• Directors and operators of schools outside Doha have demanded more school nurses as they are facing a severe shortage of nurses, with one nurse serving three schools.
• There is discussion in the social media about an intensive inspection campaign being conducted by inspectors from the Ministry of Municipality to ensure implementation of rules related to different types of signboards in all municipalities.
• There is talk about the completion of installation of electronic service facilities soon at Hamad International Airport.
• Parents fear that nurseries may increase their fees following the implementation of the new safety and security law, wherein the Ministry of Municipality and the Civil Defence directorate have made renewal of licences or issuance of new ones contingent on compliance with the law.
• Some citizens have demanded that the Traffic Department review Law No. 19/2007 to reduce fines and punishment for jumping traffic lights and driving in the opposite direction. They also want higher fines for speeding, use of mobile phones while driving, and parking in spots designated for people with special needs.
• There is talk about the approval of nine projects to produce white meat locally.
• There is discussion in the social media about visa traders, who bring unqualified workers into the country after giving wrong information about salaries and working conditions in Qatar.
• Hamad hospital is about to increase the number of rooms for weight-loss surgery to reduce the long waiting list.
• Some people have suggested reducing working hours for married women so that they can meet their family commitments.
• There is talk about the possibility of withdrawing contracts from companies that have failed to finish public park projects.
