Saudi Arabia will begin permitting the sale and limited consumption of alcohol in 2026 under a tightly regulated licensing system, as part of its preparations to host major international events, including Expo 2030 and the FIFA World Cup in 2034, Saudi media reported.

An alcohol ban has been in place in Saudi Arabia since 1952, prohibiting both citizens and foreigners from consuming alcoholic beverages.

According to the saudimoments.com, the new framework will apply to approximately 600 locations nationwide, including five-star hotels, high-end resorts, diplomatic zones, and tourism developments such as Neom, Sindalah Island, and the Red Sea Project.

Permitted venues will be allowed to serve beer, wine, and cider; however, beverages with more than 20% alcohol content—such as spirits—will remain restricted.

Alcohol will not be available in homes, public spaces, retail outlets, or for personal production, as the policy is limited to areas primarily serving international visitors and expatriates.

Sales will occur only in authorized settings, with licensed service personnel and defined operational procedures. Officials emphasize that these regulations are designed to ensure responsible handling and maintain public order in line with local norms.

The licensing system is part of Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia’s national initiative to diversify its economy and expand sectors such as tourism, entertainment, and hospitality. Officials expect the policy to support job creation and attract international investment, particularly in the hospitality and events industries.

Several global hotel chains are already adjusting their operational plans in anticipation of the new regulations.

However, regulation and oversight will remain a central focus, with misuse or non-compliance subject to penalties. According to government officials, the objective is to manage the change in a way that supports economic goals while preserving the country’s identity.

https://www.turkiyetoday.com/region/saudi-a...rld-cup-3201905

Cukur alhamdulillah Saudi Arabia sedikit demi sedikit semakin mendapat hidayah

Many expats are known to make moonshine at home in Saudi.

This post has been edited by icemanfx: May 25 2025, 03:54 PM

PuAS :

Puas tunggu apa lagi...

I tot …

Want organize perhimpunan in front of Saudi embassy to protest???

PuAS should boycott them if they dare.

Manusia akhir zaman- walaun

Cukur akhirnya dapat hidayah.. perjuangan kito selama ni tidak sia-sia

Hidayah sudah ada.

The end is nigh

AHHAHAHAH .... Arab is HARAM NOW ?

Even Arab know what to do for moving forward and economy ...

While CERTAIN TYPE ppl still into marry at 6 , s3x at 9 ....

PuAS has change flavour to follow Afghan talibon..
Saudi sudah kafir

pas

You already allow alcohol, what 8% and 20% different

Kenot boycott lah. They are the keepers of Mecca....

Malaysia ban saudi travel incoming?

I thought open secret can get in high end closed doors and American bases? Why need to resort to moonshine

This post has been edited by diffyhelman2: May 25 2025, 05:27 PM

Makin briyani dorg nie... Jom boikot Mecca!!

Ehhh owaii tabuli....

As I have said before, democracy may not be the best practice in some countries, especially ones where governments are voted in on condition of giving freebies to greedy voters, and elected reps are only there to fill their pockets.

Monarchy may be more suited when changes/reforms are needed, as there is no issue or worry of 'losing in next election'.

habislah Puas

complain got pig farm, cannot drink water

now got alcohol, they cannot go to Saudi Arabia anymore, sked go there, nanti breath in alcohol

The king needs to be a good king. But since kings are typical humans, the odds of that happening is under 1%

PuAS should adopt this open policy n go peace w nons

Malaysia holy, Saudi Sesat
We masta race

This post has been edited by killdavid: May 25 2025, 05:58 PM

You're a Buddhist rite? Does Buddhism condone alcoholism?

Meresia: we are moderate Islamic than any Islamic countries.

Saudi Arab: Hold my beer buddy...

Turkey: what am I then?

Buddhism only advocates moderation in everything. It’s did not even advocate for vegetarian. Basically you can have your beer but don’t take it to excess

This post has been edited by diffyhelman2: May 25 2025, 06:09 PM

Last time my expat friend told me there’s one area there where foreigners can party freely and it’s pretty wild inside. A lots of sin activities inside this highly walled area and locals cannot get in…forgot the name.

Not a very effective way to moderate human behavior since it is all DIY and we know most humans are like........

#YOLO

This post has been edited by Hobbez: May 25 2025, 06:11 PM

I'll raise a tall glass of unsweetened ice lemon tea to that!

But who are you to tell another person to moderate his behavior? Owai

Precisely why Confucius failed.

Wait he failed? 5000 yo civilization disagrees

Saudi know close-mindedness like komutenis won't last forever.

have to open step by step

Saudi?

Muslims be like -

In the end business win...owai

Not everyone has access to u.s bases.

Cukur la becoming more progressive country.

Tada telur wor.

Said before Saudi new prince is a liberal.

You can even do 4d toto in Saudi.

Pas is now trying to be like Taliban.

Alhamdulillah.

local are more open than you think

arabs that are now residing in UK and US...some are now prawn star and they're better drinker than normal people are
they know the types of liquor and which one taste good

My theory is that this is what they want you to believe. Trump already disillusioned and bought their 'hospitality' and 'openness' hook line and sinker. Already lifted sanction on Syria which is led by former ISIS man. Open AI building huge data centers and Stargate in UAE, which to me is a serious security concern.

What if all this is just a show, and the greater plan is to gain trust and then overpower? Afterall, many of them openly state that their ultimate goal is total world dominance and destruction or subjugation of unbelievers. I would be very stingy with trust.

This post has been edited by Mattrock: May 25 2025, 09:03 PM

They can start copying Brunei......serve alcoholic beverages in teapots and teacups.

Then PuAS & Akmal boycott Mecca ?

PUAS dah konpioussss sekarang...

Fuuuuuuu puas foaming at the mouth

Actually alcohol no harm la, if u dont consume. Itu ja.

eh, this is just allowing more people enjoy what their elites do.

amalan mengira amalan mulia

Meanwhile parti ajaran sesat nak wayang terpaling suci murni di bolehland.

Lu yang konpius, dah lama dia orang ikut Talibun...

Owaiii...

it wuold be strange if dap and mic protes infront of saudiburger embasi....
#malu apa puas, kitasudahmenang

This Friday? From Sogo to Saudi embassy?

confused

Saudi under MBS is progressive

Meanwhile some sohais still stuck in saman jahiliyyah

Faster boikot Saudi Arabia. Don't krik krik.