Green tone to mosque sermons

Imams across Qatar are using the UN Climate Change Conference to remind the community of their responsibility to care for the planet.

 

DOHA Faith leaders in Qatar are joining community efforts to become more involved in climate change action, as the COP18/CMP8 Conference, being held in Doha next month, draws near.

As part of the drive to raise awareness of environmental issues among the public, and to make the United Nations Climate Change Conference inclusive, more than 150 mosques in Qatar will be reminding the community of their responsibility to care for the planet.

The Holy Quran contains more than 1,500 verses that relate to the environment, and preachers in the country’s mosques will cite these and more in their effort to bring home the important role that everyone has in helping to save the planet.

According to Mohamad Al-Missifri, the administration affairs expert in the Minister’s Office at Qatar’s Ministry of Endowment and Islamic Affairs, verses from the Holy Quran will be used, as well as ‘sunnah’, or the words and actions of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), as imams urge people to abide by more environmentally friendly practices. These include urging people to use less water and not to fell trees.

On November 27, state mosques will host afternoon lectures about preserving the environment and natural resources, and limiting energy consumption. Mosques will host lectures on November 30 about climate change and preserving the environment. Advocacy groups will meet on December 4 to further convey the message.

 

The Ministry of Endowment and Islamic Affairs will also raise awareness among its employees, working at the same time to mitigate energy and water consumption internally and in Qatar’s mosques.

Sambo attends Gas summit in Doha calls for fair price

Nigerian Vice-President Namadi Sambo joined other leaders of the world's biggest gas suppliers in an inaugural gas summit in Doha, Qatar on Tuesday by calling for a fair gas price. Meanwhile, Iran, whose president was absent from the ceremony, warned that Western taxation will derail the energy market.

The summit was opened by Qatar's Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani who called for "innovative solutions" to the challenges facing the gas industry for the benefit of both consumers and producers.

According to organisers, the summit was to discuss "the priority of long-term contracts as the basis of security for exporters and consumers of natural gas."

It was also seek ways to establish a fair price for gas under a gas-to-oil indexation, with the aim of overcoming the disparity between crude oil and gas prices, organisers said.

The leaders would review cross investments and technological collaboration between GECF members.

Besides Oman which was admitted on Sunday, the GECF also comprises Algeria, Bolivia, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Iran, Libya, Nigeria, Qatar, Russia, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela. Kazakhstan, Norway and the Netherlands are observers.

Russia is the world's largest gas producer and sits on 30 percent of global reserves, while Qatar is the largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporter with a production capacity of 77 million tonnes a year.

GECF has been working for a fair gas price which its leaders say is the fastest growing energy source, but they deny it aims to control prices or become a cartel like the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).

The producers want "a fair price for gas that is linked to an energy commodity, especially crude oil ... Gas prices are not yet in parity with oil," Qatar's Energy Minister Mohammed bin Saleh al-Sada told reporters on Sunday.

 “Fair prices are determined by demand and production (supply). It is not the duty of this forum to determine prices," he said.

 "The summit wants to send a message (to the world) about reliable gas supplies," Sada said.

 Gas prices are currently determined either in long-term contracts between sellers and buyers, which some exporter’s index to oil, or on spot markets.

World gas demand dipped in the wake of the global financial crisis but the GECF says it rebounded last year, rising 7.3 percent, mainly due to Japan boosting LNG imports after its March tsunami and nuclear crisis.

The International Energy Agency estimated last month that around $10 trillion of investments would be needed in the gas industry until 2035, or about $400 billion a year.

Qatar begins World Cup qualifier in Bahrain

On Friday, new Qatar coach Sebastiao Lazaroni's boys will take their first step dow the long and ardous path towards the 2014 World Cup, with an away fixture agaianst Bahrain. The match at the Bahrain's National Stadium in Riffa is scheduled to kick off at 8pm local time. Apart from Iran, ranked 53rd in the world, Qatar (88) is well ahead of Bahrain (101) and Indonesia (131) in its Asia qualification group (E). Only the winne

