Saudi Arabia to change alcohol rules as it opens first alcohol shop

[ad_1] Saudi Arabia has revealed new rules on alcohol as it prepares to open the first-ever liquor store in the capital, Riyadh. Alcohol sale and consumption in Saudi Arabia is strictly forbidden, and is punishable by lashes, deportations, fines and imprisonment. The rules regulating alcohol quotas for non-Muslim diplomatic missions are being introduced to “counter … Read more

Saudi Arabia to allow sale of alcohol to non-Muslim diplomats

[ad_1] The Saudi Arabian Government has reportedly agreed to allow the sale of alcohol to non-Muslim diplomats for the first time. Two sources familiar with the plan told AFP that Alcohol “will be sold to non-Muslim diplomats” who previously had to import alcohol via a diplomatic pouch.   Customers will have to register via a … Read more

Actor Matthew Perry’s close friends launch foundation to help people battling with drug and alcohol addiction days after the Friends star’s tragic death

[ad_1] Close friends of actor Matthew Perry have launched a foundation in his name to help those struggling with addiction.      The Amercian-Canadian actor, who shot to fame as Chandler Bing in ‘Friends’, was found dead at his house in Los Angeles last week after apparently drowning.      Perry, who died at the … Read more