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Doha Today

Media Scan January 21

Published: 21 Jan 2013 - 08:16 am | Last Updated: 06 Feb 2022 - 05:58 am

There is a suggestion to create parking space for elders in some important areas, like ministries and markets similar to the space reserved for people with disabilities. 
Some people are asking for setting strict rules for giving permission to create speed breakers on roads. This is because many of the existing ones are not painted with reflective colours to alert drivers, which is causing accidents and damage to cars.
People are still complaining about workers living in ‘family areas’ and calling for them to be transferred to special places. Many of these workers dress indecently. 
The authorities should continuously clean sands accumulating on both sides of roads, as they threaten drivers’ lives.
There is a demand from the public to develop and install lights in the area near to Doha Port, where many families spend their time. 
There is a discussion about four dhows launched on Sunday and the government’s keen interest to maintain the heritage of the country. 
The decision taken by the Supreme Education Council to bar women from working in independent schools for boys and transfer them to boys’ schools has created a controversy. Tweeters are divided on the issue. 
People are discussing in the social media about the death of an Al Jazeera reporter in Syria. Al Jazeera is making sacrifice for the sake of presenting the truth.
There is a demand for establishing a technical committee to investigate engineering and technical faults in highways, and to make sure that these roads fulfil the security and safety requirements. 
Congratulations to the UAE on winning the GCC Football Cup. Citizens want more attention to be given to juniors for creating a strong team.