r and runner-up of the round robin group advance to the fourth round of the AFC qualifiers, which means that Qatar is left with little margin of error. After Friday's clash, Qatar will host Iran on September 6 in Doha. Their next qualifying game will then be in Jakarta against Indonesia on October 11. This round of Asian qualification qualification continues February next year. Qatar arrived in Bahrain on Wednesday reeling from back-to-back losses in friendly games in the past fortnight.They recorded losses against Iraq (1-0 at home) before falling to the United Arab Emirates 3-1 at Al Ain. Going into Friday’s game, coach Lazaroni seems optimistic, especially after the recovery of the injured players such as the team captain Bilal Mohammed, Majdi Siddiq and Hamid Ismael. As for Bahrain, they are coming off a 1-0 victory over Sudan in a friendly played at home last week. They had also recently beaten United Arab Emirates club side Bani Yas 3-0 after drawing 1-1 with Oman in an abandoned friendly during their July training camp in Dubai. Meanwhile, this Qatar-Bahrain match will mark the first official game for Qatar’s Brazilian tactician Sebastiao Lazaroni, who was appointed to his new post earlier this month. Same for the former England under-21 manager, now Bahrain head coach Peter John Taylor, who was signed to take over the national team duties in July. Bahrain is one of five nations (others being Japan, South Korea, Australia and North Korea) that received byes through to the third round. Friday’s clash may be the group opener but it looms as a potentially vital one. The other teams in Group E, Iran and Indonesia, are expected to finish top and bottom of the group respectively, leaving Bahrain and Qatar to fight out the second spot which yields a place in the fourth round. Qatar will be hoping to claim a much-needed victory as a boost to its credential as the host of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Lazaroni brings vast international experience to the Qatar job. He was coach of his native Brazil in the successful 1989 Copa America campaign and 1990 World Cup, and had coached the Jamaican national team. The 61-year-old had managed several of the big club in Brazil, including Flamengo, Vasco de Gama, Gremio and Botafogo, plus several club sides around the world including Fiorentina and Fenerbahce. If Qatar wins in this group, it will then move on to the fourth round, which will have two groups of five teams each that will see the group winners and runners-up automatically qualifying for the 2014 World Cup.

Qatar residents celebrate world cup hosting right

Doha erupted in cheers on Thursday when the news spread that FIFA has picked the country as the host of the 2022 World Cup ahead of the United Sates, Australia, South Korea and Japan. The announcement of the vote by Fifa President Sepp Blatter in Zurich was greeted with delight from patriotic and loving supporters of the Qatar bid.

The news was received with great joy as the Qatar 2022 Bid committee staged a fan zone at the Aspire Park, saw residents of the city honking their car horns in wild celebration of the victory.

Crowds watching the live broadcast on a giant television screen at the Aspire Park started arriving from 2pm as families came with their canopy, mats and chair to witness the historic event.

Children’s faces were painted with the Qatar maroon colour and the national flag, T-shirt, trumpet and scarves were freely given to thousands of fans.

As the evening approached the crowd became thicker, and the Vuvuzela took the air as young Qatari’s blew the trumpet with chants of “Qatar, Qatar, Qatar.”
Aardina Richards, a Dutch national said, “I have been in Doha for three months and I am happy for the Qatar victory but sad for the Netherlands & Belgium bid, though back home people weren’t expecting victory because there are lots of issues that needs to be solved than building stadiums and staging a World Cup.”

Shyju V an Indian resident expressed his joy, when he said, “Qatar’s World Cup bid put on a characteristically polished presentation, its successfully assuaged concerns about its heat, telling everyone that Qatar play a significant role in the heart of the Middle East.

With FIFA giving Qatar the hosting right it will definitely be a unifying factor in the region and a plus for global peace.”

By hosting the world cup Qatar will be fulfilling the dreams of every Arab, said Haithem Rashid, a Tunisian resident.

Hosting the biggest soccer fiesta will boosts the economic fortunes of the country and the inhabitants as whole, said Yemi a Nigerian resident.

Sharif Marri, a Qatari resident, said, “I want to thank Fifa President Sepp Blatter for creating the environment that won Qatar this high ranking and historical feat. We all know Qatar in terms of staging world class events and its football followership is well known to all as witnessed in the Brazil versus Argentina match. I think we are on track, and the game has just begun.”

Qatar will be the first country to host the world cup in the Middle East, with the 2018 edition going to Russia ahead of the joint Spain & Portugal bid.

