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The story of the establishment of Saudi Arabia and all its kings to date

Al-Saud is the ruling family in Saudi Arabia, and Abdul Aziz bin Abdul Rahman Al Saud is the first king of Saudi Arabia in its modern form, after the unification of its regions under the name of Saudi Arabia on 21 Jumada I 1351 AH corresponding to 23 September 1932 AD and took the title «His Majesty the King of Saudi Arabia», In 1352 AH (1933), he appointed his eldest son Saud bin Abdul Aziz as Crown Prince after approval and took a pledge of allegiance to him.He supported him in the affairs of the state, and in the Hijaz was his son Faisal bin Abdul Aziz. Abdul Aziz continued to rule until he died in Taif in 1373 AH (1953).

After the death of King Abdulaziz, his son Saud was sworn in as king in 1373 AH (1953). During his reign, several internal reforms and urban projects were undertaken, the most important of which was the establishment of the Council of Ministers and the assignment of his presidency to Faisal bin Abdul Aziz, and the educational renaissance in which the Directorate of Education was transferred to the Ministry of Education. Fahd bin Abdul Aziz, Minister of Knowledge, and worked on the expansion of the Prophet's Mosque, which was approved in the era of King Abdul Aziz, and then the expansion of the Grand Mosque. As for the media, he worked on the establishment of private press institutions, and established many radio stations, as well as the Ministry of Information in 1381 AH and founded television in 1383 AH. In 1383 AH (1964) King Saud became ill and could no longer act in the affairs of government, which necessitated his dismissal in 1384 AH, and the appointment of his brother Faisal in his place, and in 1388 AH (1969 AD) King Saud died in Athens, Greece.

After assuming the reign of King Faisal, he worked on several things, most notably, working on the annexation of King Abdulaziz National University to the State and the transformation of colleges and scientific institutes into a university that later became Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, and worked to transform the College of Petroleum to the University of Petroleum and Minerals. During the reign of the Arab-Israeli conflicts, in the tenth of Ramadan, 1393 AH, corresponding to the 6th of October 1973, Saudi Arabia was one of the countries participating in the war, and he ordered to cut off the oil supply to the pro-Israel countries. 1975).

In 1395 AH / 1975, King Khalid assumed power. During his reign, the Kingdom witnessed a remarkable development in construction and development. He presided over many local and regional conferences in various political, economic and social fields, and chaired several Islamic conferences. He is one of the founders of the Gulf Cooperation Council. It was established in 1401 AH (1981). His reign was characterized by economic prosperity and worked to develop a number of facilities, witnessed a significant development of the educational renaissance, where the opening of King Faisal University in Dammam and Umm Al-Qura University in Mecca, and in the political field has been interested in a number of Arab and Islamic issues, most notably the Palestinian cause, and support the Afghan mujahideen During the Soviet war in Afghanistan and their assistance in political and regional forums. King Khalid died in Riyadh in 1402 AH (1982).

In 1402 AH 1982, King Fahd assumed the title and the title of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, and in his reign several achievements have emerged on the Islamic level, the most important project of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques for the architecture of the Two Holy Mosques, and expanded to accommodate the Grand Mosque more than one and a half million worshipers Of one million two hundred thousand serum, in addition to the development of surrounding areas. In addition to his stances on the Arab and Islamic issues, the most important of which is the Palestinian issue in terms of political, material and moral support.In his reign, the country rose civilized, including many facilities.Education developed during his reign, the urban movement flourished, and the industrial renaissance grew. The Kingdom also witnessed a major agricultural renaissance, as the State provided great support to the Ministry of Agriculture so that agriculture developed especially in the field of wheat. He died in 1426 AH (2005), after his reign lasted about 24 years. [2]

On 26 Jumada II 1426 corresponding to August 1, 2005, King Abdullah assumed power and retained the title of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. October 2011, succeeded by Nayef bin Abdul Aziz, who continued to his death on 26 Rajab 1433 AH corresponding to June 16, 2012, and then appointed Salman as Crown Prince. During the reign of King Abdullah, various sectors developed, most notably the expansion of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque, the increase in the number of universities and colleges, the establishment of King Abdullah University for Science and Technology, in addition to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Scholarship Program and the establishment of a number of economic cities. King Abdullah's reign continued until his death on 3 Rabi 'al-Akher 1436 AH corresponding to 23 January 2015.

On January 23, 2015, King Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud was sworn in as King of the country and Muqrin bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud was crown prince. Muhammad bin Nayef bin Abdul Aziz was later appointed Crown Prince and Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz as Crown Prince. Almost a year and a half later, a royal decree was issued to remove Prince Mohammed bin Nayef bin Abdul Aziz from his position as Crown Prince and appointed his son Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz to be Crown Prince on June 21, 2017.

Abdul Aziz bin Abdul Rahman Al Saud
His Majesty

The unification of all the territory of the country, and the name of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was taken on 21 Jumada I 1351 AH corresponding to 23 September 1932 AD.
His son Saud was appointed crown prince, and his son Faisal was appointed to the Hijaz as acting governor.
Ruled until his death

Saud bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud
His Majesty

He was sworn in after the death of his father Abdul Aziz in 1373 AH / 1953 AD.
The Council of Ministers was established, and the Directorate of Education was transferred to the Ministry of Education.
Expansion of the Prophet's Mosque adopted during the reign of his father, and the expansion of the Grand Mosque.
He took off in 1384 AH / 1965 AD for his illness, and died in Athens, Greece in 1388 AH / 1969 AD.

Faisal bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud 

His Majesty

He was sworn in after his brother King Saud was deposed.
Worked to transform the King Abdul Aziz National University into a government.
During his reign, he ordered a cut off of oil supplies to pro-Israel countries.
He was assassinated in 1395 AH / 1975 AD by Faisal bin Musaed

Khalid bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud
His Majesty

He is one of the founders of the Gulf Cooperation Council.
King Faisal University in Dammam and Umm Al-Qura University in Makkah.
Support the Afghan mujahideen during the Soviet war in Afghanistan.
Ruled until his death.

Fahd bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques

 

Take the title of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques instead of His Majesty.
Conducting a project for the architecture of the Two Holy Mosques and their expansion.
His reign lasted almost 24 years, during which the country witnessed a civilized renaissance. Ruled until his death

Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques

He retained the title of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. He also expanded the Two Holy Mosques.
Increase the number of universities and colleges in various regions, in addition to the establishment of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, as well as the external scholarship program.
Order the establishment of a number of economic and industrial cities.
Ruled until his death.

Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques

He retained the title of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.
Muqrin bin Abdul Aziz was appointed Crown Prince and Mohammed bin Nayef as Crown Prince. He later appointed Mohammed bin Nayef as crown prince and Mohammed bin Salman as crown prince. He later appointed Mohammed bin Salman as crown prince.
He was crown prince and minister of defense before taking office