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Saudi Arabia Opens Liquor Store to High-Earning Expats

12/9/2025

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Non-Muslim foreign residents earning at least 50,000 riyals per month can access Riyadh's sole liquor store.
Entry requires a salary certificate.
Customers use a point-based system to purchase alcohol.
The policy aligns with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 to boost international business and increase the foreign population, as the country’s average salary is 10,250 riyals.

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Story summary

Non-Muslim foreign residents earning at least 50,000 riyals per month can access Riyadh's sole liquor store.
Entry requires a salary certificate.
Customers use a point-based system to purchase alcohol.
The policy aligns with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 to boost international business and increase the foreign population, as the country’s average salary is 10,250 riyals.