Historical Timeline
1880
Abdul Aziz bin Abdul Rahman Al Saud (Ibn Saud) is born in Riyadh, but is exiled with his family to Kuwait at the age of 10.
1902
Abdul Aziz Al Saud recaptures the city of Riyadh, beginning the process of unification.
1906
Najd is united.
1924
Mecca is united.
1926
Asir is united.
1925
Madina is united.
1932
The kingdom of Saudi Arabia is unified with King Abdul Aziz Al Saud assuming the throne.
1936
Oil is discovered.
1938/1939
Commercial production of oil begins, allowing for start of modernization.
1945
Saudi Arabia becomes one of the original 51 chartered members of the United Nations.
1953
King Saud bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud assumes the throne.
1958
Legislative and executive powers are granted to the prime minister. The cabinet system is introduced.
1964
King Faisal bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud assumes the throne. King Faisal modernizes the government and its administration.
1969/1970
The First Development Plan is introduced.
1975
King Khalid bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud assumes the throne, overseeing the nation's growth and industrialization.
1982
King Fahd bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud assumes the throne, continuing the nation's growth and modernization.
1992
The Consultative Council (Majlis al Shura) is established. The Provincial Act is introduced.
1993
The Basic Law is introduced.
2003
The Consultative Council is given authority to propose new laws.
2005
Municipal elections are introduced.
2005
King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz succeeds King Fahd bin Abdul Aziz to the throne
2006
Saudi Arabia moves to formalize the royal succession
2007
Royal decree orders an overhaul of the judicial system
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