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The First Pub in Saudi Arabia Is Packed with Young People - but without Alcohol

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Men in balaclavas and women in veils enjoy non-alcoholic beer at the A12 cafe in the capital Riyadh, as part of the conservative kingdom's opening up. However, hard drinks remain a red line except in shops aimed at foreigners - and will not be served at the 2034 World Cup.
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Peanuts and pints without alcohol: in Riyadh, a bar, the first of its kind in the Saudi capital, meets the needs of a youth eager for experiences but remains within the framework set by Islam. Atmosphere, without hangover. In a trendy establishment in Riyadh, pints and peanuts are served in front of screens broadcasting a ...

Men in balaclavas and women in veils enjoy non-alcoholic beer at the A12 cafe in the capital Riyadh, as part of the conservative kingdom's opening up. However, hard drinks remain a red line except in shops aimed at foreigners - and will not be served at the 2034 World Cup.

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וואלה! broke the news in on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.
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