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Huawei will launch the HUAWEI MateBook 14, which continues to carry the MateBook generation’s DNA. It houses a 2K eye-comfort Full View display for protective immersive viewing, 11th Generation Intel® Core™ processor to deliver vastly improved speeds. In addition to leveraging, the distributed capabilities of the Super Device to offer you a Smart Office experience where by you can connect your laptop with your tablet wirelessly or with your smartphone; and to your monitor via a USB-C cable for a smooth and seamless multi-device collaboration enabling unprecedented cross-device file sharing in intuitive style. Below is why we think it’s the best choice for an affordable mid-range laptop right now in Qatar.   HUAWEI MateBook 14 delivers premium display quality to consumers. It features a 2K eye-comfort Full View display featuring multi-touch support and a high screen-to-body ratio of 90 percent. With a productivity-friendly aspect ratio of 3:2, the display brings a premium touch screen experience to mainstream laptops for a wider audience. Additionally, with a resolution of 2160x1440 pixel density that supports 100 percent sRGB colour gamut, incredibly high brightness of 300 nit, and has a high contrast ratio of up to 1500:1 as well as a PPI of 185.   The 11th Gen Intel® Core™ Processor powers the HUAWEI MateBook 14. The highest specification version is powered by Intel®Core™i5-1135G7. As a leading processor developed by Intel, the 11th Gen Intel® Core™ Processor manufactured with an advanced 10nm Super Fin process. It provides 33 percent more powerful performance than its predecessor, enabling users to run complicated calculations and handle multiple tasks with ease.   The HUAWEI MateBook 14falls under the range of Super Device Products Huawei recently launched. This laptop can connect wirelessly with compatible tablets like the all-new 12.6-inch HUAWEI MatePad Pro and with monitors like the HUAWEI MateView via a USB-C cable providing you with futuristic multi-device collaboration and cross-device file sharing with simple drag and drop between the trio.   The new HUAWEI MateBook 14 leverages the distributed capabilities of the Super Device to boost productivity and creativity. You can wirelessly project the 12.6-inch HUAWEI MatePad proto the HUAWEI MateBook 14to enjoy the new features of the Tablet-PC Multi-screen Collaboration that come with three modes; Mirror, Extend and Collaborate. In Mirror Mode, as the name implies, you can mirror your HUAWEI MateBook 14screen to your tablet display, allowing you to directly work on files and annotate documents, or draw/sketch on your laptop with the stylus of your tablet. There is also Extend Mode that transforms your tablet into a second screen, providing extra screen space to display more content, great for online shopping or when you are browsing the Internet and there are so many items to explore!   Based on Huawei’s distributed technologies, Multi-screen Collaboration features help bridge the gap between Windows and Android operating systems at the ground level, enabling seamless cross-device collaboration, file sharing and multi-screen control. Under Multi-screen Collaboration, the recently launched HUAWEI nova 8can be connected with the HUAWEI MateBook 14 to form a powerful Super Device. Once connected, the laptop can access mobile files, and open up to three folders while the smartphone can function as the PC’s thumb device, making cross-device file management easier than ever.   Moreover, you can connect the laptop with the HUAWEI MateView via cable to have an extra screen providing you with an immersive viewing space while also wirelessly projecting the screen of the 12.6-inch HUAWEI MatePad Pro onto the HUAWEI MateBook 14. The benefits ofhaving this trio set-up is the easy swapping of wireless and wired connections which lets you easily switch between work mode, and personal mode.   Battery life is also an essential part of the user experience. The 56Wh high capacity battery in HUAWEI MateBook 14 works together with Huawei’s smart power management solution to maximise battery life, so users can focus their attention on what truly matters. The versatile in-box 65W USB Type-C power adaptor supports multiple power output standards for not only fast notebook charging, but also HUAWEI SuperCharge when connected to compatible Huawei smartphones.   In addition to the processor and graphics card upgrade, the HUAWEI MateBook 14 has 8GB of dual-channel RAM and 512GB NVMe PCIe SSD, which means users don’t need to worry about running out of storage. Reading, saving and compressing files becomes more efficient, and multitasking is also made easier and smoother.   New thermal design featuring HUAWEI Shark Fin Fans provides more effective cooling to enable the HUAWEI MateBook 14 to fully harness the 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors and deliver smooth, sustained performance. The powerful thermal system featuring two fans with densely packed S-shaped fan blades and two heat pipes keeps the HUAWEI MateBook 14 cool and quiet, even under high loads.   Choosing a laptop can be daunting and a bit complicated. There multiple aspects to consider, from screen size, resolution, processing power and speeds to multitasking features. The newly launched HUAWEI MateBook 14 ticks all the above boxes making it the most coveted and in-demand 14-inch 2021 laptop right now in Qatar.  

