Mitsubishi Outlander models 2006-2013 recalled

The Ministry of Economy and Commerce (MEC), in collaboration with Qatar Automobiles Company, has announced the recall of Mitsubishi Outlander models of 2006-2013 because the wiper motor and wiper ball joint may get rust and corrode.The MEC said the recall campaign comes within the framework of its ongoing efforts to protect consumers and ensure that automobile dealers follow up on vehicles’ defects and repair them.The MEC said that it will co-ordinate with the dealer to follow up on the maintenance and repair works and will communicate with customers to ensure that the necessary repairs are carried out. The MEC has urged all customers to report any violations to its Consumer Protection and Anti-Commercial Fraud Department through the following channels: Call centre: 16001, e-mail: info@mec.gov.qa, Twitter: @MEC_Qatar, Instagram: MEC_Qatar, MEC mobile app for Android and IOS: MEC_QatarEntries open for digital innovation awardsThe Ministry of Transportand Communications announced that it is accepting applications at thenational level for World Summit Awards for Digital Innovation 2018. Theapplication process is open until May 31. Individuals, public andprivate entities and companies are encouraged to join the competition.The World Summit on Digital Innovation includes eight categories:government and citizen engagement, health and well-being, learning andeducation, environment and green energy, culture and tourism, smartsettlements and urbanisation, business and commerce and inclusion andempowerment. More information on the awards, eligibility and rules andconditions are available on this websitehttp://www.worldsummitawards.org/wsa-awards/contest/terms/.Thundery rain expectedThundery rain is expected in the country today along with strong winds, the Qatar Met department has said. Northwesterly-northeasterly winds will blow at a speed of 5-15 knots, reaching a high of 23 knots in some places during thunder activity, the weather report states. The detailed forecast says it will be relatively hot during the day and cloudy conditions are also likely. There is a chance of scattered rain, which may be thundery in some places in the morning, and blowing dust is also expected at times. There is a possibility of scattered rain offshore, too. The temperature is expected to range from 27-37C in Doha today.