Samsung Diamond League Qatar

Samsung Diamond League Qatar

The Samsung Diamond League encompasses 32 individual Event Disciplines, with a points scoring ‘Diamond Race’ which runs throughout the 14 meeting series. Winners of each Diamond Race will get a Diamond Trophy and a cash prize but more importantly, will have shown season long consistency to earn the unchallenged honor of being the World Number 1.

Following the success of last year’s event and after the recent announcements of the top level athlete’s, like David Rudisha, Asafa Powell, Nesta Carter, Veronica Campell-Brown, Allyson Felix, Kenenisa Bekele, Justin Gatlin, and many others, a large crowd is expected to be attracted and whoever wishing to watch a top level competition is advised to book early to avoid disappointment.

At the close of the sporting spectacle, Doha 2020 Bid Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games is organizing a charity concert which will be brought to life by Arab singing superstars from the renowned “Bokra” ensemble. In the spirit of encouraging sports and culture, which Doha 2020 believes can inspire many young people, the proceeds from the concert will go to charity organizations. More information can be found on the Doha 2020 Bid Committee's facebook page www.facebook.com/#!/doha2020qa .

Friday - May 11, 2012 - 06:00 PM
Qatar Sports Club - Doha - Qatar Sports Club
Doors Open 04:00 PM
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2nd Annual Reggae Sunsplash in Doha Qatar

2nd Annual Reggae Sunsplash in Doha Qatar

Don’t Miss the 2nd Annual Reggae Sunsplash on Friday May 11th from 3pm onwards with Live performance by British Reggae Superstar Maxi Priest, Reggae Motion from Brazil and Kinky D! Tickets available at all Virgin Megastores Pre Sale QAR 150/- at the door QAR 200/-

Required Original Qatar ID or Passport
Friday - May 11, 2012 - 03:00 PM
InterContinental Hotel - Doha - Beachside
Doors Open 02:00 PM
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Tchaikovsky Piano Trio in Katara Doha Qatar

9 May 2012

07:30:pm - 10:00:pm

Katara Opera House – Building 16

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Performers

Eugen Bold, violin
Hassan Moataz El Molla, cello
Sonja Park, piano
Program
Shostakovich: Piano Trio in E Minor, Op. 67
Tchaikovsky: Piano Trio in A Minor, Op. 50

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Coastal Promenade – Camille Zakharia Katara Doha Qatar

Coastal Promenade – Camille Zakharia  Katara Doha Qatar

12 May - 9 Jun 2012

10:00:am - 10:00:pm

KATARA Galleries Building 19 – G1

A Photographic Journey 1996-2012

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Sealine Cross Country Rally Qatar

Date of Event     :    Sun, 04/15/2012 - 00:00

Place of Event   :    Sealine Resort

Sealine Cross Country Rally Qatar

Cross-Country Rally, organized by the Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF), will play host to the third round of this year's FIA World Cup for Cross-Country Rally.As well as round two of the six-event FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship. For more information, visit www.circuitlosail.com

The Barzan Towers in Qatar

Location

Umm Slal Mohammed, close to the main road.

Al Barzan Tower Qatar

History

Barzan means high place, and it was said that pearl divers could see the Barzan Towers when they returned from their pearl trips.
They were built at the start of the 20th century by Sheik Mohammed Bin Jassim Al Thani. He may have had reason to be insecure – although he had soundly defeated the Ottomans in battle a few years before, their soldiers still lurked in Al Koot fort in Doha.
The buildings were essentially watch towers, probably built to protect an area where rain water collected and date trees could be green - greenery, a well and a brook can still be seen in Um Slal Mohammed today.

The Barzan Towers Today

Al Barzan Tower Qatar

The Barzan Towers have been completely rebuilt, and features such as modern air-conditioners do not add to the authenticity of the experience (although they may make it a lot more bearable in the summer months!) However, the towers, with their thick stone walls, still make an interesting trip.
The Barzan Towers also afford a good view of the surrounding area.
You can see from the walls the extreme gaps in wealth that exist in Qatar.
On one side of the towers huge modern and rather tasteless houses stand, on the other makeshift shacks exist.
We watched a man walk a mile from one of these shacks to collect water from a tap.

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Exhibition celebrates beauty – strength of Paso horses in Doha Qatar

Artist Ana Maria Garcia Montero with one of her pictures

The beauty, majesty and strength of Paso horses are being showcased at a photo art exhibition “Andares: Peruvian Paso Horse” by  Peruvian artist Ana María García Montero.

The exhibition is being held by the embassy of Peru in Qatar in collaboration with Katara Cultural Village, International Bank of Qatar (IBQ), Qatar Photographic Society and the Peruvian Paso Horse Association.
The exhibition, which is open at the Qatar Photographic Society (building 18) at Katara, features different pictures of Paso horses, which are being viewed as a piece of rich national heritage recognised worldwide.

