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by Salim Matramkot

They are usually seen working in their familiar yellow and green stalls on street corners or in tiny booths in souqs around the city. They are cobblers, engaged in the centuries-old business of shoe repairing.
Need a new sole for an old shoe? These cobblers have every solution to a shoe problem. Every stitch, every stroke of brush gives a fresh look to old shoes, boots, sandals or any footwear, saving one money on a new pair.
Souq Al Ali, Souq Nabina, Souq Waqif and Souq Al Asiery are but some of the places where they are found to give the much needed repair and shine to customer’s pair of shoes.
Cobblers are of great help since wearing shoes that are mechanically dysfunctional can have serious repercussions on the health of one’s legs, feet, and back.

by Shaival Dalal

The newly opened Doha Park 2011 was abuzz yesterday, teeming with thousands of visitors who wanted to spend their weekend outdoors.

Built beside the Doha Exhibition Center, the 30,000 sq m amusement park attracted both children and adults seeking to experience some of the family and thrill rides.

Compared to its previous editions which were held inside the Doha Exhibition Center, the outdoor theme park has been made bigger accommodating a total of 35 rides, some of which have never been to Qatar before.

Not only the colourful and exciting rides were a hit among the visitors but also the more than a hundred shops offering various merchandises ranging from ready-to-wear clothes and accessories to souvenir items.

The circus show and musical extravaganza were also crowd-pullers with breathtaking feats of seasoned performers.

With the 24 food outlets set up at the fun fair, there is always scrumptious food available to tickle every taste bud after enjoying an exciting ride.

The Peninsula