A QR 3 billion (US$820 million) World-cup themed shopping mall in Doha which hopes to attract 20 million visitors a year is set to be completed in 2015 the developer said yesterday.

Developer UrbaCon Trading & Contracting said the Mall of Qatar, a 162,000 square metre mall located in Doha next to one of the future venues for the FIFA 2022 World Cup, has been designed with a FIFA theme.
Spread over a area the equivalent to 50 football pitches, the mall will include 400 stores, a hypermarket, five department stores, 20 international restaurants and multiplex cinemas.

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Participants in the first discussion panel of this year’s Doha Forum, which started in the Qatari capital on Monday, warned of the consequences of allowing the bloodshed in Syria to continue. They also called for more regional action to boost the Middle East economy and global action to tackle the economic and climate problems of an increasingly interconnected world.

“We should put an end to the catastrophe of the Syrian conflict and stop it spreading beyond its borders,” said Francois Fillon, who served as France’s prime minister from 2007-12 under the presidency of Nicolas Sarkozy. “It is destabilising the region, weapons are coming from everywhere to Syria (and) Assad wants to export the conflict beyond his borders.”

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HOW FAST DOES YOUR NEW CAR LOSE VALUE?

The Bad News – and Some Good News – About Depreciation

The very minute that you drive a new car off a dealer’s showroom, it loses value. That’s just a fact of life, and the info-graphic (see photo below) below gives you a road map of depreciation milestones. But depreciation doesn't mean you shouldn't buy a new car. In fact, if your plan is to drive the wheels off your car, then depreciation has no effect on your purchase. But if you do intend to trade it in, you need to be smart about the resale value of cars, and here’s the key: Not all cars depreciate at the same rate. Now, on to a step-by-step look at how fast new cars can lose their value. Buckle up.

It is likely that Qatar will be chosen to launch the exclusive new Ferrari Sergio designed by Pininfarina, the Dubai-based Arabian Business website reported.

“We are thinking of taking the new Sergio to Qatar. We will show the new Ferrari Sergio only in preselected countries and Qatar could be one of them,” President of Pininfarina, the company that carries his name, Paola Pininfarina, told the site.

The company will produce only six cars, each with unique features.

However, the common mechanic new features of the cars, which are made up of a Ferrari 458 Spider with new carbon fiber bodywork, are its lighter weight and fast acceleration rate.

It will be 10 percent lighter and allows the car to accelerate from 0-100km per hour in less than 3.4 seconds.

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I was at the Press Conference for "STOMP" , Grand Hyatt Doha

Lines I heard, "IRRESISTIBLE! A Sure- Fire Crowd Pleaser" is what the NEW York Times wrote about STOMP. One of the wildest, most dynamic and most entertaining

Whats STOMP? Do you want to STOMP?

STOMP is just about Rhythm, which is common to all cultures. It is the basis of music, the basis of life. It is a hilarious mix of breathtaking dance choreographies, wild percussion outburst and staggering acrobatics.
STOMP is the most dynamic, wild and breathtaking production of all times.
STOMP plays its own Broadway theatre for nearly 20 years.
STOMP plays the London West End since more than a decade with Thousands of shows.
STOMP has toured the world in 48 countries with an overwhelming success.

Do you have a child aged between 6 months and 4 years, who may be interested in attending Music Together classes in September?

Join us for a FREE DEMO SESSION to trial it out!

Location: Red O'Club, Al Jazi Gardens Compound
Date: Saturday morning on May 25th or Thursday afternoon on May 30th.

Please note, places are limited. Please confirm your attendance by e-mail to - musictogether.sy/-a-t-/gmail.com

HOW TO DEAL WITH A TIRE EXPLODING WHILE DRIVING

A tire blowing out at speed can be a dangerous and scary event, but a little education and the ability to remain calm will serve you well.

STEP 1: DO NOT PANIC AND STOMP ON THE BRAKES!!!

STEP 2: If the blown tire is on the rear end of the car gradually slow down and pull to the side of the road. The car may vibrate badly, but it is unlikely that it will cause you to lose control.

STEP 3: If the blown tire is on the front end (steering tires) you will most likely feel a very strong pull to the left or right (depending on which tire blew out). DON'T PANIC!!! Grip the steering wheel firmly and force the car to straighten out.

Doha Film Institute (DFI) today announced that its annual slate will now include two film festivals.

Films from first- and second-time filmmakers are the focus of the new Qumra Film Festival, Doha.

The inaugural festival will take place in March, 2014 and will include international competition sections for feature-length and short films, and provide opportunities for creative collaboration among filmmakers and industry professionals.

The Ajyal Film Festival for the Young is a community-based event that brings cinema and film-related activities to Doha to promote film appreciation among families and educators. Its first edition takes place in November, 2013.

Doha, Qatar, 18th May 2013: As part of its ongoing commitment to motivating, inspiring and developing Qatar's youth, INJAZ Qatar, a non-profit organization and member of Junior Achievement (JA) Worldwide, will be hosting Mubadara 2013, INJAZ Qatar's Sixth Annual Young Enterprise of the Year competition, on May 22nd and 23rd at Katara, the Cultural Village.

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WOQOD VEHICLES INSPECTION (FAHES)
Tel No: 4460-4029
Fax No: 4460-7082
Email: info/-a-t-/fahes.com.qa

Location: Industrial Area
Inspection: Light Vehicles & Heavy Vehicles
Working Hours (Sat-Thur): 6:00am-5:30pm

Location: Mobile Station 1 (Abu Hamour)
Inspection: Light Vehicles Only
Working Hours (Sat-Thur): 7:00am-5:15pm

Location: Mobile Station 2 (Al Khor)
Inspection: Light Vehicle - Sat, Sun & Mon & for Heavy Vehicle - Tues, Wed & Thur
Working Hours (Sat-Thur): 7:00am-5:15pm

Location: Mobile Station 3 (Al Wakrah)
Inspection: Light Vehicles Only
Working Hours (Sat-Thur): 7:00am-5:15pm

Note: Industrial Area - Heavy Vehicle inspection will be carried out only through prior reservation.

You may have seen this already, but for those that haven't - this is what all those road works in the West Bay area might eventually look like.