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EDITORIAL
ISSUE
Qatar Steel Magazine • Issue No.102 • First Quarter 2016 • Under the supervision of Public Relations office
Welcome to New Issue of
Qatar Steel Magazine
Dear Readers,
Welcome to the new issue of Qatar Steel Magazine No. 102, featuring
events and functions that took place recently.
The new issue includes significant activities, like releasing of QS 4th
annual sustainability report, receiving recognition from HMC at World
Blood Donors’ Day, supporting blood donations drives, co-sponsoring 6th
Disaster Management Camp, participation in Career Open Day organized
by Qatar Independent Technical School (QITS), in addition to other cultural
topics.
We hope that you will find this issue interesting and useful.
Thank you.
W E
M A K E
S T E E L
M A T T E R
www.qatarsteel.com.qa
Qatar Steel Company (Q.S.C.) (Qatar)
P.O.Box : 50090, Mesaieed Qatar
Tel. : +974 44778778 - Fax : +974 44771424
P.OBox : 689 , Doha Qatar
Tel. : +974 44576666 - Fax : +974 44576650
Qatar Steel Company FZE (Dubai)
P.O.Box : 18255, Jebel Ali Free Zone, UAE
Tel. : +971 48053111 - Fax : +971 48053222
Articles & contributions in Qatar Steel Magazine express the views of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the policies of Qatar Steel
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RE-EMPHASIZING ITS COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABLE STEEL PRODUCTION
QS RELEASES 4TH
ANNUAL SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
To reinstate its commitment
and approach to sustainable
development,
Qatar
Steel,
the leading steel producer in
Qatar and the GCC region, has
recently released its 2014 annual
sustainability report; the report
provides a transparent account
of the company’s economic,
environmental and social strategy,
and its sustainability performance.
The report complied with the
internationally
recognized
guidelines
for
sustainability
reporting – the Global Reporting
Initiative
(GRI).
This
report
included an analysis and a detailed
assessment of the most material
sustainability issues for Qatar
Steel, which make the backbone
of the report and the company’s
sustainability
management
programme.
Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
is a non-profit organization that
pioneered and developed a
comprehensive
Sustainability
Reporting Framework that is widely
used around the world. The GRI
Guidelines set out the principles
and indicators that organizations
can use to measure and report
their economic, environmental
and social performances.
Mr. Ali Bin Hassan Al-Muraikhi,
Managing Director and General
Manager of Qatar Steel said, “The
annual reporting process continues
to showcase an important role
that the sustainable steel industry
plays, as rebar makes up the
backbone of new buildings, large
public infrastructure projects, and
other flagship initiatives”.
Mr. Al-Muraikhi added that we
are committed to sustainable
development, and our constant
efforts are focused to preserve
the environment, in line with
Qatar National Vision 2030,
and the National Development
Strategy 2011-2016. In this
respect, we are keen to transform
our industrial operations to be
environment-friendly, by reducing
its overall environmental impact
through using of state-of-theart production technology and
continuous
improvement
of
efficiency.
The report highlights a number
of critical areas where Qatar
Steel is working together with
other companies via the supply
chain to improve its sustainability
performance. The company has
established several successful
collaborations
with
other
companies to use their waste
as inputs into Qatar Steel’s
production process.
To date,
Qatar Steel has helped to recycle
waste materials from Qatar
Petroleum, Q-Chem, QAFCO,
Qatalum and Qatargas, helping
to reduce waste, protecting the
environment and reduction in
costs for all parties involved.
The company also recycles almost
100% of the scrap steel that is
collected in Qatar, diverting it from
landfill. This effort secured Qatar
Steel with an award for ‘Innovative
Waste Management Practices
(Waste Recycle)’ by Qatar Energy
and Industry Ministry (report on
sustainability).
Qatar Steel has also successfully
managed the development of high
strength rebar. This new product
will facilitate in improving steel
efficiency in construction, reducing
the
sector’s
environmental
impact and freeing up greater
floor space for use by building
developers. This high strength
rebar is a more cost-effective
product and will allow Qatar
Steel to serve the increasingly
demanding customers across the
region. These efforts have been
recognized by customers who
gave the company 83% customer
satisfaction score, a 5-year high.
In 2014 Qatar Steel also reported
the commissioning of a new
Electric Arc Furnace (EAF5)
which has a production capacity
of 1.04 million tons a year and
is considered to be one of the
most energy-efficient electric arc
furnaces in the world. This has
enhanced Qatar Steel in achieving
5% drop in the energy needed
to produce one ton of steel and
corresponding Greenhouse Gas
(GHG) emissions. Using the latest
technology, EAF5 will allow Qatar
Steel to remain competitive and
strengthen its 88% market share in
Qatar and 15% market share in the
GCC countries.
In addition, Qatar Steel has
expanded
its
community
investment activities with a
focus on society, culture, health,
sports, and environment.
For
Qatarization process, Qatar Steel
continues to invest heavily in
attracting and developing the
national
workforce.
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AIMING TO ATTRACT YOUNG NATIONALS
QS TOOK PART IN QITS’S
CAREER OPEN DAY
QS PARTICIPATES
IN WORLD DAY
FOR SAFETY
AT WORK &
OCCUPATIONAL
HEALTH
Qatar Steel participated in the celebration
held by Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs
on the occasion of World Day for Safety
and Health at Work. This participation
came in line with the company’s corporate
social responsibility,
The World Day for Safety and Health at
Work is an annual international campaign
to promote safe, healthy and decent
work. It is held on 28th April and has been
observed by the International Labour
Organization (ILO) since 2003.
