CHAIRMAN: DR. KHALID BIN THANI AL THANI
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: PROF. KHALID MUBARAK AL-SHAFI

Doha Today

Media Scan July16, 2014

Published: 19 Jul 2014 - 07:37 am | Last Updated: 23 Jan 2022 - 03:04 pm

•    The authorities have been urged not to allow construction of high-rises in old areas with a high population density, or the authorities should ensure that owners of the buildings provide enough parking spaces according to the number of flats.
•    It has been suggested that the Supreme Education Council instruct secondary school students to benefit from the compulsory volunteer hours by participating in various events taking place in Doha, such as exhibitions and conferences, which can help the students acquire useful experience.
•    There is a need to monitor trucks bringing sand from Mesaieed to Doha as they do not cover the sand, creating problems for other motorists.
•    Many nationals have called on the authorities to fairly distribute Furjan markets among different areas or build similar markets in areas that are not included in the current plan.
•    There is talk in social media about the arms deal signed between Qatar and the US due to the unstable situation in the region.
•    Residents of Azgawi and Al Gharafa have expressed disappointment over repeated power outages in their areas during the past few days. 
•    There are complaints about crowding and long queues of nationals and expatriates at the certificate authentication department of the SEC. With a large number of students and families going to the department to get certificates authenticated, it needs to increase the number of employees and work in two shifts.