Historical records for Saudi Arabia in 1988, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Formed to take up the jihadist cause after the Soviets withdrew from Afghanistan. Formed during meeting between "several senior leaders" of Egyptian Islamic Jihad, Abdullah Azzam, and Osama bin Laden, where it was agreed to join bin Ladens money with the expertise of the Islamic Jihad organisation
Formed during meeting between "several senior leaders" of Egyptian Islamic Jihad, Abdullah Azzam, and Osama bin Laden, where it was agreed to join bin Ladens money with the expertise of the Islamic Jihad organisation
Approves the new Saudi Aramco corporate identity and structure.
Oversees petroleum administration as Saudi Aramco is established.
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