Head of Scottish judiciary visits Doha museum
Lord Gill, the Lord President of the Court of Session who is head of the judiciary in Scotland and the Lord Justice General, yesterday visited Sheikh Faisal bin Jassem Al Thani’s Museum.
During the visit, Lord Gill was briefed about the exhibits in the museum which is regarded as one of the Qatari heritage centres. A number of rare classic cars are also on display at the museum.
Chief of Diplomatic
Institute meets
Russian envoy
Director of Diplomatic Institute at Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Hassan bin Ibrahim al-Mohannadi met the Russian Ambassador to Qatar Noor Mohamed Julov.
During the meeting, they discussed prospects of co-operation between the Diplomatic Institute and Moscow State Institute for International Relations, especially the opportunity for Qatari diplomats to join Moscow Institute for training courses and learning the Russian language and the exchange of visits between the diplomats.
Qatar to celebrate
World Heritage
Day today
Qatar will honour a group of Qatari personalities today on the occasion of World Heritage Day.
HE the Minister of Culture, Arts and Heritage Dr Hamad bin Abdul Aziz al-Kuwari will honour a group of Qatari heritage pioneers during the event, which has gained more significance after Qatar Museums Authority announced in 2013 that Zubarah town had become a Unesco world heritage site.
Dr al-Kuwari said this year’s celebration is different thanks to the achievements made in the field of heritage. “Heritage is one of the main pillars of development in Qatar, and is also one of the main pillars of the Qatar National Vision 2030’s cultural aspect,” he was quoted as saying by QNA.
“We always believe that development is a two-sided coin ... The first face of development lies in construction and modernisation, and the second aspect is identity. And there is no doubt that heritage is one of the most important aspects of identity, and this was emphasized by the Qatar National Vision 2030,” Dr al-Kuwari added.
Joyalukkas unveils festive offer
Joyalukkas has announced a gift-filled celebration of Hindu festival Akshaya Tritiya across its showrooms.
The initiative will offer a choice of free gold coins, gifts and “exquisite collections” to double the joy of shoppers during the celebration period, the jeweller has said in a statement.
In keeping with the spirit of the festival, Joyalukkas will give a gift to every shopper on the purchase of jewellery worth QR3,000, while customers shopping for diamond and polki jewellery worth QR5,000 will get a 2gm, 22K gold coin.
In addition, customers shopping for jewellery worth QR3,000 and more will also get a free gold coin on the auspicious days of May 1-3.
“It is believed that the purchase of gold and jewellery during Akshaya Tritiya brings home good luck and prosperity. Also, as getting a gift is considered as a blessing for prosperity, we have tailored our Akshaya Tritiya (celebrations) to reflect the spirit of the occasion. I take this opportunity to wish people celebrating Akshaya Tritiya good health, wealth and prosperity,” said Joy Alukkas, chairman & MD, Joyalukkas Group.
Joyalukkas is also offering three exclusive collections at “special prices” during the celebration period.
The collection includes a Eleganza Polki necklace set at QR23,000, a designer Tyohaar diamond necklace set at QR12,300 and another Eleganza Polki necklace set at QR17,900.
“Our offers and choice of products have been designed to meet all jewellery shoppers’ expectations and make the occasion very special for them,” said John Paul Joy Alukkas, executive director, Joyalukkas Group.
