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Women driving

Saudi Arabia was the only country where women could not drive; the ban ended in June 2018.

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More banned in Saudi Arabia

Saudi ArabiaBannedAlcoholMaking, selling and drinking alcohol is prohibited; a single licensed store for non-Muslim diplomats opened in 2024.Food & DrinkDetails →Saudi ArabiaBannedPorkImporting pork and pork products is forbidden.Food & DrinkDetails →Saudi ArabiaBan liftedPublic cinemasCinemas were shut in the early 1980s and allowed to reopen in 2018.Movies & TVBanned 1980sDetails →
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Banned Activities & Laws in other countries

USARestrictedSean StricklandStrickland said he was banned from UFC Freedom 250 over his criticism of President Trump. The UFC denied any ban, but police removed him from the White House fan fest on June 14, 2026 and told him not to return.Activities & LawsSince 2026Details →SingaporeBannedEating and drinking on public transportEating and drinking are banned on MRT trains and most MRT premises under the Rapid Transit Systems Regulations, and on public buses under new rules from 23 Sept 2026. Fines up to S$500.Activities & LawsDetails →SingaporeBannedFeeding pigeonsIllegal under Section 5A of the Wildlife Act. 2026 amendments doubled maximum fines to S$10,000 (first offence) and S$20,000 plus up to 12 months' jail for repeat offenders.Activities & LawsSince 2020-06-01Details →GermanyBannedHolocaust denialDenying or trivialising the Holocaust is punishable under §130 of the Criminal Code.Activities & LawsDetails →
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