As part of its efforts to attract young nationals
to join the company, Qatar Steel participated
in the Career Open Day, organized by Qatar
Independent Technical School (QITS). A large
number of local industrial and educational
companies and institutions took part in this
event.
Qatar Steel aims at familiarizing the students
with the job opportunities available at its various
departments, and to attract the talented and
highly motivated nationals to start their career
in the company.
Special training internship programs are
organized for high school students in general,
and for those of QITS in particular. Training
opportunities are given to the students at Qatar
Steel’s plants in Mesaied Industrial City.
Qatar Steel responded to the students’ queries
on various job opportunities and disciplines
as well as on training programs the company
provides.
QITS offers technical education programs in
compliance with the potential requirements
of the local labor market, and they qualify
the students to work as technicians and
professionals in various sectors within the State
of Qatar. The programs include Mechanical,
Electrical, Information Technology and others.
The event was held in Qatar under HE
Dr. Abdullah Saleh Mubarak Al-Khulaifi,
Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, at
Doha Industrial Area. Officials from the
Ministry, Directorate of Civil defense,
Supreme Council of Health (SCH), Qatar
Red Crescent and the National Human
Rights Committee (NHRC), leaders of
different expatriate communities, along
with some 500 workers from about 100
companies attended the event.
The event was intended to focus on the
importance of occupational and health
safety, to raise awareness among workers
on how to maintain a healthy and safe
work environment.
The event’s program included lectures
to familiarize the public with safety
procedures and practices at workplace,
urging them to gain the knowledge and
skills required to deal with emergencies;
to put out fires and provide first aid.
The officials stressed the importance of
providing a safe work environment free of
risks, and also to raise the proficiency of
the preventive procedure, to reduce the
work injuries and work-related diseases.
Brochures and different publications were
provided to workers on how to enhance
prevention culture and stay safe at work.
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QATAR STEEL PARTICIPATES
IN BIG 5 SHOW – DUBAI
Qatar Steel, a leading steel
company in Qatar and Arabian
Gulf, participated in “The Big
5 Show” held from 23 – 26
November, 2015 at the Dubai
World Trade Centre.
The event attracted over 2,700
exhibitors from 60 countries from
different parts of the world.
The Big 5 is the largest annual
trade show for building materials
and construction industry in the
Middle East and Arabian Gulf.
Qatar Steel’s Commercial Division
Manager, Mr. Ahmed Abdul Aziz
Al-Ansari, said that the company
is keen to participate in the big 5
every year, as it is one of the most
important shows specialized in
building and construction industry
in the region, and we hope that
through this participation, we can
meet with business professionals
from building and constructions
sector and exchange views about
different areas of mutual interest.
This is also an effective platform
to consolidate our brand image
and business relationship with our
traders in the UAE and other GCC
countries.
“The Big 5 provides a good
opportunity for Qatar Steel and
other exhibitors to display their
high quality building products,
and remain abreast with the
developments related to the
construction and building sector,”
Al-Ansari added.
Qatar Steel is one of the leading
steel producers in the Middle
East and Arabian Gulf. Since
its inception, the company has
acquired an outstanding position
in the Arabian Gulf region and
worldwide. Its high-quality rebar
and wire rod products were
recognized and approved by
international specifications and
standards authorities in the Gulf
and worldwide.
It has enhanced the company’s
competitive
potentials
and
boosted its presence locally and
regionally.
As a sustainable producer of steel,
the company is strongly committed
to the highest standards of Health,
Safety and Environment with an
aim of accomplishing the ultimate
goal of accident-free Qatar Steel.
It proactively contributes to
reduce toxic emissions, protecting
environment and making the steel
process more eco-friendly.
Qatar Steel was inducted, in
October 2012, into Palladium’s
Balanced Scorecard Hall of
Fame for Strategy Execution,
an international accreditation
for
excellence
in
Strategy
Management Process. It was the
first company in Qatar and also the
first steel company in the region to
receive this award.
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QS PARTICIPATED IN WORLD CONGRESS AND EXHIBITION ON
CONSTRUCTION & STEEL STRUCTURE- DUBAI, UAE Qatar Steel participated, as ELITE SPONSOR, in World
Congress and Exhibition on Construction and Steel Structure
(STEELSTRUCTURE 2015), which was held from 16-18 November,
2015, in Crown Plaza, Dubai.
The conference was a meeting point for the region steel
industries, and it provided an excellent platform and opportunity
to network with high profile industry delegates Designed on a modern outlook, Qatar Steel stand was visited
by top steel experts and university laureates from UAE, Saudi
Arabia, Algeria, Oman, Turkey, India, China, Japan, Australia,
Canada, to name a few. Corporate film was played continuously
at the exhibition stand and during intervals inside main conference
hall. Company brochures were distributed to all participants who
visited the stand.
With a view to consolidate its presence in the UAE market,Qatar Steel
participated in the 19th Middle East Iron & Steel Conference, held in Dubai
on 14- 16th Dec, 2015. The UAE market is considered as one of the largest
reinforcement bars markets in the region. PARTICIPATION
IN 19TH
MIDDLE EAST
IRON & STEEL
CONFERENCE
The conference was organized by METAL BULLETIN, the premium intelligence
service provider for metals and steel professionals, giving timely information,
including price indications, for the global non-ferrous metals and steel markets.
It is THE most attended event for the MENA iron and steel market that offers
unparalleled networking opportunities with top executives in the regional steel
market as well as the global steel supply chain. Qatar Steel showed an effective
presence in the event with an outstanding stand design which remained as
the center of attraction for the visitors and businessmen interested in the steel
industry.
