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Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud

Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud was the founder of modern Saudi Arabia. Born in 1875, he unified various Arab tribes and regions into a single kingdom through military and diplomatic efforts. As the first King of Saudi Arabia, from 1932 until his death in 1953, he established a centralized government, promoted Islamic culture, and fostered economic development, notably through oil exploration. His leadership laid the foundation for the country’s political structure and national identity, making him a significant figure in Middle Eastern history.