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Posted by : Aahil Shaik
Saturday, February 8, 2020
Male barbers arrested for servicing Woman at Men's Hair Salon
Last week, Authorities in Saudi Arabia has arrested a hair salon workers in Riyadh after a picture of them cutting woman's hair in men's hair salon parlor was circulated online. Trending : Saudi Arabia bans travel to China after Corona Virus
The picture was followed by a video clip of a man who was angry and quite sexist Snapchat rant detailing, How he saw a woman getting serviced at the men's hair salon he goes to.
- However, the man did not mention the salon's name or area, but he said "I was getting my hair cutting, then I saw a woman getting haircut in the next chair, I looked at her and the barber, Then the barber asked me what's wrong?". Recommend : Saudi Arabia plans to end Kafala System soon
- As the image and video went viral in social media, the authorities led to look up for the salon workers and within few hours, the police locate and identify the barbers, who were investigated and forwarded to the public prosecution for further action.
- Its still clear whether the woman in the picture face any legal action or not, But the men can face jail term for offering service to women at men's salon, as it is illegal in Saudi Arabia. Read : Iqama renewal fee in Saudi Arabia for year 2020 and above
- Last year, Saudi Arabia's municipalities revoked separate entrances for men and women at restaurants, Earlier there was a condition for separating men and families at restaurants. Now it is optional and depends on the restaurant's choice.
الجهات الأمنية في شرطة منطقة الرياض توقف عدداً من العاملين في أحد محال الحلاقة بالعاصمة، بعد انتشار صور توثق قيامهم بالحلاقة لفتاة.— خبر عاجل (@AjelNews24) February 5, 2020
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