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Nasser Bin Khaled Automobiles presents Special Offer on Mercedes-Benz V-Class in Celebration of the Holy Month of Ramadan.

To celebrate the holy month of Ramadan and showcase its commitment to the Qatar community, Nasser Bin Khaled Automobiles, the authorized general distributor of Mercedes-Benz in Qatar, has launched special offer on Mercedes-Benz V-Class cars.

Available during Ramadan and June 2017, the V-Class is available from QAR 249,000. In addition, customers can benefit from free registration, 3 years warranty with unlimited mileage and flexible internal and bank financing options. As part of this special finance offer, customers have to pay only 20% down payment at the time of delivery of the vehicle and they can drive the highly desirable Mercedes-Benz with no further payments due until January 2018.

The new V-Class combines room for up to eight people and exemplary functionality with the high-class appeal, comfort, efficient driving pleasure and safety that distinguish automobiles bearing the three-pointed star. This makes the Mercedes among MPVs the perfect vehicle for everyone who appreciates great spaciousness but does not want to sacrifice style and comfort.

The new V-Class provides optimum flexibility when it comes to use of the interior and always cuts an elegant figure at the same time. The V-Class is a versatile, multitalented vehicle which offers value, efficiency and safety at the highest level.

Emotional, dynamic appearance – size in a new guise

Even at first glance the V-Class is unmistakably a member of the Mercedes-Benz passenger car family and sets an emotional highlight in its segment. At the center of the powerful front is the upright radiator grille with three-dimensional central star and the progressively designed headlamps, which for the first time in this segment offer all lighting functions in LED technology as an option. The sculptured V-shaped bonnet merges elegantly into the sporty chrome frame of the radiator grille and the headlamps.

The clearly contoured side wall is structured by two elongated, taut lines. The interplay of concave and convex surfaces conveys a sculptural – and as such highly sensuous – character. Both lines smoothly continue the distinctive contour lines of the front bumper and rise slightly as they continue on towards the rear. The side view thus appears stretched, suggesting dynamism.

Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive – exemplary safety

A high level of driving comfort and an exemplary standard of safety are ensured by a total of eleven innovative driver assistance systems. They are based on state-of-the-art radar, camera and ultrasound sensors, which were introduced in the new E-Class and S-Class under the name "Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive". Standard equipment includes Crosswind Assist, which helps the driver to stabilize the V-Class in strong, gusting crosswinds, and ATTENTION ASSIST, which can warn of inattention and drowsiness. An available option is Active Parking Assist. It makes parking the new MPV as easy and convenient as parking a compact car.

Also optionally available are the 360° camera, DISTRONIC PLUS adaptive cruise control with COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST, Traffic Sign Assist with wrong-way warning function, Lane Keeping Assist, Blind Spot Assist, the LED Intelligent Light System and Adaptive Highbeam Assist. Most of these assistance systems are available in this segment for the first time.

The PRE-SAFE® system, familiar from the passenger car models, is available as an optional extra to further enhance safety. When an accident threatens, it initiates protective measures to ensure that the belts and airbags offer optimum protection during a collision.

Top efficiency: six-cylinder performance with four-cylinder fuel consumption

At market launch the new V-Class comes to the starting line with the state-of-the-art 2.1-litre four-cylinder turbodiesel engine with two-stage turbocharging, which has already proven highly successful in many passenger car model series from the A-Class to the S-Class, and which has now been further enhanced specifically for the MPV.

New standard of agility and driving pleasure

To enhance personal driving pleasure, the V-Class is the only vehicle in its segment to offer the AGILITY SELECT function in conjunction with the automatic transmission. At the push of a button the driver can select from four driving modes: economical, comfortable, sporty and manual. Engine, accelerator and transmission response are then adapted accordingly.

Leading the field in aerodynamics and noise comfort

Low drag is crucial to achieving outstanding efficiency. The level of noise and perceptible vibrations has a major influence on the sense of wellbeing in an automobile. Experts use the term NVH for this: Noise Vibration Harshness. Throughout the development period, the engineers at Mercedes-Benz showed an almost forensic fervour in investigating every possible source of noise and vibrations, so as to eliminate these with specific measures. As a result, thanks to new component concepts and comprehensive insulation the V-Class offers its occupants the lowest noise level in the segment. The interior noise level has been almost halved compared to the preceding model.

Modern style and high-class appeal

The interior of the V-Class is a completely new MPV experience. And not only because it is pleasantly quiet. High-quality materials with a pleasant touch and feel and a harmonious colour concept, intricate details as well as a progressive and sensuous design idiom convey outstanding high-class appeal in the segment – and that hallmark "welcome home" feeling typical of Mercedes-Benz cars. Fine nappa leather is also available for the seats, steering wheel and shift lever. This inviting atmosphere is rounded off by subtle ambient lighting in three colours.

A particular eye-catcher is the dynamically styled two-part dashboard. The upper and lower sections are separated by a large, three-dimensional trim element that creates an impression of width and underscores the high-class appeal. The lower section is sculptural in design. This emphasizes the generous sense of space while also exuding a tangible lightness. For the first time in this class, a leather-look cockpit upper section with lavishly finished topstitching is optionally available.

Other highlights include the free-standing central display, the multifunction steering wheel with 12 buttons and DIRECT SELECT lever with steering wheel shift paddles for automatic models, as well as the innovative touchpad, which allows all telematics functions to be operated by means of gestures or by entering characters in the same way as on a smartphone. The touchpad is available in conjunction with equipment starting from the Audio 20 CD or COMAND Online. In addition the V-Class features the new "Mercedes-Benz Touch" app. For the first time in a Mercedes-Benz, this enables the COMAND Online infotainment system to be controlled from any seat via smartphone. Together, the app and touchpad form the key to the most cutting-edge control and display concept in this vehicle class.

