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- The modern Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was officially established on September 23, 1932, following a long struggle that began in the 18th century.
- King Abdulaziz ibn Saud played a pivotal role by uniting various regions, including Najd and Hejaz, under his rule.
- He solidified his authority in the early 20th century and later entered into an oil exploration agreement in 1933.
- The discovery of oil in 1938 transformed the nation's economic landscape and established it as a major regional power.
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