A Saudi official refuted media claims on Monday that the country might repeal its alcohol ban, which has been in place for 73 years and is forbidden to Muslims. As the kingdom gets ready to host the 2034 football World Cup, Saudi officials intend to permit the sale of alcohol in tourist areas, according to a claim that was picked up by certain foreign media after it was published on a wine blog last week. The information’s source was not provided. As part of a bold ambition to diversify its economy and reduce its reliance on oil, the monarchy has loosened several restrictions in an effort to attract visitors and foreign companies.
There was a heated online discussion in the monarchy following the report on alcohol regulations. Mohammed Bin Salman, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, has advocated for a number of reforms, such as lifting the ban on women driving in 2017, loosening certain restrictions on sex segregation in public areas, and weakening the role of the religious police. The only Gulf nations that forbid the selling of alcoholic beverages are Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
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