Establishment of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: The Journey of Building a Modern State
Establishment of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: The Journey of Building a Modern State
On the twenty-third of September 1932, King Abdulaziz Al Saud issued a royal decree unifying the parts of the Arabian Peninsula under the name “Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” thereby announcing the birth of a new state in the region.
This historic step was the culmination of three decades of tireless efforts by King Abdulaziz to unite scattered tribes and emirates under one banner. This unification came after a series of battles and political agreements that began with the recapture of Riyadh in 1902.
King Abdulaziz said on this occasion: “We declare the establishment of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and we pray to God to guide us to serve our people and achieve their aspirations for progress and prosperity.”
Since its establishment, the Kingdom has witnessed a qualitative leap in all fields. In 1938, oil was discovered in the Eastern Province, marking a huge economic transformation. By 1960, the Kingdom had become one of the largest producers and exporters of oil in the world.
The Kingdom has been keen to develop its infrastructure and public services. In 1953, the first Ministry of Oil and Mineral Resources was established, and in 1970, King Saud University was opened, becoming the first public university in the Kingdom.
In the field of education, school enrollment rates rose from only 2% at the time of the Kingdom’s establishment to more than 99% currently. The average life expectancy also increased from 38 years in 1950 to more than 74 years currently.
On the international level, the Kingdom played a pivotal role in establishing the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) in 1960, and in 1981, it was one of the founding countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf.
Today, after 91 years since its establishment, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia continues its path of development and construction under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and his faithful Crown Prince, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Through Saudi Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia seeks to achieve a qualitative leap in its economy and society, to become among the ranks of advanced nations.
Sources:
– Saudi Ministry of Media
– General Authority for Statistics
– Saudi Press Agency (SPA)
صحيفة عكاظ اليوم ، موقع إخباري شامل يهتم بتقديم خدمة صحفية متميزة للقارئ، وهدفنا أن نصل لقرائنا الأعزاء بالخبر الأدق والأسرع والحصري بما يليق بقواعد وقيم الأسرة السعودية، لذلك نقدم لكم مجموعة كبيرة من الأخبار المتنوعة داخل الأقسام التالية، الأخبار العالمية و المحلية، الاقتصاد، تكنولوجيا ، فن، أخبار الرياضة، منوعات و سياحة.
