Saudi Arabia: One Liquor Store, 50,000 Riyal Income for Non-Muslims

• Saudi Arabia, an Islamic nation, has only one liquor store in Riyadh for its 35 million population.
• Alcohol sales are generally prohibited due to Islamic laws, but limited exceptions exist for specific non-Muslim foreign residents.
• To purchase alcohol, non-Muslim foreign residents must earn a minimum of 50,000 Saudi Riyals (approx. $13,300 USD) monthly.
• Customers need "Premium Residency" status, income proof, and must book a slot via a mobile app with a clearance code and adhere to a monthly quota.
• This limited relaxation of alcohol rules is part of broader social changes occurring in Saudi Arabia.

Why It Matters: Saudi Arabia eases alcohol rules for wealthy non-Muslims, reflecting social change.