jan 1, 1972 - Muhammad Sa'id al- Farsi appointed as Mayor

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Jeddah's Mayor Farsi, who, appointed in 1972, brought to the mayor's office a talent for comprehensive planning, an appreciation of architecture and the fine arts and tremendous energy.

Source: ARAMCO World Archives
http://archive.aramcoworld.com/issue/198402/tajmil.and.jiddah.htm

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