Gharaffa faces uphill task against KSA's al Hilal

AL GHARAFFA Sports Club despite going down 0-3 to Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia in first leg quarterfinal of the AFC Champions League in Riyadh last week, is in an upbeat mood as it takes on the Saudi club in the return leg on home turf on Wednesday.

Gharaffa coach Caio Junior, well aware of the fact that his players have a mountain to climb, put up a brave front on eve of the match.

He said, “In football the approach is either theoretic or practical.

Hilal will come all out to play and maintain its lead.

We will, however, be at an advantage because my players are in good shape and will enjoy the support of home crowd.” Ciao emphasised the value of fans’ support and said that his players greatly value them.

He urged them to pack the stadium on Wednesday and make the atmosphere ‘an intimidating one’ for the opponent.

Gharaffa, however, will miss the services of star Brazilian midfielder Juninho in the match.

Coach Caio Junior exhorted his players to prove that theirs is not a one-man team.

Caio said he has got capable player to replace him in the squad and the replacement had proven himself in the Qatar Stars League encounter against Lekhwiya.

“Juninho will not be playing for us and it gives me a chance to evaluate the team’s performance without him,” said Junior, adding, “This won’t do us any harm as I believe rest of my players can compensate for his absence.

We played without him against Lekhwiya and won comfortably.” The Qatar Stars League champion club comes to the match high on confidence after beating a strong Lekhwiya side in its opening QSL match, with Iraqi striker Younes Mahmoud and Clemerson de Araujo producing some magic.

Younis Mahmud, though not underestimating his opponent, is optimistic of Gharafffa advancing to semifinal of the prestigious tournament.

“Hilal players are used to playing such matches.

They have a lot of experience.

But we are Qatar champion and will make it crystal clear that we are capable of progressing beyond this stage.” Hilal, who has been consistently impressive under Belgian great Eric Gerets, is positive of a good outing in Doha.

They are expected to welcome back Christian Wilhelmsson to the starting line-up after the Swedish winger missed the first leg through suspension.

Gerets, said, “Naturally in any competition, matches become tougher in the later stages.

Ghaffara is a strong team and many good players play in the team.

“We will take things seriously and search for goals.

We will try not to concede goals as we are eager to maintain our 3 goals advantage.” Defender Osama Hawsawi knows it is vital for Al Hilal not to slip against Al Gharaffa in the second leg.

He said his teammates were determined to put up a stellar performance against them.

“We are prepared and confident of progressing,” he said.

“I know Gharafa will come all out to attack.

They will be fearless in their approach as they have nothing to lose.

We will, however, search for goals as attack is the best form of defence.” The match will be officiated by officials from Singapore.

The referee is Abdul Malik, who will be assisted by Jeffrey Goh Gek Pheng and Mohammed Mousa Abu.

The final of Asia’s top club competition will be staged at Tokyo’s National Stadium on November 13.

Winner of the tournament will qualify for the lucrative FIFA Club World Cup in December 2010.

e-passport facility for Nigerians in Doha soon

DOHA NIGERIAN expatriates in Qatar could acquire electronic passports in Doha itself in mid-September.

However, the opportunity to get the new passport in Doha will be available for a limited period of just three days.

Thereafter, it can be obtained only from the Nigerian embassy in the UAE.
The initiative for this comes from the Nigerian embassy in the UAE and the Nigerians in Diaspora (NIDO Qatar).

OJ Millar, president of NIDOQatar said, “As the December 31, 2010 deadline for phasing out the old machine readable passport (MRP) approaches, all hands must be on deck to ensure that all e l i g i b l e Nigerians, outside the country who wish to have the chip-based e-passports are issued the same.” “As a measure of our commitment and diligence in serving the community, we have liaised with the Nigerian Embassy in the UAE for a three-day exercise to issue the epassport to residents who have not acquired theirs saving them the trouble of travelling to Abuja or Lagos for that purpose,” he said.

December 31, is the deadline set by the Federal Government of Nigeria after which (from January 1, 2011) only those Nigerians who hold e-passport would be allowed to enter or go out of Nigeria.

In order to check the growing cases of forgery, duplication, identity theft and other related crimes, which continue to dent the country’s image, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), in 2007, introduced the e-passport.