The conference discussed various topics pertaining to the economic growth of
the GCC and its expansion plans, demand supply of flat steel in MENA and
global market, overcapacity and its effect on pricing, anti-dumping legislation,
and use of technologies to help steelmakers to remain agile and adaptable to
fluctuating demand.
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HMC HONORS QS AT WORLD BLOOD DONORS’ DAY
Qatar Steel was honored by Hamad
Medical Corporation (HMC), for its
valuable contributions and support to
the blood donation drives launched
by the company last year.
As part of its social corporate
responsibility towards the community,
Qatar Steel continues to play a vital
role in encouraging and nurturing
the culture of blood donation in the
community, in order to enrich blood
stock in the Blood Donor Center and
continue meeting the needs for blood
by all hospitals and medical facilities
in Qatar.
SUPPORTING 6TH DISASTER MANAGEMENT CAMP
Qatar Steel was recognized by Qatar Red Crescent
(QRC) for its support of 6th Disaster Management
Camp, held at the Marine Scout Camp in Al Khor.
The honoring ceremony was held under the
patronage of HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin
Khalifa al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of
Interior.
The event was attended by representatives of
government and non-government companies, which
supported the camp, either logistically, technically or financially.
In his speech, the Secretary-general of Qatar Red Crescent,
Mr. Saleh Bin Ali al-Mohannadi thanked all the companies
and institutions who supported and sponsored the camp, and
expressed his belief in QRC’s message and its role in
achieving its humanitarian vision inside and outside
Qatar.
Qatar Steel’s support to QRC’s program:
‘Disaster
Management
training
camp’,
emerged from its conviction to support various
humanitarian activities that serve the community
and contribute to its growth and development. Such
support would contribute to the success of the efforts
exerted by QRC to hold this humanitarian and social program,
aiming at educating and training Qatari individuals, to deal
with any unexpected disasters in Qatar. At the end of the event,
certificates of appreciation and mementos were distributed to
all sponsors of the camp.
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ASHGAL
INFRASTRUCTURE
PROJECTS
The Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ is managing and coordinating the 5-7 year development
programmes and projects to contribute to the future socio-economic sustainability of the country.
Ashghal’s key infrastructure programmes include: the Expressway Programme which will deliver
more than 30 major highway projects; the Local Roads & Drainage Programme which will deliver
tens of roads and infrastructure projects across Qatar and the Inner Doha Re-sewerage Strategy
(IDRIS) which will upgrade and expand the sewerage infrastructure to accommodate the projected
population growth in the country.
Infrastructure Projects
Expressway Programme
Ashghal’s Expressway Programme
comprises over 30 projects divided
into 46 contracts.
The Expressway Programme is
expected to deliver about 1000 km
of safe and efficient roads, in addition
to approximately 360 bridges and
240 interchanges which will provide
vital transportation links across Qatar
connecting cities, towns and urban
arterial routes.
The Programme also includes the
construction and development of
an integrated infrastructure network
equipped with state-of-the-art, reliable
underground
utilities,
including
stormwater
networks,
electrical
services, and intelligent transport
systems. Additionally the programme
will include extensive beautification
schemes and will deliver enhanced
facilities for cyclists and pedestrians.
There are currently 15 projects under
construction while the remaining
projects are still in design or will enter
the procurement phase soon.
Implementation Strategy
IDRIS
includes major works for the
construction of a main trunk sewer
in south of Doha with a length
of more than 45 kilometres, and
the construction of more than 65
kilometres of lateral interceptor
sewers. The project also include the
construction of a terminal pump
station, in addition to the construction
of the new Doha South advanced
sewage treatment works with an initial
capacity of 500,000 cubic meters per
day.
The
This strategy will provide advanced
Inner
Doha
Re-sewerage
solutions for transferring sewage
water to serve the long term needs
of Doha and south of Qatar, in a way
that accommodates the expected
population growth and meets the
requirements of transferring and
treating sewage water for the coming
50 years, in addition to eliminating
over 30 existing pump stations.
In May last year, Ashghal awarded
three contracts for the Design and
Construction of IDRIS Main Trunk
Sewer project. The main trunk sewer
will be approximately 45 kilometres
long, with internal diameters ranging
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general sector covering municipal
and recreational facilities.
Health projects update
Ashghal plays a vital role in the
development of the healthcare sector
across all areas of the country to
accommodate the increasing demand
for medical services.
In July last year Ashghal opened Al
Ghuwairiya and Al Karaana Health
Centres with both health centres
entering the operational phase
opening their doors to citizens and
residents. The two centres are the first
advanced health centres to open in
Qatar as part of a plan to build new
and improved health centres aiming to
provide advanced primary healthcare
services in the State of Qatar. This plan
is being implemented by Ashghal in
cooperation with the Supreme Council
of Health and the Primary Healthcare
Corporation.
In 2014, Ashghal awarded a number of
construction and consulting contracts
(design and construction supervision)
for healthcare buildings. Contracts
signed included a construction
contract for Hamad Medical City’s
simulation centre, and two contracts
to build four healthcare centres in
Muaither, Al Wajbah, Al Waab, and
Al-Jamiaa.
The consulting contracts (design and
from 3 to 4.5 meters, and depths
ranging from 20 to 55 meters. The
project is expected to be completed
in Q4 of 2019.
Local Roads and Drainage
Programme
The Local Roads and Drainage
programme aims to implement
projects to completely upgrade
existing infrastructure, in addition
to building a comprehensive
infrastructure in new areas that
are lacking these services. Works
include buildings roads and sewage
networks, drainage networks, lighting
and other infrastructure services.
