jan 1, 1869 - Opening of Suez canal, high-status of port of Jeddah

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The inauguration of the Suez Canal in 1869 marked the status of the port of Jeddah and deprived of the elements of re-export.

Source: "Jeddah from the Indian Trade Port to an international city" by Mahmoud Abdul Ghani Sabbagh

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