• People are demanding that telecoms operators stop bogus international calls, mostly originating in African countries, as the callers might be fraudsters. They have also demanded a ban on promotional text messages.
• Some people have urged the Traffic Department to impose more restrictions on movement of trucks in Doha and its outskirts during peak hours. Traffic violations by truckers have increased and this calls for tough action against them because they pose a threat to commuters.
• People have complained about some eateries in Souq Waqif charging exorbitantly for meals and not complying with the consumer protection law. They have demanded that these restaurants reduce the prices of meals immediately.
• There are demands that the authorities tighten monitoring of foodstuffs, especially those related to children. Some sweets and other food items for children available in the local market, especially in small shops, do not carry information on the packaging such as the name of the exporting country and the expiry date.
• Some people have lauded the national project to provide health services at home, wherein a medical team equipped with the necessary medical equipment will provide the service.
• It has been proposed that the authorities open kiosks for vendors so they can sell their products under official monitoring. The authorities will check the prices and quality of the products. The move will help curb the phenomenon of illegal vendors selling mostly fruits and vegetables that are rotting due to direct expose to the sun and dust.
