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The House of Saud (آل سعود translit: Āl Saʿūd) is the royal family of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The modern nation of Saudi Arabia was established in 1932, though the roots and influence for the House of Saud had been planted in the Arabian peninsula several centuries earlier. Prior to the era of the Kingdom's founder, Abdul-Aziz ibn Saud, the family had ruled the Nejd and had conflicted on several occsaions with the Ottoman Empire and the Rashidis in Makkah. The House of Saud has gone through three phases: the First Saudi State, the Second Saudi State, and the modern nation of Saudi Arabia. The King of Saudi Arabia is Saudi Arabias head of state and monarch. ... King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz al-Saud (Arabic: عبد الله بن عبد العزيز آل سعود, born 1924) [1] is the King of Saudi Arabia. ... Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques is a title given to the King of Saudi Arabia. ... Saudi Arabia has no parliament. ... Saudi Arabia is divided into 13 Principalities or regions (manatiq, singular – mintaqah). ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The Committee for the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice (CPVPV) is a Saudi Arabian police force meant to prevent religious crimes. ... The kingdom of Saudi Arabia is an Islamic theocratic monarchy without legal protection for freedom of religion, and such protection does not exist in practice. ... Hola ... Information on politics by country is available for every country, including both de jure and de facto independent states, inhabited dependent territories, as well as areas of special sovereignty. ... Saudi Logo This is a copyrighted and/or trademarked logo. ... Due to the fact that the Arabic language has a number of phonemes that have no equivalent in English or other European languages, a number of different transliteration methods have been invented to represent certain Arabic characters, due to various conflicting goals. ... Members of the British royal family A royal family is the extended family of a monarch. ... 1932 (MCMXXXII) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link will take you to a full 1932 calendar). ... The Arabian Peninsula The Arabian Peninsula (in Arabic: شبه الجزيرة العربية, or جزيرة العرب) is a peninsula in Southwest Asia at the junction of Africa and Asia consisting mainly of desert. ... Ibn Saud Abdul Aziz bin Abdul Rahman ibn Faisal Al Saud (1880 - November 9, 1953), also known by several abbreviated forms of this name, or simply as Ibn Saud was first monarch of Saudi Arabia. ... Najd (Nejd) is a region in central Saudi Arabia and the location of the nations capital, Riyadh. ... Motto: دولت ابد مدت Devlet-i Ebed-müddet (The Eternal State) Anthem: Ottoman imperial anthem At the height of its power (1683) Capital Söğüt (1299-1326) Bursa (1326-1365) Edirne (1365-1453) Constantinople (Istanbul) (1453-1922) Language(s) Ottoman Turkish Government Monarchy Sultans  - 1281–1326 Osman I  - 1918–1922 Mehmed VI... The Rashidi were a historic house of the Arabian Peninsula they were the most formidable enemies of the House of Saud. ... Mecca or Makkah (in full: Makkah al-Mukkaramah; Arabic مكة المكرمة) is revered as the holiest site of Islam, and a pilgrimage to it is required of all Muslims who can afford to go. ... The First Saudi State was established in the year 1744 (1157 H.) when the Wahhabi leader Sheikh Mohammed ibn Abd al Wahhab settled in Diriyah and Prince Mohammed Ibn Saud agreed to support and espouse his cause, with a view to cleansing the Islamic faith from distortions. ... The second state existed before the creation of Saudi Arabia and lasted from 1824 to 1899. ...

The history of the Al Saud has been marked by a desire to unify the Arabian Peninsula and to spread what it promotes as a more purified and simple, though often criticized as less tolerant, view of Islam embodied by Wahhabism which has gained international controversy since the events of 9/11. The House of Saud is also linked with Wahhabism (Saudis deprecate the term, preferring Ikhwan or Salafi) through the marriage of the son of Muhammad ibn Saud with the daughter of Muhammad ibn Abd al Wahhab in 1744. The Arabian Peninsula The Arabian Peninsula is a mainly desert peninsula in Southwest Asia at the junction of Africa and Asia and an important part of the greater Middle East. ... Wahhabism (Arabic: الوهابية, Wahabism, Wahabbism) is an Orthodox Islamic movement, named after Muhammad ibn Abd al Wahhab (1703–1792). ... The date that commonly refers to the attacks on United States citizens on September 11, 2001 (see the September 11, 2001 Attacks). ... Wahhabism (Arabic: الوهابية, Wahabism, Wahabbism) is an Orthodox Islamic movement, named after Muhammad ibn Abd al Wahhab (1703–1792). ... The Muslim Brotherhood, also called Muslim Brethren (Arabic: جميعة الإخوان المسلمين jamiat al-Ikhwan al-muslimin, literally Society of Muslim Brothers; often only الإخوان المسلمون, Ikhwan ul Muslimoon (Muslim Brothers) or simply الإخوان Ikhwan (the Brothers) is an Islamist organization with a political approach to Islam. ... This article is on the beliefs of the followers of the Salaf. ... Muhammad bin Saud (d. ... Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab al-Tamimi (1703 C.E. – 1792 C.E.) (Arabic:محمد بن عبد الوهاب التميمى) was an Arab theologian born in the Najd, in present-day Saudi Arabia and the most famous scholar of the movement within Islam known as the Wahhabi movement. ... // Events The third French and Indian War, known as King Georges War, breaks out at Port Royal, Nova Scotia The First Saudi State founded by Mohammed Ibn Saud Prague occupied by Prussian armies Ongoing events War of the Austrian Succession (1740-1748) Births January 10 - Thomas Mifflin, fifth President...

