Egypt returned the aid that Qatar had sent earlier to the country . It was 2 billion dollars .
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Saturday, September 21, 2013
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Numbers in Qatar
99.5 % of Qatar's population is going to live in cities by 2020
in Egypt only 45.5 is expected to be a city dweller
in Sudan only 35.1 % is the urban population
source
in Egypt only 45.5 is expected to be a city dweller
in Sudan only 35.1 % is the urban population
source
Monday, September 16, 2013
retro photos - lady diana in the middle east
Retro photos .Can you remember ?Lady Diana in the Middle East . She wore a transparent shawl in Egypt on the head but in Oman she did not cover her hair .
The most bizarre outfit is from Pakistan . She is wearing hijab and mini skirt.
I wonder what was the message of combining that two pieces ! Traditions and modernity ?Coexisting Western and Eastern values ?
Anyway , I have never been a Diana fan - it always disturbed me that we had to read about her and her marital problems in every women magazine .How much I hated this topic .
But she represented very well the multiculturalism of the world .
steel structure collapse at construction site
It was early morning some days ago that a steel structure collapsed at a construction site in Lusail City .Luckily half of the workers on duty were late for work but the 15 laborers who were early risers got seriously injured .I wish them quick recovery and fair compensation and for the company in charge better professionals !
"If you pay peanuts you get monkeys "
"If you pay peanuts you get monkeys "
school bus drivers went on wildcat strike
As a mother I am not very sympathetic with those school bus drivers who refused to take home the kids from Doha Modern Indian School .They went on strike suddenly to get better salary leaving kids stranded at the school and parents in panic . I wish the bus drivers were well payed ,satisfied people but simply this is not the way to fight for your rights!
Reading about this incident I felt that I have to buy a cell phone for my child - though it is strictly forbidden at schools .
All the panic could have been avoided if the parents could contact their kids !
Reading about this incident I felt that I have to buy a cell phone for my child - though it is strictly forbidden at schools .
All the panic could have been avoided if the parents could contact their kids !
manhole accident in Doha
What a nightmare for the parents ! A little Indian boy is floating between life and death in Hamad hospital . He had fallen into an uncovered manhole while walking with his family some meter ahead of their parents ! The manhole was full of sewage water and 5.5m deep . A rescuer went down to take him up risking his own life and health .
I wish so much that this little child could be saved !
Similar accident had happened not long ago .Walking in Doha has its own dangers .Newcomers may not understand the risk .The whole city is under construction and transformation . Uncovered manholes ,uncovered lamp posts speeding cars had caused accidents .Hold your child's hand tight when you walk !
Update
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Unfortunately he died .
How could these things be avoided ? Whose child is the next ? We have to think all of us who are living and rising up kids n Qatar .
I wish so much that this little child could be saved !
Similar accident had happened not long ago .Walking in Doha has its own dangers .Newcomers may not understand the risk .The whole city is under construction and transformation . Uncovered manholes ,uncovered lamp posts speeding cars had caused accidents .Hold your child's hand tight when you walk !
Update
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Unfortunately he died .
How could these things be avoided ? Whose child is the next ? We have to think all of us who are living and rising up kids n Qatar .
reading is fun
For every bibliophile ! A floating book fair is approaching Doha .It is expected to arrive on October 10 with 5000 books .Logos Hope is the name of the vessel .Browsing books on the sea ! Fun idea !
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Sandstorm in Dubai caused panic on QA plane
Luckily nobody was hurt but it must have been a terrible experience . Who would have thought that something goes wrong on a routine flight like Doha Dubai ? Unfortunately , a huge sandstorm made the plane lose altitude -so sharply that the passengers were sure for some moments that the plane was to hit the ground .
The QR 112 from Doha ' pilot lifted back the plane to normal altitude and returned to Doha .
I am not an aviation expert and I would like to understand how and why all this happened .Why the poor visibility the brownout made the plane lose altitude ? Aren't there sophisticated devices built -in the plane to avoid such incidents ?
source
The QR 112 from Doha ' pilot lifted back the plane to normal altitude and returned to Doha .
I am not an aviation expert and I would like to understand how and why all this happened .Why the poor visibility the brownout made the plane lose altitude ? Aren't there sophisticated devices built -in the plane to avoid such incidents ?
source
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Confusion about the first day of the school
Qatar has a lots of different nationalities .They have their own community schools and so far they had the freedom to choose the first day of the school / the vacations etc . But nowadays the Qatari authorities try to make every school to follow the same school calendar .
Here it is how it went this year . We called the school of our kids just to be informed that the first day of the school would start September 10 . How nice - I thought . On Tuesday they start and they go to school three days only. For the first week it is enough . Considering the difficulty to get up early after the summer when many kids go to bed late ...
