501
10. Finance & Accounting, manager – $10,229 = QR 37,249.93
monthly averages
1. CEO/MD, multinational– $30,708 = QR 111,826.25
2. CEO/MD, local company – $21,927
3. Banking, treasury manager – $14,055
4. Construction, project manager – $12,871
5. Information Technology, manager – $12,179
6. Real Estate, manager – $11,623
7. Legal, lawyer marketer/manager –$10,686
8. Human Resources, manager – $10,536
9. Banking, branch manager – $10,501
10. Finance & Accounting, manager – $10,229 = QR 37,249.93
scenes from our life in Qatar
Living in the center of Doha there is always a construction very close to us .Behind us ,next to us buildings were completed .It was not a dream to hear from so close how a building is made . But they were made and for some years there was silence . Then in front of us the old villas were destroyed and a six-story building was erected ....nearly completed when the local authorities caught them . At least I think that is why they stopped . I was always afraid to go out when they were working . No one worker was wearing safety ropes - I was simply afraid that they would fall on us a day .
Since that time when I try to feed my picky eater at lunch time and I am sitting near the window I see Faza Police passing by and checking out the building from their car . My little child who refused the lunch one day got scared from the word "police' - he was hiding under the table in fear they would catch him :)
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Going to the Al-Sadd emergency with a sick child is not fun but I am always grateful to see how much child centered they are .Nowadays they employ someone whose job is just to guide the new-comers around . This is very nice . Yet there was one thing I found very strange . CCTV - the Chinese news channel was on at the waiting lounge .In the country of Baraem , Jim channel why on the earth we must watch Chinese news ?
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During the recent diplomatic tensions the big and powerful neighbour allegedly threatened Qatar with closing the borders and not supplying the country with their food products anymore .I was thinking about it . No more Al-marai labneh ,laban and cheap custards ?No more Sunbullah paratha ? How can we make do without them ? Will there be shortage of dairy products and poultry ?And if so then which country will happily bring its products here ? Turkey ?France ? Any other idea ?
Since that time when I try to feed my picky eater at lunch time and I am sitting near the window I see Faza Police passing by and checking out the building from their car . My little child who refused the lunch one day got scared from the word "police' - he was hiding under the table in fear they would catch him :)
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Going to the Al-Sadd emergency with a sick child is not fun but I am always grateful to see how much child centered they are .Nowadays they employ someone whose job is just to guide the new-comers around . This is very nice . Yet there was one thing I found very strange . CCTV - the Chinese news channel was on at the waiting lounge .In the country of Baraem , Jim channel why on the earth we must watch Chinese news ?
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During the recent diplomatic tensions the big and powerful neighbour allegedly threatened Qatar with closing the borders and not supplying the country with their food products anymore .I was thinking about it . No more Al-marai labneh ,laban and cheap custards ?No more Sunbullah paratha ? How can we make do without them ? Will there be shortage of dairy products and poultry ?And if so then which country will happily bring its products here ? Turkey ?France ? Any other idea ?
Monday, March 10, 2014
the death of a Hungarian stunt pilot in Al -Khor , Qatar
It was deeply depressing news. I heard it on a Saturday morning.
A short story with a tragic end: Captain Tamás Nádas was flying at an airshow in Qatar, performing upside down, very close to the ground. One small mistake—just a tiny miscalculation—and the plane crashed. There was no chance of survival.
His family was there, watching in horror as the life of their loved one ended before their eyes.
Captain Tamás Nádas had been a familiar name to me. He used to fly in the town in Hungary where I lived. He had almost lost his life once before, in 2006, when the wheel of his plane shattered during a performance. “God was with me,” he told the reporters afterwards.
Life later brought him to Qatar, where he arrived full of enthusiasm. That day, this was already his second airshow. Some Hungarian newspapers wrote that many Qataris had never seen an airshow before. Perhaps he believed it, too—perhaps he thought no one here had ever witnessed aerobatic stunts. Maybe this misunderstanding pushed him to perform something even more dangerous than usual.
He chose a risky passion. He taught himself. He rose to the top and became a world champion. And then, far too early, he died at the age of 44.
Rest in peace, Tamás Nádas.
Saturday, March 08, 2014
Police chasing smuggler truck in KSA
This took place in Saudi Arabia.
Police is chasing a smuggler but they couldn't catch him until a simple Saudi citizen ran after the truck and jumped into it . He forced the driver to stop by punching him .
Like in a movie .
Thursday, March 06, 2014
kayaking on Aspire Lake
kayaking on Aspire Lake
Date : : Mar 7 -22 , 2014
Event includes :
Age : above 14
Registration : aspirekayak@csm.com
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Date : : Mar 7 -22 , 2014
Event includes :
- introduction to Kayaking course
- basic paddle skills of sit-on-top tandem kayaks
- life jackets
Age : above 14
Registration : aspirekayak@csm.com
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Wednesday, March 05, 2014
mysterious blast inside a car at Muntazah health center
It happened on 5 March around seven o'clock .A Landcruiser with an Indian driver and three Qatari teens parked near Muntazah health Center .The driver left for a short time then when he was returning he heard a big bang then pieces of the glass window were flying in the air .
The boys had a lucky escape from the blast with minor injuries .They were also lucky that it happened near a Health center so first aid arrived very quickly .
But it is still a mystery what caused the explosion . The Peninsula daily newspaper mentioned air conditioner's gas which got in contact with flammable materials .
