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1960 in Saudi Arabia

Explore 2 historical events and records for Saudi Arabia in 1960.

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Historical records for Saudi Arabia in 1960

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September

OPEC Founded

Al Saud, Saud bin Abdulaziz · Baghdad · Government / Government of Saudi Arabia

Supports Saudi Arabia joining the five founding members of OPEC.

OPEC Founded

al-Tariki, Abdullah · Baghdad · Minister of Petroleum · Government / Government of Saudi Arabia

Represents Saudi Arabia at the conference establishing OPEC.

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