Separately opening rear window and second loading level

For easy loading and unloading, the V-Class features another first in this segment in the shape of the separately opening rear windscreen attached to the upper tailgate frame. It can be opened and closed independently of the tailgate. This makes loading and unloading easier in two respects: on the one hand, it allows a second loading level; on the other – particularly in tight parking spaces – there is no need to open the large tailgate.

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Qatari Art Meets the Mah Jong. Charity Auction June 7.

On the occasion of The Holy Month of Ramadan and under the patronage of H.E. Sheikh Dr. Hassan bin Mohamed bin Ali Al Thani, Roche Bobois impulses “Qatari Art Meets the Mah Jong” Charity Auction in collaboration with AlBahie Auction House to raise funds in benefit of Rofaqa, a Qatar Charity initiative that provides an integrated care program for orphan children around the world.

Twelve distinct Qatar-based artists have freely and totally re-imagined one of the most iconic pieces of the French house, the Mah Jong sofa. The twelve unique pieces of art went under the hammer on the evening of June 7.

It is soon to confirm the total raised amount as bidders have up to 7 days to proceed with payment, however the estimated raised amount reported is 138,725 QAR

A press preview and private viewing of the exhibition Qatari Art Meets the Mah Jong was hold on Wednesday 31 May at AlBahie Auction House. Exhibition of the art works was open to the public from Thursday 1 June until the evening of Wednesday 6 June. Charity Auction event took place on the evening of June 7.

Ahmed Al-Bahrani Ahmed Al-Musaifri Amal Al-Aathem Hasa Kala

Ismail Azzam Mohamed Abouelnaga Monera Al-Meer Nadia Al-Meer

Nour Abuissa Sabah Arbilli Salman Al-Malik Yousef Ahmed

Full artwork and biography follow.

Following the success of similar events in Mexico, US, the UK, Spain, Brussels, Kazakhstan and more recently Hong Kong and Beirut, Qatar has now put its own spin on the project.

Further strengthening its ties with art, true to its values of creativity and design, Roche Bobois has invited twelve Local Qatar-based artists to create artworks using the square cushioned components of Roche Bobois’ Mah Jong modular sofa system. l

These twelve distinct contemporary artists, masters in their fields, have freely and totally re-imagined one of the most iconic pieces of the French house, the Mah Jong sofa. Twelve surprising works, each with their own character and personality, all unique pieces that were born with a spirit of solidarity; that of raising funds for Rofaqa initiative.

The twelve artists invited to reinterpret the Mah Jong have been selected for the quality and ambition of their work and for their ability to respond to this project in the most exciting and creative way.

All funds raised are used to support Rofaqa initiative which aims to develop an advanced integrated care programme for orphans around the world, including social, educational, health and psychological care of orphans worldwide.

Designed by Hans Hopfer in 1971, the Mah Jong has become the most recognised of Roche Bobois’ innovative designs with versions produced by fashion icons Jean Paul Gaultier and Missoni, amongst others. Its low modular structure, that harks back to the North African and Middle Eastern majlis, invites users to relax and to lounge with friends and family in a way that was entirely new at the beginning of the 1970s for western cultures.

Following the exhibition, the works were auctioned at Albahie Auction House on June 7, with the aim of raising as much money as possible for Rofaqa initiative. It is soon to confirm the total raised amount as bidders have up to 7 days to proceed with payments, however the estimated raised amount reported is 138,725 QAR.

Nicolas Roche, Creative Director of Roche Bobois said:

“This is a wonderfully exciting project that celebrates creative expression and individuality. It’s been fascinating to see the variety of approaches and ideas to come from such a talented group of artists.

We’re delighted with the results and hope that collectors, Roche Bobois' clients and friends and all those who support contemporary art, creativity, invention and design will support the auction.”

Rami El Natsha, Deputy MD of Tivoli Group of Companies, business partner of Roche Bobois in Qatar continues:

“It is a great honour to be able to bring together on such a beautiful project, twelve first-class contemporary artists who are masters in their fields, strengthening ties between charity and art. We’re delighted to be supporting Rofaqa, a Qatar Charity initiative that provides care to orphans worldwide. There is no better time than the holy month of Ramadan to support philanthropic causes, offering orphan children around the world the hope of a brighter future.”

Ashraf Abu Issa, Chairman & CEO of Abu Issa Holding and co-founder of AlBahie Auction House said:

"AlBahie Auction House is pleased to host Roche Bobois and Q-Charity for this unique collaboration of Qatari artists and majlis-style sofas. We look forward to welcoming guests during the holy month of Ramadan in support of this initiative that brings together contemporary art and design for the benefit of Qatar Charity."

NOTES TO EDITORS

About Roche Bobois. Celebrating French Art the Vivre around the world

Roche Bobois is a premium furniture design brand with over 250 showrooms in 45 countries. A number of Roche Bobois products, such as the Mah Jong seating system – the first modular lounge sofa, designed over 40 years ago - have achieved iconic status in the world of design and interiors.

Two distinct yet complementary collections make up the Roche Bobois portfolio: the Contemporains collection of sleek contemporary products designed by some of the most renowned names in fashion and design and the Nouveaux Classiques collection of elegant designs inspired by the charms of the past ‘à la française’.

Working closely with renowned designers such as Ora Ito, Cédric Ragot, Sacha Lakic, Christophe Delcourt and Stephen Burks and with Haute Couture fashion houses such as Jean Paul Gaultier, Missoni Home and Christian Lacroix Maison, Roche Bobois offers a broad range of exclusive made-to-order designs, manufactured with a high level of customisation in small European workshops, using the highest quality materials and the latest manufacturing innovations alongside more traditional cabinet-making and upholstery techniques. The options for personalisation are almost limitless.

