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With the sudden onset of summer and ambient temperature reaching as high as 50 degree Celsius, a number of schools in the country have started restricting their pupils from participating in outdoor events as a precaution to safeguard them against heat-related health problems, Gulf Times inquiries found.

The Ministry of Business of Trade said yesterday that prices of fruits and vegetables have gone down 10 percent since May last year.

United Fashion Company solidifies its positioning as Qatar’s Premier Fashion and Lifestyle Company

Qatar’s largest telecommunications provider said Monday its Tunisiana subsidiary has won licenses to operate fixed-line and 3G mobile services in Tunisia, boosting the Gulf state’s influence in the North African nation.

Noted Pakistani playback singer Farah Anwar, pictured, is to perform at a programme organised by Punjab Music Group at Dakkan Hall on May 11. Farah Anwar, belonging to the Sham Chourasi family, is a very talented student of Noor Jahan. She is also an expert in classical music. “All music lovers are invited to the musical evening,” said Shahid Rashid, president of PMG. Nazakat Ali Khan can be contacted on 33181490 for entry passes.