Qatar Mile - Round 1 - Day 1

Qatar Mile - Round 1 evening session today was cancelled due to sand storm and rain at Al Khor. It will resume tomorrow as per schedules.

Here are some pictures captured by us and watch how the storm comes in....

Next Event - Qatar Mile - 2014/2015

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Known to be the biggest speed festival in the region Qatar Mile kicks off tomorrow and will provide entertainment for race and speed lovers this weekend which will continue till April 2015. Entrance is free for public and you can register for free here

Dates: Friday 28th & Saturday 29th November 2014

Time: 9am to 5pm

Venue: Al Khor Airport (Location details could be found at www.rush360.qa by searching for Al Khor Airport)

This event is organized by Qatar Racing Club and allows participants to reach their top speed over a distance of 804m, on an actual 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. All details of Qatar Mile and schedules could be found here 

As usual stay tuned for some stunning shots of the speed event!

All location and details of Qatar Racing Club and Al Khor Airport could be found at www.rush360.qa

Moments - MotorCross Round 2

Rush360' Team captured some stunning shots at the recently concluded MotoCross Championship Round 2 at the Lusail International Circuit.

Riders from all over the world participate and we spotted a brave lady rider too! The Kuwaiti Rider Mohammed Jaffer clenched the trophy.

Motocross is a form of off-road motorcycle racing held on enclosed off-road circuits. Lusail International Circuit will host Round 3, 4, and 5 this season. You can check out the schedules here

Location and details of Lusail Circuit and organizers QMMF can be found at www.rush360.qa 

Enjoy the excitement!

Qatar Book Club - Reconnecting people with Books!

What is the Book you are reading these days? Well. be ready to hear this "What is your Book Club reading these days?"

Yes, if you are in Doha, and felt you have left your cozy living room book clubs with your friends, then do not despair! There is one in Qatar just sprouting!

Qatar Book Club is a brain child of a Qatari and French couple and was launched in September 2014 at Katara. The event was well attended and was interactive.

Details  of Qatar Book Club could  also be found at www.rush360.qa by seraching for "Book Club"

So what is it all about?

According to their website The Qatar Book Club aims to reconnect people with books and each other. It is a project by the community, for the community. 

Apart from organizing discussions on books this book club will be hosting other activities throughout the year, such as movie screenings, workshops and more in different locations. Follow them on Twitter and like them on Facebook to keep upto date of their upcoming events. 

The first book discussion will be taking place on the 26th of November at the Red Velvet Cupcakery , Katara Cuktural Village at 6.30pm  where they will be reading Mohanalakshmi Rajakumar latest book “The Dohmestics”. Location details of Red Velvet Cupcakery can be found at www.rush360.qa by saerching for Cupcakes or Red Velvet.

Who can join?

If you’re an avid reader or if you've lost connection with books and want to find your way back to reading, you knocked at the right door.

To make it easier and more accessible, Qatar book club is entirely English speaking/reading and open to all.

How to join?

To become a member, you can register here. The membership costs QR150 per person , per year which can be paid when you attend one of their gatherings.

Membership gives you access to all book discussions for free, free priority access to the books bought by QBC for the discussions, and you benefit from a 50% discount on all events and workshops organized by QBC.

Not sure you want to register for the whole year? You can still attend book discussions by paying QR30 fee per session. 

Additionally Qatar Book Club has come up with something more! Yes they are going to set up Book Exchange Booths all around Qatar. Leave a book and Take a book!

One such booth is already set up at the Youth Club. Location details for this booth could be found at www.rush360.qa by searching for "Book Exchange Booth"

So here is an opportunity for you to Donate the books you do not need any more and benefit someone else!

This is a much needed initiative in Qatar and we wish all success to Qatar Book Club! Our sincere thanks to Iman Al Doubali for sharing the information with Rush360.

PS: As they set up booths around Qatar, all booth locations will be availbale at www.rush360.qa your elegant online directory and search engine!