Roche Bobois is a world leader in furniture design and distribution. Browse our full collection of premium-quality furniture, including sofas, armchairs, cocktail tables, dining chairs, sideboards, beds, wardrobes, storage and accessories including lighting, cushions and rugs on www.roche-bobois.com or in any of our 250 showrooms around the world.

About The Mah Jong Sofa

Painter, sculptor, designer… Hans Hopfer designed sofas that are, for many, the indisputable signature of Roche Bobois’ collections. In the 1970s, Hopfer’s innovative informal approach to comfort had a profound influence on the way people furnished and arranged their living space.

In 1971, he created the Mah Jong, a sofa based on total freedom of function and form. Its low modular structure, that harks back to the North African and Middle Eastern majlis, invites users to relax and to lounge.

From a starting point of three basic elements that can be set at angles or overlaid, the Mah Jong allows limitless options of composition. It can be an armchair, sofa, lounge chair or bed; a space in which to rest, to play or to lounge. It encourages experimentation and breaks the rules of formal living.

Avant-garde when first created, iconic today, “dressed” by Missoni Home and Jean Paul Gaultier amongst others, this free-form modular seating is the reference point for fully modular creative design.

The Mah Jong is handmade by talented craftsmen in a dedicated workshop in Italy using processes and techniques similar to those of the “Haute Couture” fashion industry. Each component is individually hand-stitched using a method similar to that of mattress-making, and the utmost attention is paid to detailing. By virtue of the exclusive fabrics used to upholster it and the unique nature of each composition, every Mah Jong composition becomes a one-of-a-kind creation.

About AlBahie Auction House

A first in Qatar, AlBahie Auction House positions itself as a leader in the Gulf region for the sale of Islamic & Orientalist Art, Modern & Contemporary Middle Eastern Art, Luxury Jewellery & Watches, and Banknotes & Currency.

The guiding principles in the establishment of the auction house are to increase the knowledge of traditional and contemporary art forms while promoting the appreciation and assimilation of culture at an international level.

Working with specialists who have in depth knowledge, AlBahie guides its clientele through the auction process of buying and selling items. All works are exhibited in its permanent location at Katara Cultural Village prior to each sale. Print and digital catalogues are produced for each auction and the auction house encourages bidding in four ways: in person, online, by telephone and through absentee bids. All sales are accessible online via livestream bidding at www.albahie.com

About Qatar Charity and Rofaqa

The welfare of children and orphans has long been a focus for many international initiatives and organizations. Statistics indicate that in 2011 there are more than 152 million orphans worldwide.

In the Arab world (Asia and Africa), there are more than 128 million orphaned children. These children are deprived of rights to education and healthcare, exacerbated in areas of conflict.

In response to this, Qatar Charity launched a new initiative, "Rofaqa" to care for orphaned children around the world. Their aim is to develop an advanced integrated care for orphans including social, educational, health and psychological care of orphans worldwide.

Rofaqa. Inspiration.

The Prophet said, “I and the caretaker of the orphan will enter Paradise together”.

Rofaqa means ‘companions’. Prophet Muhammad's companions are those with him in Paradise.

PRESS AND PR CONTACTS

Roche Bobois Qatar

Cayetana Moret

Head of Marketing

Tel.: (974) 4021 2089

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[email protected] www.roche-bobois.com AlBahie Auction House

Delia Flanagan

Tel.: (974) 4408 0534

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www.albahie.com

Qatar Charity

Tel.: (974) 4466 7711

[email protected] www.qcharity.com

Roche Bobois Qatar

@rocheboboisqatar

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AlBahie Auction House

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أحمد البحراني

Ahmed Al-Bahrani

أحمد البحراني؛ فنان ونحات عراقي تخرج من أكاديمية الفنون الجميلة ببغداد عام 1988 وبعد ذلك عمل مدرساً للنحت في نفس الأكاديمية من الفترة 1992 إلى 1994. انتقل احمد الى قطر 1998 وافتتح معرض ميمار بالشراكة مع المعماري حازم ابو نبأ. شارك البحراني في عدد من المعارض في العالم العربي وفي دول اخرى حول العالم. وقد نفذ العديد من الأعمال النحتية منها: "كأس دول مجلس التعاون الخليجي لكرة القدم"، والخواتم الأولمبية". الكثير من أعماله مُقتنات في عدة متاحف حول العالم.

Ahmed Al-Bahrani is a contemporary Iraqi artist and sculptor. After graduating from the Fine Arts Institute in Baghdad in 1988, he taught at the same institute from 1992-1994. Relocating to Qatar in 1998, he co-founded Mimar Gallery with architect Hazem Abu Naba’a and has exhibited regularly throughout the Middle East and internationally. Al Bahrani is known for many sculptures, including the “GCC Champions League Cup” and the “Olympic Rings”. Much of his work is displayed in several international museums and galleries.

أحمد المسيفرى

Ahmed Al-Musaifri

أحمد المسيفرى، فنان تشكيلي قطري شارك في مهرجان الجنادربة بلوحة سلمان الحزم وتميم العزم. كما انه شارك في تصميم شعار (حلب لبيه).

Ahmed Al-Musaifri is a conceptual artist who has participated in a number of art exhibits including the exhibition of Al-Janadriyah for Culture and Heritage in which he presented the Salman Al hazm and Tamim Al Azm painting. He also contributed to the design of the logo of the fundraising campaign “Support Aleppo”.

أمل العاثم

Amal Al-Aathem

أمل العاثم، فنانة تشكيلية قطرية حصلت على بكالوريوس تربية فنية من جامعة قطر عام 1995و بعد ذلك درست هندسة الديكور في المعهد العالي للفنون المسرحية بالكويت. شاركت امل في عدة معارض محلية و دولية وشغلت مناصب في وزارة التعليم ووزارة الثقافة والفن والتراث. في عام 2010 و 2011، شغلت منصب مدير مركز الفنون البصرية بوزارة الثقافة.

