Saudi Arabia, where alcohol is banned, to open its first liquor store

Breaking with its long-standing alcohol prohibition, Saudi Arabia plans to open an alcohol store in Riyadh's Diplomatic Quarter, exclusively serving non-Muslim diplomats. This move, part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's Vision 2030, aims to modernize the economy. The store will require registration and foreign ministry clearance. This is a major change in a country where alcohol has been banned since 1952.