"Saudi Arabia's Historic Move: Opening First Liquor Store in Over 70 Years"

Saudi Arabia has opened its first liquor store in over 70 years, located in Riyadh's Diplomatic Quarter and restricted to non-Muslim diplomats, as part of the kingdom's efforts to liberalize socially and economically under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The store, resembling an upscale duty-free shop, stocks liquor, wine, and two types of beer, with purchases made through a mobile app on an allotment system. While alcohol remains forbidden in Islam and Saudi Arabia, the move reflects the country's ambitions to diversify its economy and attract tourism, despite ongoing challenges and conservative Islamic mores.