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Arab Phoenix from Diriyah to Mecca 2026
Gerald de Gaury's book "The Arab Phoenix," published in 1946, symbolizes the Arab Peninsula's reemergence into global consciousness, using the phoenix as a metaphor for the renaissance and renewal of civilizations after decline. The article explains that the history of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia reflects this idea through three main phases: the First Saudi State in Diriyah (1727–1818), the second state (until its fall in 1891), and finally the establishment of the modern kingdom by King Abdulaziz in 1932. Saudi Arabia transitioned from striving to survive and reclaim its land to building a stable and renewing state—learning from its setbacks and achieving continuous growth and development. By 2026, the kingdom takes on a new position through the signing of a joint defense agreement with Pakistan and Turkey in Mecca, highlighting its development and reliance on maintaining a sustained regional and international presence. This indicates that the journey of the Saudi phoenix continues—moving beyond the symbolic myth to become a strategic reality extending beyond traditional borders.
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