• Some people have lauded the move by a commercial centre to put up a notice advising customers not to give tips to its employees, many of whom had begun expecting tips for their services to customers, who are entitled to quality service without having to tip.
• Many people have complained about long queues at car wash centres, and said that the number of such businesses is very few compared to the number of vehicles in the country, and this makes people spend a long time waiting to be served.
• People have demanded that the authorities quickly set down standards for building materials, to be followed by all construction companies, as many of them are using materials that do not meet the required specifications, and this can affect the quality of buildings.
• There is a suggestion to set up a government committee to monitor and regulate the operation of heavy trucks to prevent malpractices and break the hold of some Asian citizens on this business.
• There is talk in the social media about the move by a private school to prevent 40 students from attending classes because their parents had not paid fees for the second semester. The school called the parents and told them not to bring their children to school unless they had paid the fees.
• There is talk about the expected listing of Mesaieed Petrochemical Holding Company on the local bourse before trading in its shares begins in February.
