يستقبل شاطئ #كتارا فجر الخميس المحامل المشاركة في النسخة 5 من بطولة سنيار التي تُعنى بصيد الأسماك والغوص على اللؤلؤ pic.twitter.com/lYOVOD4tkg— الوطن (@al_watanQatar) March 29, 2016
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Fishing and Pearl Diving festival started in Qatar
residential towers on fire in Ajman, UAE
Full investigation to be launched into the fire earlier this week in residential tower in Ajman, UAE.https://t.co/C8cbllQCMo— BRE Fire & Security (@brelpcb) March 30, 2016
It happened on Monday . It started in one tower building then it spread to to other one . The strong wind was feeding the fire and made it difficult to put it off .Luckily nobody died - but a lot of people became homeless .!
What a big problem can it be !
When someone loses all his belongings - no clothes ,official papers ,furniture - I knew someone whom it happened and they were quite miserable for a half year or more until they were able to substitute every thing / they simple could not go out because they had only one set of clothes which they had to wash and dry after arriving home from school /work .
the tower buildings have never been my cup of tea - last time this happened to a luxury hotel in Dubai on New Years Eve ....
Saturday, March 26, 2016
The Safest countries in the world
Is there any safety in this world at all ? Everything is relative - do not think you will be totally safe anywhere -it can not be guaranteed .But looking at this list you can see that economical stability brings some kind of safety : The top three countries are not only rich but they are small as well . It is so difficult to keep big empires safe ! Singapore ,Qatar ,Switzerland are the top safest countries in the world in 2015 .
#Qatar ranked second globally in the World Safety Index 2015 released by GoldenVisa.ch, Switzerland. #MoI_Qatar pic.twitter.com/DtbMkPWfIY— Ministry of Interior (@MOI_QatarEn) March 24, 2016
Thursday, March 24, 2016
Top Ten travel destinations in the Global Muslim Travel Index 2016
Where the Muslim travellers trend to go for holidays ? . I listed the top ten here .
1 . Malaysia ( in spite of those air plane disasters ! )
2. United Arab Emirates ( modern ,shinning ,ladies beaches ,tolerant )
3 .Turkey ( huge country with beautiful hotels -expecting the rich Muslim )
4.Indonesia ( Bali is trendy )
5. Qatar ( though we have no one ladies only beach )
6 . Saudi Arabia ( religious tourism )
7 . Oman ( lovely old fashioned people -great mountains to hike and bike )
8.Singapore ( a safe country -friendly with Muslims )
9 .Morocco ( beautiful country with a strange Arabic accent )
10 .Jordan ( is it really popular ? me surprised ! )
When they made the list they considered factors like family friendliness , visa availability , halal food availability ,safety , communication ,awareness about Muslims needs ( halal food ,prayer room ),air connectivity , visitors scores .
Check out this website to learn more .
Silks from the silk road - exhibition at the Katara
وإلقيت بنظرة عن كثب على تقنيات صناعة الحرير الصيني والحياكة والدقة الكبيرة التي يتطلبها هذا الفن. #معرض_طريق_الحرير pic.twitter.com/G6mTP5HSZf— Al Mayassa Al Thani (@almayassahamad) March 23, 2016
what to expect : 100 pieces of silk - ancient and modern brought from the China National Silk Museum
where : Qatar Museums (QM) Gallery at Katara
when : every day from 10am to 8pm /except on Fridays from 3pm to 9pm / until May 9
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Luckily no kids on board - Karwa school bus accident
It is a very strange accident . Two cars under the school bus ! Poor drivers !
What a luck that there were no kids on board ! It was less than a week ago that a five year old Indian boy died while his school van flipped .
The school bus of today accident belonged to
the Al Wafaa Model School for Boys .
What a luck that there were no kids on board ! It was less than a week ago that a five year old Indian boy died while his school van flipped .
The school bus of today accident belonged to
the Al Wafaa Model School for Boys .