"The royal family today is made up of an estimated 25,000 members, of whom around 200 are princes wielding influence." [1] The current head of the Al Saud and ruler of Saudi Arabia is King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz. On 20 October 2006, he announced the creation of a committee of princes to vote on the viability of kings and the candidature of nominated crown princes. The committee, to be known as the Allegiance Commission, would include all the sons and some grandsons of the late King Abdul Aziz who would vote for one of three princes nominated by the king as Heir Apparents. In the event that if either the sitting king or the crown prince were deemed unfit to rule, a five-member transitory council would be empowered to run state affairs for a maximum of one week, before naming a successor. This system would, theoretically, prevent situations, as was the case with the late King Fahd, who after multiple strokes beginning in 1995, remained on the throne for 10 years, most of them without the faculties to rule. King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz al-Saud (Arabic: عبد الله بن عبد العزيز آل سعود, born 1924) [1] is the King of Saudi Arabia. ... October 20 is the 293rd day of the year (294th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 72 days remaining. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The term prince (the female form is princess), from the Latin root princeps, when used for a member of the highest aristocracy, has several fundamentally different meanings — one generic, and several types of titles. ... A Crown Prince or Crown Princess is the heir or heiress apparent to the throne in a royal or imperial monarchy. ... `Abd al-`Azīz as-Sa`ūd ( 1880 - November 9, 1953) (Arabic:عبدالعزيز آل سعود) was the first monarch of Saudi Arabia. ... Contrasting with heir presumptive, an heir apparent is one who cannot be prevented from inheriting by the birth of any other person. ... A Crown Prince or Crown Princess is the heir or heiress apparent to the throne in a royal or imperial monarchy. ... King Fahd of Saudi Arabia King Fahd bin Abdul Aziz (born in Riyadh in 1923) is the king and prime minister of Saudi Arabia and leader of the House of Saud. ...

Politics & Money in the House of Saud

The Head of the House of Saud is the King of Saudi Arabia who serves as Head of State and monarch of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The King holds almost absolute political power. The King appoints ministers to his cabinet who supervise their respective ministries in his name. The key ministries of Defence, Interior, Municipal & Rural Affairs, and Foreign Affairs are reserved for the Al Saud though most portfolios, such as Finance, Information, Planning, Petroleum Affairs and Industry, have been given to commoners, who have been, periodically, cycled out of government. House of Saud family members also hold many of the Kingdom's critical military and governmental departmental posts. This is a list of kings of Saudi Arabia: King Abdul Aziz (Ibn Saud) (1902/1932-1953) King Saud, son of King Abdul Aziz (1953-1964) King Faisal, son of King Abdul Aziz (1964-1975) King Khalid, son of King Abdul Aziz (1975-1982) King Fahd, son of King Abdul... Queen Elizabeth II, is the Head of State of 16 countries including: the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Jamaica, New Zealand and the Bahamas, as well as crown colonies and overseas territories of the United Kingdom. ... Look up monarch in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

