Saudi Arabia will allow the limited sale and consumption of alcohol in 2026. The policy will apply to select tourist zones ...

Arabic. French. Media reports that Saudi Arabia will lift its decades-old ban on alcohol in select tourist zones have prompted the flare-up of a vigorous online debate in the conservative kingdom ...

Official refutes speculations which began with a report on blogs and unverified reports Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has refuted recent media reports suggesting an end to its long-standing ban on alcohol.

Saudi Arabia will reportedly lift its ban on alcohol at 600 sites next year as the country aims to win over tourists ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2034. In a shock U-turn, the ultra-conservative ...

Saudi Arabia is poised to lift its 73-year alcohol ban in 2026, permitting controlled sales in select locations like luxury hotels and tourist spots. This significant shift, driven by preparations ...

A Saudi official denied on Monday media reports saying the kingdom, the birthplace of Islam, would lift its 73-year-old ban on ... Saudi Arabia has strict laws against drinking alcohol, which ...

Alcohol has been prohibited in Saudi Arabia, the birthplace of Islam, for 73 years. The once ultra-conservative kingdom has eased some restrictions to lure tourists and international businesses as ...

Saudi Arabia has denied reports that it will lift a long-standing ban on alcohol in the Gulf kingdom ahead of the 2034 World Cup. Several international media outlets reported this week that Saudi ...

A Saudi official denied on Monday (May 26, 2025) media reports saying the kingdom, the birthplace of Islam, would lift its 73-year-old ban ... Arabia has strict laws against drinking alcohol ...

A Saudi official denied on Monday media reports saying the kingdom would lift its 73-year-old ban ... Saudi Arabia and Kuwait are the only Gulf countries that prohibit the sale of alcohol.

Saudi Arabia is set to partially lift its alcohol ban in 2026, a significant shift as it prepares for the 2034 FIFA World Cup. The move, part of Vision 2030, will allow alcohol sales in upscale ...

SAUDI Arabia will lift its long-standing booze ban at 600 tourist sites by 2026 — in a boozy bid to attract visitors ahead of the 2034 FIFA World Cup and 2030 Expo. In a shock U-turn, the ultra ...