Saudi Arabia Opens Alcohol Sales to Rich Foreigners
Saudi Arabia Will Sell You Alcohol Now, if You’re Rich Enough, a headline that seems almost designed to spark both outrage and a knowing chuckle. The situation, as it unfolds, underscores a deeply ingrained reality: that in many places, especially those governed by strictures, access to certain freedoms, or in this case, a bottle of something stronger than a soft drink, often boils down to one thing – how much money you have. This isn’t exactly a new concept, but the brazenness of its application here is striking.
It seems the liquor store, which was previously a privilege reserved for diplomats (who, of course, are exempt from the prohibition), has expanded its clientele to include non-Muslim foreigners holding the coveted “premium residency” permit.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood