Khobar, Saudi Arabia, Sept 29 (AFP/APP):Dog owners in Saudi Arabia can now enjoy a cup of coffee alongside their beloved pets at a new cafe — a first for the ultra-conservative kingdom. In Islam, dogs are considered unclean animals — unlike cats — and are generally banned from public places in Saudi Arabia. But The Barking Lot, which opened its doors in June in the coastal city of Khobar, has delighted animal lovers in a country where there are few places to take pets outside the home. The country’s once-notorious religious police used to ban the walking of pets, saying … Continue reading In changing Saudi Arabia, first dog cafe delights pet lovers