Then my husband went to the school to pick up the books on September 8 and learned that the school already started . So September 9 we sent the kids to school . Then we opened the Gulf Times to read that every school should start September 10 . Many parents believed this was the case and only one third of the kids turned up at the school yesterday .
I hope next year we will be informed on time about the first day of the school .Even better we should get a school timetable at the beginning of the year about holidays and the last day of the school .
Here it is how it went this year . We called the school of our kids just to be informed that the first day of the school would start September 10 . How nice - I thought . On Tuesday they start and they go to school three days only. For the first week it is enough . Considering the difficulty to get up early after the summer when many kids go to bed late ...
Then my husband went to the school to pick up the books on September 8 and learned that the school already started . So September 9 we sent the kids to school . Then we opened the Gulf Times to read that every school should start September 10 . Many parents believed this was the case and only one third of the kids turned up at the school yesterday .
I hope next year we will be informed on time about the first day of the school .Even better we should get a school timetable at the beginning of the year about holidays and the last day of the school .
Tuesday, September 03, 2013
Qatar now has its own satellite
I read the other day that Qatar has its own satellite .It was launched from French Guyana and it is going to operate from December .What a big milestone in this country's life ! Congrats Qatar !
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Monday, September 02, 2013
Gang rape in Qatar by Indians
I just read about the missing 60 million women in India . They were the ones who were killed as fetus or new born or just neglected to death .Besides that it is a disgusting mass killing India now has a great shortage of women . Tens of millions of men are without hope of marrying ever .Especially those who are badly trained or not at all /poor young guys .There are more and more gang rapes in India and this will only increase .
Now , we believed that this type crime will remain in India . But we had to wake up when we learnt about this rape case on the 10 August 2013 in Doha . A poor maid was at home when some men was ringing the door acting as they were detectives . She believed them and let them in just to be raped by them .
Now they are caught and will be jailed I hope . But will this be enough to deter the others ? Can we keep the misery of the subcontinent out of the borders while masses of poor Indian males are allowed to enter ?
We must be vigilant however . It seems that those attackers are more and more tricky and blackguardly .
We can not be prepared for everything but keep some rules 1 . keep an eye on your kids / do not leave them unattended nor home /in the yard /shopping mall 2 . do not open the door to anyone whom you do not know - rather let the person be hurt rather you look unkind than feel sorry after 3 . when you enter your car again left in the parking lot peep into it -as there were cases elsewhere in the world when the rapist could enter the car and was hiding until the female driver got into the car ... the same goes for your home ...if you expect the flat to be empty but there are signs of somebody is in -even if it is just a bad feeling - do not enter ....
Now , we believed that this type crime will remain in India . But we had to wake up when we learnt about this rape case on the 10 August 2013 in Doha . A poor maid was at home when some men was ringing the door acting as they were detectives . She believed them and let them in just to be raped by them .
Now they are caught and will be jailed I hope . But will this be enough to deter the others ? Can we keep the misery of the subcontinent out of the borders while masses of poor Indian males are allowed to enter ?
We must be vigilant however . It seems that those attackers are more and more tricky and blackguardly .
We can not be prepared for everything but keep some rules 1 . keep an eye on your kids / do not leave them unattended nor home /in the yard /shopping mall 2 . do not open the door to anyone whom you do not know - rather let the person be hurt rather you look unkind than feel sorry after 3 . when you enter your car again left in the parking lot peep into it -as there were cases elsewhere in the world when the rapist could enter the car and was hiding until the female driver got into the car ... the same goes for your home ...if you expect the flat to be empty but there are signs of somebody is in -even if it is just a bad feeling - do not enter ....
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Did You Know ?
You can enjoy a guided tour for free at the Museum of Islamic Art every Thursdays and Saturdays, at 2pm (English/Arabic)
The MIA has an outstanding collection of Islamic art objects, stretching over 1000 years and three continents.
No booking required, just turn up!
The MIA has an outstanding collection of Islamic art objects, stretching over 1000 years and three continents.
No booking required, just turn up!
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Sunday, August 18, 2013
How to get rich in Qatar ? Bring new flavors !
I think there is a great demand on restaurants , bakeries bringing new flavors to Doha .There are a lots of places offering Arabic , Indian ,Pinoy dishes and there are some Italian , French , Japanese places and more .
But what about some more authentic Arab flavors ? Like the tiny fish -market restaurant with a great cook representing some coastal area from Egypt .I am sure that there are more exciting regional cuisines in the Arab world whose flavors did not arrive to Doha yet .
Affordable restaurants with Spanish ,Hungarian ,Creole dishes would be a great hit among the middle class expats and the locals who love exotic new dishes .
If you want to establish a restaurant here do not forget that local Arab people and many well-to-do expats love eating quality dishes .many of them have their own cook at home -and not only the super rich .
