hi isolda.
any 4x4 is good for desert. but u must know how to drive in desert. there must be certain thing to take care.

if u dont know how to drive in desert, then go for lc or patrol. thats the best. bcoz its designed for desert and the car will do everything possible to move in the dunes.
so u just drive as if u r on the road.

if ur budget is low.
then x terra, pathfinder, prado, pajero, fj there are plenty of options. u need medium skills

if you are highly skilled.
then even a car is enough. and need not be a 4x4.

if u think that i am jocking.
then see the photos

Yamaha's Spanish world champion Jorge Lorenzo won the Qatar MotoGP on Sunday. He was followed across the line by nine-time former champion Valentino Rossi on his first race for Yamaha since returning to his old team.

Stage is all set for the first ever Annual Day celebration of Bunts Qatar on 5th April 2013 (4.30 pm) at Al Jazeera Academy.We are all privileged to have Padma Bhushan Dr.B.M.Hegde as the Chief Guest of this celebration. Guests of Honors are Shri.Chidanand Naik-General Manager of Pallonji Qatar,Shri.Sarvotham Shetty-President UAE Bunts,Shri.K.D.Shetty-Chairman, Bhavani Shipping lines .

Salient features of the event,which will start at 4.30 pm are :
Dance,singing and skit by the Members of the Forum.
Release of first edition of our Souvenir "GARI"
Presentation of Mementos to those who have contributed to the community.
Presentation of OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD.
Felicitation of Guests of Honor
Felicitation of Chief Guest Padma Bhushan Dr.B.M.Hegde.

Thursday and Friday at 7pm
Museum of Islamic Art Auditorium

The first film ever shot entirely in Saudi Arabia, and the first Saudi feature directed by a woman, ‘Wadjda’ is the story of a fun-loving, entrepreneurial 10-year-old girl living in a suburb of Riyadh. When Wadjda sees a beautiful green bicycle for sale, she wants it desperately, but her mother won't allow her to have it, fearing repercussions from a conservative society, so Wadjda decides to raise the money herself. Just as she is losing hope, Wadjda hears of a cash prize for a Koran recitation competition at her school... ‘Wadjda’ won three awards at the Venice Film Festival, and was named Best Film at the Dubai International Film Festival last year.

How many of you guys are looking to see this fight in September? Manny has a point to prove and the fight is sure to make sparks fly. I for one, cannot wait.

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A fire started in Sidra hospital project about an hour ago. Some workers may be locked inside. No info yet. Civil Defense arrived on site instantly.

HE Abdulaziz al-Noaimi, the chairman of the NDIA Steering Committee, has announced a delay in the inauguration of the Hamad International Airport to “a future date that will be communicated shortly”.

In a statement issued last night, al-Noaimi said the delay of operations at the Hamad International Airport had occurred due to it not meeting the newly-introduced safety and security requirements of the Civil Defence Department.

“In this context, the NDIA Steering Committee commends the efforts of the Ministry of Interior represented by the Department of Civil Defence for their commitment to raising standards of safety and security in Qatar,” the statement said.

In a shocking move to shock the people of Qatar, it was shockingly announced that Qatar will no longer continue with the Sponsorship system.

Employees are now free to change their jobs after completing their two year contract after which, if they desire to leave and join another company, an NOC will be provided by the employer.

It was also announced that this year all expatriates will be given an 80% raise in salaries.

Speaking to an official yesterday when asked why this sudden shocking move to please the expat community he replied: April Fool to you all hahahahahaha!

In partnership with The Oral Cancer Foundation we are setting up an Oral Cancer Awareness workshop on the 11th of April of 2013. Free checkups will be on the 13th and 27th of April. Join us in the workshop and see how you can prevent or control a very common disease at it's early stages.
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Wishing you all a very Happy Easter Sunday :)

I m soooooo happy today...It is the most loved and tearful joyful moment in my life I must must must say...Only my God knows how much I cried and felt sorry for so many so many months...I was not able to sleep and still I m not in state to go Villagio ever in my life... I m so happy that they are expecting twins...May God bless them healthy cute babies with a long life ahead. Ameeen!

Signs :)

AlJazeera Media Network will hold its 9th International Documentary Film Festival next month from Thursday,18th April to Sunday,21st April 2013.

With 205 Films shortlisted for Final Competition from 1392 entries by 33 different countries, this Festival is for sure huge and remarkable.

This year's theme is chosen as “Windows” as an expression of our openness to the whole world and our lively interaction with it and therefore each picture we see in the participating documentaries metaphorically resembles an ‘open window’ to a world that is rich in art and culture.

The Films would be screened in various Halls in Doha Sheraton Hotel and is Open to Public with Free of Charge.

Personally, I myself have attended past Festivals & it’s indeed a great experience.

Looks like Doha now has it's very own tour bus. And I am guessing that you can Hop ON and Hop OFF as indicated by the signage on the bus. Looks fab doesn't it.

So it would seem that Qatar is becoming more tourist orientated. I am looking forward to Hopping ON this myself.

How many of you switched off your lights yesterday for EARTH HOUR DAY. And what did you do during that time (when it was switched off) :)

Myself...I did not switch off :)