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Doha Today

Media Scan December 30, 2013

Published: 30 Dec 2013 - 02:19 pm | Last Updated: 28 Jan 2022 - 07:42 pm

•     Many women demanded that the authorities concerned allocate a special beach for women in line with those in several Arab and GCC states, and said it would encourage women and promote swimming as a sport. 
•     There was a demand for new subways and bridges on main roads and highways to avoid accidents involving pedestrians and ensure road safety.
•     Some visitors to Al Mazrouah vegetable yard complained about lack of facilities such as cafeterias, mosques, and shelters for people.
•     Many people demanded that the authorities concerned provide more warehouses and spaces for storing goods and said due to inadequate facilities many traders were forced to rent houses and villas in residential areas to keep inflammable materials, including chemicals, which posed a danger to residents.
•     There was talk on social media about the withdrawal of some types of infant milk powder from pharmacies without explaining the reason. People demanded to know about the problem and when the authorities would provide alternatives.
•     Many people said there were some types of sweets and nuts in the market that included artificial colours and excessive sugar which could harm children’s health and urged the authorities to look into the matter.
•     Several people urged the government to set up a special committee to oversee and set standards and policies for slaughterhouses across the country. They said administration was inefficient at some slaughterhouses which were also ignoring hygiene.