Saudi Arabia to Open First Alcohol Store in Over 70 Years
Saudi Arabia is indeed planning to open its first licensed alcohol store, catering specifically to non-Muslim diplomats and foreign residents residing in the kingdom. This marks a significant shift in the country's policies regarding alcohol. Alcohol has been strictly prohibited for Muslim citizens and residents since 1952.
Saudi Arabia is making a big change by opening its first alcohol store in more than 70 years. The shop will be in Riyadh's Diplomatic Quarter and will only serve a specific group of non-Muslim expatriates, mainly diplomatic staff. This decision aims to stop the illegal trade of alcohol, which has been happening despite strict laws against it since 1952.
The ban on alcohol began after a sad incident in 1951. One of King Abdulaziz's sons shot and killed a British d...