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Doha Today

Media Scan September 15, 2013

Published: 15 Sep 2013 - 03:15 am | Last Updated: 30 Jan 2022 - 03:26 pm

There is talk about the murder of a man who was trying to catch thieves who had entered his house in Ain Khalid.

There are demands to shift Souq Haraj and its workers to a new location, since most of the workers are single and they live close to the Souq.

There are complaints about substandard elevators being installed by some companies in residential and commercial buildings, as these pose a threat to the safety of those using them.

There is discussion on a plan by Qatar Olympic Committee to turn Doha International Airport into a centre of excellence for female athletes, after the new airport opens.

There is talk about the accident at a project site in Lusail in which 18 workers were injured.

There is discussion on a plan by the Ministry of Interior to include health information in ID cards so that people can benefit from e-services launched by the ministry.

There are demands for speed breakers that do not meet the specifications – those too high or not painted -- to be rectified, as such speed breakers are causing road accidents. Tougher rules for building new speed bumps have also been demanded. 

There is talk about a plan by the Ministry of Municipality and Urban Planning to shift shops selling used cars from Doha to the Industrial Area, where all necessary services related to used cars will be available, like garages, a technical inspection centre, an office of the Traffic Department, and suitable space for displaying cars.

There are complaints about the soaring prices of vegetables, which have gone up by 100 percent in some cases.

Some people are demanding that the Supreme Education Council and school administrators ask bus supervisors to instruct the drivers to drop small children near their homes and wait for the parents to pick them up to ensure the safety of the children.