A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

SAUDI

Thu, 9 Nov '23
Like 80% of the Arabian Peninsula
Sun, 18 Dec '22
Mecca resident
Tue, 8 Nov '22
Person who lives next to 28-Across
Tue, 16 Mar '21
Mecca resident
Fri, 12 Mar '21
___ Aramco, world's most profitable company