Amal Al-Aathem is a Qatari artist who received her BA in Art Education in 1995. Subsequently, she studied Interior Design in Kuwait. She has participated in several local and international exhibitions and held various positions in the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Culture, Art and Heritage. From 2010 to 2011, she assumed the position of Head of the Visual Art Center in the Ministry of Culture.

حصة كلا

Hasa Kala

حصة كلا، فنانة تشكيلية حاصلة على بكالوريوس ‏التربية الفنية من جامعة قطر عام 1999، شاركت في العديد من المعارض المحلية والخارجية. هي عضوة في الجمعية القطرية للفنون ‏التشكيلية بالإضافة الى عضويتها في مركز واقف، حصة شرفت بلدها قطر بحصولها على الجائزة ‏الكبرى لبينالي بنغلادش الآسيوي لعام 2014م

Hasa Kala is a conceptual artist who received her BA in Art Education in 1999. She has shown her work to a broad audience in several international and national exhibitions. A member in the Qatar Fine Arts Association and the Waqif Art Center, Hasa has represented Qatar in a number of art competitions and exhibitions. In 2014, she received the grand prize at the fine art festival, "Asian Art Biennale Bangladesh".

إسماعيل عزام

Ismail Azzam

إسماعيل عزام، فنان عراقي ولد في أربيل، اكمل دراسته في اكاديمية الفنون الجميلة عام 1988 في بلده الأم، عمل خلال الفترة 1990 الى 1993 بدائرة الفنون التابعة لوزارة الثقافة العراقية و عمل من 2006 الي 2009 مديرا لمتحف المستشرقين . خاض تجربة التدريس في جامعة فيرجينيا كومونولث / قسم الفنون في مؤسسة قطر التعليمية.

Ismail Azzam is an Iraqi artist born in Erbil. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in 1988 in Iraq. There, he worked for the Art Department affiliated with the Iraqi Ministry of Culture from 1990 to 1993. He served as curator and director of the Orientalist Museum from 2006 to 2009. His teaching experience includes serving as faculty member at Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar.

محمد ابو النجا

Mohamed Abouelnaga

محمد ابو النجا، فنان مصري متعدد المتخصصات واستاذ جامعي وامين متحف. تخرج ابو النجا بمرتبة الشرف من كلية فنون جميلة بجامعة الاسكندرية عام 1983 واكمل الدكتوراه في الفنون من نفس الجامعة في عام 1997. هو اول فنان من الشرق الأوسط يستلم منحة يابانية بدراسة فن صناعة الورق. شارك ابو النجا في عدة عروض شخصية في مصر وحول العالم منذ ذلك.

Mohamed Abouelnaga is an Egyptian multidisciplinary visual artist, art professor, curator and developer. Abouelnaga graduated with honors in 1983 from the Faculty of Fine Arts and finished a PhD in Philosophy of Art from Alexandria University in 1997. He was the first Middle Eastern artist to receive a grant from the Japan Foundation to study the arts of papermaking. In the following decade, he produced several solo shows in Egypt and around the world.

منيرة المير

Monera Al-Meer

منيرة المير، فنانة تشكيلية وأستاذة جامعية في كلية التربية بجامعة قطر متخصصة في مجال الخزف ولها عضويات في الكثير من الجمعيات والهيئات المعنية بالتشكيل وأقامت العديد من الدورات وحصلت على جوائز في القاهرة والكويت والشارقة، إضافة إلى أنها قامت بتقديم ستة معارض شخصية عن الخزف.

Monera Al-Meer is a conceptual artist, sculptor, and university professor in the College of Education at Qatar University. Monera specializes in ceramic art. She is a member of a number of art associations and has received numerous awards in Cairo, Kuwait and Sharjah. Additionally, she has hosted six individual art exhibitions in which she has showcased her work.

نادية المير

Nadia Al-Meer

‎نادية المير, فنانة قطرية, اكملت دراستها في جامعة قطر. نالت شهرتها كمصممة أزياء في جميع أنحاء الدوحة. تدير متجرها الخاص (مير مودا) في وسط المدينة حيث تبيع تصاميمها. تتميز نادية بتصميم العبايات الفريدة من نوعها. و أيضا تساهم بوقتها كمديرة في أكاديمية الأصدقاء الموجودة هنا في قطر.

Nadia Al-Meer, a Qatari artist, studied at Qatar University. Known throughout Doha as a fashion designer, she runs her own shop downtown called Meer Moda where she sells her collections. When not designing unique abayas, Nadia contributes her time as a Manager at Friends Academy located here in Qatar.

نور أبو عيسى

Noor Abuissa

ن نور أبو عيسى، فنانة قطرية واعده تستلهم نور أفكار تصميماتها من الثقافة الإسلامية. تتمتع نور بالقدرة على استخدام العديد من الألوان الفنية كالرسم والنحت وتصميم الأثاث، فضلًا عن تحكمها في الألوان وتميّز تصميماتها بالبساطة والجمال المتناهي والتعبير عن ذلك كله بوسائط فنية متعددة. حيث تستخدم التركيبات الفنية التفاعلية لتقديم بعد فنيّ جديد إلى الجمهور.

Noor Abuissa is a Qatari artist inspired by Islamic design. Abuissa has created her artistic language by adapting Islamic geometric design into contemporary art. She subsequently applies it in painting, sculpture, and furniture design to respectively highlight its most unique values: power of color, simplicity in form and undeniable beauty. Abuissa uses interactive art to present contemporary artistic design to the audience.

صباح أربيلى

Sabah Arbilli

صباح أربيلى هو خطاط مبدع من أصل كردى عراقي مقيم في بريطانيا سبق له كتابة مصحفين كاملين وعدد كبير من لوحات الخط تعد من الأجمل في العالم وقد حصد المراكز الأولى في عدد كبير من مسابقات الخط وخاصة بخطي الثلث والنسخ.

