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Doha Today

Media Scan March 19, 2013

Published: 18 Mar 2013 - 10:47 pm | Last Updated: 03 Feb 2022 - 01:56 pm

People are surprised over the distribution of alcohol coupons by organisers of a conference in Doha.

Discussion about the Emir’s directives for intensifying recruitment of Qataris in government and private sectors, following the publication of an interview with the undersecretary of the Ministry of Labour by a local newspaper.

Complaints about real estate owners exploiting tenants, and demands for extension of the rent law to stop hikes in rents, particularly of commercial properties. 

Residents of Al Khaysa say they applied for creation of a public park in their area three years ago, but have still received no response. 

Complaints about Kahramaa workers doing excavation and leaving the pits open for long periods before installing the necessary equipment and closing them.

A number of nationals say some veterinarians are checking animals after slaughtering. Many diseases that are supposed to be tested for before killing the animals cannot be detected after slaughtering.

Questions about delay in opening the children’s hospital, which was slated to open in 2012, as the children’s hospitals in Al Sadd and Hamad Hospital are crowded. 

Talk in social media about Qatari prisoner Ali Al Kahla, who is held in Guantanamo Bay, and call for solidarity sand on Friday, March 22.

Complaints about pharmacies in the Al Gharafa and Al Matar health centres closing in the afternoon, which is causing inconvenience to patients.

Some parents are surprised by some schools stopping paper homework for students, and are asking how they can help their children since they do not know how to work with the e-bag system.