Some of the works on display at the exhibition

The Peruvian Paso horse is a flagship product of Peru, created by Peruvians over centuries through a long process of purification and selection, from the Spanish horses that arrived during the time of the Conquista (XVI century).

These Spanish horses mostly came from three bloodlines: the Castilian, the Andalusian and the Jaca.  It is a breed unique in the world distinguished by its way of walking, which is known as an amble, meaning a gait
Some of the works on display at the exhibition
composed of lateral movements.

The exhibition is open between 10am-10pm and will continue until May 19.
from Gulf-Times

LG showcases 3D cinema experience in Doha Qatar

The new 2012 Cinema 3D Smart TV from LG is presented by Park, Kim, Ambassador Jeong, Jassim Sulaiman, Sajed Sulaiman, and Anis on 1 May 2012

LG Electronics and its sole Qatar distributor Video Home & Jumbo Electronics yesterday launched the South Korean technology major’s latest 2012 Cinema 3D Smart TV line-up in Qatar.
The star of the range is the world’s narrowest (1mm) bezel 3D TV, which has won the CES 2012 ‘Innovation Award’ and the ‘2012 reddot design award.’
 
“LG is aiming for the number one slot in Qatar’s TV market with the new range,” said James Kim, general manager, TV division, LG Electronics Gulf.
 
Comfortable and immersive 3D, limitless content, and the ease of using and connecting are among the salient features of LG’s 2012 Cinema 3D Smart TV line-up.
 
A demonstration proved that the TV offers impressive 3D images even from a 180 degree viewing angle.
The unique, lightweight (16gm) 3D glasses which do not require battery power, 3D depth control, 3D sound zooming, 2D to 3D conversion, over 1,200 Smart TV apps, and ‘magic remote’ are among the features.
 
“LG, which has established its number one position across premium 3D Smart TV segment as per data provided by GFK, a leading global market research company, takes the 3D TV user-experience to superlative levels,” Kim claimed.

LG Cinema 3D Smart TV

The world’s narrowest bezel delivers ultimate simplicity and the most immersive Cinema 3D viewing experience reminiscent of an actual cinema screen.
 
The magic remote combines the functions of pointing, gesture and wheel scrolling. The 3D World provides access to a constantly growing library of 3D movies, games, sports and TV shows.
The new 3D depth control lets users adjust the depth, or the distance between the on-screen objects, of a 3D movie or TV show they are watching.
 
The 3D sound zooming feature generates a 3D sound that is synchronised with the displayed 3D content, allowing users to not only see, but also hear in 3D.
The Dual Play function allows dual-player games to be played on a Cinema 3D Smart TV without having to split the screen.
 
The new Cinema 3D Smart TVs offer a variety of connectivity features. The newest among them is Wireless Display, which enables easy and quick connection between TV and personal computer (PC) with Intel’s WiDi Technology. The 2D to 3D conversion engine converts all existing 2D movies and TV shows into 3D. “LG will be introducing an 84’’ Cinema 3D Smart TV in the second half of this year,” Kim added.
Video Home & Jumbo Electronics executive director Sajed Jassim Sulaiman said the new line-up would be priced in the range of QR12,000 to QR15,000.
 
Assistant general manager Mohamed Anis added that LG has a 25% market share in the 3D TV segment in Qatar. South Korean ambassador Chang See Jeong, Video Home & Jumbo Electronics vice-chairman and managing director Jassim M Sulaiman, and LG Electronics Gulf Audio Video Division general manager Jungkil Park were also present. The new 2012 Cinema 3D Smart TV Series from LG is available throughout Qatar in all leading hypermarkets and retail stores.

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Asean Ethnic Foods festival opens at LuLu Gharafa Qatar

Asean Ethnic Foods festival opens at LuLu Gharafa Qatar

 

The Asean Ethnic Foods Festival was jointly inaugurated yesterday by the ambassadors of Asian countries at the LuLu Hypermarket, Gharafa.


Ambassadors from Japan, China, Thailand, Philippines, South Korea, Indonesia and Sri Lanka were joined by dignitaries and senior executives from leading business groups in the retail industry at the inauguration.
“The festival is a part of the ongoing Food Fiesta 2012 at all LuLu Hypermarkets and the objective is to celebrate the culinary heritage of the East and introduce and promote the foods and food habits of different Asean countries,” said a senior LuLu official.


The event was also conceptualised to accelerate the imports of agricultural produce from Asean countries. LuLu is among the largest retailer in the Middle East and a major importer of agricultural produce from Asean countries.


Well-designed pavilions showcase some 76 fruits and vegetables from Asean countries were available on display.
LuLu Hypermarket regional director Mohamed Althaf said the event is a ‘timely effort’ at promoting Asean ethnic foods among the communities in Qatar.


“Asean countries are playing a vital role in food safety and we are looking forward to co-operating more with our partners from the Asean region to accelerate imports,” he said.
LuLu’s official spokesman said the Food Fiesta will end with a cookery contest on May 12 at the LuLu Hypermarket on D-Ring Road.

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