Bahrain's annual midday outdoor work ban ends today, following a successful three-month effort to protect labourers from the extreme summer heat.
The clamp, which was in force from June 15, prohibited labourers from working in open areas or direct sunlight between noon and 4pm.
The ban was based on a 2007 law aimed at preventing heat-related illnesses among labourers in the scorching heat.
For the first time, the restriction was extended to three months this year.
