Saudi Arabia: History
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The areas controlled by Abd-al-Aziz are unified and become the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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Oil is discovered in Saudi Arabia and production begins under the United States-controlled Aramco (Arabian American Oil Company).
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Saudi Arabia becomes a founding member of OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries).
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Saudi Arabia takes full control of Aramco from the United States.
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Saudi Arabia becomes a founding member of the Gulf Cooperation Council.
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The World Trade Organization grants member status to Saudi Arabia after 12 years of talks.
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Saudi Arabia purchases $60 billion of weapons from the United States.
Sources:
BBC NewsBritannica