沙特阿拉伯现在允许在利雅得的高收入外国居民购买酒精,这是与1952年禁令相比的一项重大转变。 Saudi Arabia now lets high-income foreign residents in Riyadh buy alcohol, a major shift from its 1952 ban.

沙特阿拉伯扩大了非穆斯林外国居民在利雅得获得酒精的渠道,每月至少赚取5万里亚尔,允许他们在该国唯一一家有执照的酒店购买饮料。 Saudi Arabia has expanded alcohol access in Riyadh to non-Muslim foreign residents earning at least 50,000 riyals monthly, allowing them to buy drinks at the country’s sole licensed liquor store. 在此之前进行了一些修改,向保费签证持有者发放了保费签证,据报告,妇女的需求和采购都有所增加。 This follows earlier changes that granted access to premium visa holders, with reports of increased demand and purchases by women. 这一举动是更广泛的2030年远景改革的一部分,反映了旨在吸引外国投资和人才的逐步社会自由化。 The move, part of broader Vision 2030 reforms, reflects gradual social liberalization aimed at attracting foreign investment and talent. 虽然政府尚未正式确认该政策,但这一转变标志着与1952年禁止饮酒的禁令大为不同。 While the government has not officially confirmed the policy, the shift marks a significant departure from the 1952 ban on alcohol. 目前正在计划到2026年在吉达和宰赫兰开设更多商店。 Plans are underway to open additional outlets in Jeddah and Dhahran by 2026.