MUSCAT: Putting the emphasis on families, the organisers of the Muscat Festival, which starts January 21, have decided to bar single men from visiting the brand new venue for the annual event – Al Sahwa Gardens near the Muscat International Airport.

“The newly-opened Al Sahwa Gardens will be the venue and entry will be restricted only to women, children and families,” Khaleel Al Balushi, Deputy Director of Information Department at the Muscat Municipality, said. (more)

How does one classify single men? What about men who were forced to send back their families due to increase in cost of living? Do they fall under single men category?

I can understand Muscat Municipality’s enthusiasm in making Al Sahwa Gardens an exclusive zone for women, families, and children, but at the same time hope they are able to implement some sort of ‘discipline’ at their star venue – Qurum Natural Park – where the so called cat-callers and lurkers have a hey day.