OJ Millar also pointed to the implication that if you have residential status, you need a new passport, given that travelling with your old passport with a Qatar ID to Nigeria automatically nullifies it if it is not embedded in the e-passport.” The harmonised ECOWAS smart electronic passport issued by the Nigerian Immigrations Service is powered by biometric technology in accordance with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) specifications for international travels.

The e-passport is supported by a powerful data base that ensures verification of data claims from any point of entry or departure; the traveller’s identity can be ascertained and any ambiguity arising from identity problems addressed.

Nigeria is the first country in Africa to acquire the e-passport technology and among the first five nations of the world to adopt the biometric technology to the delight of International Migration Experts and security agents worldwide.

Welcoming the move for issuing of e-passport at Doha, Frank Idozie, a Nigerian resident said, “I’m happy with the idea of getting my e-passport here without having to travel all the way to Abuja.

It will save me not only the pain of a long journey to the country and back, but also lots of money.” “This is a welcome development and we appreciate the efforts of government.

I enjoin Nigerians in Diaspora to sustain the enlightenment campaign so that everybody gets the new passport before the deadline expires,” said Florence Ijachie, a resident.

Online sale of AFC Asian Cup tickets commences in Doha

FOOTBALL fans can now buy tickets online for the forthcoming AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2011.
The ticket sale for Asia’s flagship soccer event was initiated at the Fours Seasons Hotel by the Qatar Local Organising Committee (QLOC) Executive Board member Mohammed Mubarak al Mohannadi.
The continental football feast will be held in Doha from January 7-29, 2011 and will showcase the best 16 teams of Asia.
Speaking to Qatar Tribune on behalf of QLOC Chief Executive Officer Saoud al Mohannadi, Mubarak said: “We are proud to launch the website for the online ticket sale of our tournament, a most convenient purchasing method which is now used in most international sports championships.” Al Mohannadi said in a message for the launch: “In coordination with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), this will be the first time that a major sporting event in Qatar has been able to provide its own official online ticket sales service.” AFC President Mohamed bin Hammam also urged fans to book their seats early in the five stadiums for their favourite teams.
“The AFC is pleased to launch the online ticket sales of the Asian Cup Qatar 2011.You can now start buying your tickets to watch the top 16 teams in action in Doha”, said bin Hammam.
Dr Athanasios Batsilas, the Chief Operating Officer, said the system developed by the organising committee and the AFC is dynamic, effective and userfriendly.
‘The organisers spared no effort in producing a website that is user-friendly right from the time of purchase to witnessing the matches.” Fans buying tickets will receive an immediate confirmation email listing his or her details as well as all details of the purchase.
The customer can go with his or her confirmation to any ticket outlet to collect the tickets.
The counter ticket sales will be launched later in the year.
At that stage, tickets will be available on a first-come-first-served basis at select tickets outlets in Doha.
“We have worked closely with the AFC to provide this dynamic, user friendly service.
It will give thousands of fans across the Asian continent an opportunity to reserve their seats six months before the start of the tournament”, said al Mohannadi.
Different categories of the tickets have been reasonably priced to ensure that they are within the reach of all soccer fans, and the AFC will monitor closely with the ticketing service provider to ensure smooth sales of tickets and distribution, al Mohannadi added.

Doha Gymnasiede 2009

As many as 29 world records were smashed in the Doha Gymnasiade 2009 which concluded on Saturday.

The new records were created in the swimming and athletics competitions.

The athletes made a new world mark in swimming events like girls 100m, 200m and 400m freestyle, 50m, 100m and 200m backstroke, 50m and 200m butterfly, 200m and 400m medley and 4x100m freestyle.

The swimming events in which the boys created world records were 100m, 200m and 400m freestyle, 50m, 100m and 200m backstroke, 50m and 200m butterfly, 200m and 400m medley and 4x100m freestyle.

In the swimming event for girls 50metres freestyle, Santaman Anna of France created a new a world record to win gold.

A solitary record was broken in athletics, the event being high jump for girls.

Winners of the final 24 events, across all categories, including athletics, swimming and gymnastics, were declared on the fourth and final day of the competition.

Significant titles among the medal winners were the delegations from Italy, Russia, and Ukraine.

