• There are demands that the Ministry of Environment extend the camping period, which is scheduled to end on April 17, in view of the pleasant weather. The weather bureau has forecast mild temperatures for the whole of next month, and families enjoy their time at the camping sites because of the fresh air.
• The Consumer Protection Department has been urged to take measures to reduce the difference in prices of foodstuffs between various outlets and fix price ceilings to put an end to unjustified prices hikes.
• There are complaints about too many speed bumps coming up on internal streets in some areas, and demands that the authorities take action against those who set up speed bumps in front of their homes that damage cars, especially on streets without lighting.
• Some students have complained about the scholarship system adopted recently by the Supreme Education Council, as it does not meet the expectations of Qatari youth who want to pursue higher studies abroad. As per the new system the students have to bear the expense on basic education and language studies and are being given scholarships only for other courses.
• Some Independent school teachers have complained about the school managements not paying for decoration of classrooms and forcing them to pay instead. Sometimes the teachers have to pay up to QR7,000 from their pockets.
• There are demands that the authorities name those responsible for the flooding of underpasses on Salwa Road following Wednesday’s rains, and take action against them to prevent the repetition of such incidents, save public money from being wasted, and protect the lives of motorists.
