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2009 in Saudi Arabia

Explore 3 historical events and records for Saudi Arabia in 2009.

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Historical records for Saudi Arabia in 2009

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March

March 2009

Diplomatic Plan

Abdullah Bin Abdul-Aziz · Government / Government of Saudi Arabia

King Abdullah proposed implanting Guantanamo detainees with a chip that contained their personal information before authorities tracked their movements using Bluetooth technology

September

23 September 2009

King Abdullah University Opened

Al Saud, Abdullah bin Abdulaziz · Thuwal · Government / Government of Saudi Arabia

Opens King Abdullah University of Science and Technology.

23 September 2009

King Abdullah University Opened

al-Naimi, Ali · Thuwal · Minister of Petroleum · Government / Government of Saudi Arabia

Chairs the university's founding board during its establishment.

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