In the 2000m steeplechase boys final, Burhan Ahmed Mohammed of Saudi Arabia won gold followed by Italy’s Sanguinetti Andrea who won silver while Qatar’s Elbachir Siksasse clinched the bronze.

The 3000m boys final was won by Zhang Lei of China, while the 110m hurdles for Boys witnessed Mach Di Palmstein Ivan of Italy as the winner In the 100m hurdles for boys, Raibaut Mathilde of France won the gold medal, while the relay boys final was won by Spain followed by Brazil with silver and France with bronze.

In the relay for girls, Italy won the gold, Hungary silver and Russia bronze.

In the long jump for girls, French Beaufour Megane won gold while Zhou Xiaoxue of China won silver.

The pole vault gold for girls went to Russia’s Stetssyuk Tatiana.

The gymnastics events for which winners were declared on Saturday included finals for apparatus ball for girls, apparatus club for girls, and group show in rhythmic gymnastics category.

Finals were also held for vault for boys, balance beam for girls, parallel bars for boys, floor for girls and horizontal bar for boys.

Nigerians yearn for native food


If you are a Nigerian and wish to savour your country’s delicacies in Doha, you may find it very tough to cater to your taste buds.

Since typical Nigerian dishes are very rich and spicy foods, having different varieties and flavours, it is almost impossible to find them in the local restaurants.

As a result, many Nigerians have compromised with the situation and taken to alternative foods.

Talking to Qatar Tribune, Gbenga Aladesanmi a Nigerian music teacher, said, “My eating habit has changed because I don’t have access to ‘iyon’ (pounded yam).

There are no Nigerian food stores here.

So we have to make do with what we have in locally available food items.

This has resulted in poor and, at times, unhealthy eating habits because most of us are not so good at cooking healthy meals.

Instead, we prefer to eat fast foods.” He said if at all the food items of their country are available, they are very expensive.

“The cost of a yam tuber range from above QR150 and to elaborately prepare a meal of pounded yam you need two to three tubers, which is expensive.

Most of the time, it is easier to pick up your phone and dial a meal that would be delivered at your doorsteps.

The absence of a Nigerian restaurant affects my eating habit.

I have taken to local foods like kubus which is different from my Agege bread.” Commenting on the absence of Nigerian delicacies and what he misses about home, Bayo Anjorin, said, “During many evenings, I think of the food, not just any type of food, but the type that could be eaten or enjoyed in the company of my native friends and family over some drinks, complemented by a football game on TV and spiced up with arguments and debates over the different aspects of our national life.

I miss amala and gbegiri, not to forget ‘ewa agoyin’.

These are meals I can’t find here, even at family kitchens.” Ibrahim Yusuff, an IT expert, said, “I hope to relish eating a typical Nigerian delicacy when we celebrate our national day on October 1. There are food stores, Indians, Filipinos, Nepalis and other nationalities, but none for Nigerians.

May be the cost of setting up a food store is something enormous that the average Nigerian food vendor can’t afford.” Since the Nigerian expatriates miss their authentic delicacies, they are always on the look out to go back to their country during the vacations to enjoy a good meal.

QIB Finances Salam Bounian Tower for QR 206 Million

Doha – QIB and Salam Bounian have signed a QR 206 million Musharaka agreement through which the Bank will finance the developer’s Jumana Tower at The Pearl. QIB is a leading financial institution in Qatar, financing some of the country’s largest vital projects and is a dedicated supporter of the country’s economy.

Jumana Tower is a residential project at The Pearl’s Porto Arabia. Facing the marina, the 28-floor tower offers 250 luxury apartments. Jumana Tower construction is proceeding according to schedule and is due to be delivered next year.

QIB CEO, Mr. Salah Jaidah, commented on this agreement, saying, “Qatar’s economic growth has been measured between seven and nine percent in 2009. With continual government support of the local real estate sector and the resulting involvement of primary local financial institutions such as QIB, sector growth will continue to rise and the market will see an increasing number of large finance deals such as QIB’s agreement with Salam Bounian.”

Mr. Ahmad Meshari, QIB General Manager, Domestic Business Group, said, “QIB and Salam Bounian have a strong collaborative history regarding Sharia’-compliant finance agreements. QIB has previously organized sukuk for Salam Bounian for a USD 137.5 million finance for “The Gate” project. This Jumana Tower agreement is an extension of QIB and Salam Bounian’s strong relationship characterized by the strength and stability of its real estate projects.”

