• Some people have demanded that smokers be provided with smoking areas at their place of work. Smokers can be seen standing at the entrances of the departure and arrival terminals at the airport, the ministries, malls and commercial centres, which is disturbing for non-smokers.
• Residents of Al Wakra want the authorities to organise festivals and other public events in their area so that people do not need to go to Doha or travel abroad for entertainment.
• Some people have demanded that the authorities change the closing time of the Islamic Art Museum public park on Thursday and Friday, to allow families to sit in the park until late.
• Many people are surprised at the lack of any cafeteria on the right side of the Corniche, after the closure of the cafeteria near the Sheraton hotel. They have urged the authorities to open a cafeteria as people have to cross the road or walk long distances to get refreshments.
• Experts and several other people have demanded that companies and individuals not recruit runaway workers and the authorities take action against those recruiting or hosting runaway workers. They say some people are encouraging workers to run away.
• After many markets were demolished, leading to a shortage of commercial space, the real estate market is witnessing an illogical rise in rents. People have urged the government to intervene to stop this, as it is causing inflation and pushing up prices of items of daily use.
