15th Asian Games PART 1- Doha 2006

[Qatar Son 333]

14 days to go people

[Qatar Son 333]

well wat do you know

Official Supplier: Mowasalat

Thursday, 16 November, 2006

Utilising its distinctive Karwa brand, Mowasalat will provide the 15th Asian Games Doha 2006 with an unparalleled transport service as it continues its commitment to developing sustainable and efficient transport systems in Doha, and obtaining better mobility for all citizens.

Mowasalat has considerable experience in providing high-quality transport services at a major sporting event and delivered a successful operation at the West Asian Games held in Doha in 2005. Athletes, fans, visitors and media were transported in clean, comfortable vehicles from Mowasalat’s mass transit business unit, while 150 limousines were also provided for VIP guests and delegates.

For Doha 2006, Mowasalat is dedicated to continuing to expand its transport expertise and will supply more than 700 buses, 150 limousines and 850 sedans. These vehicles are guaranteed to be constantly manned by more than 2,700 drivers throughout the build-up to the Games and during the event.

By providing complete transport solutions throughout the Games and beyond, Mowasalat is the biggest supplier to the 15th Asian Games and hopes to be the first-choice transport provider within the region by 2010.

[omarmakki]

Which one should I ride today??

[Halawala]

Originally Posted by omarmakki

I can see his reflection in the second pic
BTW, did you see Sheikh Jo3an there?

Jo3an wasn't there--I think. Maybe he came later.

Well, I cant really take a photo of myself! LoL!

[Qatar Son 333]

ow ow i know i know take the one thats white in color maybe the one next to that white one i am not shure

[Qatar Son 333]

sharjah, UAE - Thu 16 Nov

A day to remember

In front of the impressive, yellow-stone City Hall buildings at Sharjah University Campus, Day 40 of the 15th Asian Games Doha 2006 Torch Relay, 16 November, began with a local dance troupe performing a traditional Al Ayala dance. The dance, normally performed at sea, involves the performers beating Khaizaran sticks on the ground in rhythm.

But before the first stick hit the ground, dozens of parachutists appeared in the sky, their parachute canopies in the colours of the UAE flag, with large national flags streaming behind them.

As the sky-divers landed to cheers from the crowd, HE Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad Al-Thani, 15th Asian Games Torch Relay Ambassador, lit the 15th Asian Games Flame from its safety lantern and handed it to Sheikh Issam Al Kasimi, representing Sheikh Sultan Bin Hamad Al Kassim, the Ruler of Sharjah.

With the Doha 2006 Torch safely alight, Sheikh Issam handed the Flame to the first Torchbearer, Obeid Al Gaseer.

Al Gaseer descended the imposing steps of the City Hall before passing the Torch to the second Torchbearer, Ibrahim Meer, at the university gates.

Along the university road, children lined the way dressed in bright red, green and black T-shirts and were joined by university students taking time from their studies. Weightlifters and karate athletes also presented a demonstration of their sports as the Torch Relay passed by.

From one seat of learning to another, the Flame traveled from Sharjah University to the American University of Sharjah where Torchbearer Yahia Al Ameeri exchanged the Flame with Iman Mourad.

Iman who left the grounds of the University and took the Flame along Al Muftan street where crowds were treated to a series of alternative transport modes for the Relay, including racing bikes, motor bikes and brightly coloured classic cars.

Ahmed Bin Khabm proudly held the Flame aloft in a silver Bentley and was greeted by hundreds of children as he arrived at the Cultural Palace, where the Relay broke for lunch and prayer.

After its break the Flame continued its journey along the picturesque Corniche. Asma Al Sardan walked along the route escorted by HE Sheikh Joaan who rode a motorbike alongside the Torchbearer.

Workers in the dockyards stopped to watch the Flame taken by three horses to a large wooden dhow, the traditional boat of the Gulf. Children dressed in their brightly coloured, taob national dress clapped and cheered as the dhow sailed away on a short journey.

Disembarked from the dhow the Relay wound through the narrow streets of Sharjah's Heritage Village, passing by the old souq and the walls and gates of the old city.

On leaving the old town, girls dressed in white released white doves into the air above the central souq. Outside the impressive, white-stoned Al Nour Mosque the Flame boarded yet another mode of transport, this time a long, white tram which carried elders of Sharjah.

Next it was back to the water as Flame majestically cruised the Al Qasba Canal, making its way towards the celebration site for the evening’s performances.

Upon entering the site the path was lit by towering, projected images of the Doha 2006 Torch Relay logo. A giant screen loomed over the water, showing live images of the Relay as the Flame made its way to the site. Crowds of performers gathered at the celebration site, singing with arms entwined, swaying rhythmically.

Just as the sun was setting, the Flame reached the Sharjah Lake and as it arrived, HE Sheikh Joaan, continuing his role as escort of the Flame, held aloft the Torch with Hamed Bin Abdulla Al-Thani.

