๐จ SAUDI ARABIAโS UNEXPECTED RULE CHANGE! ๐ธ๐ฆ
A BIG shift that could reshape expat life in the Kingdom ๐
Saudi Arabia is now allowing high-earning, non-Muslim foreign residents to buy alcohol โ a rule previously restricted to diplomats only.
๐ฅ Whatโs New?
Foreign residents earning 50,000 SAR/month+ (โ โน11.5L/month) can now access licensed alcohol stores.
Entry requires income proof, verified through official systems.
More stores likely coming in Riyadh, Jeddah & Dhahran.
Still not open for Saudi citizens or low-income expats.
No full public announcement yet โ but multiple on-ground and media confirmations.
๐ Why This Matters
A MAJOR symbolic softening of the Kingdomโs 70+ year alcohol ban.
Fits into Saudiโs Vision 2030 push to attract global talent, investors & skilled professionals.
Indicates broader social liberalization, but still tightly controlled.
Shows Saudi is willing to adjust even deeply conservative rules to strengthen its global business appeal.
๐ For Expats & Investors
More lifestyle flexibility โ easier to relocate high-earning talent.
Signals a friendlier, more globalized business environment.
Could lead to wider regulatory reforms in hospitality, tourism & investment sectors.
Saudi Arabia is clearly sending a message:
โWe want top global talent โ and weโre ready to rewrite old rules to get it.โ
What do you think โ Is this the start of a bigger shift? ๐ธ๐ฆ๐ฌ
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