New Delhi: Saudi Arabia has reportedly relaxed its alcohol rules for Non-Muslim residents, allowing some to purchase from a n unmarked store in Riyadh. But there is a catch. It is eligible only for applicants who earn at least 50,000 Saudi riyals per month, which amounts to roughly Rs 11 lakh.

The store, which opened last year, initially served only diplomats . It recently extended access to non-Muslims who h o ld premium residency status, a category intended for highly skilled professionals, investors, and entrepreneurs.

The Saudi Premium Residency scheme, launched in 2019, is the country’s version of a ‘green card’ . It allows eligible foreigners to live and work in Saudi Arabia without a local sponsor. Applicants need to be at least 21 years old

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