There are currently 27 Local Roads
and Drainage projects under
construction in various areas across
Qatar.
Buildings Projects
Ashghal manages and delivers multi
sector projects through planning
design and construction periods
providing world-class buildings of
the highest quality. Ashghal’s public
buildings project cover a broad range
of sectors including: healthcare,
Awqaf projects, education and
construction supervision),included a
contract to design and supervise the
construction of an annex of Al Khor
Hospital, a design contract for an
annex for the emergency section at
Hamad General Hospital, and a design
and construction supervision contract
of the National Health Laboratories in
Mesaimeer.
In addition, a contract was also signed
for the design and construction
supervision of five healthcare centres
in Al Mashaf, Al Wakrah, Ain Khaled
(Umm Al Senim), Al Shamal and Al
Khor.
Education projects update
The Public Works Authority will
complete the handover of 22 schools
and 11 kindergartens in Doha and the
surrounding areas for the academic
year 2015 / 2016. Built by Ashghal
according to international standards,
the new batch of educational facilities
will follow the delivery of 21 schools
and kindergartens at the beginning of
the past academic year (2014/2015).
Ashghal recently completed the new
Family Consulting Centre building in
Al Eqla area.
The Family Consulting Centre included
the construction of three storeys in
addition to a basement over an area of
11 thousand and 400 square meters.
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YOUR HEALTH IN MIND
12 STEPS
1
UPGRADE YOUR OMEGAS
Omega fatty acids -6s (found in oils, poultry, nuts) and
omega-3s (found in fish, seafood, flax) can boost heart
health. If you don’t eat much fish, consider a fish-oil supplement, or
simply eat more fatty fish, or fish from the SMASH group (sardines,
mackerel, anchovies, salmon and herring), which offer the highest
amount of omega-3s per serving.
FOR A HEALTHY LIVING
& A STRONGER HEART
2
READ LABELS
Check an item’s Nutrition Facts before you buy it. Heartsmart terms include “no trans fats,” “low or no saturated,
fat low or no cholesterol,” “low sodium” and “high fibre.”
3
QUIT SMOKING NOW!
Amazingly, within just one year of quitting smoking, your risk
of dying from smoke-related heart disease is slashed by half.
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DO EXERCISE: Exercising can get your heart pumping better and
will keep it fitter and stronger. Aim for 30 minutes of
moderate activity a day. Take a walk at lunch, get off the bus a few
stops sooner, ride your bike instead of driving.
5
MEASURE YOUR MIDDLE
If your midsection creeps over 35 in. (32 in. if you have
a small frame), you’re at a greater risk for heart disease.
So grab a tape measure and check it. If you’re high, commit to
shedding some pounds by cutting out sweets, eating more lean
protein and veggies, and exercising.
6
BOOST YOUR VITAMIN D
A research found a link between low vitamin D and heart
disease. Boost your vitamin D levels with a little time in
the sun, but since that’s not enough in the winter, make sure your
diet includes fortified foods like milk, or consider a supplement.
“Vitamin D is crucial for overall health.
7
FOLLOW THE NUMBERS FOR A HEALTHY HEART
* Eat 5 five servings of fruit and vegetables a day.
* Sneak at least 10 minutes of extra
exercise into your daily routine.
* Sleep 8 hours every night. Sleep deprivation
increases blood pressure and elevates
obesity and diabetes risk-both linked to heart
disease.
8
TAKE THE TESTS
The best news about heart disease
is that 80 percent is preventable. The
first step is visit your doctor’s clinic for a look
at your cholesterol levels, especially if you are
overweight, smoke or have a family history of heart
disease. While there, find out your ideal blood pressure-for
most people, it’s about 120 over 80.
9
MINIMIZE MEAT
A serving of red meat each day increases the risk of
death from cardiovascular disease and cancer by 13
percent (and 20 percent for processed meats like bacon and hot
dogs). The same study showed that eating lean protein instead
(fish, poultry or legumes) significantly reduces your risk.
10
EAT MORE FIBRE
High-fibre foods-oatmeal, brown rice, fruit and
veggies-contain heart healthy antioxidants
and help keep weight in check. To boost your fibre intake, choose
breads that contain at least 2 g of fibre per serving and eat more
fruit with seeds (raspberries, apples).
11
SHUT OUT SALT
Too much salt can spike blood pressure.
More than three-quarters of the salt you eat
comes from processed food. Aim for no more than 2,300 mg (one
teaspoon) a day by choosing low-sodium products and using
spices and herbs to add flavour. 12
BRUSH UP ON YOUR OILS
Olive oil has a well-earned rep as a good
fat, since it’s chock full of heart-friendly
monounsaturated fatty acids, but once you throw it in the frying
pan, you might get more than you bargained for. Olive oil has a low
smoke point, and if it’s heated too much, its composition changes,
producing potentially harmful free radicals. Save it for salads and
lightly sautéed dishes, and choose healthy oils with higher smoke
points, such as grape seed and canola, when you’re really heating
things up.
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ERP SERVICE ENHANCEMENTS
TIME & ATTENDANCE APPLICATION
Qatar Steel HC department, in coordination with IT Department, has introduced new enhancements in the time and attendance module, the new changes
will enhance the current capability of the time and attendance module and improve the overall productivity and time consumed in the time and attendance
calculation and approval process.
Enhancement and Benefits
BEFORE
AFTER
Earlier this process was done manually and maintaining
a manual master shift roster was a complicated and time
consuming process
Automation of employee shifts, schedules and shift roster or
master rotation plan
Manual overtime calculation usually end up in late
overtime payment and error prone over time calculation
End to end automation of overtime management from
calculation, approval to payroll integration.
