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Doha Today

Media Scan September 10, 2013

Published: 11 Sep 2013 - 04:53 am | Last Updated: 30 Jan 2022 - 12:59 pm

• There is talk in social media about the Dubai-bound Qatar Airways flight that returned to Doha after being caught in a storm cloud late yesterday afternoon. 

• Owners of barber shops have demanded that the authorities provide them with pamphlets and guide books on health regulations, as they are not aware of them. 

• Some parents and students have demanded that the authorities intensify monitoring of areas near schools, as many drivers drive improperly, causing traffic snarls.

• Many people have complained of small groceries in residential areas increasing prices in the absence of monitoring by the authorities.

• People are demanding that the authorities reconsider the status of roundabouts in different parts of Doha, as these are causing traffic jams during the morning school rush.

• There is talk about the initiative by the Ministry of Environment to open a market for local livestock near Al Mazruah vegetable market.

• There are complaints from parents about some tailoring shops and commercial centres using poor quality fabric for school uniforms, which they sell at high prices.

• It has been suggested that all ministries and government bodies launch e-services similar to the Ministry of Interior’s Metrash service, to enable people to access their services online to save time and energy.

• There is talk in social media about the Qatari initiative to provide GCC citizens job opportunities in Qatar.