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Saudi Arabia is reportedly planning to open two new alcohol stores by 2026 as part of its ongoing social modernization efforts. These outlets will exclusively cater to non-Muslim foreigners: one will be located in Dhahran, situated within a compound owned by Saudi Aramco for its non-Muslim employees, and the other will be in Jeddah for non-Muslim diplomats. This move follows the opening of the first legal alcohol store in Riyadh last year, marking the first time in 73 years that alcohol has been legally available in the Kingdom, albeit with strict restrictions on access.