No control over loss of employee productivity due to
unauthorized absenteeism and delayed arrival
Integration of time and attendance data with payroll for
the automatic payment deduction in case of unapproved
employee absence and delays as per published HR policy.
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AUTOMATION OF
SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION
REQUESTS
The Facilities Department, in collaboration with the IT Dept, has successfully developed and rolled out automated version of ‘School Transportation
Application’ in ERP recently. The school transportation for employee’s children is one of the Qatar Steel benefits to its employees.
Features and Benefits
Administrative Control & Integration
•
The new application would enable our
employees to apply request for school
transportation for their children with approved
list of schools through Self-Service application,
without approaching Facilities Department
directly.
•
The automated system can provide
the
controlling
department
(Facilities
Department), with the complete administrative
control over the entire school transportation
process.
•
•
It also features the option to submit the
request to discontinue school transportation
or make changes in existing transportation
schedule as and when the employee needs
so.
It would help the controlling department to
streamline service request workflow in a more
translucent manner. At the same time the
application is integrated with HR system and
validates data.
Flexibility
•
The system is flexible and provides option to
HC Dept. to accommodate any policy change.
•
All the data about school transportation
requests such as number of children per
school, school timings, etc., are now easily and
readily available at any point of time.
•
The controlling department is now in a better
position to plan and budget the fleet of
vehicle requirements more precisely.
Sustainability & Environment
•
The implementation of the system is in line
with department’s continuous efforts and
commitment to Qatar Steel vision to be zero
or less reliant on paper in conducting its day to
day business process and functioning, aligned
with sustainable development policy.
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Participation in
Sports Day
In line with Qatar’s celebrations on the National
Sports Day, Qatar Steel participated in the sporting
activities at the park of Qatar Museum of Islamic Art.
A great number of the company’s employees and
their children took part in the event.
Different activities and contests were held
including sporting and fun activities for children and
adults, who were so enthusiastic to participate and
play. Prizes were given to the winners.
Qatar Steel’s participation on the occasion of the
Sports Day originates from its belief that attaches
high importance to sports and its positive effect on
both the individual and on the society.
Through its participation, Qatar Steel aims at
spreading sport culture and awareness among its
employees, encouraging them to practise sport
exercises on a regular basis, which will be positively
reflected on their physical well beings and fitness,
raising their work performance and productivity, as
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Contribution to Boosting Waste Free Environment Drive at Al-Wakra Beach
In support of the environmental awareness
drive “Waste Free Environment” (WFE),
launched by Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals
Association (GPCA). Qatar Steel proactively took
part in the environmental activity organized by
Qatar Petrochemical Co. (QAPCO) at Al-Wakra
Beach on 11th Feb. 2016
Qatar Steel’s participation in the event
emerges from the importance it attaches to
the environmental protection, and in line with
its efforts to boost this environmental drive and
make it a success.
A number of representatives of Qatar’s
leading industrial companies participated in the
event, as well as officials from various ministries
and government organizations. A great number
of children from different local schools and other
volunteers joined to clean Al-Wakra Beach.
WFE basically aims at spreading
environmental awareness; educating the
community about the best practices in
preserving the environment and efficient waste
management in general, as well as changing the
individuals’ behavior in terms of throwing wastes
in land or sea, causing adverse effects on the
wild and marine lives in particular.
The event’s program included contests,
games and quizzes about environment
preservation, in addition to beach cleaning
activities.
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QATAR
Culture & Heritage
MUSIC
Percussion plays an important part in all
Qatari music. Modern performances often
include the “Daf”, a large tambourine-style
instrument, commonly seen at weddings and
other celebrations. Any modern songs feature
percussion and strings, including a form of the
“oud”, an instrument distinguished from lute.
The short rhythm- cycle labuni is characteristic
of Qatar’s desert music. Throughout the years,
Qatar’s heritage was handed down by word of
mouth, from parent to child. Songs and poetry
played an important part in everyday life, and
story tellers honed their craft sitting round the
camp fires at night.
POETRY
Much of the traditional Qatari music culture
is derived from the legacy of Bedouin
poetry, song and traditional dance. In early
centuries of Muslim history, Bedouin poetry
represented the ideal standard for other
literary achievements as well as for the Arabic
language.
HERITAGE LIBRARY
The Arabic and Islamic Library contains over
51,000 books in Arabic and other languages
on Qatar and the Middle East, together with
600 antique maps, 2,000 manuscripts and
6,000 original photographs. The library is one
of the biggest research centers in the Middle
East, which includes Arab manuscripts, a
foreign language section dating back to the
15th century, and 20th century books about art
and politics.
BEDOUINS TRADITIONS
Bedouin used to move across the Qatari and
Arabian peninsulas according to the seasons.
The size of the tents and the accumulation of
woven items were seen as reflections of the
status and wealth of the owner. The traditional
black, brown and cream tents, known as
Bayt Al Sha’er (House of Hair), were tightly
woven in sections using goat hair producing
a windproof, waterproof shelter. Weaving of
Qatar’s culture and heritage has formed the bedrock of its modern society, its social warmth
provides the foundation for the country’s bottomless hospitality, and its music and handicrafts
are the inspiration of modern artists and artisans. The government has embarked on a
multifaceted approach to preserve the culture and heritage of the country. The vitality of the
old souqs has been recreated in Souq Waqif amidst buildings featuring traditional architecture.
al Sadu was done by the women, with simple
looms creating fabric in half meter widths and
a minimum length of one and a half meters.
