King Abdulaziz Al Saud

King Abdulaziz Al Saud was the founder of modern Saudi Arabia, uniting the various tribes and territories into a single nation in the early 20th century. Born around 1876, he became king in 1932 and worked to establish centralized governance, infrastructure, and stability. Known for his leadership, strategic alliances, and efforts to modernize while respecting Islamic traditions, he laid the foundation for Saudi Arabia’s development as a major regional and global player. His legacy includes transforming a collection of Bedouin tribes into a unified, influential kingdom with significant oil resources.