Origami Family Workshop - Katara - April

  

How about kids making their own origami fashion and back to school items, little mini origami vehicles an many more exciting creative little things!?

Origami is fun, exciting, and above all can be very addictive! Originating from a Japanese word for paper folding, this ancient Japanese art has concurred the interest of many from little kids to elderly adults.

Origami family workshops with a talented Origami Addict at Katara Art Studio is the talk of the town these days with many families signing up to enjoy quality family time on a Saturdays!


The whole family can participate. Spaces are limited, so choose your dates as per your interest and register accordingly. An opportunity not to be missed! Here are the Details:

Dates: Saturdays 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th April 2015

Time: 2pm to 4pm and 4.30pm to 6.30pm

Cost: QR100 (for 2 hours per child and free for parents)

Venue: Building 19, Katara Art Studios, Katara Cultural Village

(GPS Location at www.rush360.qa search for KAS)

Registration: Contact Afsheen on origamiaddictqatar@gmail.com or call 70546451

Instructor: Afsheen of Origami Addict. Click here to know about her

(All details of Afsheen at www.rush360.qa search for Origami)

  

Highlights - MotoGP Qatar 2015 - FP and Q1

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Lusail International Circuit has been bubbling with activities last few days with world best Motorcycle Riders exploring track at the Free Practice Sessions and the Qualifying Sessions for the MotoGP 2015 in Qatar.

There were so many surprises, few crashes, little bit of disappointments and of course so much of hope for the riders, manufacturers and the fans around the globe!

As of now the summery is Andrea Dovizioso claimed a sensational pole position in Qatar, with Ducati filling 3 of the top 5 positions on the grid for Sunday’s race. Results of all the happenings and more could be found here

Today is the Big Day and Lusail International Circuit is going to be simply electric and colourful! All the best to all riders! 

Here are some fantastic moments captured by Rush360' Team during the last few days! Click on View Gallery and Enjoy!

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Highlights - Qatar Superbike Championship Round 6

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While Lusail International Circuit is witnessing world famous Motorcycle riders practicing for the MotoGP on Sunday,  our local and regional heroes did well at the QSBK Round 6 on Friday 27th March 2015.

Alex Cudlin won the first race with Nina Prinz and Saeed Al Sulaiti clinching the second and the third positions respectively. Race two saw Qatar's Nasser Al Maliki clinch the first place and Alex Cudlin and Saeed al Suliati secure second and the third places respectively.

In the Super sports category Qatari Rider Fahid Al Sowaidi took the first place while another Qatari Rider Ali Al Shammari known as the Spider Man of Qatar came second in both races. The Lebanese rider Mahmoud Tannir made to the podium by securing the third place in the first race and Qatar's Jassim Al Thani came third in the second race.

Here are some moments captured by Rush360' Qatar team. Enjoy!

Qatar Mile - Round 4 - 27th 28th March

Qatar Mile the exciting Speed event organized by Qatar Racing Club will entertain the crowd this weekend at Al Khor airport runway!


Many enthusiastic performers participate in Qatar Mile from the region and this event provides a great atmosphere at the Al Khor Air strip for a family day out with entertainment activities for the whole family. Entrance is free. 

Dates: Friday 27th & Saturday 28th March 2015
Time: 9am to 4.30pm (Click here for schedules )
Venue: Al Khor Airport (Location details could be found at www.rush360.qa by searching for Al Khor Airport)

MotoGP in Qatar - 2015

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Picture Courtesy of Doha Sports

"Riding a race bike is an art - a thing that you do because you feel something inside."
Valentino Rossi

This is something you would notice when you witness the ten nationalities of the world's most skilled riders take up the track at thirteen different countries every year at the MotoGP!

So What is this MotoGP all about?

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MotoGP or Motorcycle Grand Prix is the oldest of all motor-sports World Championships as well as the most popular type of motorcycle racing which consists of three distinct classes: Moto2, MotoGP and 125cc. The very first competition was held in 1949. Since then this passionate sport has been growing and entertaining many motorcycle lovers all over the world.

Today it has become the most look forward to and a colourful event with an eighteen-race series held at thirteen countries in four continents annually, showcasing  the innovative motorcycle technology of different motorcycle manufacturers. One such destination is of course the Lusail International Circuit in Qatar. MotoGP has been happening in Qatar since 2004 and Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) has been contributing to the smooth running of the event since then.

