Alcohol To Be Banned in Egypt’s Duty Frees?

The news just keeps getting better and better!

Egypt’s Ministry of Civil Aviation is considering banning the sale of alcohol in airport duty-free stores across Egypt after receiving complaints that it goes “against the Islamic principles” of the country! There are also concerns that steps such as this would drive away tourists, which is a major source of income, in already dying economy.

Sadeq, a member of the Muslim Brotherhood political party, told The Associated Press he does not have an opinion on the matter at this time because the committee he heads is currently grappling with “much bigger issues.” (you know like pure economic collapse & an ongoing revolution that just won’t let up)

“We are foremost talking about the country’s economy. So even if this issue requires its proper place at the discussion table, now is not the time since there are bigger priorities at hand,” he said in telephone interview.

We Said This:  The sale of alcohol and cigarettes accounts for more than half of total profits of duty-free stores in Egypt. So yes get rid of one of their major incomes. But it’s good to see that the government recognizes that there are “more important things” to discuss!