Karwa school bus involved in freak accidenthttps://t.co/aqMeb2SGJv#DohaAccident #AirportRoad #SchoolBus pic.twitter.com/hOtwdsin40— Gulf-Times (@GulfTimes_QATAR) March 21, 2016
Food festival has Officially begun
The gong has been struck, and #QIFF2016 has officially begun! pic.twitter.com/ev4suagBi9— Qatar Airways (@qatarairways) March 22, 2016
Go to the official website to learn about the details
NEW this year - one can take water taxi between the MIA and the Pearl
تجربة جميلة للتاكسي المائي لمهرجان قطر الدولي للأغذية للتنقل بين حديقة متحف الفن الإسلامي واللؤلؤة وكتارا #QIFF2016 pic.twitter.com/HO61NYTs8E— Al Mayassa Al Thani (@almayassahamad) March 22, 2016
FIREWORKS EVERY DAY DURING THE FESTIVAL
Don't miss the spectacular fireworks tonight & every night at #QIFF2016 pic.twitter.com/ylYD2vwrkT— Qatar Airways (@qatarairways) March 23, 2016
Arc 16 winners
Proud to see #USA univ @tamuq contribute to #Qatar investment in research & innovation. Congrats to #arc16 winners! pic.twitter.com/b0oWuKdTcI— Dana Shell Smith (@AmbDana) March 22, 2016
PONYO film screening at Doha Food festival
She was such a small fish - but she had a big dream. Join us tomorrow at @qiff_ to enjoy PONYO! #QIFF2016 #Qatar pic.twitter.com/SAdBXGKed0— Doha Film Institute (@DohaFilm) March 22, 2016
Sunday, March 20, 2016
Essay competition for Qatari high-school students
Healing Hands competition for Qatari high school students.— WeillCornellQatar (@WCMCQ) March 10, 2016
Details at: https://t.co/7XSiUs4kgx@QF @WCMCQOutreach pic.twitter.com/v5PLYqaaRx
Saturday, March 19, 2016
Flydubai plane crash :( in Russia
44 Russians, 8 Ukrainians, 2 Indians and a Uzbek the 55 passengers killed in #FlyDubai crash https://t.co/VxMBcYCevI pic.twitter.com/OIwGUcignG— The National (@TheNationalUAE) March 19, 2016
I checked out the map - the town Rostov on Don is not far from the Ukrainian border ...
Friday, March 18, 2016
Louvre Abu Dhabi - Gustav Mahler Youth Orchestra
A list of events can be expected before theWe hope you enjoyed yesterday’s musical evening performance with The Gustav Mahler Youth Orchestra. #LouvreAbuDhabi pic.twitter.com/OBIq1ssGqH— Louvre Abu Dhabi (@LouvreAbuDhabi) March 17, 2016
the official inauguration of the
Louvre - Abu Dhabi.The first program was a concert where traditional Arab music was mixed with classical Western orchestra . 120 members
of the Vienna-based Gustav Mahler youth orchestra were performing with 10 Emirati musicians .
School bus accident in Doha - five year old died
Every accident is sad but when little children are the victims it is even sadder .
A van full of kindergarten students overturned yesterday .A little Indian boy died and 7 other injured .The van belonged to Sarvodaya Kindergarten
in the Hilal area .
It is very sad but not surprising . I just wonder that so few accident happens . I saw with my very eyes during years my kids went to a cheaper Arab school how much these drivers are careless about the safety of the students .I used to quarrel with them about such simply safety rule that the way they park the van should be that the kids can get into the van directly not that they have to walk in front of the van !
I suppose there was no safety belt in the van . It is heartbreaking to see that such simple thing is missing in school buses with so young passengers !
source
A van full of kindergarten students overturned yesterday .A little Indian boy died and 7 other injured .The van belonged to Sarvodaya Kindergarten
in the Hilal area .
It is very sad but not surprising . I just wonder that so few accident happens . I saw with my very eyes during years my kids went to a cheaper Arab school how much these drivers are careless about the safety of the students .I used to quarrel with them about such simply safety rule that the way they park the van should be that the kids can get into the van directly not that they have to walk in front of the van !
I suppose there was no safety belt in the van . It is heartbreaking to see that such simple thing is missing in school buses with so young passengers !
source
Thursday, March 17, 2016
Oryx International School -New School in Qatar
The school is dedicated to Qatar Airways Employees
Oryx International School is an independent day school, managed by Orbital Education, for boys and girls from 4 — 11 years of age.
English National Curriculum adapted to meet the needs of a wide range of nationalities.
Location : Al Nahda School Street, Airport Road, Doha, Qatar
Contact about admission : admissions@oryxschool.qa | +974 403 600 80
Oryx International School is an independent day school, managed by Orbital Education, for boys and girls from 4 — 11 years of age.
English National Curriculum adapted to meet the needs of a wide range of nationalities.
Location : Al Nahda School Street, Airport Road, Doha, Qatar
Contact about admission : admissions@oryxschool.qa | +974 403 600 80
The Arab International Academy -new school in Qatar
Where : Arab International Academy
AL Sadd Area, Sports Roundabout,
Doha, Qatar
When :from fall 2016
Grades : 1 to 5 for the first year
English track - Primary Years & Middle Years Program of the International Baccalaureate program
Arabic track - offering the IB program in Arabic
Gender : mixed gender
learn more about them
Angelina Jolie in Greece to visit refugees
Refugee conditions in #Greece 'deteriorating': #AngelinaJolie https://t.co/3FWAKekqP9 pic.twitter.com/5AVgUFWqNg— The Straits Times (@STcom) March 16, 2016
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Easter celebrations in Doha
March 27 is Easter celebration in Doha . This is the holiday of the expat communities . There is no Qatari tradition of Easter celebrations . Though several expat Arab communities celebrate but not surely on 27 March !