Apple users were urged Tuesday to update their devices after the tech giant announced a fix for a major software flaw that allows the Pegasus spyware to be installed on phones without so much as a click. Cybersecurity experts at the Citizen Lab, a research centre at the University of Toronto, uncovered the flaw while analyzing the phone of a Saudi activist. That person is among tens of thousands believed to have been targeted with the Israeli-made Pegasus software, which according to media reports has been used worldwide to intercept the communications of activists, journalists and even heads of state. Apple said Monday that it had "rapidly" developed a software update after Citizen Lab alerted it to the hole in its iMessage software on September 7.  Explosive revelations that governments have spied on people using the hugely invasive software -- which was developed by the NSO Group, a secretive Israeli firm -- have ricocheted around the world since July. Once Pegasus is installed on a phone, it can be used to read a target's messages, look at their photos, track their movements and even switch on their camera -- all without the person knowing. The flaw fixed by Apple on Monday is a so-called "zero-click exploit", meaning that it can be installed on a device without the owner needing to do so much as click a button.  But how do such "zero-click" attacks work, and can they be stopped? - What is a 'zero-click' hack? - Spying software has traditionally relied on convincing the targeted person to click on a booby-trapped link or file in order to install itself on their phone, tablet or computer.  "Zero-click takes that threat to the next level," said John Scott-Railton, senior researcher at Citizen Lab, the Toronto University cybersecurity centre which discovered the Apple flaw. With a zero-click attack, the software can sneak its way onto the device without the person needing to be fooled into clicking on the link.  That grants would-be spies much easier access, not least in an era when people have grown increasingly wary of clicking on suspicious-looking messages.  In this case, the malware exploited a hole in Apple's iMessage software to stealthily install Pegasus, a hugely invasive piece of software that essentially turns a phone into a pocket listening device.  Allegations that the software has been used by governments worldwide to eavesdrop on human rights activists, business executives and politicians sparked a global scandal in July.  - Will I know if my phone is infected? - A simple answer: "No," said Scott-Railton. "There's nothing you can do as a user to protect yourself from infection, and nothing you're going to see when you're infected," he told AFP.  That is partly why Apple has taken the threat so seriously, he said. Scott-Railton urged Apple users to install the software update released by the tech giant on Monday.  Apple announced a fix for the problem just under a week after Citizen Lab reported it on September 7.  A fix of this speed is "a rarity, even for a big company", Scott-Railton said.  - Why are messaging apps so vulnerable? - Revelations of Apple's iMessage flaw come after messaging service WhatsApp discovered in 2019 that it, too, had a zero-click vulnerability that was being used to install Pegasus on phones. Scott-Railton said the ubiquity of such apps meant it was not surprising that the NSO Group, the scandal-hit Israeli company behind Pegasus, had used them to sneak onto people's devices. "If you find a phone, there's a good chance that there's a popular messaging app on it," he explained. "Finding a way to infect phones through messaging apps is an easy and quick way to accomplishing what you want." The fact that messaging apps allow people to be identified with their phone numbers, which are easily locatable, also "means that there are a huge target for both nation-states and commercial mercenary hacking operations like NSO," he said. - Can such hacks be stopped? -  Vivien Raoul, chief technical officer at French cybersecurity firm Pradeo, said the discovery of the iMessage flaw was "a good start for reducing the ports of entry, but it's unfortunately not enough to stop Pegasus". Malware-makers can simply look for other weaknesses in widely used apps, which inevitably include flaws from time to time due to their complexity, say experts. Google's mobile operating system Android and Apple's iOS regularly "correct a large number of vulnerabilities", Raoul said.  NSO, whose recruits include former elite members of Israeli military intelligence, has formidable resources of its own to invest in the hunt for weak spots, while hackers also sell access to them on the dark web.   

Jazp.com has taken the brilliant step to add extra fun and extravaganza to shopping with the September Savings. The most anticipated event for the season, ‘Jazp’s Big Saving Days Shopping Festival’ has commenced bringing a bevy of global and domestic brands, exclusive deals and relishing rewards to the customers’ with just a click. The most awaited mega savings from September 8 to September 11 brings forth an incredible and inimitable experience to our clients by helping them to get their hands on top-notch products and brands they have always coveted. The shopping will be delightful with lucrative offers and discounts that clients haven’t hitherto experienced. The customers can go through the curated array of their preferred items, cart them and sit back and relax. Our hassle-free delivery system will reach their doorsteps within no time with their favorite products. Along with amazing offers and up to 70 % discount for on all purchases of branded mobiles, laptops, home appliances and more, the icing in the cake is the lucky draw on September 22. The winner will be rewarded with the most fancied iPhone 12 which will be delivered free of cost anywhere in Qatar. Another sales pitch is that there is no minimum purchase value for claiming the lucky draw. That is, everyone can avail the offers even with small scale purchases, a characteristic of Jazp.com that always prioritize the customers’ before anything else and stays true to their convenience. Middle East’s burgeoning e-commerce platform Jazp.com leaves no stone unturned to make shopping seamless and fun-filled. A token of love and gratitude to our 500 K plus loyal customer base in Qatar, Jazp.com brings forth exclusive propositions that will sweep the customers of their feet and help them shop like never before - with more convenience and gratification.   “We, like our loyal customer base, look forward to this mega event. Jazp.com has always valued its customers and had placed their best interests at heart.Jazp.com believes in customer support and meticulously delivers an unparalleled standard of excellence in everything we do, staying focused on the biggest opportunities to reach out to customers in all possible ways. The customers can count on us as we place them before anything and everything. ‘Jazp’s Big Saving Days” the shopping festival is like a thanksgiving to our dear customers for their unswerving trust and support”, says Junaid Poolayil, the Business Development Executive at Jazp.com, Qatar. . A vertical of Western International group, Jazp.com has ruled customers’ hearts with incomparable services and is the fastest growing e- commerce hub in Middle East reaching out to more than 500K plus customers and fulfilling their needs and demands. With prices being affordable and the services exceptional, Jazp.com as always touches the pulse of customers with its innovative and pertinent approach catapulting the platform into different sectors and markets and cutting across traditional value pools, while leveraging what they already do best – deliver quality services to the customers. For more deal details visit https://qatar.jazp.com/qa-en/

Huawei recently announced the launch of the HUAWEI WATCH 3 and WATCH 3 Pro which bring convenient and smart life experiences that are underpinned by enhanced interaction, independent connectivity and all-scenario interconnectivity. If you are on the lookout for grabbing a new smartwatch in Qatar, then you must surely have the new HUAWEI WATCH 3 Pro in your radar and here is exactly why.   The most Elegant Smartwatch with the Longest-lasting Battery Life Mobile phones undoubtedly have brought more convenience to everyday life. The HUAWEI WATCH 3 Pro features an ultra-long battery life, supporting five-day battery life in smart mode and provides 21 days in ultra-long battery life mode.   The HUAWEI WATCH 3 Pro strikes a balance between smartwatch and traditional watch aesthetics. The polished stainless steel watch body is adorned with a pane of ultra-curved 3D glass and a large display, culminating an elegant design for the smart timepiece series. The HUAWEI WATCH 3 Pro is the first Huawei smartwatch to come with a 3D rotating crown that offers tactile feedback. Thanks to the high-precision finger movement recognition, users can zoom in and out of images and slide across the menu options accurately with full ease.   The HUAWEI WATCH 3 Pro is made of an aerospace-grade titanium fused with sapphire glass lens that guarantees durability. This smartwatch is not only aesthetically pleasing, but also capable of withstanding harsh weather conditions and the test of time, offering an incredible level of protection at any given moment. It debuts with a more expansive selection of watch faces that provide options for users to personalise their smartwatch. With a wide range of innovative and interesting themes including technology, gaming, DIY and short videos.   All-day Health Monitoring The HUAWEI WATCH 3 Pro is a professional fitness monitoring assistant, offering over 100 workout modes, skin temperature detection with the new high-precision temperature sensor, fall detection and SOS alert. Coupled with health monitoring features such as heart rate monitoring, 24 hour SpO2 monitoring, sleep and pressure, the smartwatch comprehensive feature set allows you to stay up to date on your health condition.   Super Device Smart Experiences Thanks to its Super Device capabilities providing a truly intelligent experience across all types of scenarios, HUAWEI WATCH 3 | 3 Pro users can connect directly from the convenience of their smartwatches to several smart applications. The HUAWEI WATCH 3 Pro also supports Smart Hand Gesture Control, which intelligently senses various hand gestures.   Launched together at the same time with the HUAWEI nova 8 are HUAWEI WATCH 3 | 3 Pro. Huawei has collaborated with many local, regional and international entities to release their apps into the HUAWEI WATCH 3 | 3 Pro such as talabat, one of the leading food delivery apps in the region, and Petal Maps that provides convenient navigation directly in the smartwatch.   100+ Workout Modes to Cater All Types of Users The HUAWEI WATCH 3 Pro offers upgraded sports monitoring feature, providing over 100 workout modes including 17 professional workout modes, 12 outdoor workouts (running, walking, mountain climbing, hiking, cross-country running, cycling, open water swimming, triathlon, skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, and golf driving range) and 7 indoor workouts (walking, running, cycling, pool swimming, free training, elliptical machine, and rowing machine).   In a nutshell, if you are looking for a new smartwatch that truly crosses all the boundaries set by other smartwatches in themarket, then the new HUAWEI WATCH 3 Pro is the way to go easily making it the top pick for 2021 smartwatches in Qatar right now!

Barren skies devoid of the comforting hum of aeroplane engines have evoked an eerie sense of emptiness. As the world, forced to reset to a distorted “normal”, battles for its life, one may argue that our future in space has, well, never seemed brighter. Five-hundred kilometres up in the sky, surrounded by a soundless curtain of onyx and sable, is a man-made star, glinting in the golden hue of the Sun. In the belly of the star, a sight unimaginable. Civilisation. Men and women clad in suits of amber, emerald and ivory, eating and chatting with porcelain utensils clenched in their hands; nothing out of the ordinary. A girl spreads a rosy towel on the floor, diving into the depths of a temperature-regulated pool, basking in the delicious warmth of the water. Across the corridor, a woman on the stationary bicycle, a cloth dangling midair, dabbing beads of sweat off her forehead on command. A time where lazing under the stars is the absolute past, having learnt to live among them, another freckling in the vast midnight blue blanket of nothing. A dream ignited over centuries of tribulations, a story woven by a crucial enterprise in our society: the aerospace industry. December 17, 1903: a moment that revolutionised the aerospace industry. From as early as the 15th century, featuring Da Vinci’s remarkable sketches thus painting the desire for mankind to fly, to the first aviation success in the early 20th century, driven by the Wright brothers, aviation has been ensured in our destiny. Since the miraculous feat of taking the Kitty Hawk Flyer to the skies, the world sought to develop “heavier than air” crafts, capable of the transportation of not only necessary equipment but even people, with astounding success. Organisations such as NASA have promised to advance the story of human exploration through the means of science and technology, with the intentions of delivering humanity to the lunar South Pole by 2024. So, a single question may arise in our minds - what does the future hold for the aerospace industry? With an ever-rising aggregate of innovative technology and the desire for aeronautical and space development, aerospace engineering is at the frontier of in-demand engineering, ranking second. From the perspective of aspiring aerospace engineers envisioning their fate in this upcoming industry, they will be designing nanosatellites, electric engines and aircraft, and even the ostensibly fictional flying cars. This sector is nothing short of the eyes to our generation’s tomorrow. With an estimated 6% employment increase in these next 10 years, exponential growth is hoped to follow the steps of this sweeping movement, with rapid advancements warranting high-salary jobs for engineers with “strong technical knowledge of aerospace systems and problem-solving innovative minds”. It is said that the extensive augmentation of this sector in moulding our community has been so beneficial that is often taken for granted. 2003: the 100th year of aviation. Incomprehensible boundaries have been exposed to the world, starting with the exploration of space, leading to - as one may fathom - freedom of flight in space. As known, worldwide, the aerospace industry has secured our lives, safeguarding us from potential threats by the development of anti-missile systems, and have drastically improved our quality of life by sustaining thorough economic development. “With a commitment to engineering, scientific and manufacturing expertise, there is the promise of still more innovations and new frontiers,” said Fred Workley from the Commission on the Future of the US Aerospace Industry. Radical improvements in technology and efficiency bring the glimmering promise of hope: a life in space. With the successful landing of NASA’s Curiosity rover on Mars in the recent past, research is pushing us closer to the brink of normal society venturing into space for the first time. The future of this industry places particular focus on climate control, with the prospect of "going green" - an issue that has dominated much of the 21st century, growing ever-more present. With the ongoing development of the world’s first electrical aeroplanes, this initiative is literally "taking off" with the help of this ingenious sector, says Kirit Saroha, a second-year Aerospace Engineering student at Maryland University, US. And, as the brilliant Wilbur Wright himself said - “It is not really necessary to look too far into the future, we see enough already to be certain it will be magnificent. Only let us hurry and open roads.”    

Floward, the go-to online flowers and gifts delivery destination in the MENA region, today brings its clients Apple Pay, a safer, more secure and private way to pay. Floward clients will be able to use Apple Pay on their app and website starting 17 August. The payment method will offer a safe and swift way for customers to complete their purchases using their smartphones while still receiving all the rewards and benefits offered by Floward. Clients can use Apple Pay on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac and every Apple Pay purchase is secure because it is authenticated with Face ID, Touch ID, or device passcode, as well as a one-time unique dynamic security code. Floward CEO, Abdulaziz B. Al Loughani said: “We are proud to offer our clients in Qatar the option to pay using Apple Pay. Integrating this technology with ours will allow us to offer an advanced and secure payment method to our clients without having to worry about their personal data. It will also play a significant role in increasing sales considering how easy it is to use. At Floward, we always strive to offer the best technological solutions to our clients to enhance their purchasing journey in the most secure way possible.”  Security and privacy are at the core of Apple Pay. When customers use a credit or debit card with Apple Pay, the actual card numbers are not stored on the device, nor on Apple servers. Instead, a unique Device Account Number is assigned, encrypted, and securely stored in the Secure Element, an industry-standard, certified chip designed to store payment information safely on the device. Apple Pay is easy to set up. On iPhone, simply open the Wallet app, tap +, and follow the steps to add credit or debit cards. Once a customer adds a card to iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, and Mac, they can start using Apple Pay on that device right away. Established in 2017, Floward is a full-fledged e-commerce solution that offers prime fresh-cut flowers sourced from the best growers and farmers around the world and arranged locally by a team of florists and designers. Floward also offers cakes, chocolate and perfumes curated by the region’s most exciting designers bundled with its flower arrangements and manages the last-mile same-day delivery to ensure the best customer experience.

