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Doha Today

Media Scan October 15

Published: 15 Oct 2012 - 07:07 am | Last Updated: 06 Feb 2022 - 09:02 am

• Reaction to the incident at Villaggio’s Gondolania Theme Park where children were stuck mid-air during a fun ride. The incident raises questions about safety of children at malls. People are asking who is responsible for this.

• Many people are complaining about Qtel network’s weak coverage.

• A question was asked whether people agree to impose a fine on those people who waste water and electricity.

• Reaction to a column in a local newspaper about a Minister’s elevator in his office building which cannot access the floor of his office. 

• There was a discussion on the recruitment of staff for the new Al Wakra Hospital. People are asking what’s going on and if they are currently hiring.

• People are complaining about traffic jams on streets and wondering how Qatar will be in 2030.

• Discussion about the issue of Qataris and expatriates throwing garbage out of their car window. People are calling for strict implementation of the law which includes a fine of QR10,000

• People are complaining how some residents dress inappropriately in public which do match with the country’s culture and customs.

• Some are asking why there is a practice of not revealing the names of companies who place recruitment ads in newspapers.

• Some messages have been going around warning people not to answer international calls from unidentified callers, especially with the numbers starting +37 because if you do, it will deduct credits from your account.