What happened to the Arab states during World War 1?

During World War I, many Arab states were part of the Ottoman Empire, which sided with the Central Powers. The war led to widespread discontent among Arabs, culminating in the Arab Revolt of 1916, where Arab leaders sought independence from Ottoman rule, aided by the British. Following the war, the collapse of the Ottoman Empire resulted in the division of Arab territories into mandates controlled by European powers, primarily Britain and France, reshaping the political landscape of the Middle East. This period set the stage for future conflicts and national movements in the region.