The Flame was transported across the lake aboard a dhow and a yacht before docking at the celebration site.

Adnan Al Tiliani, UAE's retired footballer famously remembered for his 1990 World Cup performance, carried the Flame to the stage where he ignited the cauldron, triggering a spectacular fireworks display.

A remarkable celebration followed, cumulating with six, fire-twirling acrobats jumping through skipping ropes of fire amidst exploding, sparkling pyrotechnics. Their performance climaxed with a second eruption of fireworks that once again lit up the night sky.

To close the evening HE Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad Al Thani, presented a commemorative Doha 2006 Torch to HE Abdulla Bin Salem Al Qasmi, the Head of the Sharjah Emiri Diwan.

After a remarkable day and all that excitement, the Relay and the Flame take a well-deserved rest before making their way to Dubai for Saturday and Abu Dhabi on Sunday.

[omarmakki]

Originally Posted by Halawala

Jo3an wasn't there--I think. Maybe he came later.

Well, I cant really take a photo of myself! LoL!

Darn! I wanted know whether he takes his white SLR everywhere with him or not!

[omarmakki]

Originally Posted by qatar son 333

ow ow i know i know take the one thats white in color maybe the one next to that white one i am not shure

loool! I bet each driver will stand in front of this line-up for at least 15 min. trying to look for his car!

[salman515]

hmm, I have some news for u guys I was there in the ceremony in alqasba canal I saw Sheikh Jo3an there and we went to say hi

btw, hw was there staring from the university till the end of the day u can see him in this picture


the ceremony was fantastic, when u there its really different.

[Qatar Son 333]

dont forget the fire works yesterday in sharjah it was nice

[Qatar Son 333]

the movie of the arrival in sharjah interesting : http://www.doha-2006.com/gis/menuroo...eos.aspx?id=95

[Qatar Son 333]

photo album of the flame arrival in sharjah : http://www.doha-2006.com/gis/menuroo...id=95&mid=1005

[Qatar Son 333]

Doha’s jewel in media crown

The Main Press Centre (MPC) is the jewel in the media crown for the 15th
Asian Games Doha 2006. It will be home and headquarters to more than 2,200 journalists over the next month.

Officially opened on the 15th of November, the MPC is an Olympic-standard media facility that will function like a small city, offering workspace, transport, catering and an enormous stream of constantly updated information across a space that extends for several thousands of square metres.

“The media is essential to a successful Asian Games and this magnificent facility has been designed to address all of their reporting needs,” said Ahmed Al Khulaifi, Deputy Director General, Corporate Support, from the Doha Asian Games Organising Committee (DAGOC). “Based on everything, from news conference rooms to the calibre of service from dedicated staff, I am proud to welcome the international press to Doha”.

The facility is part of the Main Media Centre, which is divided into two sections – the MPC and the International Broadcast Centre (IBC). The MPC is a temporary structure next to the existing Qatar International Exhibition Centre, which houses the IBC.

Officially the IBC opens on 24th November. “From there we will distribute coverage of the 39 sports through Asia and Europe, parts of the Americas and the USA," said Patrick Furlong, DAGOC Director of Broadcasting and Media Services.

The MPC will be home and headquarters to over 5,000 journalists, broadcasters, technicians, volunteers and officials. “What we are opening today is what we call the jewel in the crown. It is where the media can come to do their work. Each venue will have a media sub-centre, almost a mini-MPC. At each one there will be work rooms, press conference facilities and space in the tribune where the media can work,” said Reg Gratton, the Media Services Manager with DAGOC.

But the MPC has every conceivable service a journalist requires to work at peak efficiency. The MPC will act as the transportation hub, with a bus services to all the venues departing every 20 minutes. “The MPC is really well placed for access to venues. Almost all of them are within 10km,” said Gratton.

Over 90 metres in length, the vast structure works a little like a shopping mall. Essentials like postal services, a technology store, a bank, newsagents, a travel agency and hair dresser are accessed on either side of the main lobby.

The lobby also separates the press room from the restaurant. The design is very functional. Work and rest areas are distinctly separate, but within easy reach of any part of the MPC.

Four hunrdred work spaces and 200 phones are for the use of journalists while 40 plasma screens will carry live feeds from each sport venue, so journalists can watch the competitive action from their press office desks.

A particularly vital press room service is INFO2006, only available at dedicated terminals. It offers a constant stream of comprehensive results and schedules, news items from the Asian Games News Service (AGNS) at each competition venue, athletes’ biographies, a real-time medals table, Games records, historical results and other information across all sports.

“INFO2006 has a major role, which is why I can see many small newspapers using it. It will contain reviews, previews and running results which will be almost instantaneous. The most important thing though, for newspapers across the region, is that it has flash quotes in English.”

