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Abu Dhabi, UAE's conservative capital, ends alcohol licenses

by Associated Press
| September 21, 2020 5:27 AM

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Abu Dhabi, the conservative capital of the United Arab Emirates, is eliminating its licensing system for alcohol purchases for drinkers after Dubai repeatedly loosened its own rules to boost sales and tourism amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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