Saudi official denies reports alcohol ban will be lifted
- An unnamed Saudi official denied reports that the Kingdom would lift its 73-year-old alcohol sales ban, as stated in Western media reports on May 26.
- The government has previously confirmed it does not intend to lift the alcohol ban.
- Prince Khalid bin Bandar bin Sultan Al Saud advised football fans that alcohol will not be available at the 2034 World Cup.
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What Saudi Arabia Official Said On Reports Of Kingdom Lifting Alcohol Ban
A Saudi official denied on Monday media reports saying the kingdom, the birthplace of Islam, would lift its 73-year-old ban on alcohol, which is prohibited for observant Muslims.
Saudi Arabia Alcohol Ban Stays, No Booze at 2034 World Cup - American Faith
CLAIM: Reports claim Saudi Arabia will legalize alcohol sales and consumption in preparation for hosting the 2034 FIFA World Cup. VERDICT: False. Saudi officials confirmed this week that no plans exist to legalize alcohol. Rumors circulated in global media this weekend, claiming Saudi Arabia would soon lift its 73-year ban on alcohol. The claims suggested that the move was intended to accommodate soccer fans during the 2034 World Cup. However, S…
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