This year too MotoGP series kicks off in Qatar this month under floodlights.

Dates: 26th - 29th March 2015
Time: 6pm onwards
Venue: Lusail International Circuit
(GPS Location at www.rush360.qa search for Lusail)
Tickets: Can be purchased at QMMF office (GPS Location at www.rush360.qa search for QMMF) or at the Losail International Circuit during the race weekend!

Grandstand Ticket (4 days) 45 Euros / 200 QR
VIP Village Ticket (1 day) 535 Euros / 2,550 QR
VIP Village Ticket (2 days) 680 Euros / 3,250 QR

Additionally you will also see our local and regional superbike heroes in action on the 26th and 27th March along with MotoGP qualifying races as QSBK Round 6 is scheduled to take place during the MotoGP event! Check schedules above on the poster.

Qatar residents are in for a thrilling weekend! Usually the Grand Stand is packed and the atmosphere is simply electric! Are you planning to go? Enjoy and as usual check back for some captured moments by Rush360' Qatar team.

Horse Racing - 25th and 26th March

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Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club will be having horse racing this week too. Here are the details

 Halul Island Cup Day

Date:  Wednesday 25th March 2015

Time: 4pm to 8pm

Number of Races: 8

Venue: Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club

(GPS Location at www.rush360.qa search for equestrian)

Yousef Al Romaihi Cup Day

Date: Thursday 26th March 2015

Time: 4pm - 8pm

Number of Races: 8

Venue: Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club

(GPS Location at www.rush360.qa search for equestrian)

Chatuchak Weekend Market Brunch - Grand Hyatt Doha

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“You can't just eat good food. You've got to talk about it too."

Enjoy the experience of Suh-Chi a  Rush360' team member who readily accepted the invitation of Chatuchak Weekend Market Brunch of  Grand Hyatt Doha's  signature restaurant Isaan.

Picture Courtesy of Grand Hyatt Doha

Different food items in the world are being reflected by their countries, culture, environment, ingenuity and values.

To determine food from Thailand the good flavor from their dishes makes you need pay attention to detail; intricacy; texture; color; taste; and the use of ingredients with medicinal benefits.

In Doha, state of Qatar; Grand Hyatt is considered to be the best to find Thailand foods after taking a number of awards such as Tripadvisor’s 2014 Excellence award for the best restaurant and a host of others.

Isaan’s Friday brunch starts from 12.30hrs. Till 16.00 hrs

Friday 6th March was a day set for an outstanding Chatuchak weekend market food experience at award winning Thai restaurant Isaan, where I had a wonderful brunch and taste of numerous dishes at moderate cost.

Not sure of how many Thai dishes are available at the restaurant nor the oldest dish in the Thai culture but the uniqueness of Grand Hyatt runs through beverages, fries, soups, salads, rice and noodles.

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Highlights - Drift Championship Round 4

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It was sheer excitement and adventure at the Qatar Racing Club last weekend where the drifters were entertaining the crowd with their drifting skills competing with each other.

Abdul Hadi Al Qahtani from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia clinched the first place in Semi Pro category while Ahmad Daham from Jordan came second and Walid Salim from Egypt took the third place.

Fahad Al Jadei from Kuwait, Mubarak Al Dosari from Qatar and Ghaith Al Falasi from UAE made it to the podium in the Stock category by clinching first, second and the third positions respectively.

Here are some moments captured by Rush360' team. Click on view Gallery for over 140 pictures. Enjoy!

Writing Fun for Families - MIA - March April

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Time for the whole family to learn something new or enhance the writing skills! Museum of Islamic Art is hosting a Calligraphy Workshop for the whole family every Saturdays in the month of March and April 2015

Dates: Saturdays , March 21st, 28th and A
Time: 1pm to 3pm
Venue: Venue: Museum of Islamic Art  - MIA Atrium (Location at www.rush360.qa search for MIA)
What to bring: Museum of Islamic Art will provide all materials for free

(MIA Atrium is on to your left side when you enter the MIA after the security checking, on the way to the Ladies Prayer Room)

"Calligraphy is the art of forming beautiful symbols by hand and arranging them well. It’s a set of skills and techniques for positioning and inscribing words so they show integrity, harmony, some sort of ancestry, rhythm and creative fire."
(Taken from Calligraphy Skills Website)


As for Calligraphy in Islamic Art then this has a rich history! Early Muslims used to write down parts of the Qur'an and the saying of the Prophet in Parchments,

Do not miss this excellent opportunity to feel and experience the rich visual art of the Islamic World!