Sabah Arbilli is a Kurdish Iraqi calligrapher residing in Great Britain. He has extensive experience in calligraphy and has produced artworks which have been deemed among the most superior worldwide. He has won numerous awards in various calligraphy competitions and has participated in several international exhibitions.

سلمان المالك

Salman Al-Malik

الفنان = ، أحد أبرز الوجوه التشكيلية في قطر، وشارك في تأسيس الجمعية القطرية للفنون التشكيلية. درس الفن في كلية التربية الفنية بالقاهرة في الفترة من 1978إلي 1982 ثم عاد بعدها إلى قطر ليعمل مديرا فنيا لمجلة الدوحة، وعمل أيضا رئيسا لقسم الديكور بوزارة الإعلام والثقافة حتى العام 1991 وهو الآن رئيس قسم الأنشطة الفنية بالهيئة العامة للشباب والرياضة.

Salman Al-Malik is a Qatari conceptual artist who cofounded the Qatar Fine Arts Association. He studied art at the College of Art Education in Cairo from 1978 to 1982. Subsequently, he returned to Qatar where he served as the technical director of Doha Magazine. He also worked as the Head of Decoration & Maintenance Division at the Ministry of Information until 1991. Currently, he is the Head of Artistic Activities Department in the Public Authority for Youth and Sport.

يوسف أحمد

Yousef Ahmed

يوسف أحمد ، أحد رواد الحركة الفنية الحديثة في قطر، بدأ في تنمية اهتماماته الفنية مبكراً خلال سنوات دراسته، خاصة خلال سفره إلى مصر بعد تخرجه لدراسة التربية الفنية وفن الرسم في جامعة حلوان بمصر. عند عودته سنة 1976، شغل منصب رئيس قسم الفنون التشكيلية والمعارض في وزارة الإعلام وفي عام 1979، سافر إلى الولايات المتحدة للحصول على درجة الماجستير في الرسم. عند عودته إلى قطر، درس يوسف أحمد “التذوق والتقدير الفني” في جامعة قطر لأكثر من 20 عاما.

Yousef Ahmed is a pioneer of Qatar’s modern art movement. Born in Qatar, Ahmed trained at Helwan University in Egypt, returning to Qatar in 1976, when he was appointed manager of the Culture and Arts Department within the Ministry of Information. In 1982, he traveled to the United States to pursue a Master’s degree in painting. When he returned to Qatar, he taught Art Appreciation at Qatar University, a position he held for over 20 years.

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Turkish Airlines received its 30th 777-300ER from Boeing.

Boeing and Turkish Airlines have celebrated the Turkish flag-carrier’s new direct delivery with a special event within this afternoon at its base at Istanbul Ataturk Airport. The airline took the delivery of its 30th Boeing 777-300ER that welcomed with a traditional water salute. The 777-300ER’ arrival, the latest addition to the European carrier’s growing fleet of more than 100 Boeing airplanes, also comes into prominence as a highly significant delivery for the carrier as it is the first aircraft to feature seats by Turkish Seats Industries (TSI), a complete Turkish brand through a close collaboration with Boeing. TSI, the first locally aircraft seat producer in Turkey, which is a joint venture between Turkish Airlines and Assan Hanil, aims to play a key role in the global aircraft seat market with its innovative, lightweight, quality products.

“While consistently investing in its overall services, Turkish Airlines has always put special emphasis to further built in its infrastructure investments which also make a major contribution to further progress of Turkish Aviation Industry. Three years ago, we partnered in a significant initiative to pioneer another first in Turkish Civil Aviation. By establishing Turkish Seat Industry (TSI), in collaboration with Assan Hanil, we took a more active role in the industry through logistical support. And now we’re taking the delivery of the first aircraft equipped with those locally produced seats designed by TSI, an installation manufactured in Turkey that conforms to all international standards. With adding this 30th Boeing 777-300ER to our ever expanding fleet, we look forward to TSI to become a leading brand across the industry, and be a substantial part of our aircrafts in the near future.” said M. İlker Aycı, Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee of Turkish Airlines.

Commenting this delivery, Can Şaşmaz, General Manager of TSI, said; “TSI have completed the delivery of economy class seats for a Turkish Airlines’ B777 aircraft which is registered as TC-JLK and with a MSN number 60402, where TSI have completed the design, certification and production of the seats earlier than Boeing’s prediction. As TSI, we are honoured and proud to be an important part of Turkish Aviation History and supply seats to iconic Boeing B777 aircraft, in addition to gain the Turkey’ national flag carrier’, Turkish Airlines’ confidence in supporting the airlines aircraft, to note the airline has one of the youngest aircraft fleet currently in operation worldwide.”

“Turkish Airlines has been a long-standing and key partner for Boeing and we are proud of their confidence and trust in Boeing’s technology and industry-leading airplanes such as the 777,” said Marty Bentrott, Vice President for Sales, Middle East, Turkey, Russia and Central Asia, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “This delivery is especially significant since it is the first to feature seats by Turkish Seat Industries (TSI). We look forward to further developing and strengthening our relationship with Turkish Airlines and the Turkish Aviation Industry.”

Turkish Airlines and Boeing share a long history that goes back to 1945, with the arrival of the airline’s first DC-3/C-47 airliners. Turkish Airlines entered the jet age in the late 1960s, when the airline began operating DC-9, DC-10 and Boeing 707 airplanes. Over the years, the Turkish carrier has also flown the Boeing 727, 757, MD-80 and the most modern 737 and 777 airplanes. Boeing’s backlog with Turkish Airlines includes two 777 Freighters and 75 737 MAXs.

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Qatar Airways successfully brings hundreds of Qatari passengers from Saudi to Doha via Muscat.

Qatar Airways announced today that all three flights organised by the airline last night to bring passengers from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to Qatar have successfully reached Doha. All passengers arrived safely home in Qatar yesterday via Muscat.

