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

1. Ministry of Foreign Affairs established

   Dec 19, 1930Labels: Ministry of

   • MOFA
   • Saudipedia

2. Ministry of Finance created from finance directorate

   May 14, 1932Labels: Ministry of

   • MoF History
   • Wikipedia

3. Ministry of Defense established as cabinet ministry

   Nov 10, 1943Labels: Ministry of

   • Wikipedia
   • Wikipedia

4. Ministry of Interior re-established as separate ministry

   Jan 1, 1951Labels: Ministry of

   • Saudipedia
   • Wikipedia

5. Ministry of Health founded as national health authority

   Aug 26, 1951Labels: Ministry of

   • Wikipedia
   • Saudipedia

6. Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency established

   Apr 20, 1952Labels: Saudi Arabian

   • SAMA

7. Ministry of Economy established

   Jan 1, 1953Labels: Ministry of

   • Wikipedia
   • MoF History

8. Ministry of Transport established and PTT facilities incorporated

   Jan 1, 1953Labels: Ministry of

   • Saudipedia
   • Wikipedia

9. Ministry of Agriculture and Water established

   Jan 1, 1953Labels: Ministry of

   • Wikipedia

10. Council of Ministers established by royal decree

    Oct 1, 1953Labels: Council of

    • King Saud Library
    • Country Studies

11. Directorate of Knowledge elevated to ministry-level education body

    Dec 24, 1953Labels: Ministry of

    • Wikipedia
    • King Saud

12. Ministry of Finance merged with economy ministry

    Jan 1, 1954Labels: Ministry of

    • MoF History

13. Ministry of Commerce established by royal decree

    Jan 30, 1954Labels: Ministry of

    • Wikipedia

14. First national planning agency established

    Jan 1, 1958Labels: National Planning

    • Country Studies

15. Supreme Council for Planning created

    Jan 1, 1959Labels: Supreme Council

    • Wikipedia
    • Country Studies

16. Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources established

    Dec 1, 1960Labels: Ministry of

    • Wikipedia