( a shocking conversation I heard at the hospital while a patient was chatting with a lovely nurse " Sister what is your favorite cuisine ? Indian , Arabic , Chinese ? " " Oh I really like all of them -our cook at home is just wonderful ")
Besides many of the local and expats travel a lot -so they have experience on the world cuisine .
But what about some more authentic Arab flavors ? Like the tiny fish -market restaurant with a great cook representing some coastal area from Egypt .I am sure that there are more exciting regional cuisines in the Arab world whose flavors did not arrive to Doha yet .
Affordable restaurants with Spanish ,Hungarian ,Creole dishes would be a great hit among the middle class expats and the locals who love exotic new dishes .
If you want to establish a restaurant here do not forget that local Arab people and many well-to-do expats love eating quality dishes .many of them have their own cook at home -and not only the super rich .
( a shocking conversation I heard at the hospital while a patient was chatting with a lovely nurse " Sister what is your favorite cuisine ? Indian , Arabic , Chinese ? " " Oh I really like all of them -our cook at home is just wonderful ")
Besides many of the local and expats travel a lot -so they have experience on the world cuisine .
Saturday, August 17, 2013
Why I like Ezdan Mall
Ezdan Mall is a new Mall near Landmark mall in Gharaffa area in Doha .It belongs to the Ezdan Groups which had built residential buildings ,compounds in Qatar .
After the Villaggio Fire I became fed up with malls .
Last summer we managed to avoid them .This year after returning to Doha we started to visit this New Mall .And as more and more shops and facilities opened I started to like it .
Why ? Ezdan Mall at first glance is just like the other malls .HIgh-end boutiques selling clothes /supermarket /Fun Ville ,Food Court /Cafes...Somehow it is still different from the other malls .
- It is new
-It has a lots of benches /sofas /armchairs to sit down free of charge
-Turkish restaurant Mado is coming soon with traditional Turkish breakfasts and more
- At Slitti cafe kids can make their own hot chocolate - they are served some hot milk and a cube of chocolate in a stick .They just dip this piece of chocolate into the foaming milk and watch how the chocolate melts
- At Cerutti cafe one is given an ipad to see the menu
- At Tim Horton the doughnut is closer to our Hungarian Fank than the ones other doughnut places in Qatar
- Fun Ville is brand new place for kids to play /it is clean and new and fun
- M& Co offers not only clothes for kids and ladies but special sizes as well -yes they think about short people -there is petite size and they think about real people and they offer plus size as well within one place most of their designs are very attractive as well
-Neal's Yard Remedies offers organic essential oils !
After the Villaggio Fire I became fed up with malls .
Last summer we managed to avoid them .This year after returning to Doha we started to visit this New Mall .And as more and more shops and facilities opened I started to like it .
Why ? Ezdan Mall at first glance is just like the other malls .HIgh-end boutiques selling clothes /supermarket /Fun Ville ,Food Court /Cafes...Somehow it is still different from the other malls .
- It is new
-It has a lots of benches /sofas /armchairs to sit down free of charge
-Turkish restaurant Mado is coming soon with traditional Turkish breakfasts and more
- At Slitti cafe kids can make their own hot chocolate - they are served some hot milk and a cube of chocolate in a stick .They just dip this piece of chocolate into the foaming milk and watch how the chocolate melts
- At Cerutti cafe one is given an ipad to see the menu
- At Tim Horton the doughnut is closer to our Hungarian Fank than the ones other doughnut places in Qatar
- Fun Ville is brand new place for kids to play /it is clean and new and fun
- M& Co offers not only clothes for kids and ladies but special sizes as well -yes they think about short people -there is petite size and they think about real people and they offer plus size as well within one place most of their designs are very attractive as well
-Neal's Yard Remedies offers organic essential oils !
Monday, August 12, 2013
2022 World Cup and the International Media
While the news in Qatar media concentrates on the Eid festival which is bigger ,longer and better organised than ever - the international media is full of attacks against Qatar and its rights to organize the Football World Cup in 2022 summer .
It is very dissapointing . Have you ever heard of a country being attacked so much after a decision ?
They say : Qatar is too hot and football stadiums can not be cooled
The truth : Qatar has long decades of experience in cooling public places -whenever I go out in summer to a mall I take a cardigan for the kids as it is rather cold inside . Besides Qatar s most important trade partner Japan is ready to contribute with their technological innovations . I expect that the Qatari petro-dollars and the Japanese innovations will bring really cool events ......
They say : Even if the stadiums are cooled the entertainment areas can not be cooled
The truth : Cooling streets is not something new - this exists at various parts of the world but expect indoor events at large areas and the entertainment is solved
They say : Qatar must have won by bribing
The Truth : Nobody ever could come up with proofs
I am not Qatari and I am not working for any official place here .I am simply an expat here who is just saddened by the attacks of the international media .