Doha Flower Expo - Sneak Peak

MIA Park looks gorgeous with flowers adding colour to the whole atmosphere at the Doha Flowers and Garden Exhibition. Many beautiful flowers and gardening related items are exhibited.

Do not miss this rare opportunity to witness the nature. The Exhibition is on Friday 2pm to 10pm and Saturday 12noon to 10pm.(21st and 22nd November 2014). Location details of MIA Park could be found at www.rush360.qa by searching for MIA Park.

Here are some moments captured by Rush360' Team. Enjoy!

Back to Nature - Doha Flowers Expo 2014

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While all of us are enjoying the wonderful weather in Doha, there is going to be a treat this weekend! Time to smell, see, touch and sense one of the beautiful creations of the Creator!

Classic Dream Advertising together with Museum of Islamic Art and Qatar Museums will bring Doha International Flowers and Garden Exhibition to lighten up our senses! Who does not love the sight and smell of flowers!!!

This will be held at the MIA Park (Museum of Islamic Art Park), from 20th to 22nd of  November 2014. Location of MIA Park could be found at www.rush360.qa by searching for MIA Park.

Under the patronage of HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Chairperson of Qatar Museums Board of Trustees, the Doha International Flowers and Garden Exhibition (Doha Flowers Expo) will showcase a variety of flowers and floral related items. There will be a Kids Activity Zone too for the little ones to enjoy!

By the way the Doha Flower Expo Facebook page has been educating the people with some fantastic facts about rare flowers! Hop over to their page and get to know some interesting flower facts! 

While floral entrepreneurs exhibit their products and services at the exhibition along with some stunning landscapes, it could be a great opportunity for teachers to pick up some worthy facts to instil responsibilities and enhance creativity, students and little kids to understand and learn the cause and effects and culture the enthusiasm of reasoning and discovering and of course the common people to appreciate the wonderful gift of God!

Sharing and gifting flowers has been the tradition in every culture and place, and getting a chance to witness colours in the desert is something extra ordinary! So do not miss the event! Enjoy a family day at the MIA Park this weekend with fragrance of nature surrounding you and your family!

Stay tuned for updates of the exhibition here at Rush360' Qatar.

We thank the organizers, Classic Dream Advertising for providing us all the pictures and details for this post and wish them all the best for a successful event! All details about Classic Dream Advertising can be found at www.rush360.qa by searching for Classic Dreams or Advertising.

Rashmi Agarwal - Fine Silk Artist

Qatar is buzzing with a lot of talent these days and we found a hidden mentor of Fine Silk Art. She is not only a charismatic, passionate down to earth prominent artist, but also a facilitator for budding artists. Meet the popular fine silk artist Rashmi Agarwal who has gone an extra mile of creating a platform for the professional as well as amateur artists to enhance their passion and career.


Time to sip a cup of tea or coffee and read on that chit chat we had with Rashmi!

When and where did your journey of Art begin?
Art was always my passion. Even after my management and law degree, I was enthusiastic about Art. I took Art as a profession in 2005 while I was still working.

How do you get inspired to do a project?
I can't live without painting. It soothes me like meditation and gives me energy.

When you came to Qatar in 2004 what was prevailing of Fine Silk Art here? Was it existing? 

In 2004, when I began my silk painting, there were only a handful of  silk artists in Qatar. Hardly anyone knew about fine silk art. So, I was determined to initiate silk painting as a professional art in Qatar and other GCC countries. When I started introducing it became very popular within a short period of time because of its beauty and elegance. Fine Silk Art is now known for wall hanging, home Decor and also for wearables.

Are you having a fulltime career other than being an Artist?

I worked as an Executive Officer for a Water & Waste Management company but my passion towards Fine Silk Painting took me to do this professionally as a full time Artist. 

What are the organizations and places you are working with or volunteering for with regard to Art?

I am currently a board member of USA- SPIN and Community Instructor at VCU, Qatar. I am also working at Souq Waqif Art Centre. I run my own Art Studio, while trying to develop many art courses/workshops and exhibition as the President and Founder of MAPS Qatar.  