Drift Championship Round 4 - 19th 20th March

Watch the local and regional drifters race to test their skills this weekend at the Qatar Racing Club.

Drifting refers to a driving technique and to a motorsport where the driver intentionally oversteers, causing loss of traction in the rear wheels through turns, while maintaining vehicle control and a high exit speed.

Enjoy the action packed thrilling event. Entrance is free and get your free tickets here .
Here are the details:

Dates: Thursday 19th and Friday 20th March 2015
Times: 6pm onwards
Tickets: Free but register online here or at the entrance
Venue: Qatar Racing Club
(GPS Location at www.rush360.qa search for QRC)

Horse Racing - 18th and 19th March

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Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club will be having horse racing this week too. Here are the details

Brouq Cup Day

Date:  Wednesday 18th March 2015

Time: 4pm to 8pm

Number of Races: 8

Venue: Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club

(GPS Location at www.rush360.qa search for equestrian)

Umm Al Afai Cup Day

Date: Thursday 19th March 2015

Time: 4pm - 8pm

Number of Races: 8

Venue: Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club

(GPS Location at www.rush360.qa search for equestrian)

Highlights - Endurocross Championship - Final Round 2014/2015

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The Final Round of the Endurocross Championship held at Sealine last Saturday was spectacular. This event was well organized by by Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF).

Jake Preston, Meshary Abou Shaibah and Mohammed Al Kulaifi were the  championship winners in the Qatar International Endurocross.

Here are the moments captured by Rush360' Team. View Gallery and enjoy!

Endurocross Championship - Final Round - 14th March

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Watch the quads and bikes in action at the final round of the Endurocross Championship organized by Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) this Saturday. 

Here are the details:

Date: Saturday 14th March 2015

Time: 10.30am to 4pm

Venue: Sealine Golden Beach Area (GPS Location at www.rush360.qa search for Sealine Beach)

Action will start at 10:30 with the free practice and the first race for bikes is at 12:15 and for quads at 13:10. The second races are scheduled at 14:05 and 15:00.

Entrance is free. Enjoy the stunt and speed!

Qatar National Street Drag Championship Round 4 - 12th 13th March

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Qatar Racing Club will host the 4th Round of the Qatar National Street Drag Championship this weekend. Here are the details. Entrance is free but spectators are requested to register for free online here

Dates and Times:
Thursday 12th March  2015 - 6pm to 9pm
Friday 13th March 2015 - 6pm to 9pm

Venue: Qatar Racing Club (GPS Location at www.rush360.qa search for Qatar Racing Club)

Horse Racing - 11th and 12th March

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Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club will be having horse racing this week too. Here are the details

Doha Cup Day

Date:  Wednesday 11th March 2015

Time: 4pm to 8pm

Number of Races: 8

Venue: Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club

(GPS Location at www.rush360.qa search for equestrian)

Losail Cup Day

Date: Thursday 12th March 2015

Time: 4pm - 8pm

Number of Races: 8

Venue: Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club

(GPS Location at www.rush360.qa search for equestrian)

Highlights - QSBK Round 5 & QCH Round 6

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Qatar Superbike Championship and Qatar Challenge races saw a thrilling finish with action on Saturday at Lusail International Circuit. Organized by Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation QMMF  these races provide a great opportunity to regional and local riders also the international riders to expose their talent and enhance their skills in pursuing their passion. Indeed a much looked forward to event by all the regional bike enthusiasts. The sixth round of Qatar Superbike will take place on 26th and 27th March 2015.

Australian Riders Anthony West and Paul Cudlin finished 1st and 2nd respectively while the Qatari Rider Meshal Al Naimi secured the third place in both races,

In the Supersport class, the first and second positions of both races were acquired by Saudi rider Abdulaziz Binladen and Qatari rider Fahid Al Sowaidi . Qatari riders Ali Al Shammari was third in race 1 and Jassim Al Thani in race 2.

