CMC Archives

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Four women listed as candidates for Qatar’s Central Municipal Council elections

Officials say voting in the elections pave the way for shaping the future of society in Qatar. A total of four women have been announced as candidates for the Central…

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News

Qatar’s CMC calls for central food market to be relocated

The site of the livestock market in particular creates "odors" and has caused problems with insects and rodents, members of the CMC said yesterday, Arabic daily Al Sharq reported.

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Business

CMC: New neighborhood markets in Qatar need a lot of work

Speaking to officials from Qatar Development Bank (QDB) last week about the Al Furjan markets, members said rent remained too high for shops and many of the locations were not in populous areas.

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News

CMC calls on Qatar police to catch, fine noisy drivers

During their regular meeting today, members urged the Ministry of Interior (MOI), which oversees the Traffic Department, to increase police patrols in residential areas and on popular roads.

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News

Reports: Qatar’s CMC calls for more park fitness equipment

Fitness equipment has already been installed in several public spaces, including along the Corniche pathway and the new Sheraton Park.

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News

Minister: More recycling bins coming to Qatar

This year, recycling receptacles will be installed in government facilities and other major institutions. A third phase will include adding more recycling bins in public parks and shopping malls.

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News

CMC: Qatar construction sites need to be safer

As the nation goes through a construction boom in preparation for the 2022 World Cup, safety regulations are being flouted due to lack of enforcement, said CMC Vice-Chairman Hamad bin Lahdan Al-Mohannadi.

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Life

Municipal Council urges authorities to construct more parks in Qatar

CMC's recommendations come as the Ministry of Municipality and Urban Planning (MMUP) announced plans to begin construction on 59 public parks in Qatar by early 2016 at a cost of QR1.5 billion.

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Report: Qatar’s CMC calls for more and better-designed petrol stations

In a new report, CMC members presented several recommendations regarding the nation's fuel stations, aimed in part at addressing a shortage of pumps for the increasing number of vehicles on the roads.

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