Doha: The State of Qatar has condemned the storming by Israeli forces of Al Aqsa Mosque to prevent worshipers from entering.
The Foreign Ministry confirmed in a statement that the State of Qatar denounces Israeli violations against the holy sites and on the freedom of worship as well as the abuses against the Palestinian people. The Ministry also stressed Qatar’s rejection of all Israeli actions, which are likely to increase tension and instability in the region.
DOHA: Age and obesity are major risk factor for osteoarthritis. Nearly one in two people may develop symptomatic knee osteoarthritis by age 85, and two in three people who are obese may develop symptomatic knee osteoarthritis in their lifetime, according to a health expert.
At Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC)’s Rheumatology Clinic, around 15,285 people were treated in 2012 (over 14,000 have been treated yearly in 2010 and 2011). Among patients with arthritis, the most common form was osteoarthritis, a chronic condition in which the cartilage – the material that cushions the joints – breaks down, causing the bones to rub against each other. This results in stiffness, pain and loss of joint movement.
Healthy eating habits and regular physical exercise are important in arthritis prevention and treatment. Contrary to perceptions that nothing can be done about arthritis, seeking therapy and other avenues of support can improve quality of life for people living with this condition, especially elderly people, according to Dr Mohammed Hammoudeh, Senior Rheumatologist at HMC.
In recognition of World Arthritis Day, being observed globally to raise awareness about the condition, Dr Hammoudeh emphasised that seeking arthritis treatment, which may include physical therapy and/or occupational therapy, can help the elderly overcome the limitations posed by their arthritis.
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Doha: Under the auspices of the Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Katara will hold the fourth Traditional Dhow Festival from November 18 to 22. Katara beach will begin receiving requests today from those who wish to participate in the event. Registration will close on October 23.
Katara General Manager Khalid Al Sulaiti said that the event will provide the audience with a phenomenal cultural festival that will include a host of activities and competitions for the first time. He added that the event was to commemorate the sacrifices of Qatar’s ancestors and the dangerous life they led in their naval journeys to collect pearls from the depth of the Arabian Gulf.
Doha: The Colours of Desert Art and Painting Exhibition, organised by the Middle East Art and Silk Painters (MAPS), opened yesterday evening in Katara in the presence of a large number of artists from various nationalities and art lovers.
Works of 25 artists from various nationalities, including Qataris, are on display. Artists participating include, Rashmi Agarwal (Head of the Society), Fouad Al Emadi, Sara Al Thani, Abdulrahman Aldorani, Abeer Harmouch, Elsy Tabet, Lyuba Jalladyan, Wafaa Elabdali, Anish Sharma, Eman Nasr and others.
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