2024 in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia-related events during the year of 2024
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See also: | Other events of 2024 History of Saudi Arabia |
Events in the year 2024 in Saudi Arabia.
Incumbents
Photo | Post | Name |
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![]() | King of Saudi Arabia | Salman of Saudi Arabia |
| Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia | Mohammad bin Salman |
Events
January
- January 1 – Saudi Arabia formally joins the BRICS group.[1]
- January 24 – Saudi Arabia, where alcohol has been banned since 1952, opens its first alcohol store in the diplomatic quarter of Riyadh.[2]
March
- March 8 – Anthony Joshua holds a boxing match against Francis Ngannou in Riyadh.[3]
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.[4]
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.[5]
July
- 12 July – The International Olympic Committee announce that Saudi Arabia will host the inaugural Olympics Esports Games in 2025.[6]
- 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.[7]
August
- 9 August – The Biden administration partially lifts a three-year-old ban on American weapons sales to Saudi Arabia.[8]
Predicted and scheduled events
- July 26–August 11 – Saudi Arabia is scheduled to compete at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
See also
References
- ^ "Iran joins BRICS group formally in 2024". Tehran Times. 2024-01-01. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
- ^ Turak, Natasha (2024-01-24). "Saudi Arabia opens its first-ever alcohol store — but it's only accessible to a select group". CNBC. Retrieved 2024-01-25.
- ^ Morse, Ben (2024-03-08). "Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou: former world champion faces MMA star with future title fight potentially on the line". CNN. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ^ "Saudi film 'Norah' makes history with Cannes Film Festival screening". Arab News. 2024-05-23. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
- ^ "Relatives search for missing in Saudi Arabia as hajj death toll tops 900". France 24. 2024-06-19. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
- ^ "Saudi Arabia to host 1st Olympics Esports Games". ESPN.com. 2024-07-12. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
- ^ Wolfsteller2024-07-18T09:04:00+01:00, Pilar. "Saudia firms order for up to 100 Lilium Jets". Flight Global. Retrieved 2024-07-18.
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