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Doha Today

Media Scan October 22

Published: 22 Oct 2012 - 08:58 am | Last Updated: 07 Feb 2022 - 12:49 am

• There has been a big reaction on social media networks to a column in a local newspaper which talked about the long lines for visas in front of the US Embassy. 

• People are requesting the Municipality to prepare the beaches in the country by making sure all facilities are available as Eid holidays are coming. 

• There was reaction to the system of hiring and recruitment of Qataris at Qatar Foundation and its associated organisations. 

• There is discussion about encouraging people to marry two or more wives in order to solve the population and demographic problem in the country.

• There has been a campaign to boycott Arab Idol, a TV programme, which will be coming to Qatar for auditions.

• A request has been made to the Supreme Education Council to prevent female teachers from teaching boys in elementary schools.

• Spring break will start in all government schools from February 10 to February 21, 2013. 

• All social networks were active when the stories of the demonstrations in Lebanon and Kuwait broke out.

• There has been a discussion about some real estate brokers who rent some residential units and divide them into small rooms, which they sub-lease to other people. There is a general concern about the safety of these places. 

• With the start of the picnic season, many people are calling the community to avoid leaving their garbage and littering in beaches, deserts and other public areas.