Gaza Dinner

18 Jan, 2009  Random, Socializing

imageEveryone, I wanted to share this dinner program that is happening on the 20th. It’s done by my favourite restaurant in Qatar Al Mourjan, so you know you’re going to get some great food and you’re going to be doing something that will make a world of difference!

If you’re interested, just contact the person listed below and let them know that you’ve come from iLoveQatar.net
 
Q.        What is the purpose of this event?
 
“I am sure that we share the same sentiment about the tragic situation in Gaza, choosing not to sit back while the world watches the devastation and bloodshed from the sidelines. Each of us in our own way can do our part to help ease the suffering of the Gaza people, at a minimum. I initiated AL MOURJAN REACH OUT TO GAZA CHARITY DINNER in this spirit”
 
Q.        What do you hope to accomplish by hosting Al Mourjan Reach out to Gaza?
 
By gathering on 20 January 2009, together with our participants and supporters we aspire to;
 
* ease some of the suffering of the GAZA people,
* send a message of solidarity and support from the Qatar business community, and
* raise awareness of the human impact of this tragedy
 
Q.        Do you envision a legacy from your initiative?
 
“It is our hope that we can inspire other community members to initiate their own charity activities and pass the torch of compassion and brother hood” 

 
AL MOURJAN REACH OUT TO GAZA CHARITY DINNER DETAILS:
 
Guest Participation:            By invitation only.
Levels of participation:     *    VVIP table booking of 10                  QR 15,000
                                           *   VIP table booking of 10                     QR 10,000
                                           *   VIP table booking of 8                       QR   8,000
                                           *   VIP table booking of 4                       QR   4,000
                                           *    Standard table booking of 4              QR   2,000 SOLD OUT
                                          *    Corporate & Personal donations
 
Q. What is the response to this initiative?
 
“We are pleased that our hard work is delivering a positive result. We have received great response and clearly there is good word of mouth out there. In the first two days of ticket sales we have sold half of our 200 tickets and received indication that our guests are also interested in giving personal donations. This is proving to be a great team effort. Qatar backs Gaza and we are demonstrating we are serious about charity”  Mohamed Sadek
 
Location:        Al Mourjan Restaurant, Corniche, Doha
Date/Time:     19:30 hrs (7.30 pm), 20th January 2009,
Tickets:           Available at Al Mourjan Restaurant
(at Balhumbar Property  on Corniche beside Orry.)
RSVP:                        Mohamed Sadek  on 5795039, by fax: 483 4330 or
Email  alsadekm@gmail.com.
Thumbs up to Qatar Happening for making this all happen.
VIP CHARITY DINNER PROGRAM

VVIP 1,500
VIP 1,000
REGULAR  500

19:30                 Juice cocktail reception indoors (alcohol free)
20:15                 Minute of silence,
20:16                 Welcome Greeting by Mohamed Sadek , English & Arabic
20:18                 Guests seated,
20:25                 Guest Speakers –  Dr Azmi Bishara
21:00                 Main course served
22:15                 Thank you by Mohamed Sadek
22:18                 Closing Words – Reach Out to Asia

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