In an effort to mitigate the illegal trade of alcoholic goods and products received by diplomatic missions, Saudi Arabia will open its first alcohol store.
According to reports, the alcohol store will be located in Riyadh’s Diplomatic Quarters and will cater for only non-Muslim diplomats.
Guests or people under the age of 21 will not be permitted to accompany authorized visitors to the store.
According to Reuters, a document revealed that customers will register via a mobile app, get a clearance code from the Foreign Ministry, and respect monthly quotas with their purchases.
Alcohol has been prohibited in Saudi Arabia since 1952 and its consumption is punishable by hundreds of lashes, deportation, fines or imprisonment and expatriates also face deportation.