Viktoria Kis secured the first position in the Losail Asian road racing series championship. Finishing second and third were Shelina Moreda and Manca Katrasnik.

Qatar challenge Mark Holroyd ,Talal Wehbe followed by Canadian  Peter de Vido secured 1st, 2nd and 3rd places respectively.

Here are some of the moments captured by Rush360' Team. View Gallery and enjoy!

Highlights - Fifth UIM-ABP Aquabike Grand Prix

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Doha bay witnessed the dazzling performance of aquabikes at the UIM-ABP Aquabike Grand Prix  last weekend hosted by Qatar Marine Sports Federation (QMSF). Qatar’s Thamer al-Darwish won the Grand Prix and others did well smashing around in the waters!

Here are some moments captured by Rush360' team. Enjoy! View Gallery Here

QSBK Round 5 & QCH Round 6 - 7th March

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This Saturday Lusail International Circuit will be shimmering with Bikes racing at the Superbikes Championship Round 5 and cars racing for Qatar Challenge Round 6 under floodlights. These events are organized by Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation.(QMMF) Entrance is free for all.

Date: Saturday 7th March 2015
Time: 7.30pm to 10.30pm
Venue: Lusail International Circuit
(GPS Location at www.rush360.qa search for Lusail)

On Friday, QSBK free practices will be at 16:00 and at 18:15 and the Qualifying practice at 20:15. The Superpole will be at 21:35. The two races are scheduled on Saturday 7th March at 19:35 and at 22:10.

As for Qatar Challenge Free practice and Qualifying practices on Friday will be at 19:00 and at 21:00. The race is on Saturday at 20:45.

Highlights - FIM Motocross World Championship

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FIM MXGP came to close at Lusail International Circuit last Saturday with the world best motocross riders competing and proving their excellence under floodlights here in Qatar.

The whole event was well organized and facilitated the expectations of the spectators! The German rider Max Nagl of Red Bull IceOne Husqvarna Factory Racing clenched the MXGP Round 1 championship. Rockstar Energy Suzuki World’s Clement Desalle and Team HRC’s Gautier Paulin made to the podium by securing second and the third places respectively.

The MX2 championship winner was Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jeffrey Herlings. Standing Construct Yamaha Yamalube’s Julien Lieber took the second position and Monster Energy Kawasaki Racing Team’s Dylan Ferrandis was third after a tough competition.

How thrilling it was to see the riders displaying their passion here in Qatar. It was incredibly breathtaking to see some remarkable stunts and racing spirit.

Women did not fall short either! The winner of the 2015 FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship was Team One One Four’s Livia Lancelot. Yamaha MXFontaracing’s Kiara Fontanesi and Monster Energy Bud Racing Kawasaki’s Meghan Rutledge made it to the podium by securing second and the third place respectively.

The girls showed their extraordinary skills and amazed the spectators.

Enjoy some of the best shots captured by Rush360' Team. We thank QMMF and Youthstream Media for their continuous support to us and look forward to many more of these exciting events in the future too!

Fifth UIM-ABP Aquabike Grand Prix - 4 - 6th March

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The QMSF will be hosting the Fifth UIM-ABP Aquabike Grand Prix of Qatar this week at the Doha Bay. 46 competitors from 21 countries will display their water stunts to compete for the championship.

Here are the details.

Dates: Thursday 5th, and Friday 6th March 2015
Times: 2.30pm to 4pm
Venue: Doha Bay, Corniche (Near Sheraton Hotel)

According to organizers there will be a spectacular parallel slalom ski, runabout and freestyle show for spectators between 7pm and 9pm on Thursday evening.

Horse Racing - 4th 5th March

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Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club will be having another couple of days of horse racing this week. Here are the details

Rowdat Rasheed Cup Day

Date:  Wednesday 4th March 2015

Time: 4pm to 8pm

Number of Races: 8

Venue: Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club

(GPS Location at www.rush360.qa search for equestrian)

Al Uraiq Cup Day

Date: Thursday 5th March 2015

Time: 4pm - 8pm

Number of Races: 8

Venue: Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club

(GPS Location at www.rush360.qa search for equestrian)