No alcohol at 2034 World Cup, says Saudi ambassador
- Saudi Arabia will maintain its ban on alcohol during the 2034 World Cup, according to Khalid bin Bandar Al Saud, the country's ambassador to the United Kingdom.
- FIFA announced Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2034 World Cup in December 2023, despite ongoing concerns about human rights in the kingdom.
- Khalid bin Bandar stated that the country accommodates different cultures but will not change its own cultural boundaries.
- Both Amnesty International and the Sport & Rights Alliance warned that hosting the tournament in Saudi Arabia could lead to severe human rights violations, highlighting concerns for the LGBTQ community.
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Saudi Arabia announces alcohol ban at 2034 World Cup
Saudi Arabia has confirmed that there will be a full alcohol ban at the 2034 FIFA World Cup. The Saudi ambassador to the UK, Prince Khalid bin Bandar Al Saud, told LBC radio today that alcohol would not be sold during the tournament, including at hotels. “At the moment, we don’t allow alcohol,” he said. “Plenty […] The post Saudi Arabia announces alcohol ban at 2034 World Cup appeared first on 5Pillars.
It has been suspected for a long time, now it's out: there is no alcohol at the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia. Hotels and bars should also stay dry.
Saudi Arabia, the host of the 2034 World Cup, will maintain a complete alcohol ban during the tournament.
No alcohol at 2034 World Cup, says Saudi ambassador - Daily Trust
No alcohol will be allowed at the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia, says the country’s ambassador to the United Kingdom. In an interview on LBC, Prince Khalid bin Bandar Al Saud said alcohol would not be sold anywhere during the tournament, including hotels. Fifa confirmed Saudi Arabia would host the men’s World Cup in 2034. “At the moment, we don’t allow alcohol,” Prince Khalid told LBC. 3 passengers arrested over ‘unruly conduct’ on London-Lago…
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