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King Saud

King Saud was the first King of Saudi Arabia, reigning from 1953 to 1964. As the son of the country's founder, King Abdulaziz, he played a key role in modernizing the nation’s infrastructure, including establishing schools, hospitals, and expanding oil industry development. His leadership helped transform Saudi Arabia from a largely Bedouin society into a more organized, economically growing kingdom. Despite facing challenges such as political disagreements and internal conflicts, his reign set the foundation for future development. King Saud is remembered as a pioneering leader who contributed significantly to shaping modern Saudi Arabia.