Yoda
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Afisa mmoja wa Saudi Arabia alikanusha Jumatatu taarifa za vyombo vya habari zilizodai kuwa ufalme huo, ambao ni mahali palipozaliwa Uislamu, ungeondoa marufuku ya miaka 73 dhidi ya pombe, ambayo imekatazwa kwa Waislamu.
Taarifa hiyo, ambayo iliripotiwa na baadhi ya vyombo vya habari vya kimataifa baada ya kuchapishwa kwenye blogu ya mvinyo wiki iliyopita, ilidai kuwa mamlaka za Saudi zilipanga kuruhusu uuzaji wa pombe katika maeneo ya utalii huku nchi hiyo ikijiandaa kuandaa Kombe la Dunia la Soka la mwaka 2034. Hata hivyo, haikutoa chanzo cha taarifa hiyo.
For english
A Saudi official denied on Monday media reports saying the kingdom, the birthplace of Islam, would lift its 73-year-old ban on alcohol, which is prohibited for Muslims.
The report, which was picked up by some international media after it appeared on a wine blog last week, said Saudi authorities planned to allow alcohol sales in tourist settings as the country prepares to host the 2034 soccer World Cup. It did not give a source for the information.
The once ultra-conservative kingdom has eased some restrictions to lure tourists and international businesses as part of an ambitious plan to diversify its economy and make itself less dependent on oil.
While alcoholic drinks are still off limits, both Saudis and foreigners can take part in activities that were once unthinkable in the Gulf country - from dancing at desert raves to watching models at fashion shows or going to the cinema.
Source: Reuters