Saudi Arabia’s government has strongly denied recent reports suggesting it plans to lift its 73-year-old ban on alcohol. These rumors, which originated from a wine blog last week, claimed the kingdom would permit controlled alcohol sales as it prepares to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup. However, Saudi officials said these reports are false and […]
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Saudi Arabia’s vision 2030: Alcohol allowed in licensed tourist zones
Saudi Arabia is set to ease its decades-old ban on alcohol by permitting its sale at around 600 licensed tourist sites starting in 2026. This landmark move aims to boost the kingdom’s growing tourism sector ahead of major international events, including Expo 2030 in Riyadh and the FIFA World Cup in 2034. The venues authorized […]