MAPS is an organization that is helping many budding artists as well as famous artists as a platform to pursue their dreams. What really made you initiate such a non-profit organization?
Qatar is a country with a rich culture. It has a lots of potential for art. It is one of the most beautiful countries that provides many platforms for budding and professional artists to pursue their dreams. There are many people with hidden talents, I am facilitating them an engaging arena to expose their capabilities in art.

What has MAPS achieved so far?
MAPS is really fulfilling many people's dreams and nourishing their career. It is providing large scale Exhibitions and also many forms of  art workshops and classes for everyone, building their confidence and self esteem.

What is the feedback and support you are getting from the local society?
Initially we had only few members but currently we are more than 65 members just within few months. It's one of the best achievements any community can be proud of.

What are you working on right now?
I am trying to establish different art workshops and courses for beginners as well as professionals for both elders and kids with their art exposure in Exhibitions. In fact we have now started casual classes at Katara Cultural Village on many techniques and all are welcome to join and benefit. MAPS facebook page has all information about our activities.

What is the support you get from your family in pursuing your passion and community work?
Family Support is my biggest asset to achieve this success.without their support, I could not have come this far.

Enjoy some of Rashmi's elegant paintings and projects.....

Our thanks to Rashmi for taking the time to talk to us in spite of her busy schedules and we wish her all the best.

All details about Rashmi and MAPS can be found at www.rush360.qa by searching for Rashmi or Artist or MAPS.

Pink Lady Exclusive Launch at Qatar International Boat Show 2014

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One of the boats used by Pink Lady for its charter services

Qatar’s first yacht charter exclusively for ladies and families has been officially launched at the second edition of the Qatar International Boat Show which is being held this week at the Mourjan Marinas, Lusail City, just north of downtown Doha.

Ventura’s ‘Pink Lady Charters’ is the first yacht company in Qatar to offer an all-female crewed motor yacht for charter, allowing ladies and families to enjoy the delights of yacht charter in complete privacy.

Guests are free to do as they please on the yacht, relaxing with friends or family, enjoying swimming or water sports, or entertainment can be provided on request. For groups of ladies, private fashion shows of luxury brands can be arranged, as can the chance to view or try on special jewellery or cosmetics, while a personal choice of meals and refreshments can be prepared and served by the crew, either outside on deck, or in the privacy of an air conditioned dining area inside the boat.

Bookings can be made for day charters, half days, or longer periods, with typical prices of around $6,000 per half day. Overnight accommodation consists of four self-contained suites, two with queen sized beds and two with twin beds. Each cabin has its own en-suite toilet and shower. Enquiries can be made by calling +974- 3000 4466 or by e-mailing mail@pinkladycharters.com.

The Qatar International Boat Show is open every day until Saturday 15^th November from 3pm until 9.30pm. Entrance to the Show is free.

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Sneak Peak - Qatar International Boat Show 2014

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Sneak Peak - Qatar International Boat Show - 2014

So the Qatar International Boat Show is in full swing going on now till the 15th of November 2014 from 3pm to 9.30pm at Lusail Marina. Location details at www.rush360.qa search for Lusail Marina.

Its a well organized neat show, catch some fun and stroll down the Lusail Marina for a soothing scene....

Here are some of the moments captured by Rush360 Qatar team on the opening day! Enjoy!

MarieArt - Mom & Daughter crafting together!

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Cherishing the love, Strengthening the bond, enjoying the companionship, enhancing the skills through crafting, a mother and daughter inspiring the handmade community in Qatar. Meet Cristina Alves and her 13 year old daughter Marie Alves sharing their love of crafting together!

Cristina started to show interest in crafting when she saw her cousin in Portugal making 

handmade products. This made her look into crafts and she started learning from from books, vídeos and people who are experts and started crafting 8 years ago.

At the beginning it was a trial and error experience, and all projects did not turn out successful, but as she started practicing with patience and perseverance she improved her skills and became better each day. 