The flights, chartered on Oman Air, departed King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah at 16:00, 22:00 and 23:00 local (KSA) time on Tuesday and landed in Muscat. A connecting Qatar Airways flight then transported the passengers from Muscat onward to Doha.

The airline has organised an additional flight with Kuwait Airlines on Wednesday to transport remaining passengers in KSA to Doha via Kuwait. The flight will depart at 19:15 local (KSA) time on Wednesday. Qatar Airways asks all passengers to report to the airport three hours before the flight.

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said: “Qatar Airways has worked tirelessly to ensure that all passengers were brought home safely to Doha within 24 hours of the flight cancellations. We have provided additional crew on the ground to ensure that all passengers are being cared for. Our global operations are continuing to run smoothly and remain unaffected. Our focus is on supporting our passengers and ensuring that we continue to deliver our award-winning service. As far as we are concerned, it is business as usual.”

The airline said it is supporting its staff affected by the situation in KSA, the UAE, the Kingdom of Bahrain and Egypt.

All passengers booked on affected flights will be provided with alternative options, including the option of a full refund on any unused tickets and free rebooking to the nearest alternative Qatar Airways network destination.

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Nasser Bin Khaled Auto Celebrates the Holy Month of Ramadan with Special Offers on Mercedes-Benz Cars.

The great value deals are valid on the CLA, GLA, GLE, E 400 and V-Class Mercedes-Benz cars, providing customers with attractive savings to allow them drive their dream car home with the best specifications and highest standards of safety.

Khalid Shaaban, General Manager of NBK Automobiles said: “In this holy month, Nasser Bin Khaled Automobiles extends its greetings and wishes health and prosperity to all members of the community. We are proudly providing customers with special offers and benefits on Mercedes-Benz models to drive away one of our cars at more affordable prices. These offers reflect NBK Automobiles’ full commitment to the Qatar society and to offer valued support during the holy month.”

Available during Ramadan and June 2017, the unbeatable prices are an excellent opportunity for Mercedes-Benz fans to drive the CLA from QAR 159,000, GLA from QAR 139,000, GLE from QAR 269,000, E 400 from QAR 269,000 and V-Class from 249,000. In addition, customers can benefit from free registration, 3 years warranty with unlimited mileage and flexible internal and bank financing options.

As part of this special finance offer customers have to pay only 20% down payment at the time of delivery of the vehicle and they can drive the highly desirable Mercedes-Benz with no further payments due until January 2018.

Additionally, customers can also benefit from Mercedes-Benz Service Solutions offered by Nasser Bin Khaled Automobiles. Customers can choose from two customized packages. The first package is Mercedes-Benz Service SELECT that covers all scheduled maintenance costs specified by the manufacturer, including filters, operational liquids, and labor. The second package is Mercedes-Benz Service SELECT PLUS, which in addition to the items included in the Mercedes-Benz Service Select, covers a range of wear-and-tear parts.

Mercedes-Benz Service Solutions cover all scheduled maintenance procedures at a fixed cost. Customers can purchase the package that suit their needs and for varying time-periods, giving them completely transparent maintenance costs which saves them from any unpleasant surprises. The different packages, provide complete convenience and peace of mind, offering customers service levels that meet their expectations.

The Mercedes-Benz CLA is distinguished with its sporty proportions and powerful, dynamic design idiom characterised by sensuously rounded contours that make it unmistakable. Its profile is sleek like a coupé, yet it offers room for five. In undertaking the facelift modifications, the Mercedes-Benz designers have subtly honed the distinctive look and upgraded the interior.

The GLA is characterised by its sportily dynamic design idiom, light-footed handling and extensive individualisation range. As the first compact SUV from Mercedes-Benz it brought a breath of fresh air to its market segment and established itself there as a major player. The GLA has an engine of power that ranges from115 kW (156 hp) to 155 kW (211 hp).

The GLE blends tradition and modernity with a luxurious interior ambience and a sportier. The new GLE is equipped with best on-road and off-road handling, outstanding spaciousness and high levels of active and passive safety with driver assistance systems.

The E 400 is the core of Mercedes-Benz brand, and in the past has repeatedly redefined the standards in the executive-class segment. Now it carries this tradition into the future with a wealth of top-class innovations that take safety, stress relief and comfort to a new level. It is without doubt the most intelligent sedan in the executive class.

The V-Class Mercedes-Benz is redefining the MPV. As the youngest and largest member of the passenger car family, it sets new benchmarks in its segment with its design and a host of innovations. The V-Class combines room for up to eight people and exemplary functionality with the high-class appeal, comfort, efficient driving pleasure and safety that distinguish automobiles bearing the three-pointed star.

Nasser Bin Khaled Automobiles has built its success by establishing solid, longstanding relationships with its customers, by offering a wide range of products that appeal to car fanatics. As a brand, it has an established history of providing premium quality services and being at the forefront of the automobile market.

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Qatar-Based Seib Insurance and Reinsurance Co. LLC Outlook Revised to Positive; ‘BBB’, ‘gcAA’ Ratings Affirmed.

In light of its exceptional growth and outstanding performance throughout the past year, Seib Insurance and Reinsurance Company LLC (Seib) S&P Rating has revised its outlook of Seib to positive from stable and affirmed its BBB counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings and is also affirming its gcAA Gulf Cooperation Council regional scale rating, indicating the Company’s rapid progress and its strong capacity to meet financial commitments.

A remarkable feat in such a short window of time, Seib’s extraordinary achievement demonstrates the Company’s ability to leverage growth opportunities in challenging economic times and positions it at the level of its renowned international peers.

As a National Insurance Company authorized by the Qatar Financial Center Regulatory Authority (QFCRA) which was founded by an Emiri Decree, Seib’s strong capital base, sound corporate governance, superior financial standards, first-class customer care, and seamless processes have empowered the company to build profitable business partnerships and climb the ladder of achievements within a record period of time.

Commenting on the Company’s achievement, HE Sheikh Jabor Yousef Jassim Al Thani, Chairman of the Board of Directors, said:

“Revising the BBB rating to a positive outlook by Standard and Poor's not only recognizes Seib’s solid capabilities and its capacity to achieve future growth and expansion, but is also a testament to the success that Seib has achieved over the years as well as our effective identification of opportunities and utilization of resources to achieve the goals that the Company has set for the year 2017 and beyond. This is attributed to our clear vision, solid strategy, the Board of Directors’ valuable input and leveraging the QFC platform as a springboard for growth, in addition to a flawless execution by our skilled, talented staff.”

He added: “It gives us great pride to witness the amazing progress of Seib as a Qatari National Insurance Company and we dedicate our exceptional S&P Rating and outstanding achievement to realizing the objectives of Qatar’s rapidly evolving National economy and its National Vision for the year 2030, while taking the insurance industry in the country and the region to greater new heights, under the guidance of the Emir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, and within the framework of QFCRA.”

In a span of 6 years, Seib has grown to become one of the top 6 insurance companies in Qatar, and among the three largest medical insurance companies in the country.

Today, the Company boasts one of the highest market penetration rates in the country with a large market-facing team that are constantly playing the advisory role to clients. Seib also stands out with a team segmentation mechanism that caters to the various market opportunities across various segments to ensure a wider reach, broader spectrum of business, and no dependency on specific areas, as well as with the best-in-market turn-around time on all document issuance.

Seib’s corporate insurance solutions include property and first party assets, engineering and construction, energy, marine, financial lines, casualty, motor fleet insurance, aviation hull and liability, travel, and group medical insurance solutions, while its retail insurance products and services include, motor, homeowners’, pleasure boats, personal accident, local and international medical, and travel insurance solutions.

The Company’s relentless efforts, customer-centric approach, and innovations over the years, have culminated in a number of sought-after awards, including being named “Insurance Company of the Year” by the Arabian Business Award in 2014, as well as garnering the Insurance Innovation Award at the 2015 Qatar Enterprise Agility Awards.

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Al Meera welcomes MEC initiative with extended operating hours at most of its branches across Qatar.

In response to the Ministry of Economy and Commerce’s (MEC) call on shopping centers to adjust their operating hours during the Holy month of Ramadan, to further cater to the needs of consumers, Al Meera Consumer Goods Company (Q.S.C) has arranged to extend the operating hours – till after midnight – in most of the Company’s branches, in addition to turning its shopping center in Al Mansoura into Al Meera’s second 24-hour operating branch (following the Legtaifiya branch) in Qatar.

Al Meera’s latest arrangement comes in appreciation of the Ministry’s role in protecting consumers and enhancing their experiences at commercial venues, and as direct support from the Company’s end, as the first Consumer Retail Chain in the country to communicate its commitment to the initiative ‘The Least We Can Do’ launched by MEC. The initiative also comes in line with Al Meera’s mission to provide consumers across Qatar with convenience and a world-class shopping experience that provides true value for money.

Commenting on the initiative, Sheikh Thani Bin Thamer Al Thani, Al Meera’s Chairman of the Board of Directors, said:

“Since inception, Al Meera has been at the heart of the community and has spared no effort to make a real difference in the shopping experience of consumers across the country, and this year, Al Meera’s active participation in the Ministry of Economy and Commerce’s initiative ‘The Least We Can Do’ is the expression of our appreciation for their role in the Qatari community.”

He added: “In light of this initiative, Al Meera proudly extends its operating hours in most stores and has allocated our Mansoura branch to operate for 24 hours. Al Meera is pleased to be further serving the Qatari community through extending our operating hours, embodying our motto ‘Your Favourite Neighbourhood Retailer’, in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030 for the ongoing support to the various regions of the country.”

Al Meera’s participation in the MEC initiative ‘The Least We Can Do’ comes on the heels of its recent collaboration with the Ministry, where the Company made use of visually designed shelf talkers to clearly designate 418 products that are priced by the MEC in order to keep consumers well informed during the Holy Month, while making their shopping experience at Al Meera convenient and hassle-free as well as enjoyable.

The provision of specially designated MEC-priced items further augments shoppers experience at Al Meera stores during Ramadan, where the Company has launched its ‘1438 consumer goods at cost price’ distinctive offer as a tribute to the Islamic Year 1438, which comes as part of this year’s Ramadan campaign under the slogan ‘an abundance of good, in the month of goodness’.

The campaign comes as an extension of last year’s Ramadan offer, and gives patrons of 35 of Al Meera branches, as well as Géant Hypermarket, the opportunity to purchase at cost price 1438 high quality products that have been carefully selected to cater to the specific needs of shoppers in the holy month.

Since its founding in 2005, Al Meera has continued to affirm its commitment to Qatar’s social and cultural values and has taken many steps to make a real difference in the shopping experience of community members across the country.

The Company has developed a number of remarkable activities that have become an integral part of its annual commitment to the various segments in society, and has exerted great effort to live up to its role-model status in the realm of corporate social responsibility, with a lineup of humanitarian, social and environmental initiatives that were successfully met with great acclaim and engagement from all segments of society.

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Celebrate Ramadan in the Arabesque Surroundings of Sheraton Grand Doha.

Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel, the iconic landmark of Qatar invites residents to embrace the holy month of Ramadan and enjoy unparalleled culinary experiences. Offering a true Arabesque experience, Sheraton Grand Doha’s Ramadan tent, decorated in the all the splendor of Middle Eastern design is brought to guests through a partnership with Zoom Art & Design, GMC, Doha Bank, Qatar Airways and AlJaber Engineering LLC.

