barrari Mean Deserts =p
design by me MTK..Q
Honestly, this has to be one of my favourite things about living in the Middle East.
The golden color of the sunset, is just magical, mashallah.
Day in, day out, its just beautiful to see the color.
thats all I have to say…
SANAA — Yemen said on Wednesday it intercepted financial transfers made through Qatar to fund dissidents, warning the energy rich Gulf state to stop supporting divisions in the strife-torn country.
“The authorities have discovered transactions made through Qatar and the mediator in this is our former ambassador (in Cairo) Abdulwali al-Shumeiri,” deputy information minister Abdo al-Janadi told reporters.
“We call onto Qatar… to stop financially supporting rifts inside Yemen’s army and to work instead on (backing) the country’s security and stability,” said Janadi.
Rifts have emerged in Yemen’s military over the last three months with major army divisions in the capital Sanaa and the second-largest city Taez announcing their defections in March and May respectively.
Gas-rich Qatar’s role now “is neither in its benefit nor in the benefit of other countries across the region,” he added.
Embattled President Ali Abdullah Saleh, who is recovering in Saudi Arabia from wounds sustained in a blast that hit his presidential palace in Sanaa, accused Qatar in April of a “conspiracy” against his country.
He also accused it of “funding chaos” throughout several Arab countries rocked by a wave of protests that toppled regimes in Tunisia and Egypt, inspiring similar uprising in other countries including Yemen.
Meanwhile, as tens of thousands of Yemenis protested in Sanaa pressuring Vice President Abdrabuh Mansur Hadi to form an interim ruling council, Janadi insisted “Saleh’s health is constantly improving and he will return to the country within the coming days.”
“The opposition and the protesters are demanding Hadi to form a transitional council, whereas Hadi is also the deputy leader of the ruling General People’s Congress and his interest is the same as that of the president who is currently ruling the country,” said Janadi.
Forming a transitional council “will not be accepted by Hadi,” he said.
“We cannot convince Saleh to step down and it will be very good if the president agrees to quit after one year,” said Janadi. Saleh’s term ends in 2013 and the president had promised he will not run for another term.
Saleh told King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia Tuesday that his health was “constantly improving,” Yemen’s official Saba news agency said.
King Abdullah reiterated Saudi Arabia’s support for a “united, secure and stable Yemen,” Saba added.
Despite strong Western and Arab Gulf pressure, Saleh has repeatedly refused to sign up to the proposals under which he would hand power to the vice president within 30 days in exchange for a promise of immunity from prosecution.
At least 200 protesters have been killed in Yemen in five months of protests demanding the ouster of Saleh, who has been in office since 1978.
ST - QATAR NEEDS TO BE CAREFUL ABOUT WHERE, WHAT AND HOW IT POKES ITS HEAD INTO
Tout est en train de se dיcanter en vue de l’officialisation lundi prochain du nouveau PSG sous contrפle Qatari, regardons les יvטnements rיcents :
- Mercredi : Passage devant la DNCG avec la prיsentation de Nasser Al-Khelaifi et sa “team” de reprise : Benoמt Rousseau, Sophie Jordan. Premiers mots devant les mיdias franחais.
- Jeudi : Confיrence de presse d’Al-Khelaifi pour l’offre d’Al-Jazira Sports sur les droits de la Ligue 1. Premiers mots de Leproux depuis l’annonce du rachat, il restera prיsident et confirme pour Lיonardo
- Vendredi : Gasperini devient entraמneur de l’Inter, Lיo est donc libre.
Suite des יvטnements ? je me lance a un petit pronostic :
- Ce week-end : Lיo rentre de vacances du Brיsil, il annule son contrat avec l’Inter.
- Lundi : Conseil de suveillance qui acte la vente du Paris-SG et le nouvel organigramme, Lיonardo est intronisי Directeur Sportif du PSG et le club va pouvoir commencer א travailler sיrieusement autour de son nouvel homme.
- Jeudi 30 juin : Reprise de l’entraמnement au camp des loges, et חa ne m’יtonnerait pas qu’on voit 1 ou 2 nouvelles tךtes en plus de Douchez et Gameiro …
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““We are developing in Qatar a device that has an important functional use not only in Qatar but also throughout the world especially in the Gulf region, Algeria, Morocco, Italy, North America.””For those heading to or curious about the World Conference of Science Journalists starting on Monday in Doha, here’s a reading list related to the “Unveiling Arab Science,” Monday’s opening plenary.
The second of the three wives of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar—- Her Highness, Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser Al Missned ( ???? ??? ???? ???????).
The Department of Press and Publications, which is part of the Minstry of Arts, Heritage and Culture, has been divided into three section: licensing, publications and artistic works.
