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Is Saudi Arabia softening its alcohol ban?

Is Saudi Arabia softening its alcohol ban?

FromBusiness Daily


Is Saudi Arabia softening its alcohol ban?

FromBusiness Daily

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Length:
18 minutes
Released:
Mar 20, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

An alcohol shop for diplomats has opened in Saudi Arabia. It’s a significant move in a country that has banned alcohol for over 70 years. Some believe in order to transform the tourism economy it is a sign of things to come. In the meantime, Riyadh has become known for making some of the best non-alcohol cocktails in the world. Is this a small policy change, or does it signal a wider relaxation of the rules? We hear from young Saudis about the generational divide in a country trying to change its image.(Picture: A bartender prepares a non-alcoholic cocktail in a bar in Riyadh. Credit: Getty Images)Presented and produced by Rick Kelsey
Released:
Mar 20, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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