They used wool from the goats, sheep and
camels and natural dyes from plants, animals
and stones to dye the fabric in red, yellow,
green, dark blue or black.
BEDOUIN HABITAT
The Bedouin placed great emphasis on
hospitality, and the guests were always offered
both food and drink. The serving of coffee had
great significance, and business was never
discussed before the coffee was served, which
was always prepared by the men. Although
the dallah or coffee pot would remain on the
fire all day, a new pot would be brewed for
honored guests.
PERFUME & INCENSE
Perfume and incense are still used as a sign
of hospitality within the Qatari home, and
as a traditional welcome for VIPs on official
occasions. Incense burners are also placed
under airing clothes to impart a wonderful
smell to the fabrics. There are numerous shops
in Qatar which use essential oils and incense
to produce unique traditional perfumes, and
a number of Qatari women entrepreneurs
have learned the skills from their mothers and
market their perfumes in Souq Waqif.
FALCONRY
The Bedouin used falconry as a means of
catching animals; however, it is still being
practised as a hobby. Birds are bred in
captivity and when hunting, often have a
small radio transmitter attached under the
tail for ‘tracking’. Training a falcon is timeconsuming and requires endless patience
since the falconer must carry the bird on his
arm for several hours each day. The hunting
season in Qatar is from October to March and
the two most popular falcons are (Al Hurr)
and (Shaheen). The “Hurr” is valued both for
its outstanding beauty and for its ability to
withstand adverse weather conditions.
ARABIAN HORSES
The purebred Arabian horse, the Aseel,
has been valued throughout history for its
courage, endurance and speed, particularly
by the Bedouin. The horses are smaller than
the racing thoroughbreds in the west, but far
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superior in terms of beauty and stamina. Qatar
continues to host prestigious races open to
locally-bred horses and an annual international
horse show, purely for Arabian horses, attracts
the finest in the world.
CAMELS
Camels had many purposes for the Bedouin,
who used them to carry tents and people,
and to weave fabric from their hair. Camel
meat is very rich in protein and is still a valued
commodity. The animal can also be milked
up to six times a day – a 400 kg animal can
yield around 15 liters. Camel racing is hugely
popular; spectators and trainers drive on
a parallel track, yelling instructions and
encouragement to the riders. But camels are
unusually fickle animals, being reluctant to
either begin a race or even finish it! To curb
the old habit of using young boys as jockeys,
Qatar Scientific Club designed Robot Jockeys
which are lightweight and controlled by the
trainers (now adopted in other parts of the
Gulf).
TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURE
Permanent dwellings were one room structures
built of stones. The roofs were constructed of
mangrove poles and covered with palm fronds
and mud. Small unglazed windows, shaded
verandas and thick walls combined to keep
the interiors dark and cool in summer, but
warm in winter. Only rich merchants would
have had elaborate houses with a perimeter
wall and large wooden gate. Within the big
gate was a smaller arched door that did not
reach down to the ground.
DIVING AND HUNTING OF PEARL
Pearl diving in Qatar is one of the oldest
professions in the Gulf region. It was one
of the main sources of income in the pre-oil
era. Pearl hunting is the act of recovering
pearls from oysters in the sea. Pearl hunting
used to be the prime industry in the Persian
Gulf region. There were two diving seasons:
the big dive, a two-month journey, and the
small dive, a forty-day journey. Both seasons
fell between June and September. Among
the tools the divers used were the scuttle,
Al-futam, Al-falakah and stones. Pearl divers
have vast knowledge finding their way in the
sea with guidance of sun, stars, depth of sea,
colour of sea etc. Pearl diving was a daily job
for many. Depending on weather condition,
diving extends from sunshine to sunset.]
THE PEARL
Locally the pearl is known as “QAMMASH”
and value of pearl differs based on size,
weight, color and shape.
Types of Pearl:
Al-Jiwan: it is the best type of pearl in respect
with the quality, pure white color, softness
touch with some percentage of water and the
complete round shape, clear from any defects
such as dots & scratches.
Al-Yakka: it comes in the second position
in respect to the quality and clarity. What
distinguishes Al-Yakka from Al-Jiwan is its
clear while color; As for the shape, it is not
completely round.
In addition, there is another type of pearls that
could be added, which is the Black Pearl. It
used to be taken in small amounts because in
the past it was not very famous in all GCC, as
well as not valuable, but now it has good value
and it can be taken out from Western Coasts
of USA.
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Tips for Better
MANAGEMENT
Here are some tips for managers to acquire better managnment
skills:
Make Time for Employees
Above all, managing is a people job. When an
employee needs to talk with you--whatever
the reason--make sure that you set aside
the time to do so. Put your work aside for a
moment, put down your smartphone, and
focus on the person standing in front of you.
Recognize Achievements
Every employee wants to do a good job. And
when they do a good job, employees want
recognition from their bosses. Unfortunately,
few bosses do much in the way of recognizing
and rewarding employees for a job well
done. The good news is that there are many
things bosses can do to recognize employees
that cost little or no money, are easy to
implement, and that take only a few minutes
to accomplish.
Think About Lasting Solutions
No matter how difficult the problem, there
is always a quick solution, and entrepreneurs
are happiest when they are devising solutions
to problems. The trouble is that, in our zeal
to fix things quickly and move on to the
next problem, we often overlook the lasting
solution that may take longer to develop.
The next time you have a problem to solve
in your organization, deal with the cause of
the problem instead of simply treating the
symptoms.
them with your organization and stops them
from going somewhere else?
