Abdul Aziz declares himself king of Hijaz. Abdul Aziz orders the Hijazi tribes to desist from exploiting pilgrims. The conquered territories are unified, and named Saudi Arabia. Abdul Aziz takes the name king of Saudi Arabia. The years from 1924 saw that Abdul Aziz broke with the Wahhabis, and allowed the introduction of modern inventions, things that the Wahhabis looked upon as non-Islamic.
Oil exploitation starts.
Abdul Aziz starts a large-scale modernizing programme. King Abdul Aziz dies. He is succeeded by his son Saud . After the British, French and Israeli attack on Egypt in October and November, Saudi Arabia reduced its economical and political relationship to both countries. As a result of a visit by King Saud to USA, relations with USA are enhanced.