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Formation of Saudi governmental institutions and ministries (1932–1960)

Formation of Saudi governmental institutions and ministries (1932–1960)

  1. Ministry of Foreign Affairs established

    Labels: Ministry of
  2. Ministry of Finance created from finance directorate

    Labels: Ministry of
  3. Ministry of Defense established as cabinet ministry

    Labels: Ministry of
  4. Ministry of Interior re-established as separate ministry

    Labels: Ministry of
  5. Ministry of Health founded as national health authority

    Labels: Ministry of
  6. Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency established

    Labels: Saudi Arabian
  7. Ministry of Transport established and PTT facilities incorporated

    Labels: Ministry of
  8. Ministry of Agriculture and Water established

    Labels: Ministry of
  9. Directorate of Knowledge elevated to ministry-level education body

    Labels: Ministry of
  10. Ministry of Finance merged with economy ministry

    Labels: Ministry of
  11. Ministry of Commerce established by royal decree

    Labels: Ministry of
  12. First national planning agency established

    Labels: National Planning
  13. Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources established

    Labels: Ministry of