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•
Ask the employees how they’re liking
their job on a regular basis. Encourage
them to be honest with you. Then take
action based upon what they tell you.
•
Offer perks that your employees will
value. If health is important to them, give
them time to go to the gym and work
out. If their family is important, respect
the time they may need to send their
kids off to school in the morning or pick
them up in the afternoon.
Don’t Take It Too Seriously
Without a doubt, owning a company is serious
business. Products and services must be sold
and delivered, and money must be made.
Despite the gravity of these responsibilities,
successful managers make their organizations
fun places to work. Instead of having
employees who look for every possible reason
to call in sick or to arrive to work late or go
home early, managers whose organizations
have fun end up with an energized workforce
that works hard and plays hard.
Motivate people
Why are the employees there? What keeps
Remember, our values are what make us
“tick.” If you manage by respecting your
team’s values, they will give you their
best effort.
Make people feel good.
The successful manager is great at identifying
his employees’ strengths and applauding
them every once in a while. That’s because
good managers know that happy people
make productive people. Try to applaud
your employees’ strengths both publicly and
privately.
•
In a meeting with your boss, for example,
mention something one of your workers
did well. If your boss happens to mention
to that worker that you said something
good about them, they’re likely to feel
that you appreciate them and made the
effort to put in a good word. That sort of
compliment doesn’t go unnoticed.
•
Privately laud what your employees
do well. Tell them when you have a
moment. Go into detail. A private chat,
however short, can have a positive
impact on morale, resulting in more selfmotivation.
•
Tell your employees how much you
appreciate them from time to time.
Just go out and say it. Ask them out for
a cup of coffee and tell them what you
appreciate about them: They’re a hard
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worker; they effectively motivate other
people; they’re easy to coach; they’re
disciplined or go the extra mile; they
always cheer you up, etc. Don’t mince
words-just tell them straight out. An
employee who knows just how much
they are appreciated will work harder,
Set Goals:
•
•
Do you want to be the kind of person
who has wildly optimistic goals that they
never meet, or do you want to be the
kind of person who sets measured goals
and ends up exceeding them by leaps
and bounds? Although this is about
image, image is extremely important.
Don’t be the kind of person who never
shoots for the moon. Staying measured
in your goals doesn’t mean that you
should always play it conservative, never
setting high goals. A manager who
never punches above his weight can
come across as lacking ambition.
•
Make sure each employee knows
what’s expected. Having concrete goals
empowers your employees and keeps
them focused on work. Explicitly outline
what you expect, when the deadline is,
and what you’ll do with the results.
•
Offer goal-oriented feedback. Providing
your employees with quick feedback
that’s focused on their work can help
foster improvement. Meet in small
teams or one-on-one, and go over your
comments in detail.
•
Hold yourself to the highest standards.
We all know the kind of manager who
constantly shouts or bitterly complains
when mistakes are made but gives
himself a ‘pass’ when he fails. Don’t be
this kind of manager. Ideally, be harder
to on yourself than you are on your
employees. This can have a trickle-down
effect: Employees see the types of goals
and standards you set for yourself and
want to emulate you because they look
up to you.
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MEDICAL TOPIC
CHRONIC KIDNEY
DISEASE
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Definition
A chronic kidney disease, also called chronic
kidney failure, describes the gradual loss of
kidney function. Your kidneys filter wastes and
excess fluids from your blood, which are then
excreted in your urine. When chronic kidney
disease reaches an advanced stage, dangerous
levels of fluid, electrolytes and wastes can build
up in your body.
•
You have a condition that slows blood flow
to your kidneys
•
You experience direct damage to your
kidneys
•
Your kidneys’ urine drainage tubes
(ureters) become blocked and wastes
can’t leave your body through your urine
Symptoms
In the early stages of chronic kidney disease,
you may have few signs or symptoms. Chronic
kidney disease may not become apparent until
your kidney function is significantly impaired.
Signs and symptoms of chronic kidney disease
develop over time if kidney damage progresses
slowly. Signs and symptoms of kidney disease
may include:
Treatment for chronic kidney disease focuses
on slowing the progression of the kidney
damage, usually by controlling the underlying
cause. Chronic kidney disease can progress to
end-stage kidney failure, which is fatal without
artificial filtering (dialysis) or a kidney transplant.
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Nausea
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Vomiting
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Loss of appetite
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Fatigue and weakness
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Sleep problems
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Changes in urine output
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Decreased mental sharpness
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Muscle twitches and cramps
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Hiccups
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Swelling of feet and ankles
Causes of Chronic kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease occurs when a disease
or condition impairs kidney function, causing
kidney damage to worsen over several months
or years.
Diseases and conditions that commonly cause
chronic kidney disease include:
•
Diabetes
•
Persistent itching
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High blood pressure
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•
Glomerulonephritis, an inflammation of
the kidney’s filtering units (glomeruli)
Chest pain, if fluid builds up around the
lining of the heart
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•
Interstitial nephritis, an inflammation of
the kidney’s tubules and surrounding
structures
Shortness of breath, if fluid builds up in
the lungs
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•
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High blood pressure (hypertension) that’s
difficult to control.
Polycystic kidney disease
Prolonged obstruction of the urinary
tract, from conditions such as enlarged
prostate, kidney stones and some cancers.
Vesicoureteral reflux, a condition that
causes urine to back up into your kidneys
Recurrent kidney infection, also called
pyelonephritis.
Acute kidney failure
Acute kidney failure can occur when:
Signs and symptoms of kidney diseases are
often nonspecific, meaning they can also
be caused by other illnesses. And because
your kidneys are highly adaptable and able
to compensate for lost function, signs and
symptoms may not appear until irreversible
damage has occurred.
