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Saudi Arabia to open new alcohol stores despite ban, sources say

Saudi Arabia plans to open two new alcohol stores for non-Muslims, marking a significant shift in its longstanding alcohol ban. This move is part of broader reforms under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

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