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Doha Today

Media Scan December 10

Published: 10 Dec 2012 - 04:22 am | Last Updated: 06 Feb 2022 - 04:08 am

• Public relations offices of some institutions and companies have been criticized for not dealing properly with the media and the public.
 
• Complaints against an outlet in Villaggio Mall for playing English songs containing objectionable words.
 
• Some drivers suddenly slow down their vehicles near radars without caring for the vehicles behind them.
 
• Discussion about why Qatari teachers are quitting Independent Schools.
 
• Demand for review of exorbitantly high fees of private schools.
 
• Some Independent Schools are punishing students for being late in the morning. The students are made to stand several hours in the school compound.
 
• Some commercial centres and organisations allocate small parking spaces for cars in order to accommodate more vehicles.
 
• The salary of Qatari doctor is lower than that of administrative employees in several organizations in Qatar.
 
• Traffic violations are increasing due to lack of strict action by the Traffic Department. The department is only collecting fines.
 
• The Central Municipal Council’s role and its relations with the Ministry of Municipality and Urban Planning are similar to that of Palestine at the United Nations -- without any power or authority.