When was oil first discovered in Saudi Arabia?

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1938 Nov 26 03, 11:46 AM

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Sites vary between 1936 and 1938.Apparently it was discovered by American Geologists. The Saudi King was unimpressed as he wanted them to find water Nov 26 03, 11:58 AM

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