Legal status of marijuana in Saudi Arabia


Legal status of marijuana in Saudi Arabia
Steven Voser

Find out about the legal status of medical and recreational marijuana in Saudi Arabia. Is marijuana illegal? Better safe than sorry!

MEDICAL MARIJUANA IN SAUDI ARABIA

The production, sale and possession of any form of medicinal marijuana products are illegal in Saudi Arabia

RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA IN SAUDI ARABIA

The cultivation, sale, and possession of cannabis for recreational purposes are illegal in Saudi Arabia.

Possession of cannabis is highly illegal in Saudi Arabia and will be severely punished. Saudi Arabia is known for its extreme harsh punishments and even possession of small amounts of cannabis can lead to imprisonment in Saudi Arabia.

We are not aware of any possible law changes in the (near) future in Saudi Arabia regarding medical and/or recreational cannabis.

Steven Voser
Steven Voser

Steven is a long-time veteran of cannabis journalism, having delved into every aspect of the subject. His particular interests lie in cannabis culture, the emerging science of cannabis, and how it is shaping the legal landscape across the globe.