Saudi Century

(3 x 50 mins, MBC, 1999)

Dead in the Water Stalin's Lost Victims The Quest for King Charles' Treasure Saudi Century The Rise and Fall of the Mafia Western Sahara Western Sahara: The Forgotten War Warhorse Battle for the Gulf

These films, made with rare access and presented in a thematic, non-chronological way, trace the development of Saudi Arabia after the death of its founder, King Abdul Aziz, in 1953. 1 - Building the Infrastructure. The story of how, in less than 50 years, Saudi Arabia developed rapidly into a modern industrial country. 2 - Social Development How Saudi daily life, society and culture has developed and changed: the programme examines developments in education, health care, cultural activities and the arts. 3 - Foreign Affairs. This film explores how Saudi Arabia has grown into a major force in the Arab, Islamic and international communities.