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Doha Today

Media Scan February 04

Published: 03 Feb 2013 - 11:03 pm | Last Updated: 04 Feb 2022 - 05:28 pm

People are saying that there is a need to tighten the monitoring of vegetable and fruit prices at the Central Market. 
There are talks about the opening of Ain Khaled tunnel, which is expected to reduce traffic jams. People also hope that similar projects will be completed soon.
There is unconfirmed information about the possible detachment of AlJazeera Sport from Al Jazeera network and that its name and logo could be changed. 
There are discussions on a UN Human Rights Commission report and how GCC member states can improve their citizens’ situation.
People are taking about a report by Reporters Without Border on freedom of speech and media. They  are also questioning the reliability of such reports and standards the panel applies to rank countries.
There is a suggestion to assess how far students benefit from attending schools after finishing exams.
People are saying that some private firms are not adding increments decided by the government for Qataris to their basic salaries. They say the rises are added as allowances.
Some people are surprised over the decision to reconstitute the Board of Directors of Shafallah Centre for Children with Special Needs in the coming period. 
The problem of appointments exists at Hamad Hospital and Al Rumailah Hospital, not only for meeting doctors but also for minor operations.