I Have Two Options Open on Iran: Trump
Darwin, September 21: US President Donald Trump has said that he has two options regarding Iran: allowing the country to be completely destroyed and economically…
Darwin, 07 February:
According to a report from BBC, Saudi Arabia expanded alcohol sales beyond diplomats at the end of 2025. Previously, only foreign diplomats in Riyadh’s diplomatic quarter could buy alcohol, but now wealthy expatriates can also purchase it, although there was no formal government announcement about the change.
To buy alcohol, expats must either hold a premium residency permit (which costs about 100,000 Saudi Riyals per year) or have an income of at least 50,000 Riyals per month.
The policy still prohibits alcohol sales to Muslim residents; only non-Muslims can buy. Customers must show their residency card and religious identity at the shop.
People who are able to buy alcohol there often have to wait in long lines, and prices are reportedly three times higher than in Europe, but still cheaper than the black market.
Saudi Arabia originally banned alcohol in 1952, but in 2024 allowed a liquor shop in Riyadh as part of a shift toward greater social openness under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Related News
Strait of Hormuz Will Remain Closed Until Conditions Are Met: Iran
Darwin, September 21: The Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States fulfills its commitments under the agreement reached in June and accepts…
China Privately Urges Iran to Rein in Yemen’s Houthis: Reuters Special Report
Darwin, September 18 : China has privately urged Iran to rein in Yemen’s Houthis following an appeal from Saudi Arabia, according to three Iranian sources…
US Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rate to Curb Inflation
Darwin, September 18: The U.S. Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate in an effort to bring inflation under control. The central bank increased…
Saudi Arabia Seeks Allies’ Help as Missile Interceptors Run Low
Darwin, September 18: Saudi Arabia is running short of missile interceptors as its conflict with Yemen’s Houthi rebels drags on, prompting Riyadh to seek air…
BRICS New Delhi Declaration: A Major Diplomatic Victory for India
Darwin, September 14: At a time when the global diplomatic landscape is marked by deep instability and mounting tensions—with a raging war in the Middle…
Iraq closes Iran border crossing, dismisses commander after drone attack on Saudi pipeline
Darwin, September 13 : Iraq has closed a key border crossing with Iran following a drone attack launched from Iraqi territory that targeted Saudi Arabia’s…
Houthi Activity Around Bab al-Mandab Raises Fears of Major War
Darwin, September 11 : The ongoing conflict in Yemen could escalate into a major new war, as Iran-backed Houthi forces are allegedly advancing to seize…