Bringing guests the finest local traditions with a lively joyful atmosphere, Sheraton Grand Doha has become the venue to embrace Ramadan and break the fast together with family, friends and coworkers. This year, Qatar’s iconic hotel, continues to offer festive Ramadan experiences at a number of its venues. Whether you are planning an enriching Iftar for family and friends or an elevated Suhoor for your corporate gathering, the unique arabesque settings at their Ramadan Tent and Al Hubara Restaurant give you the perfect venue to enjoy Qatari, oriental and international cuisines.

Once the sun sets, you can also visit two other outlets to enjoy informal Ramadan gatherings. Serving up authentic tastes of Italy with calming sea views, La Veranda provides guests with a relaxed environment to eat and socialize. Atrium Lounge, gaining a legendary reputation of serving the best Um Ali in town, offers a casual setting to savor freshly roasted coffee and a choice of sweet and savory delicacies.

As one of Qatar’s most established hotels, Sheraton Grand Doha offers diners a sublime setting and a unique element to this year’s Ramadan.

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Fifty One East and Sony MEA present professional photography’s game changing α9 camera in Four Seasons Hotel Doha.

Fifty One East, Qatar’s Favorite Department Store, and Sony Middle East and Africa (MEA) presented the latest revolutionary digital camera, the α9 (model ILCE-9), at an exclusive event at Four Seasons Hotel Doha.

The most technologically advanced, innovative digital camera that Sony has ever created, the α9 offers a level of imaging performance that is simply unmatched by any camera either mirrorless or SLR.

The α9 offers many impressive capabilities that are simply not possible with a modern digital SLR camera including high-speed, blackout-free continuous shooting3 at up to 20fps4, 60 AF/AE tracking calculations per second[1], a maximum shutter speed of up to 1/32,000 second8 and much more.

The α9 (model ILCE-9) will be available at Fifty One East store located in Al Maha Center on Salwa Road in addition to FNAC and all branches of Virgin Megastore from mid-June 2017 onwards at QAR 17,499. Meanwhile, the new FE 100-400mm GM Super Telephoto Zoom Lens will be available at QAR 10,999.

These are made possible thanks to its 35mm full-frame stacked Exmor RS™ CMOS sensor - the world’s first of its kind – which enables data speed processing at up to 20x faster than previous Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras[2]. This unique sensor is paired with a brand new, upgraded BIONZ X processing engine and front-end LSI that maximises overall performance.

This industry-leading speed and innovative silent shooting7 is combined with a focusing system that features an incredible 693 phase detection AF points. Covering approximately 93% of the frame, the focusing system ensures that even the fastest moving subjects are reliably captured and tracked across the frame.

The α9 also features a vibration free, fully electronic, completely silent anti-distortion shutter7 with absolutely no mechanical mirror or shutter noise, making it an extremely powerful photographic tool for any shooting situation that demands quiet operation. To ensure maximum usability and reliability, the camera features a Z battery with approximately 2.2x the capacity of W batteries, as well as dual SD media card slots, including one that supports UHS-II cards. An Ethernet port (wired LAN terminal) is available as well, and there is a wide variety of settings, controls and customisability options that are essential for working professionals.

“The α9 breaks through all barriers and limitations of today’s professional digital cameras, with an overall feature set that simply cannot be matched considering the restrictions of mechanical SLR cameras. It is a fresh look at what a camera is and what a camera should be and really enhances how a professional camera person does his or her job” said Taro Kimura, Managing Director, Sony MEA.

“Sony is a worldwide leader in digital imaging and the world’s largest image sensor manufacturer. The α9 is a welcome addition to our line-up of industry leading Interchangeable Lens Cameras that include the much acclaimed α7 Series and α6000 series. This year, we are aiming to achieve a 52 per cent sales growth in the Interchangeable Lens Camera business and expect the Full Frame Camera segment to grow by 108%,” Kimura added.

Sony Flagship G Master™ 100-400mm Super Telephoto E-Mount Zoom takes centre stage at Photography Live 2017

Sony MEA is also unveiling its furthest reaching E-mount lens, the FE 100-400mm F4.5–5.6 GM OSS Super Telephoto Zoom (model SEL100400GM), at Photography Live.

The full-frame lens maintains the high standard of resolution that is the hallmark of Sony’s flagship line-up of G Master™ lenses, while also offering incredibly fast, precise AF capabilities, a lightweight, portable design and a variety of professional functions and customisability. It’s an exceptionally powerful photographic tool for a variety of enthusiast and professional shooters, particularly those that are commonly shooting sports or wildlife.

The FE 100-400mm GM model produces outstanding corner-to-corner sharpness throughout the lens’ zoom and focus ranges and beautiful rendered ‘bokeh’ or background defocus, ensuring the finest details are brought out in every subject and scene.

The complex design features 22 lens elements configured in 16 different groups, including one Super ED (Extra-low Dispersion) and two ED glass elements, all of which are working together to minimise chromatic aberration and ensure the ultimate resolution is captured. The lens also has Sony’s original Nano AR coating, which is particularly useful for shooting sports scenes or wildlife, as it reduces unwanted reflections.

In order to keep up with fast-moving action, the FE 100-400mm GM super telephoto zoom lens features the combination of a double linear motor and a Direct Drive SSM actuator, which also ensures precise, quiet operation.

The double motor system allows rapid focus lens drive acceleration to capture the sudden motion that is common with sports and wildlife photography, while high precision positioning control and a newly optimised AF algorithm ensure the subject is quickly found and focused on. This ensures that the maximum AF performance of a camera like the α9 is realised.

A variety of exclusive stories and exciting new content shot with the new α9 camera and other Sony α products can be found here, a site built to educate and inspire all fans and customers of the Sony α brand. The new content will also be posted directly at the Sony Photo Gallery and the Sony Camera Channel on YouTube.

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