‘Expedite opening of Al Furjan markets’
Qatari nationals have called upon authorities to expedite the opening of Al Furjan (neighbourhood) markets, local Arabic daily Arrayah has reported.
While work on many of these markets has been completed, no date has apparently been specified for their opening, the daily said.
A number of citizens have stressed that these shops will save them a lot of effort in the purchase of daily requirements, as many of them have to cover long distances to reach shopping centres, especially residents of areas such as Umm Al Sanim and Al Thumama.
The daily has learnt that the permanent steering committee for investments and real estate funds for government markets in the Ministry of Economy and Commerce has asked investors, to whom stores have been allocated, to complete the installation of equipment and start operations soon.

Frette store opens at Lagoona Mall
The Ali Bin Ali Group has announced the opening of a Frette store at Lagoona Mall.
Frette is a leading provider of luxury linens to the finest hotels and homes worldwide and boasts of a range of bed and bath collections, home décor, clothing and gifts for clientele with discerning taste.
The upscale brand is popular for its class and quality, according to a statement.
Leila El Rajji, brand manager for Frette, said: “The opening of a Frette store at Lagoona Mall is a continuation of our vision and commitment to bring the world’s best brands to Qatar. Frette serves a wide range of audiences and has over the years captured the loyalty of its customers for its elegance.
“The store at Lagoona Mall will carry Frette’s latest ranges from the Minimal Collection, which is the finest representation of relaxation and understated elegance, right through to more opulent creations, which we are certain will be valued and appreciated by clients.”
El-Rajji stressed that since 1860, Frette has produced linens and home accessories of “unparalleled quality”. The brand has bases in Monza and Milan, Italy, and uses the finest fibres and most skilled artisans to craft a range of products that have come to “embody luxury, comfort and creativity” across the globe.

Health centres join Seha
The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) yesterday said that three of its health centres have joined Seha, the National Health Insurance Scheme.
The three health centres include Omar Bin Khattab Health Centre, Al Gharafa Health Centre, and Al Daayen Health Centre.
The West Bay and Airport health centres have joined Seha in October 2014. Seha will be implemented in all PHCC health centres in phases.

Nespresso opens new boutique
Nespresso, described as the worldwide pioneer in premium portioned coffee, has opened a new boutique on The Pearl-Qatar, home to some of the world’s most luxurious and fashionable brands. The first Nespresso boutique in Qatar was opened at Blue Salon on Suhaim Bin Hamad Street in 2006. “We are very proud of our nine-year partnership with Nespresso,” said Fawaz Idrissi, CEO, High Trading International Company, the exclusive Nespresso distributor in Qatar.

QTA to ‘penalise erring hotels’
Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) has vowed to penalise companies, which have increased hotel room rates by as much as 1,200%, local Arabic daily Arrayah has reported.
A reliable source from QTA said a number of hotels and serviced apartments have increased their room rates by 400% to 1,200% during the current week.
“This rate is more than what we approved and will spread a bad image about Qatar’s tourism sector,” he stressed.
The official added that QTA has vowed to undertake legal procedures against the huge increase in room rates.

Ministry recalls Nissan Urvan vehicles
The Ministry of Economy and Commerce has announced a free recall campaign for Nissan Urvan vehicles (model 2013- 2014) to fix a default in the connection of the turbo cooling hose, which may decrease the power of the engine.
The campaign is conducted in co-operation with Saleh Al-Hamad Al-Mana, the distributor of Nissan vehicles in Qatar.


Independence Day greetings sent
HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, HH the Deputy Emir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al-Thani  and HE the Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani have sent cables of congratulations to President of Greece Prokopis Pavlopoulos on his country’s Independence Day.