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Doha Today

Media Scan May 12, 2014

Published: 12 May 2014 - 02:38 pm | Last Updated: 28 Jan 2022 - 06:59 pm

•     Many citizens criticised the decision to limit rental opportunities for retail spaces in Al  Furjan markets to companies with limited liability and said such monopoly will not solve the problem of rents and stressed that priority should be given to residents of each area.
•     There was a suggestion to the Ministry of Labour to force manpower recruiting agencies to publicise the cost of hiring domestic workers, based on their professionalism and experience, before asking sponsors to pay wages, to help control recruitment costs.
•     There was talk on social media about  registration for special car plate services launched by the Traffic Department. The number will be in the name of the owner instead of his car to give him the privilege of using it on different cars or transfer its ownership.
•     There was talk about registration of students in different levels of Independent schools starting from May 11. Registration will be online or by the concerned school directly.
•     There were complaints about some vehicles carrying containers. People said some of them lack safety and security requirements and drivers must check their tyres before loading.
•     There was a suggestion that authorities provide the elderly with special parking spaces similar to people with special needs, particularly in ministries, main markets, hospitals, health centres and other important places.
•     Some people urged the Traffic Department to intervene to prevent some drivers from waiting for a long time in front of hospitals and health centres. They said the practice is causing confusion for other drivers and hindering traffic.