Today MarieArt Collections is a her little business with different variety of handmade products. All details about MarieArt could be found at www.rush360.qa by seraching for "MarieArt" or Handmade.

She loves to crochet more than anything else and brings out some lovely creative products! Her products vary and she accepts orders for personalized items as well. Like her facebook page and keep up to date with her creativity and ideas.

Cristina and her family have been living in Qatar since 2013. When she shifted to Qatar she did not know from where to get her craft supplies, hence got down all her supplies from Portugal.

Christina's daughter Marie who is a grade 8 student of Al Hekma International School in Mamourah is sharing her passion of crafting with love! Marie learns from her mom as well as does her own research and spends her time making little bracelets, necklaces and dream catchers!

MarieArt Collections are made with affectionate hands using recycle materials as Cristina says "You can do anything when it comes to recycled materials, you just need a bit of imagination!"


Cristina is hoping that one day she would have her own space to sell her products and at the same time teach children handcraft skills.

We asked Cristina and Marie to share something with our readers.

"l would just like to say that l do know that chatting with your friends all day seems way more interesting than making handcrafted products, but to be honest l manage to do both at the same time. Just because you do handcrafts or any other kind of thing does not mean that you have to spend all your free time on it. Everything should be done with moderation and this also applies to any hobby you have"
Cristina

"Handcraft is pretty fun and l think all kids should try at least once in their lifetime as minors and not adults. So just think about it and search anything on the internet and just try to make it".
Marie

Next time, you need some gifts for your loved ones or when you feel like redecorating your home or just get that craze of owning something that is handmade with affection remember Cristina and Marie and give them that encouragement, support and satisfaction of appreciating their creativity by placing an order with them and buying their products!

Our sincere thanks to Cristina and Marie for sharing their passion and journey with us and we wish them success in their endeavour. 

Qatar Book Corner - Giving a new purpose for used books!

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Guess what Rush360 Team discovered here in Qatar! Yes a virtual online second hand used Book Store! Browse the collection from the comfort of your home, order online and get them delivered to your door step!

All details about Qatar Book Corner can be found at www.rush360.qa by searching for Books, Qatar Book Corner or used books.

Qatar Book Corner was established in 2012 by a book loving couple! Akif and Fariha say, they initiated such a project in Qatar due to the lack of affordable and variety of books in the market and the desire to help people de clutter and make room for more books. Books are not easy to part with, however the fact that they will be taken care of and given into the right hands provides much of a relief and makes the separation easier !

How does this work?

 

• They buy used books from the existing market and sell them off at very reasonable rates
• Their website is their online store for the clients to browse through with ease and in the comfort of their homes. 
• Orders are placed online however for the comfort and security concerns of the customers payments are collected in cash upon delivery/collection.

Delivery

• An order of 5 books or more is delivered free of cost within city limits (Doha, Wakra, Gharaffa area) 
• An order of less than 5 books needs to be collected from the collection points in Doha or Wakrah. These books can also be delivered at a flat rate of QAR 15/-
• Qatar Book Corner is open to shipping worldwide. They even recently received an order from UK from a client who had been searching for a book all over the globe. They are flexible on that, however shipping costs are payable by the client. 

Now doesn't that sound so wonderful!

 What kind of Books?

• All sorts of books of various genres. Both fiction and non-fiction, for adults, young adults and children.
• All books are used. Their price reflects their overall quality. However, they do not sell books that are in extremely bad shaped (torn /missing pages)

Selling your Used Books

Do you have used books that you do not need any more!? Qatar Book Corner will take care of those books. 

They buy books in bulk from people leaving the country or just about anyone who needs to make room for more, provided they have available space for more books.

Clients send them their requests for selling their lot and their estimated price. After arriving at a mutually agreed rate, Qatar Book Corner visits them to view the quality and selection of books. 

They make sure the books they buy are of good quality. And they currently do not buy coursework books (for schools and colleges).

