• Following the closure of 40 eateries in the Industrial Area by food inspectors from the Ministry of Municipality this week, some people have demanded that the authorities tighten monitoring of eateries and supermarkets, particularly in the Industrial Area, where many workers are turning their accommodations into eateries or groceries, disregarding health rules and legal requirements.
• There is talk on social networking sites about the Qatari citizen who died while trying to hoist the national flag on the roof of his house. He lost his balance because of the strong wind and fell.
• There is talk in the social media about Qatar’s flag entering Guinness World Records as the largest flag, with a total area of 101.978sqm.
• People have appreciated the issuing of the first postal stamp carrying an image of the Emir, by the Qatar Postal Authority.
• There is talk about the ambitious infrastructure project called Al Sharq Crossing, which will connect Doha, Hamad International Airport, Katara cultural village, and the downtown central business district of West Bay.
• There is talk about the Emiri directive to establish a permanent centre for Darb Al Saai events, which aim to reinforce the national identity and introduce national history, culture and traditions to new generations.
• There is talk on social networking sites about the possibility of building a giant bear lamp at Hamad International Airport when it is fully operational. It is expected to cost $6.8m, according to commentators.
