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Ibn Saud becomes king of Nejd and Hejaz, forerunner of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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Abdulaziz Ibn Saud became the King of Nejd and Hejaz on 8 January 1926, setting the stage for the eventual creation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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Publisted at 7:35 AM, Wed Jan 8th, 2025

On 8 January 1926, Abdulaziz Ibn Saud ascended to the throne as the King of Nejd and Hejaz, marking a significant moment in the history of the Arabian Peninsula.

This event laid the foundation for the unification of various tribal regions, eventually leading to the establishment of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1932.

Ibn Saud's leadership was instrumental in consolidating these territories under a single rule, thereby shaping the future of the region and its governance.

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