Decades ago, thousands of Malaysians were born & grew up in Saudi Arabia.

I am one of them. After studying and working in Malaysia, I am back to work in Saudi Arabia. Feel lucky having born here and lived in Malaysia for some ten years, but many have not had this chance and experience living in Malaysia.

Again, here to witness a new experience that is working here and of course to exchanging experience and bridging gaps between Melayu Saudi & Malaysian there.


Tuesday, June 15, 2010

History of Saudi Arabia

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), ,went through some political disturbances between 1927 and 1932, accompanied by local conflicts between tribes and the influence of external forces. Nonetheless, Al-Saud managed to build a strong foundation from which to rule.
The Rise of Saudi Arabia
The history of Saudi Arabia may be divided into three periods:
• Period One (1744-1818). During the early part of the 18th century, the country faced stiff political conflict which resumed until the first country was established by the efforts of Al-Imam Mohammad Bin Saud. However, the attacks of the Otmani nation, and the Egyptian ruler, Mohammad Ali Basha, led to its fall.
• Period Two (1824-1891). In addition to internal conflict between rival tribes, the Egyptian military made moves to remove the Saudi ruling family. Despite this, the country progressed through stable guidance and systems.
• Period Three (1902-present). Saudi Arabia becomes firmly established as the first new country in the region. King Abd Al-Aziz Bin Abd Al-Rahman bin Faisal Al Saud managed to establish a country which experienced unique commercial growth through the discovery of vast oil reserves.
• On September 19th, 1932, a royal decree declared the unity of the nation and called it the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
• Before exploring oil, the economy was dependent on commercial exporting, agriculture, and tourism (pilgrims who came to Mecca and Madina).
• The Saudi government gave “Standard Oil of California” an area of 495,900 square miles to extract oil. A few months after signing the contractencouraging results came out in the “jabal thahran” area. In 1938, enough oil was extracted to start a business. The first exports took place in May 1939 from the “Ras tanora” coast.

• The increase in oil prices in the mid 1970s propelled the KSA into one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. However, its basic social codes, cultural principles, and religious aspects remain the same to this day.

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