11. Dog Park? Nope.
Who wants to walk their dog and end up interacting with someone of the opposite sex? The horror! In KSA, it’s prohibited to sell cats or dogs, and to walk them in Riyadh’s public parks (the capital). Morals are of the utmost importance to Saudi religious traditionalists, and anything that raises a red flag doesn’t make the cut.
12. No Cat Selfies?!
Social media is a big deal in Saudi Arabia, but not surprisingly, it is strictly controlled. For example, you’re not allowed to bad-mouth the royal family or question Islam. Saleh Bin Fawzan Al-Fazwan, a prominent cleric, made a television appearance during which he prohibited people from taking selfies with cats. He believes the technology contributes to loose morals and leads people away from Islam. You’re also not allowed to take random snapshots of people on the streets or any government buildings, military installations, and palaces.