Salam Bounian General Manager, Mr. Yasser Hamad, said of the QIB – Salam Bounian partnership, “This agreement is symbolic in that it is the first major Islamic finance agreement to occur since last year’s Q3 crisis. It proves that Salam Bounian is respected in the banking industry and is considered a strong company in the market with a solid foundation and good reputation.”

DOHA: Despite the constraints faced by the organisers, the Akon concert held last Month has turned out to be one of the most successful concerts held in Qatar.

Qatar Vision not only brought an international artiste such as Akon to Doha but also successfully hosted the event without any major or official sponsor. The Akon crew pocketed QR1m for the performance, for which 8,960 tickets were sold.

The InterContinental hotel’s beach was a perfect location for the big event. The hotel provided Akon a full suite with food and beverages and arranged the visas for the artist and the crew.

While the event brought much publicity to Doha for having hosted a magnificent concert, the absence of an official sponsor was sorely felt by the organisers. They could get some sponsorship only at the last minute from Kodak, Pepsi and Sarq.

Sharif Omar Hashisho, Managing Director of Qatar Vision, said: “We did not make any money in Akon but we are happy that all Doha is speaking about it. The profit is not really much if we compare it to the hard work done for the event. At least we had great exposure and managed to prove to people that Qvision is capable of doing an amazing job in bringing to Qatar superstar artists such as Akon.”

On the issue of sponsorship, he said: “Honestly, without good sponsors and government support, its just too much for us as a private company to do all this work ourselves. If sponsors cover 50 percent of your cost you are in a good shape and can bring even better artists.”

“From my side, I am extremely happy that everyone who attended the concert left with a great impression about the good organisation and professional work of the Qvision team. I am also happy because Qatar now is going to be considered a place artists would include in their future tours. I am also happy because we had zero incidents regarding safety or security of our guests. I am also happy because Akon and his musicians left Qatar with a great impression about the culture and hospitality and are ready to come back again and again,” Hashisho added.

DOHA: The Diplomatic Club, Doha’s premier private club providing its members and guests with a luxurious lifestyle, announced yesterday its portfolio expansion for 2009 with several projects currently under way.

These new plans reflects the Diplomatic Club’s longstanding relationship in the hospitality industry and the company’s continued ability to provide unparalleled and outstanding standards of services within this field.

Speaking to reporters yesterday, Saad Hilal Al Muhannadi, CEO of Diplomatic Club said: “In order to continuously provide a prestigious lifestyle to its patrons, the Diplomatic Club is undergoing some minor and major facelifts. This year, the club underwent a complete renovation of its main lobby and member’s lounge areas with designs that are both comforting and classic in appearance ensuring grace and elegance.”

Le Grill Restaurant, renowned for the best grilled meats in town, is currently undergoing a transformation in its design features in order to provide its clientele with alternative new look.

Also in the pipeline, and in order to meet the ever increasing number of guests, is the construction of a new multi-storey Al Sayyad restaurant, located adjacent to the existing site. The new restaurant will feature regular seating areas, as well as private majles areas and a terrace overlooking the magnificent views of the west bay lagoon, said Al Muhannadi.

The Diplomatic Club is accelerating its expansion programme with the construction of a luxury hotel in the club’s premises. The Hotel will be located by the beachfront, overlooking the west bay lagoon and will offer 100 rooms and suites, restaurants, roof top bar and retail shops. The design of the building will be inspired by the traditional construction of the club but with an added modern touch in order to comply with current market trends and styles.

Also the Diplomatic Club has ventured into the business of Hotel management services with the creation of DC Hotels.

A formal agreement was signed between the two parties which mean the Diplomatic Club for Hotel Management Services will manage the DC Hotel Brand and will provide hotel owners advisory services and input before and during construction, manage the pre-opening stages of the new property and operate the hotel throughout the contracted period.

The Diplomatic Club for Hotel Management services has recently been awarded the operation of its first 2 hotels in Doha this year, with the opening of DC Hotel at the 44 West Bay Tower and the DC Hotel Musheireb.