Huawei recently announced the launch of the HUAWEI WATCH 3 and WATCH 3 Pro which bring convenient and smart life experiences that are underpinned by enhanced interaction, independent connectivity and all-scenario interconnectivity. If you are on the lookout for grabbing a new smartwatch in Qatar then you must surely have the new HUAWEI WATCH 3 Pro in your radar and here is exactly why.  Mobile phones undoubtedly have brought more convenience to everyday life. The HUAWEI WATCH 3 Pro features an ultra-long battery life, supporting five-day battery life in smart mode and provides 21 days in ultra-long battery life mode. The HUAWEI WATCH 3 Pro strikes a balance between smartwatch and traditional watch aesthetics. The polished stainless steel watch body is adorned with a pane of ultra-curved 3D glass and a large display, culminating an elegant design for the smart timepiece series. The HUAWEI WATCH 3 Pro is the first Huawei smartwatch to come with a 3D rotating crown that offers tactile feedback. Thanks to the highprecision finger movement recognition, users can zoom in and out of images and slide across the menu options accurately with full ease.  The HUAWEI WATCH 3 Pro is made of an aerospace-grade titanium fused with sapphire glass lens that guarantees durability. This smartwatch is not only aesthetically pleasing, but also capable of withstanding harsh weather conditions and the test of time, offering an incredible level of protection at any given moment. The HUAWEI WATCH 3 Pro debuts with a more expansive selection of watch faces that provide options for users to personalise their smartwatch. With a wide range of innovative and interesting themes including technology, gaming, DIY and short videos. The HUAWEI WATCH 3 Pro is a professional fitness monitoring assistant, offering over 100 workout modes, skin temperature detection with the new high-precision temperature sensor, fall detection and SOS alert. Coupled with health monitoring features such as heart rate monitoring, 24 hour SpO2 monitoring, sleep and pressure, the smartwatch comprehensive feature set allows you to stay up to date on your health condition. Thanks to its Super Device capabilities providing a truly intelligent experience across all types of scenarios, HUAWEI WATCH 3 | 3 Pro users can connect directly from the convenience of their smartwatches to several smart applications. Huawei has collaborated with many local, regional and international entities to release their apps into the HUAWEI WATCH 3 | 3 Pro such as talabat, one of the leading food delivery apps in the region and one of the first Huaweipartners to see their apps running on the new HUAWEI WATCH 3 | 3 Pro.  Now available to download from AppGallery on HUAWEI WATCH 3 series, Petal Maps provides convenient navigation directly in the smartwatch, making it more accessible than ever for users who are walking or cycling to easily access directions by taking a glance at their wrist. The HUAWEI WATCH 3 Pro also supports Smart Hand Gesture Control, which intelligently senses various Petal Maps. For instance, you can answer an incoming call by releasing a clenched fist with a raised wrist.  The HUAWEI WATCH 3 Pro offers upgraded sports monitoring feature, providing over 100 workout modes including 17 professional workout modes, 12 outdoor workouts (running, walking, mountain climbing, hiking, cross-country running, cycling, open water swimming, triathlon, skiing, snowboarding, crosscountry skiing, and golf driving range) and 7 indoor workouts (walking, running, cycling, pool swimming, free training, elliptical machine, and rowing machine). No matter what sports you are interested in, the HUAWEI WATCH 3 is ready to take the challenge with you. Additionally, the HUAWEI WATCH 3 Pro features high-precision multi-mode GNSS which supports GPS, Beidou, GLONASS, WATCH 3 and QZSS, so it does not only receive more satellite data for positioning but also make motion recording more reliable and motion trajectory more accurate. Thanks to the powerful hardware such as the 3D engine, particle engine, video decoding capabilities and iGraphics’ rendering engine, the whole-new informative, gaming and personalised animated watch faces offer a unique look on the HUAWEI WATCH 3 Pro. In a nutshell, if you are looking for a new smartwatch that truly crosses all the boundaries set by other smartwatches in the market, then the new HUAWEI WATCH 3 Pro is the way to go easily making it our top pick for 2021 smartwatch in Qatar right now! 

Offering customers a comprehensive retail experience all under one roof, Huawei celebrated the official opening of its new experience store at the heart of Doha Festival City (DFC) with a ribbon cutting ceremony that saw the participation of representatives from Huawei, DFC and Intertec Group. With DFC hosting this state-of-the-art go-to store, Huawei also collaborated with Intertec Group, a leading Doha-based tech company and the sole authorized dealer of Huawei mobiles in Qatar. The store marks a major milestone for the brand in the country, offering its customers an interactive experience of Huawei’s latest technology innovations and the chance to explore its iconic smartphones and other smart devices. Abdulla Khalifa A.T Al Subaey, Managing Director of Intertec Group said, “Since inception, we have focused on building mutually beneficial relationships with our partners that offer value-added benefits to their customers. As the sole authorized dealer of Huawei mobiles in Qatar, we will continue to expand our service portfolio in order to meet the evolving requirements of technology enthusiasts.” Following the blueprint of Huawei Experience Stores, the new showroom consolidates Huawei’s long-standing position as a leader of technology, innovative devices and exceptional products as well as a one-stop destination for consumers in Doha. Top of the line fixtures, fit-outs and a long stretch of audiovisual output engage the visual and auditory senses. More than just a shop, the store’s retail concept has been designed with customer engagement highest in mind. A welcoming atmosphere highlights Huawei’s emphasis on lifestyle and offers a great space to connect with the brand on a more personal level. Visitors will look forward to hands-on, personalised service with access to the brand’s latest products in one place, as well as trained technical staff and an in-house service centre, all under one roof. The Huawei showroom showcases a wide range of the latest smartphones, smartwatches, Freebuds, MBBs, other IoT products and more. Combining the quality of Huawei products with DFC’s world-class facilities and Intertec's strong distribution, the store marks a long-term collaboration with Huawei’s partners, in the future, will not only focus on mobile distribution, but into B2B products and other business segments. As Huawei continues to expand throughout Qatar, the latest store reflects the brand’s positive business outlook and goal of becoming an end-to-end solutions provider, offering consumers more convenient and smarter ways to connect the various aspects of their lives. The Huawei Experience Store at Doha Festival City is open daily from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm.

Indian expatriate forums BDK Qatar and Dudes of Dunes organised a blood donation campaign along with Radio Suno 91.7FM, in co-ordination with Hamad Medical Corporation. Several donors participated in the event.    

The Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines, Inc (IIEE) Qatar Chapter showcased the Asean Federation of Engineering Organisations (AFEO) through the Philippine Technological Council (PTC) by hosting the '3rd Online Conferment'. The chapter conferred 41 Filipino electrical practitioners as Asean engineers, associate Asean engineer, Asean technologists, and Asean technician during a hybrid virtual and face-to-face ceremony. The conferees have received tokens and AER credentials from the AER head commissioner Yau Chau Fong, who represents the AFEO based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, PTC president engineer Federico A Monsada and country registrar engineer Romulo R Agatep. The guests online from the Philippines were 2021 IIEE president engineer Allan Anthony Alvarez and IIEE AAPER Committee chairman Dr Florigo C Varona, and vice-chairman engineer Robert U Mabulay, who is also the IIEE-Qatar Chapter adviser. The Philippine embassy in Qatar was represented by consul general Roussel Reyes who delivered a message from ambassador Allan L Timbayan. The envoy hailed the notable achievement of Filipino electrical engineers and technicians being listed in the Asean Engineering Register that facilitates mobility of services in the Asean region and serves as testament to their competitiveness. The AER virtual conferment ceremony has been the third event that IIEE-Qatar Chapter hosted since its inception in December 2021. Filipino electrical engineers in Qatar provide its collaborated efforts under chapter president engineer Rudilyn S Reyes, activity chairman engineer Lauren M Olivos and the participation of ACPE-AER Committee chaired by engineer Erwin S Peniones along with the PTC deputy presidential adviser and co-ordinator for Qatar, engineer Roy L Baquiran.    

Huawei recently refreshed the HUAWEI MateBook D series with the launch of the HUAWEI MateBook D15 that comes with a thin and light metal body, Eye Comfort HUAWEI FullView display, Intel Core processor, Super Device experience, SuperCharge and fingerprint power button.   The HUAWEI MateBook D15 provides a great portable productivity tool. It inherits Huawei’s "Pure Shape” minimalist design philosophy with a simple metal yet streamlined body. The classic Space Grey and the elegant Mystic Silver bring infinite imagination and beauty. Additionally, the HUAWEI MateBook D features a 15-inch Full HD IPS anti-glare display that retains the series’ signature FullView design, offering an 87 percent screen-to-body ratio with a 16:9 aspect ratio for immersive cinematic experiences. The display also has passed TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certification and Flicker Free certifications for a more comfortable viewing experience.   Powered by the 10th Gen Intel® Core™ Processor, the new HUAWEI MateBook D15 is a sleek device packed with powerful features. In terms of graphics card, the 10th Intel® Core™ Processor is integrated with Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics that is meticulously calibrated by Intel. The new HUAWEI MateBook D15 is also equipped with up to 8GB RAM that uses a dual channel design for smooth processing of multiple tasks.   The HUAWEI MateBook D15 falls under the range of Super Device Products Huawei recently launched. This laptop can connect wirelessly with compatible tablets like the all-new HUAWEI MatePad 11 and with monitors like the HUAWEI MateView via a USB-C cable providing you with futuristic multi-device collaboration and cross-device file sharing with simple drag and drop between the trio. Users can connect the laptop with the HUAWEI MateView via cable to have an extra screen providing them with an immersive viewing space.  On the other hand, when you wirelessly project the HUAWEI MatePad 11 to the HUAWEI MateBook D15 via Huawei Share you get to enjoy the new features of the Tablet-PC Multi-screen Collaboration that come with three modes; Mirror, Extend and Collaborate. Tearing down the boundaries that separate tablets and laptops, Huawei Share enriches and elevates what you could possibly do with the new HUAWEI MateBook D15 and other connected devices, empowering you and definitely letting you to be more productive and creative than before.   One of the common drawbacks of laptops are the battery life and charging speed. Thankfully, Huawei tackles this point with a 65W AC adapter with a detachable USB Type-C cable. A 15-minute charging session provide enough charge for the HUAWEI MateBook D 15 to run for up to two hours.  A recurring feature that you would like seeing on the HUAWEI MateBook D15 is the inclusion of the fingerprint scanner embedded in the power button.   -ENDS-   About Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) Huawei’s products and services are available in more than 170 countries and are used by a third of the world’s population. Fifteen R&D centres have been set up in the United States, Germany, Sweden, Russia, India and China. Huawei Consumer BG is one of Huawei’s three business units and covers smartphones, PC and tablets, wearables and cloud services, etc. Huawei’s global network is built on almost 30 years of expertise in the telecom industry and is dedicated to delivering the latest technological advances to consumers around the world.

If you are on the lookout for grabbing a new 2021 tablet in Qatar then you must surely have the new HUAWEI MatePad 11 in your radar. The new HUAWEI MatePad 11 is the first-ever Huawei tablet to support a 120 Hz FullView Display. It delivers incredibly fluid visuals when displaying a wide range of content.   With support for DCI-P3 colour gamut, images and videos alike look exquisitely vibrant on the display. The HUAWEI MatePad 11 is also designed to minimise exposure to blue light and flickers. The tablet has earned the TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light and TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free certifications, giving you peace of mind that your eyesight is protected, even after working on the tablet for hours.   The new HUAWEI MatePad 11 Leverages the revolutionary distributed technologies to pool resources from a number of different devices such as laptop and monitor and then combine the desired capabilities to create one Super Device that provides a futuristic Smart Office experience. It also supports the new Tablet-PC Multi-screen Collaboration capabilities which contains three modes; Mirror Mode, Extend Mode and Collaborate Mode. In Mirror Mode, your laptop’s screen is mirrored to your tablet display, allowing you to directly work on files and documents. Then there is Extend Mode, which transforms your HUAWEI MatePad 11 into a second screen, providing extra screen space to display more content, great for online shopping, or when you are browsing the Internet and there are so many items to explore! Additionally, the innovative Collaborate Mode enables cross-platform interactions, allowing you to transfer content such as text, images and documents between connected devices with a simple drag and drop!   Tearing down the boundaries that separate tablets, smartphones and laptops, Multi-screen Collaboration enriches and elevates what you could possibly do with the new HUAWEI MatePad 11 and other connected devices, empowering you and definitely letting you to be more productive and creative than before. In a nutshell, the new Smart Office allows you to control three devices (your tablet, laptop and monitor) and Switch between wired & wireless projection and between work & personal modes seamlessly.   The HUAWEI MatePad 11 supports Wi-Fi 6 to offer 80 MHz of bandwidth and a maximum theoretical throughput speed of 1.2Gbps. Four channel audio for full sensory immersion Designed as a well-rounded tablet, the new HUAWEI MatePad 11 delivers immersive audio experiences with the quad-channel large-amplitude quad-speaker system. The powerful built-in speaker system delivers room-filling, immersive sounds for any audio content.   In designing the tablet, Huawei sought for a clean, simple and unobstructed display that lets you focus better on the task at hand. The latest tablet features a 10.95-inch, 86% screento-body ratio and 7nm slim bezels. This not only provides a more balanced look, but also naturally directs your attention to the content on display. In short, if you are looking for a new tablet that crosses all the boundaries set by other tablets in the market, then the new HUAWEI MatePad 11 is the way to go easily making it our top pick for 2021 tablets in Qatar right now!  

