Kathmandu. A few days ago, the news of Saudi Arabia lifting a 73-year-old ban on alcohol first appeared on the wine blog. However, this news was given without any source. After this, the international media also reported that Saudi Arabia is preparing to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup and in the meantime the ban on alcohol will be lifted.
Reports say that after the ban is lifted, the sale of alcohol in Saudi Arabia will be limited to certain areas. Liquor will be sold at 600 locations across the state. These mainly include luxury hotels, resorts and tourist destinations that serve tourists. Liquor will also be allowed to be sold in saudi’s newly built City of Neom, Sindhla and some such places under the Red Sea project.
According to media reports, only alcoholic beverages such as beer, wine and cider will be allowed to be sold in Saudi Arabia. In addition, sale of liquor in homes, shops or public places will not be allowed and personal production of liquor will also be banned.
However, Saudi officials told Reuters news agency that the reports were denied. Saudi Arabia is home to two of Islam’s holiest cities, Mecca and Medina. Alcohol is prohibited in Islam and Saudi Arabia has strict laws in this regard. However, crown prince Mohammed bin Salman, the state’s de facto ruler, brought a number of reforms to improve the country’s conservative Islamic image in an effort to attract foreign tourists and investment.
Under the Crown Prince’s ambitious project ‘Vision 2030’, several major reforms have been made to diversify the country’s oil-based economy. This includes social reforms such as the promotion of cinema and music, as well as organizing events.
Organizing big sporting events is also a part of Vision 2030. For this, Saudi Arabia is building a modern stadium equipped with all kinds of technology and keeping in mind every facility of the spectators coming to the country for the program. – Agency
