MEC announces recall of 2012-14 Dodge Ram pick-up models

The Ministry of Economy and Commerce (MEC) has announced a recall of 2012-14 Dodge Ram pick-up models due to a possible steering wheel wire harness defect.The recall is being carried out in collaboration with United Cars Almana, the dealer of Dodge vehicles in Qatar.The campaign falls within the framework of the MEC’s ongoing efforts to protect consumers and ensure that car dealers follow up on vehicle defects and repair them.The ministry has said it will co-ordinate with thedealer to follow up on the maintenance and repair works and communicate with customers to ensure that the necessary repairs are carried out.It has urged consumers to report violations to its Consumer Protection and Anti-Commercial Fraud Department through the hotline (16001), e-mail (info@mec.gov.qa), Twitter (@MEC_Qatar), Instagram (MEC_Qatar) and the MEC mobile app for Android and iOS (MEC_Qatar).Social Affairs Minister attends meeting in EgyptThe Arab Ministers of Social Affairs yesterday held their 35th session and 5th substantive session as well as a seminar on the rights of persons with disabilities as part of 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in Sharm El Sheikh city. HE the Minister of Labour and Social Affairs Dr Abdullah Saleh Mubarak al-Khulaifi represented Qatar at the two-day meeting. Kyrgyzstan leader arriving todayPresident of Kyrgyzstan Almazbek Atambayev will arrive today on a two-day visit to Qatar.Early morning fog to reduce visibilityPoor visibility is again expected in some parts of the country early today due to fog, the Qatar Met department has said.The weather report has also forecast strong winds and high seas late at night in offshore areas. Visibility may drop to 2km or less in some places in the early hours of the day.It will be hazy to misty/foggy in some places at first, followed by partly cloudy to cloudy conditions by the afternoon. There is also a chance of light scattered rain later, according to the Met office. The minimum and maximum temperatures in the country are expected to be 13C and 26C, respectively, with the forecast for Doha being 16C and 25C.