GROUP PRESENTATION:

Mahnoor| Hajra|Alishba| Safa.

INTRODUCTION
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia:
• Founded by Abdul-Aziz bin Saud in1932.
• Largest Arab city in Western Asia.
• Second-largest in the Arab world.
• Primarily desert.
INTRODUCTION
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia:
• Area of approximately 2,250,000 km/sq.
• Population of 36 million people.
• “Land of Two Holy Mosques”.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF SAUDI
ARABIA
• Birth of Islam (7th Century)
• First Saudi State (1744–
1818)
• Egyptian-Ottoman Rule and
Second Saudi State (1824–
1891)
• Rise of the Third Saudi State
(20th Century)
• Oil Discovery and
Modernization
• Contemporary Period (20th
Century Onward)
BIRTH OF ISLAM (7TH CENTURY)
• Overview of the birth of Islam in
the 7th century.
• Key events include the life of
Prophet Muhammad, the
revelations of the Quran, and the
establishment of the first Islamic
community in Medina.
• Emphasis on the role of Mecca
and Medina in shaping the early
Islamic civilization.
FIRST SAUDI STATE (1744–1818)
• Introduction to the founder,
Muhammad ibn Saud, and the
religious leader, Sheikh
Muhammad ibn Abdul Wahhab.
• Establishment of the First Saudi
State through a political and
religious alliance.
• Expansion of the state and its
conflicts with neighboring regions
EGYPTIAN-OTTOMAN RULE AND
SECOND SAUDI STATE (1824–1891)
• Overview of the Egyptian-
Ottoman occupation and its
impact on the First Saudi State.
• The emergence of the Second
Saudi State under the leadership
of Turki bin Abdullah.
• The challenges faced, including
conflicts with the Ottoman Empire
and internal disputes.
RISE OF THE THIRD SAUDI STATE (20TH
CENTURY)
• Introduction to the historical
context of the early 20th century.
• The role of Abdulaziz Ibn Saud in
reunifying the Arabian Peninsula.
• The establishment of the modern
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1932.
• The consolidation of power and
the efforts to establish a stable
government.
OIL DISCOVERY AND MODERNIZATION
• The discovery of oil in Saudi
Arabia in 1938 and its
transformative impact.
• Economic and social changes
brought about by oil wealth.
• Initiatives for modernization and
infrastructure development.
• The role of King Faisal and
subsequent leaders in steering the
country towards progress.
CONTEMPORARY PERIOD (20TH
CENTURY ONWARD)
• Overview of key events and
developments from the late 20th
century to the present.
• Economic diversification and
Vision 2030.
• Saudi Arabia's role in regional and
international affairs.
• Social reforms and changes in the
cultural landscape.
 SAUDI ARABIAN CULTURE
• Welcome and overview of the rich • Islam
cultural tapestry of Saudi Arabia.
• Family and Social Structure
• Emphasis on the diverse and
vibrant elements that contribute to • Dress Code
the unique identity of the nation. • Language
• Brief mention of the focus areas: • Cuisine
• Art and Architecture
• Festivals and Celebrations
• Gender Segregation
SAUDI ARABIAN CULTURE
ETHNICITY OF • Arab Majority
SAUDI ARABIA • Tribal Diversity
• Expatriate Communities
• South Asian and Southeast
Asian Presence
• Cultural Influences
LANGUAGE OF • Official Language
SAUDI ARABIA • Dialectal Variations
• Expatriate Languages
• Educational Emphasis on
Arabic and English
• Multilingual Society
INDUSTRY AND AGRICULTURE OF
SAUDI ARABIA
INDUSTRY: AGRICULTURE:
• 1. Oil and Gas • 1. Challenges in Agriculture
• 2. Mining • 2. Wheat Production
• 3. Manufacturing • 3. Livestock and Dairy
• 4. Renewable Energy • 4. Date Farming
CONCLUSION
• Recap of key points discussed.
• Encouragement for further exploration and
understanding of Saudi Arabia.
• Invitation to questions and discussions
ANY QUESTION?