Saudi Arabia has opened its first liquor store in over 70 years, located in Riyadh, serving only non-Muslim diplomats. The move comes after a 72-year ban on alcohol, which was initially imposed after an intoxicated Saudi Prince shot a British diplomat in the 1950s. The decision has sparked debate over whether it represents a minor policy tweak or a major upheaval, with some speculating it could be a test to further loosen alcohol restrictions. The store aims to tackle the longstanding problem of booze smuggling in the country.
i think meow saying jup token does nothing is pretty sweet. there is no need for veneer of legitimacy anymore. why token? bc token. no need for charade of it all. have been yelling about this for +6 months now. there are no rules anymore. they sell alcohol in saudi arabia
Expatriates in Saudi Arabia are wondering if the move to open the first alcohol store for non-Muslim diplomats is a test to determine whether the rules can be loosened up further https://t.co/RHyuVej37p
Saudi Arabia recently reversed a seven-decade total ban on the sale and consumption of alcohol by opening a drinks shop in the capital Riyadh's diplomatic quarter. https://t.co/Blea6CDA4o
The opening of the first liquor store in Riyadh is seen as a provocative step taken by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in a clear challenge to the sentiments of Muslims worldwide افتتاح أول متجر للخمور في الرياض يُعد خطوة استفزازية اتخذتها المملكة العربية السعودية في تحد صريح لمشاعر… https://t.co/jinxsbXGOy
Saudi Arabia is about to open its first liquor shop in decades. But there's a catch: https://t.co/fePJpt3QUu https://t.co/H3lnrF5uz7
VIDEO A pop-up bar in Saudi Arabia serving non-alcoholic bellinis and spritzes in cocktail glasses was a daring bet in the dry Gulf kingdom where alcohol has been prohibited since the early 1950s https://t.co/hVxGfiDJLW
On the merry occasion of the allowance of the legal sale of alcohol in Saudi Arabia, here is a brief thread on the history of the issue: For the longest time, the complete ban on alcohol in the Kingdom was perceived to be part of the Kingdom's Islamic character. It was taken to… https://t.co/owc3m617bM
Saudi Arabia's first alcohol store is a big step, but also aims to tackle a longstanding problem: Booze smuggling https://t.co/TOKketRbJL
VIDEO: A pop-up bar in Saudi Arabia serving non-alcoholic bellinis and spritzes in cocktail glasses was a daring bet in the dry Gulf kingdom where alcohol has been prohibited since the early 1950s. https://t.co/zs7KxYRVfo
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The news that Saudi Arabia will allow its first alcohol shop has citizens and foreigners alike mulling one question: is this a minor policy tweak, or a major upheaval? Read more here⬇️ https://t.co/V3dka5Blds
“Liquor was banned across the country after an intoxicated Saudi Prince shot a British diplomat in the 1950s following a party at the embassy.” https://t.co/qtqOrzb6B3
Saudi Arabia opens its first liquor store in over 70 years. The shop is located in the capital Riyadh and will serve only non-Muslim diplomats Details: https://t.co/3anSHleZTY https://t.co/VIdzRgJG7m
Saudi Arabia is lifting it’s alcohol ban after 72 years https://t.co/VDSVLVEqmt
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Saudi Arabia prepares to open first alcohol store for diplomats; must “respect monthly quotas with their purchases” https://t.co/ky2fVPZ5ob
A liquor store has opened in Saudi Arabia for the first time in over 70 years, a diplomat reports. https://t.co/EQr0bQeVWV