QATAR  |  Health
Four eateries closed for violating rules
Four restaurants in the Mamoura and Najma areas of Doha have been closed for 10 days each for violating regulations that pertain to preparing food in healthy conditions. The orders were issued by Doha Municipality director Jamal Matar al-Nuaimi. Doha Municipality’s Health Control Section issued a violation report and initiated legal procedures against a catering firm in Bin Mahmoud. The outlet was found manipulating the expiry dates of some products – through extending the validity by four months – and following unhygienic practices in freezing fresh meat and fish items. A restaurant in the Nuaija area was issued a violation report after an insect was found inside a meal ready to be served to customers.

QATAR  |  Announcement
Amnesty scheme
to end on Dec 1
The Ministry of Interior (MoI) yesterday reiterated, through a tweet, that the three-month amnesty scheme for violators of Law No 4 of 2009 Regulating the Entry, Exit, Residence and Sponsorship of Expatriates would end on December 1. The grace period for illegal residents to leave the country without facing any legal consequences for their overstay had come into force on September 1. The violators can approach the Search and Follow up Department from Sunday to Thursday (2-8pm) to complete the exit procedures, the MoI said.

QATAR  |  Decision
Park reserves Tuesday
for women and children
Al Khor and Al Thakhira Municipality has reduced – from two to one – the number of days exclusively allocated to women and children to visit Al Khor Park. Now, only Tuesdays are reserved for women and children, while families can visit the park on all other days. Earlier this year, the municipality had allotted two days – Tuesday and Thursday – for women and children to visit the park.