This means that reporters will be able to read an athlete’s reaction to victory just minutes after an event is run. Essentially it will be possible to do detailed reporting from the MPC, which means that small newspapers with just one reporter at the Games can cover more of the action. It will also have access to the internet.

“There will be 290 PCs with free internet access. It is something we learned from the West Asian Games and from Athens [2004 Olympic Games] in particular. There were none in the workroom at Athens and it was a big problem. Also the WiFi could be of great benefit,” said Gratton.

All in all, it will mean wider coverage for Doha 2006. The facilities provided to journalists by the MPC, along with the IBC, will mean that the 15th Asian Games will probably achieve the greatest global recognition of any Asian Games. As well as its sporting success, Asia can demonstrate its growing cultural impact across the globe, to match its rising economic importance.

[Qatar Son 333]

Official Supplier: Nestlé PURE LIFE

The Nestlé Waters Group holds the Number 1 position in the bottled water market, leader notably in the Middle East, Europe and North America. Nestlé PURE LIFE is one of the fastest growing bottled water brands in the world. It is the top selling product in some of the biggest countries in the Middle East. The thirst-buster is the most popular bottled water in Pakistan, Lebanon and Uzbekistan.

With a successful background in providing brand water to major worldwide sporting events such as Wimbledon, the French Open Tennis Championships, the Tour de France and the New York Marathon, Nestlé has joined forces with the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) to supply the 15th Asian Games Doha 2006 with Nestlé PURE LIFE water.

All athletes, supporters, organisers, staff, media and volunteers will benefit from the official supply of Nestlé PURE LIFE for the first time at an Asian Games. Ten million bottles are expected to be consumed before and during Doha 2006 – or the equivalent of one litre every second.

Water is essential for mental and physical performance and Nestlé PURE LIFE meets consumer needs for safe and healthy water with a great taste. PURE LIFE is guaranteed by a specific production process carried out under very strict hygienic conditions, which ensures the bottle is pure and safe right up to the point of bottling. The product is usually bottled in the country or region where it is sold.

At Doha 2006, 140 hot and cold water dispensers will also be housed in competition-linked venues, while a dedicated ‘water patrol’ will ensure a constant supply of Nestlé PURE LIFE is always available inside the stadiums.

The brand was launched in Pakistan in 1998 and after almost eight years is available in 21 countries. Nestle has cleverly pitched PURE LIFE into each market so depending where you are in the Middle East or Asia, PURE LIFE can be still, sparkling, plain or flavoured – but you can be sure it will always provide inexpensive and tasty refreshment.

PURE LIFE is manufactured by the Nestlé Waters Group, part of the world famous Nestlé range. The globally renowned company is now the biggest food and beverage company in the world.

It began as a small enterprise under the guise of Henri Nestlé in the 1860s. Nestlé, who was a pharmacist, developed a food for babies who were unable to breastfeed.

Nowadays, Nestlé is better known for its hugely popular coffee brand Nescafé, among other things which regularly appear on your shopping list. Other bottled water ranges include Perrier, Buxton and Aquarel.

[LittleLouChang]

Anyone know what the song they are playing in the videos is called??

[Qatar Son 333]

power of the games ??? maybe its especally made for the video somwhere in the clip thay say dawhatna means the name doha. i am a torchbearer for your information they sent me a letter and told me you will meet us in 29th november 2006 8:45am.

[omarmakki]

Watched the whole thing yesterday on Alsharjah channel... It was a replay though...
I absolutely loved the part when they took the guy with the flame for a "ride" in a Bentley Continental GTC!

[Qatar Son 333]

lol

[Qatar Son 333]

13 days to go

[Qatar Son 333]

Official Supplier: Q-Post

Q-Post is Qatar’s national postal service and will provide a full range of postal and courier services to the 15th Asian Games.
It has built two new post offices inside the Athletes’ Village and the Main Media Centre, which have a blend of sports themes and Qatari culture to provide a fun environment for athletes and the press.
Along with a complete range of postal services, Q-Post is selling Asian Games coin and stamp issues to commemorate the Games in Doha.
Since 2004, Q-Post has also offered customers the opportunity to purchase their own personal stamps which are likely to prove popular as a memento of working, competing at, or visiting the Games.
The stamps have been showcased at major sports and conference events around the world in the run up to Doha 2006. They will be on sale at the Athletes’ Village and Main Media Centre Post Offices, and at Q-Post Head Office on the Corniche during the Games.

Q-Post will have multilingual staff capable of speaking Arabic, Chinese, Tagalog, Hindi, English, Malay and Indonesian at its Games post offices.

In advance of the build-up to the 15th Asian Games, Q-Post joined forces with the Korean Post Office at the 14th Asian Games Busan 2002 to create a range of commemorative stamps with the theme: ‘See you in Doha 2006’.

Stamps featuring Games mascot Orry the oryx were first launched in December 2004 and as part of a collectable set of stamps and coins will provide memories of the Asian Games coming to Doha 2006.