In case you celebrate Easter here the local people / and most of the Middle Easterns will think that you are Christian . It is not well known here that Easter and Christmas is celebrated by lots of people who do not consider themselves Christians . This is the Spring holiday in Europe .When flowers start to bloom and chickens lay eggs again and it is pleasant to spend some hours outside .
Marhaba magazin collected the usual luxury hotels event about Easter celebrations . Brunches start at 170 and reach 390 rials .
In case you celebrate Easter here the local people / and most of the Middle Easterns will think that you are Christian . It is not well known here that Easter and Christmas is celebrated by lots of people who do not consider themselves Christians . This is the Spring holiday in Europe .When flowers start to bloom and chickens lay eggs again and it is pleasant to spend some hours outside .
Marhaba magazin collected the usual luxury hotels event about Easter celebrations . Brunches start at 170 and reach 390 rials .
The Easter Bunny awaits you with a traditional smorgasbord at our Easter Brunch! Call 4446 0105 #makelifedelicious pic.twitter.com/EvL7VOmRgU— The St. Regis Doha (@StRegisDoha) March 25, 2016
Mother's Day offers in Qatar
The French Cafe Paul is offering
on Monday 21st March a complimentary continental breakfast or dinner meal for mums . For more info visit their fb page . I guess this offer is valid in case the one who invited mum is buying this meal for him/herself ...
There are a lots of ads in today's Gulf Times
Fifty one East is offering perfumes at 15 -25 % discount for Mother's Day
Clarks shoes also offering discount and encourages the readers to buy shoes for their mums
Qatar Airways is offering huge ,40% discount in case you want to buy a ticket for you mum - Sales period: From now until 31 March 2016.
Travel period: From now until 25 June 2016.
Valid on Qatar Airways marketed flights from Doha to selected online destinations.
For Dhaka - special one way fare only on QR636.
Luxury Hotels are offering spa treatments and afternoon teas for mums
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on Monday 21st March a complimentary continental breakfast or dinner meal for mums . For more info visit their fb page . I guess this offer is valid in case the one who invited mum is buying this meal for him/herself ...
Fifty one East is offering perfumes at 15 -25 % discount for Mother's Day
Clarks shoes also offering discount and encourages the readers to buy shoes for their mums
Qatar Airways is offering huge ,40% discount in case you want to buy a ticket for you mum - Sales period: From now until 31 March 2016.
Travel period: From now until 25 June 2016.
Valid on Qatar Airways marketed flights from Doha to selected online destinations.
For Dhaka - special one way fare only on QR636.
Luxury Hotels are offering spa treatments and afternoon teas for mumsTreat mum to a special mother's day afternoon tea at Seasons Tea Lounge from 18-23 March 2016. QAR 195 with beverage pic.twitter.com/7sjcLjMkP4— Four Seasons Doha (@FSDoha) March 10, 2016
Show your mom how much you love her @ #mothersday! Invite your mom to treat herself at #remedespadoha 44460300 #Doha pic.twitter.com/EXQpJONB23— The St. Regis Doha (@StRegisDoha) March 12, 2016
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MY Reverse Walking Experience
It was accidentally that I found myself at the reverse walking event last Saturday . We got a fun event cancelled and we headed to the Aspire Park . I had already seen the ads of this reverse walking but we thought it was just about reversing diabetes and not actually walking backward all around the lake ! It was fun - it was a race -every hour or every half an hour ! I did not expect to win . Everyone walked mixed -men ,women ,children - but one of my child arrived at the finish as number four and he had complained that some adults arriving before him were actually cheating as they walked normally at some part of the race . So it was disappointing as a race .
The first 3 got some prize -we could not make out what it was .
At the end I felt a bit dizzy when wanted to walk normally . So I just sat down under a tree .After ten minutes the red faced OOridoo guys -these mascots arrived for a show . Then we all felt we must escape the event .They looked so much weird !
The first 3 got some prize -we could not make out what it was .
At the end I felt a bit dizzy when wanted to walk normally . So I just sat down under a tree .After ten minutes the red faced OOridoo guys -these mascots arrived for a show . Then we all felt we must escape the event .They looked so much weird !
Sunday, March 13, 2016
Art and craft lessons for kids ,teens ,adults at VCUQ -Spring 2016
VCU- Q is offering more than 60 community classes this spring for children, teens and adults including paper mache, jewelry making, illustration, hat making, filming and more. Classes begin in April. Registration begins now. http://www.qatar.vcu.edu/community
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