Arab and Coalition Command
Khalid coordinates Saudi and multinational forces operating within the coalition command structure.
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1991 in Saudi Arabia
Explore 14 historical events and records for Saudi Arabia in 1991.
Historical records for Saudi Arabia in 1991
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January
Host-Nation Support for Desert Storm
King Fahd supports coalition operations from Saudi territory against Iraqi occupation forces.
Saudi Missile Defence
Khalid coordinates air-defence measures as Iraqi Scud missiles threaten Saudi cities and bases.
Battle of Khafji Command
Coordinates Saudi and coalition forces during the battle of Khafji.
Recapture of Khafji
Coordinates Saudi and Qatari forces that retake Khafji.
Recapture of Khafji
Khalid coordinates Saudi and Qatari forces that recapture Khafji from Iraqi troops.
Recapture of Khafji
Oversees Saudi defense policy during the Battle of Khafji.
Saudi Response to Battle of Khafji
King Fahd commends Saudi, Qatari and coalition forces after Khafji is retaken.
February
Coalition Ground Offensive
Directs Saudi and Arab formations during the coalition ground offensive.
Bombing of New York
Al-Qaedas involvement is unclear but some analysts believe after the attack the group seeks out the plotter Ramzi Yousef and offers him money, Yousef later serves a life sentence for the attack. A bomb explodes at the World Trade Center
Bombing of New York
Al-Qaedas involvement is unclear but some analysts believe after the attack the group seeks out the plotter Ramzi Yousef and offers him money, Yousef later serves a life sentence for the attack
Arab Joint Forces Command
Commands Saudi and allied Arab contingents in the coalition.
Kuwait Liberation Advance
Directs Arab formations advancing toward Kuwait City.
Other events (month unknown)
Al-Qaeda
Sudan becomes alQaedas base for business operations and preparations for jihad, from here a number of attacks on Western targets are alleged to have been organised or supported. A bomb explodes at the World Trade Center
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