According the Peninsula newspaper report:
Whether this is an expansion of powers or just a refinement of them, I’m not sure. What I would like to know though, is what impact this will have on local and foreign journalists operating in the country.
Credit: Graphic by Seattle Clouds and released under Creative Commons
Qatar gets a mention in this tongue-in-cheek article featured in ForeignPolicy.com.
Entitled “The Cynical Dairy Farmer’s Guide to the New Middle East,” the piece by Karim Sadjadpour uses a couple of cows to “explain a changing region” - with a disclaimer that it’s an “equal opportunity offender edition.”
Read the full piece here.
A few months old, but inspirational nonetheless!
TEDxDoha:
After Ahmed Al Baker, a 23-year-old Qatari, graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering, he went straight to work doing 12-hour shifts as an engineer at Qatar Petroleum.
But really, he always wanted to become a filmmaker. He found himself dreaming up stories on his daily commutes.
One year ago, he decided it was time to pursue his passion. And now, despite no formal training, he’s already finished shooting his first feature film, a science-fiction mystery with 3-D elements that he wrote, produced and directed called “The Package: Volume 1.”
The film is notable for its daring use of color, lighting and texture.
At TEDxDoha Ahmed talks about how he made his dream a reality.
Just heard Qatar pronounced “cutter”. America is full of such smart people.
ABODE June 2011
from: Qatar Happening (sister magazine of Abode)
Article from: W DOHA HOTEL & RESIDENCES
Doha, 5 May 2011. Doha’s fashionistas gathered recently at spectacular The Pearl - Qatar on the waterfront on luxury yachts from Ronautica with sensational panoramic views of the sea for a glamorous fashion shoot After Party, featuring items from Global Glam, W Hotels’ exclusive designer collection of accessories and apparel inspired by the design of new and upcoming W’s around the world. Following the launch of Global Glam last year during NY Fashion Week, the latest 2011 collection is premiering this week in Doha to Doha society.W Doha’s Passion for Fashion Brings W Hotels Around the World’s Global Glam Collection to The Pearl-Qatar
This marks the fourth season of the W Hotels’ signature Global Glam Collection and the second to be curated by W Hotels’ Global Fashion Director, Amanda Ross. As an international fashion authority, Ross has tapped some of the most sought-after and emerging designers from around the world to create a stunning wardrobe of must-have fashion pieces and accessories produced exclusively for W Hotels’ The Store.
Edgar Vaudeville, W Events and Public Relations Manager, W Doha Hotel & Residences said: “The Global Glam collection is an exclusive W Happenings’ Fashion Next event that helps drive a unique lifestyle guest experience at W Doha and accentuates our passion for fashion, glamour and design. As a leading venue for events, meetings and special celebrations, W is internationally recognised for its concept and architecture, as well as for its combination of design, fashion, entertainment and gastronomy. W Doha is more than just a hotel, it is a lifestyle destination.”
The Global Glam collection consists of fabulous looks designed by emerging talent in international fashion and is inspired by upcoming W destinations. Global Glam can be exclusively found at www.whotelsthestore.com and in W Hotels’ The Store across the globe ensuring that both guests and visitors are always in the know of what is now and look glamorous on special occasions.
Fifteen of today’s hottest designers were selected by Ross to create original pieces for the Global Glam AW 2011 season inspired by the design of three new or soon-to-open W Hotels: W Austin, W Taipei and W Mexico City. The new season of Global Glam includes designs by: Contego Eyewear, Deepa Gurnani, Paola Hernandez, Mara Hoffman, iLuck, Eugenia Kim, MYNE, Catherine Nicole, Noir, Posse, Shaesby, Sibilia, Twinkle By Wenlan, Clare Vivier and Yarnz. W Hotels’ passion for fashion is expressed in the series of glamorous accessories from all three W Hotels.
A number of multi-ethnic models, reflecting W’s vibrant and cosmopolitan community, were entrusted with showing the new Global Glam collection in Doha amidst wide acclaim by local trendsetters.
Perfumed Colors by aBu :) and contributed to the Doha News Flickr group .
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There are almost 15,000 people in Qatar named Mohammed and more than 6,000 named Fatima, official statistics indicate.
Gulfnews reports:
According to the figures, there are 14,470 people named Mohammad, 8,878 named Abdullah and 6,507 named Ali…
Fatima is the most common name among Qatari women with 6,420, followed by Maryam with 6,311 and Noora with 6,249.
There are 4,359 females called Aisha and 3,372 named Sarra.
Mohammed is the name of the Prophet, and Fatima is one of his daughters. Both are highly regarded among Muslims and the popularity of the names may to reflect the religiousness of Qatari society.
“In Qatar, there’s no difference between washing your face or cooking it.”
