The Semester 1 midterm examinations for the 2020/21 academic year began on Sunday amid the observance of a set of precautionary measures to ensure the safety of students. All the schools where the exams are taking place have been sanitised for this purpose, including common areas and classrooms. The number of students in each exam room must not exceed 15 in classrooms and 60 in multipurpose/gymnasium halls. Proper social distancing is also ensured. Pictured are students taking the exam at Ali Bin Abi Taleb Preparatory School for Boys in Doha.