Ibn Saud

Ibn Saud, also known as Abdulaziz Ibn Abdulrahman Al Saud, was the first king of Saudi Arabia, ruling from 1932 until his death in 1953. He is credited with uniting various Bedouin tribes and regions of the Arabian Peninsula into a single nation. His reign marked the beginning of modern Saudi Arabia, as he established a strong central government and fostered economic development, particularly through oil production. Ibn Saud played a significant role in shaping the political landscape of the Middle East in the 20th century and is considered a pivotal figure in Saudi Arabian history.