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The first Saudi kingdom arose in 1727 near Riyadh and expanded rapidly after its leader, Muhammad ibn Saud, joined forced with Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab, founder of the Wahhabi Islamic movement. This first state came to an end after the Ottoman Empire, with the use of Muhammad Ali Basha's Egyptian forces, re-affirmed control in 1818. In 1902, the Al Saud family and their forces, under the leadership of Abdulaziz, returned from exile and began retaking large portions of the Peninsula. By 1932, Abdulaziz had gained control of what became Saudi Arabia, with him as the state's first king. The Kingdom continues to be ruled by members of the Al Saud family. | The first Saudi kingdom arose in 1727 near Riyadh and expanded rapidly after its leader, Muhammad ibn Saud, joined forced with Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab, founder of the Wahhabi Islamic movement. This first state came to an end after the Ottoman Empire, with the use of Muhammad Ali Basha's Egyptian forces, re-affirmed control in 1818. In 1902, the Al Saud family and their forces, under the leadership of Abdulaziz, returned from exile and began retaking large portions of the Peninsula. By 1932, Abdulaziz had gained control of what became Saudi Arabia, with him as the state's first king. The Kingdom continues to be ruled by members of the Al Saud family. | ||
In 1938, the fortunes of Saudi Arabia changed dramatically when large oil reserves began to be discovered within its borders. Since then, Saudi Arabia has used the wealth and prestige awarded by its oil and natural gas resources to rapidly develop and establish one of the highest standards of living in the world. | In 1938, the fortunes of Saudi Arabia changed dramatically when large oil reserves began to be discovered within its borders. Since then, Saudi Arabia has used the wealth and prestige awarded by its oil and natural gas resources to rapidly develop and establish one of the highest standards of living in the world<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Saudi Arabia," ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saudi_Arabia, accessed 12 December 2024.</ref>. | ||
==Timeline== | ==Timeline== | ||