WW1 1914-1919: What was the key feature of Ottoman rule in Arabia for much of the time before World War I?

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What was the key feature of Ottoman rule in Arabia for much of the time before World War I?

Lewis Gant 45m3 · Accepted Answer

It ruled with a comparatively light touch, garrisoning key trading ports and maintaining a presence in Mecca and Medina.

What was the key feature of Ottoman rule in Arabia for much of the time before World War I?