At the International School of London (ISL) Qatar, professional growth has been transforming the lives of three tech educators. Tasneem Qasem, Arianna Correia and Catherine Morgan have been a catalyst for change in the realms of technology enhanced education. Their innovations over the last year have created and developed engaging learning experiences for learners, educators and parents. Arianna’s foray into the world of Minecraft and integration within the curriculum has provided a platform upon which students have been able to take control of their own learning. Woven into the fabric of the curriculum, Minecraft has also been a rich source of inclusive education. Additionally, it has given a voice to all learners, allowing them an opportunity to express themselves in different ways. Tasneem has spent a considerable amount of time creating and developing infrastructure to support the needs of the learning community. Integration of reports, alongside streamlining data provision has been a wonderful and much needed transformation for ISL Qatar. Catherine is the CEO of Immersive Minds – a creative digital educational consultancy, creating innovative, transformative learning through digital technology. Despite her dual roles, Catherine has been instrumental in developing our eSports programme and will be joining ISL Qatar full-time in August 2021. Her innovative ideas will see even greater developments of technology enhanced education in 2021-2022, along with the established Mena esports League, which is the first-of-its-kind in the region. Saturday 26th June saw these educators join the #bigmeetup hosted by Bosco Menezes where Tasneem, Arianna and Catherine talked about their own journey and the professional growth and engagement that has shaped their year. Professional Engagement is about how an educator embraces their personal philosophy or ideology, embracing a deeper level of interaction between the educator and the object of inquiry. Three tech educators have epitomised this aspect of professional engagement. A professional engaged person is concerned with the goal, the purpose of the project they are interacting with. Professional engagement is more than simply being passionate about your concepts; successful professional engagement accentuates the dimensions of the professional learning and the success of professional engagement leads to a realisation of your concepts. Rather than being an abstract concept, the engagement makes a concept tangible; creating an opportunity to share the experience with your learning community. Pioneered by three innovative and imaginative educators, concepts are brought to life and transform the lives of the learners at ISL Qatar. Over the next year, we will be reaching beyond the gates of ISL Qatar to engage with learners across the world.    

Apple Inc on Tuesday announced AirTags, its long-rumored device tracker, a new line of iMac computers and iPad tablets with its own processors and a podcast subscription service. The Cupertino, California-based company, which launches its flagship iPhones in the fall, typically announces new iPads and Macs in March before releasing the latest version of operating softwares at its annual developers' meet in the summer. This year it launched a flurry of new devices and services in Tuesday's virtual event, including a purple variant of its flagship iPhone, a new Apple TV set top box and Apple Card Family service.   Here are six key announcements from the event: IMACS GET A SPLASH OF COLOR AGAIN Apple launched a new line of redesigned iMacs in seven new colors. The computers, which were known to have colorful translucent plastic bodies in the 2000s, has only been sold in silver aluminum variants in recent years. The new redesigned slim iMac also comes with in-house M1 chip as the technology giant moves away from its longtime partner Intel Corp for processors. Last year, Apple had announced new MacBook Air, 13-inch MacBook Pro and Mac mini models with M1 chips. The new computers start at $1,299 and customers will be able to pre-book from April 30. (https://apple.co/3uZwCwG)   IPAD PRO FLAUNTS M1 CHIP, 5G CONNECTIVITY Apple announced a new line of iPad Pros with M1 processor chip and 5G connectivity option. The new 11-inch and 12.9-inch tablets with higher-quality video will support Thunderbolt and USB 4 accessories. The new tablets start at $749 and will be available in the second half of May. (https://apple.co/2QhIf3r)   PAY FOR PODCASTS The company also announced podcast subscription services that will compete with rival Spotify. Subscription prices will be set by creators and billed monthly. Apple will charge creators $19.99 a year for its podcast program. Apple's Podcasters Program will be available to creators in more than 170 countries and regions, and content creators can enroll in the program on Tuesday. (https://apple.co/3dAILCE)   TRACK BELONGINGS Apple launched the long-rumored AirTags to help users track and locate everything from keys, bags and jackets. The small inconspicuous circular tracking device is water and dust-resistant, with a built-in speaker. This accessory will cost $29 for one or $99 for a pack of four. It will be available from April 30.   Apple CARD MERGES CREDIT LINES Apple launched Apple Card Family, allowing spouses and partners to share and merge credit lines with its Apple Card. In 2019, co-founder Steve Wozniak had joined the online debate over accusations of gender discrimination by the algorithm behind the iPhone maker's credit card. (https://reut.rs/3tCv0sr)   IPHONE TURNS PURPLE Apple launched purple variant of its flagship iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini models. The new variants will be available for pre-order from April 23.(https://apple.co/3ej2Uft) (Reporting by Subrat Patnaik in Bengaluru; Editing by Arun Koyyur)

