2 new liquor stores will open in Saudi

Every year millions of people from all over the world saudi Arab Hajj And Umrah Come to pay. This pilgrimage is the most important among Muslims. On one hand, after coming to this country Hajj And Umrah After payment, it is believed that the sins of the Muslims are forgiven. On the other hand, the thing which has been declared haram in Islam, alcohol is now saudi In her and two new Store Are going to open.

Saudi Arabia is to open two new liquor stores as part of its social and economic transformation, Reuters reported, citing people familiar with the plan. This step last year Riyadh non-muslim in Diplomats quietly opened a wine Store Being picked up after.

Where will the stores open?

One liquor store will open in Dhahran and one in Jeddah.

Dhahran, aramco A shop located inside a premises owned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which will cater to non-Muslim foreign workers.

Jeddah: A separate outlet that will serve non-Muslim diplomats, including in the port city honorary consuls Diplomats associated with are also included.

According to sources, the Riyadh store’s clientele has now expanded to include non-Muslim Saudi premium residents (Premium Residency) Holders are also included. Premium residency is usually granted to entrepreneurs, big investors and individuals with special talents.

The first store was opened in Riyadh

The first store in the country was opened in Riyadh. Before the opening of Riyadh stores, alcohol in Saudi Arabia was mostly only Diplomat It was available only through mail, black market or by making it at home. In other Gulf countries,Kuwait except,Liquor is available with certain conditions.

Why was alcohol banned?

saudi Arabs banned alcohol in 1952 after a violent incident, and strict social rules have been in place in the country since then. In fact, This ban was imposed after the incident when the son of the then King Abdulaziz shot dead a British diplomat while drunk.