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Protests in Morocco demanding education and healthcare reforms turned violent, with 263 security personnel and 23 civilians injured as demonstrators vandalized property and clashed with police, marking the most violent unrest since 2016-2017, organized online by the group 'GenZ 212' which claims to advocate peaceful protests.
Saudi Arabia has opened its first alcohol store in the diplomatic quarter of Riyadh, accessible only to non-Muslim diplomats with authorization through a special app, as part of the country's efforts to liberalize and attract international tourists and expats. The move is seen as a small step towards eventually allowing alcohol sales to non-Muslims in hotels and other venues, aimed at addressing the issue of alcohol smuggling by diplomats. This development is part of the broader Vision 2030 campaign led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to transform the country's image, attract tourism, and diversify its economy away from oil, amidst a series of social reforms.
Saudi Arabia is set to open its first liquor store in Riyadh's diplomatic quarter, exclusively serving diplomats and strictly restricted to non-Muslims, marking a significant break from the country's decades-long alcohol prohibition. The move, likely to anger conservative Muslims, comes as part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's social reforms, despite public pushback against overturning the 72-year alcohol ban. The ban was initially imposed in 1952 after a fatal incident involving a Saudi prince and a British diplomat, leading to strict penalties for alcohol consumption in the country.