Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Dec 1, 2025 (AFP) - Saudi residents say booze ban eased for more foreigners

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2025-12-01

Foreign residents living in Saudi Arabia told AFP that restrictions on the sale of alcohol have been further relaxed, just days after non-diplomats were first able to buy booze in the conservative kingdom. Non-Muslim foreign residents earning at least 50,000 riyals a month ($13,300) are now able to purchase alcoholic beverages at the country's sole liquor store in Riyadh, according to six people who spoke to AFP. Late last month, premium visa-ho......

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