Saudi Arabia, which has prohibited alcohol for more than seven decades, is rallowing some wealthy foreign residents to buy whiskey and champagne

[Augusta]

Saudi Arabia, which has prohibited alcohol for more than seven decades, is reportedly allowing some wealthy foreign residents to buy whiskey and champagne, according to The New York Times
Previously restricted to diplomats, the store is now said to be selling alcohol to non-Muslim foreigners holding “premium residency” permits, five customers told the newspaper

 

[kit_hung]

Seems capitalism is winning.
This move by Saudi Arabia must have surprised many because it is a big change for a country that has been very strict about alcohol. People might say this could be a way to attract more visitors and show a little flexibility. In any case, it is a big development for a country with strict laws.

 

[Min George]

Saudi Arabia is becoming woke. And they host the holy land. I pity those who carry religion on their head.

 

[Fidelia]

Bit by bit, they are going. I am sure in the next ten years, we would have open sales of alcohol in Saudi Arabia.