• Many Qataris are surprised to know that the administrative staff in Qatari embassies abroad include non-Qataris.
• Some companies display the Qatari flag at their premises on the occasion of the National Day, but they put their company’s name there. The primacy of this day should be respected by all, and avoid using it for publicity, some citizens feel.
• Qatar leads the GCC in the proportion of Internet subscribers and reports say 86.2 percent of the population have internet connections.
• Many shops and commercial centres selling flags and gifts ahead of the National Day are doing brisk business.
• As the Doha International Book Fair begins, some people are demanding that an official body be set up to translate books into Arabic from other languages, and to publish and subsidise books. There is also a discussion about the Book Fair, the best books on sale, and the accompanying symposiums.
• There is a discussion about the Mohammed bin Hammam case that was closed by FIFA due to lack of evidence.
• Some citizens are urging all nationals and institutions to promote healthy food habits and hygiene so that the country has healthy citizens.
• There is a discussion about how various institutions in Qatar can collaborate to preserve Qatar’s cultural heritage and develop the tourism sector.
• Many visitors to the Rayyan Health Centre (paediatric emergency) are complaining of overcrowding and disorder.