The Asian Games were held in Qatar in 2006 . The international media forgets to mention that fact . The international media did not mention the event then .Middle East on the western media is worth to mention only when it is about war /bombs / crime .
It is very dissapointing . Have you ever heard of a country being attacked so much after a decision ?
They say : Qatar is too hot and football stadiums can not be cooled
The truth : Qatar has long decades of experience in cooling public places -whenever I go out in summer to a mall I take a cardigan for the kids as it is rather cold inside . Besides Qatar s most important trade partner Japan is ready to contribute with their technological innovations . I expect that the Qatari petro-dollars and the Japanese innovations will bring really cool events ......
They say : Even if the stadiums are cooled the entertainment areas can not be cooled
The truth : Cooling streets is not something new - this exists at various parts of the world but expect indoor events at large areas and the entertainment is solved
They say : Qatar must have won by bribing
The Truth : Nobody ever could come up with proofs
I am not Qatari and I am not working for any official place here .I am simply an expat here who is just saddened by the attacks of the international media .
The Asian Games were held in Qatar in 2006 . The international media forgets to mention that fact . The international media did not mention the event then .Middle East on the western media is worth to mention only when it is about war /bombs / crime .
Monte Carlo Circus will be performing to September 15
You still have nearly a month to go to the Circus with your kids .The shows are fabulous - they say .Acrobats ,clowns , jugglers and dogs show .Kids can be photographed with baby tigers .
Venue : Monte Carlo Circus Tent near Qatar Sport Club
Time for daily shows :6:30 for the first show
9 pm for the second show
Tickets :QR 25 -150
Venue : Monte Carlo Circus Tent near Qatar Sport Club
Time for daily shows :6:30 for the first show
9 pm for the second show
Tickets :QR 25 -150
Souq Waqif Festival - Some More Days the Show is on
The show will be on two more days
They start at 5 :30 - to 7:45 pm
8;30 - to10:30 pm
Somewhere near the Gold Souq
Tickets : Qr25 QR 100
It is such a lovely place - the Souq Waqif .As one of my friend told me years ago "As you were not in Qatar " She meant as you were not in Qatar where buildings around you are destroyed to make room for another new ones - cars everywhere -no respect for pedestrians .Why we love Souq Waqif so much ? Perhaps because of its quiet ,traditional atmosphere .Where we can sit outside the cafes and have some real Middle Eastern feel ? What do you think ?
They start at 5 :30 - to 7:45 pm
8;30 - to10:30 pm
Somewhere near the Gold Souq
Tickets : Qr25 QR 100
It is such a lovely place - the Souq Waqif .As one of my friend told me years ago "As you were not in Qatar " She meant as you were not in Qatar where buildings around you are destroyed to make room for another new ones - cars everywhere -no respect for pedestrians .Why we love Souq Waqif so much ? Perhaps because of its quiet ,traditional atmosphere .Where we can sit outside the cafes and have some real Middle Eastern feel ? What do you think ?
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Meteors Shower expected After Midnight
Soon after midnight - so within some minutes- meteor shower can be expected . If you find a dark place - away from the city lights you get better chances to see this celestial events .The Perseid meteors are going to fill the sky with fire balls ... Do not miss it !
Tuesday, August 06, 2013
Eid programs in Qatar August 2013
Malls are going to offer fabulous programs every evening and afternoon City Center , Lagoona Mall ,Hyatt Plaza ,Landmark ,Villaggio Mall - expect parade shows ,Angry Birds shows ,Zuma -Zuma ,Rola -Rola ,Snow White shows rotated between these places
from 8 Aug to 17 starting at 2 pm
Katara is going to have fire works displays ,laser show with water fountains and music - every evening from the 8th of August to 11th of August from 7:30 to 10:30 pm
Museum of Islamic ART will be closed till the second day of the Eid
Aqua Park - 5 day Eidventure - games ,fire dancers , DJ -s ,face painting ,balloon twisters an more
Doha Exhibition Cente - Wanasa Entertainment City , 150 shopping stands ,shows ,games
Souq Waqif From 9 to 14 August 2013,
Eid festival with children's theatre ,soap field ,acrobatic shows ,carnival atmosphere
from 8 Aug to 17 starting at 2 pm
Katara is going to have fire works displays ,laser show with water fountains and music - every evening from the 8th of August to 11th of August from 7:30 to 10:30 pm
Museum of Islamic ART will be closed till the second day of the Eid
Aqua Park - 5 day Eidventure - games ,fire dancers , DJ -s ,face painting ,balloon twisters an more
Doha Exhibition Cente - Wanasa Entertainment City , 150 shopping stands ,shows ,games
Souq Waqif From 9 to 14 August 2013,
Eid festival with children's theatre ,soap field ,acrobatic shows ,carnival atmosphere
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