News Summary

• The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) wants the government to ban online sale of alcohol, alcohol discount promotions and the use of social media influencers, celebrities, and sports personalities in alcohol advertising.
• This is part of sweeping new measures outlined in a national policy to combat alcohol, drug, and substance abuse released on Wednesday by the Ministry of Interior.
• The proposed regulations outlaw price promotions such as discounts, free samples, flat-rate offers, as well as volume sales.