A Qatar Foundation (QF) partner university is leading efforts to develop a pilot programme in Museums Telehealth Art Therapy to address the symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress among children in Qatar. One of the themes of the project – led by Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar and funded by QF's Qatar National Research Fund – will focus on is national identity. In collaboration with the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ), the project will use the museum’s artifacts to offer children virtual opportunities to explore their history and roots, while also aiming to counteract some of the effects of social distancing and isolation. “Telehealth refers to seeing a doctor or healthcare professional using digital means. In therapy, telehealth sessions are done through video conferencing allowing psychiatrists and therapists to provide services to patients virtually,” said, Dr Alan Weber, professor at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar. Led by Prof Weber, an arts-in-health specialist, the project will bring together an international team of art psychotherapists, psychiatrists, and physicians in Qatar and the UK to conduct the research. Michelle Dixon, art therapist at Sidra Medicine, also a member of QF, will serve as a co-principal investigator of the project and will facilitate the online art therapy sessions. The initial group to benefit from this project will consist of adolescents at Sidra Medicine. Art therapy is an exploratory process that uses art media as its primary mode of communication and is based on the belief that the creative process involved in the making of art is healing. It involves the use of creative techniques such as drawing, painting, colouring, or sculpting to help people express themselves artistically and examine the psychological and emotional undertones in their art. “Art therapy can be helpful especially if somebody is having difficulty verbalising their struggle,” explained, Dixon.“This is especially common in teenagers. They are often hesitant to talk about their feelings and art can be a more inviting method for them.” Explaining how national identity is a key theme of the project, Prof Weber said,: “Exclusion and isolation are issues commonly faced by the youth of today. While isolation is a problem exacerbated by the ongoing pandemic Covid-19, exclusion is a much older one. “Because of the rapid urbanisation of the country, many youth today feel disconnected from their past and ancestors. This is why we chose the theme of national identity; the collaboration with NMoQ will be very valuable in helping us bring this theme to life.” Sahar Saad, Museum Development specialist, NMoQ, said, “We are delighted to be partnering with QF on this project that will allow us to use our resources to make a positive impact on children in Qatar. “We are actively ensuring that accessibility and inclusion is at the forefront of NMoQ’s vision through making available a range of assistive technology, sensory backpacks, inclusive programing, and interactive displays." Once the model has gone through the pilot phase, the team eventually hopes to deliver it to Syrian refugees in Turkey. The telehealth mode will be particularly useful in reaching refugee children that are in dire need of therapy but are often located in areas that are difficult to access.    

Institution of Engineers India (IEI) Qatar Chapter recently conducted a technical webinar session on ‘Future Power Network (Smart Grid) – Challenges and Trends”. The session was attended by around 100 engineers via Zoom. Dr Mohamed Abdulla E al-Hitmi, head of Electrical Engineering Department, Qatar University, was the chief guest. Dr al-Hitmi, associate professor, explained that the traditional electricity grids had almost no storage capabilities. They are demand driven and have a hierarchical structure. A smart grid is an electricity network enabling a two-way flow of electricity and data whereby smart metering is often seen as a first step towards and future possibilities for electric vehiclesl. Professor Atif Iqbal, vice-chair IEEE Qatar Section and from the Department of Electrical Engineering, Qatar University, was the keynote speaker. His talk highlighted the challenges and requirements for changing the power grid face from traditional to smart. The concept of smart grid includes renewable energy sources and electric vehicle integration. The increasing penetration of EV in the power grid as upcoming challenge for DSOs was highlighted in the talk. Other enabling technologies such as advanced sensing and control technologies, information and communications technologies (ICT), power electronics controllers, and energy storage were also discussed. Abdul Sathar, honorary chairman of IEI Qatar chapter, welcomed the gathering, introduced the guest speakers to the gathering and talked about the topic. Dr Abdul Hameed, IEI honorary secretary, compered the event and Ajay Kumar Singh proposed the vote of thanks.    

A curriculum programme on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is planned to be launch in MES Indian School. The STEAM Robotics programme incorporates more hands-on, play way learning experiences and is focused on students’ learning through Al technology and innovation. The pedagogy is tailor-made based on blooms taxonomy and varies with syllabus and age group. “Our STEAM Robotic education laboratories are new and designed to create an inspirational atmosphere for students to be change-makers, by placing right tools in their hands and tinkering with the robotic kits and STEAM learning models, foster collaboration, enhance learning and engender their creativity and curiosity. Our structured STEAM Robotics curriculum is designed for the annual regular programme which provides lessons for the students from Kindergarten to Grade-IX which is integrated with School ACP,” said MES Principal Hameeda Kadar. Applied Learning Program is designed to develop hard skills and competencies in students with regard to robotics, coding, design, and computational thinking. This program ensures that the students build required skills and knowledge that will prepare them for a revolutionary world. “Our skilled facilitators are highly experienced with positive feedback given by teachers and students. Our facilitators aim to build skills and competencies in students and believe that having a hands-on learning experience is a vital aspect of any curriculum. Our educational robotics kits are self-paced experiential learning package, which helps students to learn STEAM concepts in a practical approach. The package will include the kit, projects/ activities guide, and programming software license,” informed chief coordinator MrManmmadhan Mambally. The school will also introduce new technologies like drones, humanoids, CNC and 3D art and printing to the students. This initiative would enable students to become confident, be life-long learner, promote an iterative process of trial and error, and use socially interactive and open-ended learning to build social, emotional, and creative skills. It will make coding, robotics, and STEAM concepts interesting and fun through active engagement. Students will build various automated working mechanisms using building blocks, program them using compatible software and accomplish the required task using their creation.    

 The Science India Forum GCC chapters recently celebrated the National Science Day, India, to commemorate the discovery of the 'Raman Effect' by the great Indian physicist Sir C V Raman on February 28, 1928. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930 for the same. The theme for National Science Day 2021 was 'Future of Science Technology & Innovation (STI): Impact on Education, Skills and Work'. Eminent scientist Dr S Chandrasekhar, director, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT- Hyderabad), graced the occasion as chief guest and delivered the keynote speech on “Science without Boundaries for Sustainability”. In his welcome address, SIF Qatar president Dipak shared some of the pioneering work done by Sir C V Raman, the first Asian and first non-white to receive a Noble Prize in science. Raman had an unbounded attraction towards colour, sound, nature and interested in scientific exploration of the world. He explored the immense knowledge of Indians in ancient musical traditions and presented physics behind sound produced by musical instruments. He was the first to investigate the harmonic nature of sound of Indian drum like Tabla, Mridangam, as well as string instrument like Veena and Sitar. SIF, UAE president Dr. Satish Krishnan, presented an overview of mission and vision of SIF. SIF Kuwait vice president Mahesh introduced the chief guest. Dr. Chandrasekhar is Fellow of premier scientific organisations- National Academy of Science, Indian Academy of Sciences and Indian National Science Academy. His significant contributions in organic chemistry is commendable with more than 285 publications and with more than 7,000 citations. Eighty students have been awarded PhD under his guidance. He has received several honours. Amongst them are the Eminent Scientist Award, National prize for chemical research 2012 and CSIR award 2014 etc. Dr Chandrasekhar, paid tributes to the Noble laureate and Bharat Ratna, Sir C V Raman. In his inspiring speech, he focused on significant contribution by Raman in those days with very meager facilities. In his key note speech on “Science without boundaries for Sustainability”, he said despite people being separated by different countries, different continents, everyone was still well connected and united through science. He cited an example that in this pandemic, a drug developed in one country is accessible in another country. "Science is one and through science, we are all united," he stressed. He advised participating students that science must always innovate to make living affordable and sustainable for all. Scientists must be selfless, as they are not just poster boys, but are eternal and will be remembered forever for their contributions, Chandrasekharsaid. He also shared some of the contributions and discoveries made by other renowned scientists that has changed the world. The session was well received by over 430 participants which include academicians, professionals, teachers, students and culminated in an interactive Q&A session which triggered young minds to develop curiosity and love for scientific research.    

