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The government of Saudi Arabia has reportedly opened its first liquor store since alcohol was banned in the early 1950s. The store, a modest establishment adjacent to a supermarket in the Diplomatic Quarter of the capital city Riyadh, exclusively serves non-Muslim foreign diplomats.

The landmark liquor store opening was kept fairly quiet until sources within Saudi Arabia began leaking details to foreign media this week. On Wednesday, Reuters reported the operation was still in the planning stages, but on Thursday, an anonymous diplomat told Voice of America News (VOA) the liquor store was already open for business.

VOA's diplomat compared the store to an "upscale duty-free shop at a major international airport." The inventory included liquor, wine, and two brands of beer.

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Admin's Response ...

Although alcohol is banned in most Muslim countries, it seems many drink behind the scenes.  Apparently, stills are to be found all over the place.