Qatar
Stricter regulations for cupping therapy services should be introduced to ensure quality and services, says CMC
Stricter rules for cupping therapy services should be introduced to ensure the safety and quality of services provided, the Central Municipal Council (CMC) has stressed.
CMC recently held the 48th meeting of its seventh term, chaired by His Excellency Mohamed bin Ali al-Athba, CMC Chairman, during which a proposal to make the Industrial Area and an independent municipality into a full administrative unit was presented.
The meeting discussed several items on its agenda, as part of the council’s keenness to follow up on service-related and regulatory issues directly linked to the lives of residents and the quality of services provided.
The council started its proceedings by approving the minutes of the previous meeting and reviewing incoming correspondence, reflecting the continuity of institutional work and the council’s follow-up on proposals and observations submitted within the scope of its mandate.
Accordingly, the council discussed the recommendations and report of its Services and Public Utilities Committee regarding stricter oversight of cupping therapy practitioners.
This discussion stemmed from the importance of regulating this activity and ensuring it is practised in accordance with approved health regulations to safeguard public safety and curb irregular practices that may pose a risk to public health.
The council issued its recommendations to both the Ministry of Municipality and the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
The meeting also addressed the recommendations and report of the Services and Public Utilities Committee regarding a review of procedures for issuing licences for rest houses within residential neighbourhoods.
The views of the competent committee were reviewed regarding regulating this activity in a manner that balances residents’ needs with maintaining the residential qualities of neighbourhoods, while taking into account associated regulatory and environmental aspects. The council approved submitting the appropriate recommendations to both the Ministry of Municipality and Qatar Tourism.
Meanwhile, the council reviewed the briefing by the Services and Public Utilities Committee on responses to the regulation of kiosks within shopping malls, placing greater emphasis on the importance of a clear regulatory framework that ensures optimal use of commercial spaces and preserves the general appearance and internal organisation of such malls.
In addition, the meeting discussed several proposals to establish an independent municipality in the Industrial Area, aimed at regulating industrial activities, bringing them under unified management, and improving municipal services for industrial workshops and garages.