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Saudi Arabia Is Found(1932)
Abdul-Aziz bin Saud was the first king of Saudi Arabia in 1932 until his death in 1953.
He was born in Kuwait.
Protection And Oil(1945)
King Abdulaziz ibn Saud met US president Franklin Delano Roosevelt for an exchange of oil and protection. The US would protect the Saudi Arabian royal family for an access of Arabian oil.
Ghawar Oil Field(1951)
It produces half of Saudi Arabia's oil production. The single field was divided into six areas. It makes the record for the highest susstained oil production rates in the world.
King Salman(2012)
Prince Salman is named ruler in 2012 when King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud died.