Events

Basic Law of Governance

The Basic Law of Governance, issued in 1992, defines the system of government of Saudi Arabia and the rights and duties…

Discovery of Oil at Dammam

The discovery of oil in commercial quantities at the Dammam No. 7 well in 1938 transformed the economy of Saudi Arabia.

Inscription of Hegra as a World Heritage Site

In 2008 Hegra became the first site in Saudi Arabia to be inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Launch of Vision 2030

Vision 2030, launched in 2016, is Saudi Arabia's strategic framework for economic diversification and social reform.

Lifting of the Ban on Women Driving

In June 2018 the ban on women driving in Saudi Arabia was lifted, a landmark social reform.

Opening of the Riyadh Metro

The Riyadh Metro, one of the largest automated metro systems in the world, opened in 2024.

Proclamation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

On 23 September 1932 the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was proclaimed, unifying the regions of the peninsula under Ibn Saud.

Unification of Saudi Arabia

The unification of Saudi Arabia was the series of campaigns by which Ibn Saud brought the regions of the Arabian Peninsu…