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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.