Ambassadors recalled from Qatar
Saudi Arabia , UAE , Bahrain is recalling their ambassadors from Qatar .
This step is something very unusual since these countries are all members of the GCC.
The countries claim this step is made for protecting their security .
From what I heard and understand of the politics around here behind the scenes is the Egyptian political situation .Those countries above support the man who made a coup-d'etat - while Qatar does not .
This step is something very unusual since these countries are all members of the GCC.
The countries claim this step is made for protecting their security .
From what I heard and understand of the politics around here behind the scenes is the Egyptian political situation .Those countries above support the man who made a coup-d'etat - while Qatar does not .
Bartok concert on Saturday at the Opera house of Katara
Music director Han-Na Chang rehearses Bela Bartok's Divertimento for Strings and Gustav Mahler's First Symphony in preparation for Saturday's concert.
I am always thrilled when I see famous Hungarians in the highlight abroad .
When Saturday - March 8, 2014
At 07:30 PM - Doors open
at 07:10 PM
Where :Katara Cultural Village,
Doha - Opera House Seated.
What to expect :
Han-Na Chang, music
director
BelaBartók: Divertimento for String Orchestra, Sz. 113, BB. 118 Gustav Mahler: Titan Symphony No. 1 in D Major
Age limit: Audience members 6 and over are welcome at the Philharmonic concerts.
-Latecomers cannot be seated during the concert.
Tickets : can be bought at The Virgin of Landmark or Villaggio
BelaBartók: Divertimento for String Orchestra, Sz. 113, BB. 118 Gustav Mahler: Titan Symphony No. 1 in D Major
Age limit: Audience members 6 and over are welcome at the Philharmonic concerts.
-Latecomers cannot be seated during the concert.
Tickets : can be bought at The Virgin of Landmark or Villaggio
They are priced between 75 – 300 QR
Sunday, March 02, 2014
Artistic Gymnastics World Cup 2014 26 to 28 March -- Aspire Dome ,Doha
37 countries confirm their definitive participation.
General Competition Schedule:
26 Mars 2014: Qualifications event.
First Session
* 14:00 - 16:30: Qualifications for Men`s Apparatus Finals (FX - PH - SR)
* 14:00 - 16:30: Qualifications for Women`s Apparatus Finals (VT - UB)
Second Session
* 17:15 - 19:30: Qualifications for Men`s Apparatus Finals (VT - PB - HB)
* 17:15 - 19:30: Qualifications for Women`s Apparatus Finals (BB - FX)
27 Mars 2014: Apparatus Finals
* 17:30 - 20:30
28 Mars 2014: Apparatus Finals
* 17:30 - 20:30
Entry Card Would be given on demand...If there is still free places, you will be able to join the event on venue. Ask your entry card at the Qatar Gymnastics Federation Right Now!
Please contact franck@ qatargym.com
Saturday, March 01, 2014
CHI AL SHAQAB equestrian festival and competitions 2014
CHI AL SHAQAB equestrian festival and competitions 2014
when : : 10 -15 March
when : : 10 -15 March
where : Al -Shaqab - see map here
what to expect :
- free festival
- competitions of Jumping, Dressage, Endurance and Vaulting with national and international riders for cheap tickets
- Fun Area for the whole Family
- Commercial Village for Fashion & Horse enthusiasts
- Hospitality for everyone in the public food Court and Restaurants
- Luxury Catering in VIP Lounges and Restaurant on request
Tickets for the competitions :Day tickets are priced at QAR 35 for adults , QAR 15 for children
you can buy them at Virgin Megastores Villagio and Landmark (or online), and starting from 10th March at the main ticket booth in the AL SHAQAB Spectator Plaza
Outdoor Ladies only fitness sessions at the MIA park
Have you ever dreamed to work out in Qatar's wonderful parks without having to bear the presence of the countries vast male population ? This dream came true for ladies who can pay for it . Every Tuesday the MIA park is closed for public -but the Bootcamp's ladies are training hard .
It is 800 QR /12 session -not the cheapest way to loose extra weight
I wish there were something cheaper or even free !
It is 800 QR /12 session -not the cheapest way to loose extra weight
I wish there were something cheaper or even free !
Jazz in the Park March 2014
where : MIA park
when : 19 March,2014
what to expect : world-class jazz concerts
tickets : free
when : 19 March,2014
what to expect : world-class jazz concerts
tickets : free
Qatar International Food Festival March 20-23
Four days of gastronomic festival - luxury hotels and simple eateries are offering their menu at the tents at moderate prices.Eating, drinking is a must .You can learn new tricks of cooking from internationally renowned chefs like Chef Ramzi Choueiri or Aysha Al Tamimi. You can expect family fun and entertainment - live musicians, light shows and food artists to perform throughout the four-day event. You can eat in the sky ( if you can afford it ) or having your meal in small round shaped boats called BBQ donuts / The 5th Qatar International Food Festival is hosted by Qatar Museums Authority, Qatar Tourism Authority and Qatar Airways.Healthy eating and Brasilian cuisine will be the other highlights of the festival .
Where : at MIA park like last year
When : 20 - 23 March
Thursday : 5pm-11 pm
Friday : 2pm -11 pm
Saturday : 2pm -10 pm
Sunday : 2pm - 10 pm
Read more about last year festival
Where : at MIA park like last year
When : 20 - 23 March
Thursday : 5pm-11 pm
Friday : 2pm -11 pm
Saturday : 2pm -10 pm
Sunday : 2pm - 10 pm
Read more about last year festival
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