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1939 in Saudi Arabia

Explore 2 historical events and records for Saudi Arabia in 1939.

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Historical records for Saudi Arabia in 1939

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May

1 May 1939

First Saudi Oil Export

Al Saud, Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman · Ras Tanura · Founder of Saudi Arabia · Government / Government of Saudi Arabia

Inaugurates the first shipment of Saudi crude oil for export.

1 May 1939

First Saudi Oil Export

al-Sulaiman, Abdullah · Ras Tanura · Minister of Finance · Government / Government of Saudi Arabia

Oversees financial policy as Saudi Arabia begins exporting oil.

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