Qatari women fear matchmakers' camera phones in hair salons

According to The Gulf News via Camera Phone Report, "women in Qatar are avoiding hair salons because they're afraid their photo will be taken with a camera phone by matchmakers- to show to the males of their families or others."

"Once a lady who is usually wearing the veil is portrayed without it and her picture is shown around, her reputation could be ruined forever."

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