Impaired blood flow to the kidneys
Diseases and conditions that may slow blood
flow to the kidneys and lead to kidney failure
include:
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Blood or fluid loss
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Blood pressure medications
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Heart attack
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Heart disease
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Infection
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Liver failure
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Use of aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin
IB, others), naproxen (Aleve, others) or
related drugs
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Severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)
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Severe burns
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Severe dehydration
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Damage to the kidneys
How can I prevent kidney failure?
The best way to prevent kidney failure is to
prevent CKD. If you have CKD, work with your
doctor to slow it down. You may not be able
to fix the damage that is already done, but
you might be able to keep the damage from
getting worse.
If you have diabetes and high blood pressure,
it is very important for you to manage these.
Work with your doctor to learn how.
Other ways to help protect your kidneys are to:
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Eat a diet low in fat and salt
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Exercise most days of the week
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Have regular check-ups with your doctor
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Avoid tobacco
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Limit alcohol
Blood Pressure
High blood pressure can cause kidney disease,
but kidney disease can also cause you to have
high blood pressure. For most people, a normal
blood pressure is less than 120/80 (120 over
80). Ask your doctor what your blood pressure
should be.
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‫قطر ستيل تشارك يف مؤمتر التدريب الوطني الثالث‬
3 ‫ جنم‬-)‫لألمن االلكتروني (السيبراني‬
Qatar Steel took part in National Cyber Security Drill- Star -3,
A team from Qatar Steel’s IT department took part in the National
Cyber Security Drill- Star -3, held on 13th December 2015 at Qatar
University.
The event was organized by Qatar Computer Emergency Response
Team (Q-CERT).The drill included a scenario of Cyber security
simulation in a controlled environment designed to train and assess
organization’s capabilities in responding to incidents, managing
crisis, ability to have holistic business view on security and fostering
communication within the sector and regulators.
‫شارك وفد من إدارة تكنولوجيا املعلومات يف قطر ستيل مبؤمتر‬
‫ الذي‬، 3 ‫ جنم‬- )‫التدريب الوطني الثالث لألمن االلكتروني (السيبراني‬
‫ وبتنظيم قطاع األمن السيبراني بوزارة االتصاالت‬،‫أقيم يف جامعة قطر‬
.‫وتكنولوجيا املعلومات يف قطر‬
‫وتضمن التدريب سيناريو يقوم على محاكاة سلسلة من الهجمات‬
‫االلكترونية يف بيئة مراقبة مت تصميمها بهدف تدريب اجلهات املختلفة‬
‫وتقييم إمكاناتها يف مجاالت االستجابة السريعة للحوادث اإللكترونية‬
‫ وذلك بجانب تعزيز‬،‫وإدارة األزمات والرؤية الشاملة لألمن االلكتروني‬
.‫قنوات االتصال داخل القطاع واجلهات املنظمة‬
‫طالب مدرسة خليفة الثانوية للبنني يزورون مصنع قطر ستيل مبسيعيد‬
Khalifa Secondary Independent School for Boys Visited Qatar Steel Plant
Within the framework of the existing cooperation between Qatar Steel and Ministry of Education & Higher
Education and other educational institutions in Qatar, a group of 20 students and 2 supervisors from Khalifa
Secondary Independent School paid a visit, on 10th Dec, 2016, to Qatar Steel plant site at Mesaieed Industrial
City.
The aim of the students’ visit was basically to get a first-hand insight into the steel industry sector.
The guests were greeted upon arrival at the plant by Mr. Yousef Abdullah Al-Mansouri, L&D Manager, as well
as other officials from L&D Dept. and PR office.
After a brief presentation, the guests were taken on a tour around the plant, to see the various manufacturing
units. The students also took opportunities to ask questions and discuss different topics relating to steel
industry.
At the end of the visit, the students and their supervisors expressed their gratitude to Qatar Steel’s management
for organizing this field visit. It was an exciting and useful experience for the students, which would enrich their
knowledge and help them in their future careers.
‫يف إطار التعاون القائم بني‬
‫ ووزارة التعليم والتعليم‬،‫قطر ستيل‬
‫ واملؤسسات التعليمية األخرى‬،‫العالي‬
‫ قامت مجموعة من طالب‬،‫يف قطر‬
،‫مدرسة خليفة الثانوية املستقلة للبنني‬
،‫ مشرفني‬3‫ طالبا و‬24 ‫مكونة من‬
‫ وتهدف‬.‫بزيارة مصنع قطر ستيل‬
‫الزيارة إلى االطالع على العمل يف‬
.‫قطاع صناعة احلديد والصلب‬
‫ مت‬،‫ولدى وصوله ــم إلى املصنع‬
‫استقبال الطالب من قبل مسؤولي‬
.‫التدريب والتطوير والعالقات العامة‬
‫وبعد تقديـم نبذة موجزة عن‬
‫ مت اصطحاب الطالب‬،‫الشركة‬
‫الزائرين يف جولة داخل وحدات‬
‫ وانتهز‬.‫وأقسام املصنع املختلفة‬
‫الطالب هذه الـجولة لطرح أسئلتهم‬
.‫واستفساراتهم‬
‫وف ـ ــي ن ـهـايـ ـ ــة الزي ـ ــارة توجه‬
‫الطـ ـ ــالب ومشرفوهم بالشكر‬
‫واالمتنان للشركة على تنظيم هذه‬
‫الزيارة امليدانية والتي كانت يف غاية‬
.‫الفائدة لهم‬