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Bottles of alcohol in a bar
Saudi Arabia
MENA
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Saudi Arabia official denies reports of lifting ban on alcohol

Saudi Arabia has denied recent reports that said the kingdom would lift a ban on alcohol, prohibited under Islamic law

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
26 May, 2025
Syria's Christian neighbourhoods have a thriving bar scene
Syria
MENA
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Syria reverses bar closures in Damascus Christian areas

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
29 March, 2025
Golden Horn in Istanbul, Turkey
Turkey
MENA
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Over 100 die from bootleg alcohol in Turkey in recent weeks

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
08 February, 2025
At least 19 people have died after being poisoned by fake alcohol while dozens are still being treated [Getty]
Turkey
World
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Istanbul toll from tainted alcohol rises to 19 dead in 48 hours

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
15 January, 2025
Football fans Saudi Arabia [Getty/file photo]
Saudi World Cup 2034
Sports
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Alcohol to be banned at Saudi Arabia World Cup in 2034: report

The New Arab Staff
17 December, 2024
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Lebanon
Society
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The damaged Lebanese wineries reclaiming their legacy after war

Rodayna Raydan

Rodayna Raydan

04 December, 2024
Heineken bottle is seen in this illustration photo taken in Berlin, Germany
Dubai
Economy
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Heineken to open Dubai brewery UAE seeks tourism hotspot

The New Arab Staff
28 November, 2024
Osama bin Laden
Offbeat
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'Osama Bin Lager': UK beer sells out amid social media frenzy

The New Arab Staff
26 May, 2024
Abu Dhabi
Economy
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First brewery opens in Abu Dhabi as UAE relaxes alcohol laws

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
17 May, 2024
Alcohol [Getty]
Saudi Arabia
MENA
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Saudi to open store selling alcohol to non-Muslim diplomats

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
24 January, 2024
Alcohol ban in Iraq [Getty]
Iran
MENA
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Iran sentences four to death over bootleg alcohol that killed 17

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
26 September, 2023
Turkey
World
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Istanbul governor issues 'reminder' on public alcohol ban

The New Arab Staff
31 August, 2023
Iran
MENA
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Alcohol poisoning kills 17 in Iran, many left blind

The New Arab Staff
23 June, 2023
Iraqi police
Iraq
MENA
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Iraq: Police arrest over 200 in raid on illegal casinos

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
19 April, 2023
Iraq
MENA
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Iraq customs ordered to start enforcing alcohol import ban

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
04 March, 2023
Iraq
MENA
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Iraq alcohol ban comes into effect, causes controversy

The New Arab Staff
24 February, 2023
Alcohol licence
Dubai
MENA
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Dubai ends alcohol tax in bid to boost tourism

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
02 January, 2023
India
World
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India: Toxic alcohol kills 37 in 'dry' state of Bihar

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
17 December, 2022
Morocco
World
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19 dead after consuming toxic alcohol in Morocco

The New Arab Staff
29 September, 2022
2022 Qatar World Cup
World
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Alcohol to be sold at Qatar 2022 World Cup: top organiser

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
08 September, 2022
2022 World Cup
MENA
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Stadium stands will be alcohol-free during Qatar World Cup

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
08 July, 2022