2024 in Saudi Arabia

Events in the year 2024 in Saudi Arabia.

January

 * January 1 – Saudi Arabia formally joins the BRICS group.
 * January 24 – Saudi Arabia, where alcohol has been banned since 1952, opens its first alcohol store in the diplomatic quarter of Riyadh.

March

 * March 8 – Anthony Joshua holds a boxing match against Francis Ngannou in Riyadh.

May

 * May 24 – 2024 Cannes Film Festival: Norah becomes the first film from Saudi Arabia to screen as part of the official calendar at the Cannes Film Festival.

June

 * 14-19 June – 2024 Hajj disaster: At least 1,301 pilgrims die from heat-related causes during the Hajj in Mecca according to figures released by various countries.

July

 * 12 July – The International Olympic Committee announce that Saudi Arabia will host the inaugural Olympics Esports Games in 2025.
 * 18 July – Saudia group and Lilium GmbH signed a binding sales agreement for 50 electric Lilium Jets, with options for the purchase of 50 more.

Predicted and scheduled events

 * July 26–August 11 – Saudi Arabia is scheduled to compete at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.