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Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his producer wife, Michele, set off waves of tributes and memorials, but for some families, it stopped them cold.

Saudi Arabia is now permitting non-Muslim foreign residents to purchase alcohol. A monthly income exceeding 50,000 riyals is the sole requirement. This move aims to attract skilled expatriates and ...