So we asked Fariha, "It’s very difficult to get good books in Qatar and we do not have that very much of libraries and your services sound so appropriate for this country. How is your feedback. Do you have a good amount of customers. What kind of books go well with your customers? She replied,

"We are existent mainly because of the love of our clients. We have a tremendous feedback from them and 80% are returning customers. Our "little" business wouldn't stand a chance without these book loving people.

All books go well , as we have a range of all type of customers of different interests and age groups."

 When asked what are their future plans this is what they had to say,

"We hope to expand to a proper bookstore in the future provided we get a suitable opportunity. We are not looking to hike up our book prices, which would be the case if we owned a bookstore now. Our low and unbeatable prices are the main reason why this initiative actually works well! Customer satisfaction is our policy and we are open to suggestions and feedback"

You can check out their large collection of books at the MIA Bazar as well!

The online Store is pretty much user friendly and browsing is easy as it is well organized with sorting options.

So next time you need a book remember to use Qatar Book Corner from the comfort of your homes!

We thank Fariha and Akif for providing us details about Qatar Book Corner to share with all of you and we wish them all the best with their much needed initiative!

Qatar International Boat Show - 2014

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Lusail Marina is getting ready to look gorgeous for the prestigious event Qatar International Boat Show 2014.

Date: 11th to 15th November (for general public 12th to 15th)

Venue: Lusail Marina (Search for Lusail Marina at www.rush360.qa for GPS Location)

Time: 3pm to 9.30pm

Qatar International Boat Show is the Middle East’s premier yachting lifestyle event.

Following the success of the inaugural edition of the show in 2013 and in line with Qatar’s National Vision 2030 to position Qatar as a world class tourism hub for business, leisure, culture, education and sport,

Qatar International Boat Show 2014 will be hosted on 11 – 15 November 2014 at Lusail Marina. Opening hours are 3.00pm until 9.30pm and entry is complimentary.

IMPORTANT: Please note that Tuesday 11th November is a preview opening show day for VIP guests and media only and public access will not be available on this day.

More than 60 world reknown Boats will be displayed this time including some famous brands both in Land and water. Many passionate exhibitors will be showcasing their boats and other services with pride!

Boat lovers will get an opportunity to catch a glimpse of boat equipment accessories and services as well as some luxury products and services at the show!



Do not miss this event! Keep the dates free and enjoy a great family outing dawdling through the state of the art yachts along the Marina especially with the current cooling weather! A treat for everyone!

And Guess what!? To celebrate the second edition of this Boat Show, Qatar International Boat Show is having a competition running on their Facebook Page! Check it out here and see what they have in store for you!



" Win a fabulous day aboard a luxury yacht for up to four people. Enjoy a taste of the jet set lifestyle and step aboard a beautiful yacht with your friends to soak up the luxe life for a day. Set sail and cruise the coastline of Doha, anchoring at Al Saflia to dive in and snorkel then unwind with a spot of lunch on board your private yacht. A prize seriously set to impress!" 

Stay tuned for more updates at Rush360' Qatar on the event when it kicks off! We thank Qatar International Boat Show for the cordial relationship with www.rush360.qa and for providing the pictures and details for this post.

All details about the event organizers Snow Conceptual Communications & Events can be found at www.rush360.qa by searching for Qatar International Boat show or QIBS

Qatar National Street Drag Championship - October 2014 to May 2015

Here is a treat for race lovers! Check out the Qatar National Street Drag Championship every weekend till May 2015 at the Qatar Racing Club.

Entrance is free and its on every weekends Thursdays 6:00 PM  and Fridays  at 9:00 PM

Here are some exciting moments captured by Rush360 Team at the Industrial Area. Location details of the Qatar Racing Club can be found at www.rush360.qa by seraching for QRC

World Superbike Championship at Losail International Circuit - 31st October to 2nd November 2014

World Superbike Championship is underway in Losail International Circuit. Today is the last day and bike lovers can catch the excitement from 5pm onwards. Grand stand tickets are free! Here are some pictures the Rush360 team clicked during the event. Enjoy!

The location details of Losail International Circuit could be found at www.rush360.qa by searching for Losail Circuit.