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1973 in Saudi Arabia

Explore 4 historical events and records for Saudi Arabia in 1973.

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Historical records for Saudi Arabia in 1973

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October

17 October 1973

Arab Oil Embargo

Al Saud, Faisal bin Abdulaziz · Riyadh · Government / Government of Saudi Arabia

Supports restrictions on oil supplies during the October Arab-Israeli war.

17 October 1973

Arab Oil Embargo

Yamani, Ahmed Zaki · Riyadh · Minister of Petroleum · Government / Government of Saudi Arabia

Implements Saudi petroleum policy during the 1973 oil embargo.

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1973

Saudi Participation in Aramco

Al Saud, Faisal bin Abdulaziz · Dhahran · Government / Government of Saudi Arabia

Secures an initial government ownership share in Aramco.

1973

Saudi Participation in Aramco

Yamani, Ahmed Zaki · Dhahran · Minister of Petroleum · Government / Government of Saudi Arabia

Negotiates increased Saudi participation in the petroleum company.

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