Saudi authorities have refuted recent reports suggesting that the kingdom is planning to allow the sale of alcohol. Statements from official sources clarified that no government body has confirmed such claims, and they do not reflect Saudi Arabia’s current laws or policies. The reports appear to have stemmed from a misunderstanding related to new regulations concerning diplomatic shipments.
According to Arab media, the clarification was made in the context of changes affecting non-Muslim diplomats. The new regulations are part of a framework designed to curb the misuse of diplomatic privileges, particularly regarding the import of restricted items like alcohol. Under these updated guidelines, embassies representing non-Muslim countries can no longer bring alcohol or other banned goods into the country through diplomatic channels as freely as before. While limited access may still be granted, it will be governed by strict legal provisions intended to ensure tighter control and prevent abuse of the system.
