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Is Saudi Arabia softening its alcohol ban?

Mar 20, 2024
18:19
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Exploring Saudi Arabia's potential relaxation of alcohol ban with the opening of a liquor store, aiming to boost tourism. Young Saudis share views on cultural shifts and generational divide in a country trying to modernize its image.
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  • Opening of first liquor store in over 70 years may indicate broader changes tied to Vision 2030.
  • Relaxation of alcohol laws in Saudi Arabia could have significant implications for business and tourism sectors.

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Alcohol Opening in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has opened its first liquor store in over 70 years, offering alcohol to non-Muslim experts and diplomats under strict conditions. This small initiative may indicate broader changes tied to Vision 2030, aiming to attract more visitors and expand the population. However, the current opening is limited, highlighting a slow and controlled approach to societal changes around alcohol availability.

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