And thou shalt not have thy hair cut in the same vicinity as the opposite sex

Reading the local newspapers always provides some light entertainment for foreigners. Further, it actually provides an insight into the cultural norms and values. I know I can't get a female hairdresser to cut my hair in this place, but I'd never even thought about, yet again realised, that it's illegal to have a hairdressing salon where both members of the same sex can get their hair cut. This little titbit from a recent Arab Times article...

... the Labour Department of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour
recently spotted serious violations said to have been committed by hairdressing
salons, reports Al-Qabas daily. In one incident inspectors from the department
raided a men's salon and discovered a special room had been prepared to receive
women customers. The salon has since been closed for violating the law.
Inspectors have also closed two women's salons for entertaining men...