* The Expo, with the theme “Designing Future Society of Our Lives” and set to take place from April 13 to October 2025 at Yumeshima Island in Osaka, is expected to attract around 28mn visitors from various countries   The Embassy of Japan in Doha has unveiled an outline of the Expo 2025 master plan, which will be used as the basis for the event’s preparations starting this year. The Expo, under the theme “Designing Future Society of Our Lives” and set to take place from April 13 to October 2025 at Yumeshima Island in Osaka, is expected to attract around 28mn visitors from various countries. According to the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition, Expo visitors will enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Seto Inland Sea at the artificial island, located on the waterfront of Osaka City. “The site will be designed to embody the principle of “unity in diversity,” combining connection between diverse beings with the encouragement of diversity through the principles of ‘decentralisation’ and’ dispersion’, which the Organiser of the Expo has embraced since its candidacy,” organisers said. “The Expo site will comprise three areas: The Pavilion World, Green World and Water World. As an area of liveliness with a concentration of pavilions and other facilities, the Pavilion World will have the ring-shaped main street as a major line of flow of visitors and scattered plazas in different sizes, both of which will provide access to all pavilions. Above the main street will be a Grand Roof (Ring),” organisers added. Apart from its main theme, the six-month Expo will also have three sub themes: Saving Lives, Empowering Lives, and Connecting Lives – focused on initiatives aimed at achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Expo will be operated sustainably and environment-friendly to help build a zero-carbon society by using renewable energy and promoting the 3Rs – reuse, reduce, and recycle (using recycled materials). “With the site positioned as a showcase of a future society, the Expo will provide visitors with wonder and a future vision by giving a realistic picture of a future society through co-creation with various businesses and other parties,” organisers noted. Part of the plan includes using digital technology, practical application of latest technologies and social systems, and other initiatives and innovations within and outside the site. Visitors will have the opportunity to experience ‘novel mobility with flying cars,’ futuristic entertainment – combining real and virtual, avatars, ICT-platform-based mobile apps, 5G network, and hydrogen energy technology, among others. Other initiatives aimed at “realising a comfortable Expo for visitors” such as advance admission booking system, introduction of electronic ticketing, setting admission tickets that permit entry only during limited days or hours, use of robots in the pioneering fields of robot utilisation, and introduction of machine translation technology, among others, will also be considered for implementation. Other “field-specific plans” include reducing food waste, providing services and products that meet the needs of diverse visitors, ensuring smooth access for an expected 28.2mn visitors to the Expo site, ensuring information security, preventing accidents (and responding quickly and appropriately if it happens) at the site, and adopting necessary infectious disease control measures, among others. The Expo will also use sophisticated and virtual technology in organising music concerts, dramatic performances, performing arts, thematic forum, parades and festivals, aqua shows, projection mapping, art programmes, and an array of exhibitions. Under the “People’s Living Lab – a laboratory for a future society’ concept, the Expo will have: • A space where 8bn people from around the world will not only view exhibits but will co-create our future society • Even before the Expo begins, an online platform for sharing challenges and solutions from around the world will be launched • A place where the world’s knowledge such as cutting-edge technology will be brought together, used to create new ideas, and shared, all to help resolve global issues facing mankind    

There is no dearth of people who love to have customised cars and motorbikes, besides ensuring old cars are made into working condition. It is a hobby that many people cherish world over and Qatar is no exception. Recently-held Qatar Custom Show saw an increasing number of participants with their classically customised trucks, cars and motorbikes. The successful event vividly manifested the snowballing of interest in custom vehicles. One such car in the show was Nissan Datsun Laurel 240L, made in 1980. There is an interesting story about how two young men stumbled upon the rusting car in a junkyard and how they purchased the car skeleton and gave it a beautiful shape in almost 10 years. The car, co-owned by two friends – a Qatari and a Pakistani, won the first prize in the Classic Japanese Category during the custom show. Abdullah al-Hajri and Ismail Waheed are proud of their product and say it is a one of its kind car in Qatar. They found the rusting remains of the car in a junkyard in the Industrial Area and got immediately attracted towards the idea of restoring the classic car and giving it the original shape. “My friend Abdullah al-Hajri and I came across this car in a junkyard in 2011. It had a totally rusted body. Most of the parts were damaged. We still wanted to get the car but they told that the car had no registration documents or anything. They told us that they bought this car for QR200 and wanted to get rid of it and recycle it for scrap. We told them that we can find the documents for this car and offered them QR1,000. They agreed to sell us the car afterwards,” Ismail told Gulf Times. It took almost 10 years for the car enthusiasts to bring it back to its original shape. “For 10 years, we were trying to find its parts from different countries like Japan, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Oman. By November 2019, we had found all the parts that we needed and most of the parts were renewed. We started working on this car in December 2019, and we were done with the project in December 2020. The car got ready for the January 2021 Qatar Custom Show. We took part in the show and won a prize. Also, we got the first position in the Classic Japanese Category,” said al-Hajri. The owners are happy to possess the unique and rare car that they are not ready to sell. “The most unique feature of this car is that it is the only car of its type in Qatar. Also, it is rare in Japan and GCC countries. The most important thing for us was to search for its registration documents. When we were in search of the documents of the car, we found that it was bought from Saleh Al Hamad Al Mana Company and the first owner of the car was Saif Diyab al-Sulaiti. We got more interested in it when we found out this information and became more eager to rebuild it,” said Ismail. Al-Hajri has been attracted towards the customisation of cars for a long time and sees a rise in the trend in Qatar with every passing day. “I have been interested in customisation of classic Japanese cars since my childhood. The new generation of Qatari citizens are getting more and more interested in customisation of cars. I have come across a lot of people who get support from their families or friends to pursue their passion for custom cars. I am currently very happy to revive a scrapped car and turn it into a rare jewel that has in return won me awards and recognition,” al-Hajri added.