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“The Stone Age did not end for lack of stone, and the Oil Age will end long before the world runs out of oil.”

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Ahmed Zaki Yamani
Ahmed Zaki Yamani

Ahmed Zaki Yamani is a prominent Saudi Arabian politician, born on June 30, 1930. He played a significant role in Saudi Arabian politics and the energy sector, particularly in the realm of oil policy. more

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