Historical Events tagged with "abdulaziz ibn saud"

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Politics & Government

Recognition of King Ibn Saud's Sovereignty

May 20th, 1927 97 years ago

The United Kingdom signed the Treaty of Jeddah, formally recognizing King Ibn Saud's sovereignty over the Kingdoms of Hejaz and Nejd. This agreement marked a significant turning point in the British foreign policy towards the Arabian Peninsula, acknowledging Ibn Saud’s authority as a leader uniting various tribes and regions under his control. The treaty facilitated stronger political ties between the United Kingdom and the newly emerging state, which would later unify to become the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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