Some incidents of encroachments of government lands and properties by companies and garages in the Industrial Area have been reported by Arrayah daily.
Speaking to the Arabic newspaper, some Qatari nationals said the companies and garages have been using pavements, truck lanes and other public places for vehicles parking and they are also used as warehouses for vehicles, heavy equipment and other goods.
The encroaching is happening at a rampant pace owing to lack of effective monitoring by authorities, they said.
They alleged such cornering of lands has resulted in not only big traffic congestion in the areas but also rise in traffic accidents.
Contracting companies are also indulging in such activities, they alleged.
Business Minister to attend Davos conference
The World Economic Forum’s five-day annual meeting of the global political and economic elite begins in the Swiss city of Davos today.
Qatar’s Minister of Economy and Commerce, HE Sheikh Ahmed bin Jassim bin Mohamed al-Thani, will take part.
A statement issued yesterday by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce said Sheikh Ahmed bin Jassim would meet with a number of ministers and heads of participating delegations and companies to discuss economic and trade relations and ways to develop them.
The forum’s Board of Directors has praised Qatar’s role in revitalising global and regional trade. Page 30
