New service by ministry

Dear Sir,

The Ministry of Economy and Commerce’s new service, under which business licences can be issued and renewed through mobile phone applications (Gulf Times, October 6), is timely and much appreciated.
The new service is part of  the ministry’s “smart electronic services” to speed up delivery of services and promote trade and investment in Qatar.
I applaud the ministry’s new initiative. This will help the entire process quicker and more convenient.

Syed Jalaludin, syed.jalaludin@yahoo.com

Concern over salt levels

Dear Sir,

Sardines available at the Central Fish Market and at other outlets  in Doha are  coming with too much salt.  The percentage of salt the traders are using  is extremely high. Excessive salt intake is hazardous to health.
Fish is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids and calcium.  Omega-3 fats are good for heart and according to some research, they may even help boost your mood .
So I would like to request authorities to ensure the supply of good sardines without excessive salt so people with limited income can have a good source of vitamins and minerals with affordable prices.

GV, (Full name and address supplied)

High-tech student IDs not necessary

Dear Sir,

The letter “Questions over student IDs” by M Khursheed Uddin (Gulf Times, October 6) has a very valid point.
Like Uddin, I also can’t understand why the school in question has to introduce the ID card tracker system for its students, which costs QR1,200 per card. A big sum for many parents. The school already employs a number of security guards so I can’t understand the reason for installing such an expensive tracker system.
There is no explanation from the management for introducing such a high-tech device in a small school. It is illogical, to say the least.
School fees increase steadily every year and this additional expense adds to parents’ financial burden.

Mohammad Iqbal, 101/H5, Barwa City, Doha



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