Archive · 10 Dec 2025

Saudi Arabia Eases Alcohol Restrictions for Non-Muslims

Saudi Arabia Eases Alcohol Restrictions for Non-Muslims

Saudi Arabia has started allowing some non-Muslim residents to buy alcohol from a special store in Riyadh.

This is a big change because the country has banned alcohol since the 1950s.

The store was first only for diplomats, but now it's also for non-Muslims who earn a lot of money and have special residency status.

The government is making these changes to attract more businesses and people to Saudi Arabia as part of their big plan called Vision 2030.

This plan includes making the country more open and improving the economy.

The government has also been making other changes, like letting women drive and work more.

They've had some success, like more women working and less unemployment.

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