Long term political and government appointments, such as those of King Abdullah, who has been Commander of the National Guard since 1963, Crown Prince Sultan, Minister of Defence & Aviation since 1962, Prince Mit'eb, Minister of Municipal & Rural Affairs since 1975, Prince Nayef who has been the Minister of Interior since 1975, and Prince Salman, who has been Governor of the Riyadh Region since 1962, have perpetuated the creation of fiefdoms where senior princes have, often, though not exclusively, co-mingled their personal wealth with that of their respective domains. They have often appointed their own sons to senior positions within their own fiefdom. Examples of these include Prince Mit'eb bin Abdullah as Assistant Commander in the National Guard, Prince Khalid bin Sultan as Assistant Minister of Defence, Prince Mansour bin Mit'eb as Assistant Minister for Municipal & Rurul Affairs and Prince Mohammed bin Nayef as Assistant Minister in the Interior Ministry. In cases, where portfilios have notably substantial budgets, appointments of younger, often full, brothers have been necessary, as deputies or vice ministers, ostensibly to share the wealth and the burdens of responsibility, of each fiefdom. Examples of these include Prince Abdel Rahman who is Vice Minister of Defence & Aviation under Prince Sultan, Prince Badr, Deputy to King Abdullah in the National Guard, Prince Sattam, who is Deputy to Riyadh Governor, Prince Salman, and Prince Ahmed, who holds the Deputy Minister's portfolio in Prince Nayef's Interior Ministry. King Abdullah can refer to: Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz, current king of Saudi Arabia Abdullah II, current king of Jordan Abdullah I, Emir of Transjordan (1921–1946) and King of Transjordan (1946–1949) This is a disambiguation page, a list of pages that otherwise might share the same title. ... The Saudi Arabian National Guard or SANG (aka White Army) is one of five branches or services of the Saudi Arabian Defence Forces/military. ... His Royal Highness Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz al Saud (Arabic: صاحب السمو الملكي الأمير سلطان بن عبدالعزيز آ&#1604... Prince Nayef bin Abdul Aziz (Arabic: الأمير نايف بن عبد العزيز آل سعود) is one of the six surviving members of the Sudairi Seven, all sons of King Ibn Saud and Hussa bint Ahmad Al Sudairi, making him one of the most powerful members of the ruling family of Saudi Arabia, the House of Saud. ... Riyadh (Arabic: ‎ ar-Riyāḍ) is the capital of the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, located in Ar Riyad Province in the Najd region. ... Under the system of feudalism, a fiefdom, fief, feud, feoff, or fee, often consisted of heritable lands or revenue-producing property granted by a liege lord in return for a form of allegiance, originally often to give him the means to fulfill his military duties when called upon. ... Under the system of feudalism, a fiefdom, fief, feud or fee, often consisted of heritable lands or revenue-producing property granted by a liege lord in return for a form of allegiance, originally often to give him the means to fulfill his military duties when called upon. ... His Royal Highness Prince Khakid bin Sultan bin Abdul Aziz al Saud holds the position of Assistant to Defence Minister on Military Matters in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and virtually controls all the Saudi Armed Forces through the Chief of General Staff. ... Under the system of feudalism, a fiefdom, fief, feud or fee, often consisted of heritable lands or revenue-producing property granted by a liege lord in return for a form of allegiance, originally often to give him the means to fulfill his military duties when called upon. ... His Royal Highness Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz al Saud (Arabic: صاحب السمو الملكي الأمير سلطان بن عبدالعزيز آ&#1604... King Abdullah can refer to: Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz, current king of Saudi Arabia Abdullah II, current king of Jordan Abdullah I, Emir of Transjordan (1921–1946) and King of Transjordan (1946–1949) This is a disambiguation page, a list of pages that otherwise might share the same title. ... Riyadh (Arabic: ‎ ar-Riyāḍ) is the capital of the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, located in Ar Riyad Province in the Najd region. ... Prince Nayef bin Abdul Aziz (Arabic: الأمير نايف بن عبد العزيز آل سعود) is one of the six surviving members of the Sudairi Seven, all sons of King Ibn Saud and Hussa bint Ahmad Al Sudairi, making him one of the most powerful members of the ruling family of Saudi Arabia, the House of Saud. ...

The sharing of family wealth has been a critical component in maintaining the semblance of a united front within the royal family. An essential part of family wealth is the Kingdom which is viewed, in its entirety, as a totally owned asset of the Al Saud. Whether through the co-mingling of personal & state funds from lucrative government positions, huge land allocations, direct allotments of crude oil to sell in the open market, segmental controls in the economy, special preferences for the award of major contracts, and astronomical monthly allowances, - all billed to the national exchequer - all told, the financial impact may have exceeded 25% of the Kingdom's annual budget during the reign of King Fahd. Over decades of oil revenue generated expansion, royal receipts estimates have varied, ranging as low as $50 billion and as high as over $1 trillion. Wealth sharing of this sort has allowed many of the senior princes & princesses to accumulate largely unauditable wealth and, in turn, pay out, in cash or kind, to lesser royals and commoners, and, thereby, gaining political munition through their own largesse. According to well publicized unsubstantiated reports, King Abdullah, has intentions to reduce this impact on the national economy by reigning in the extent of excesses. King Fahd of Saudi Arabia King Fahd bin Abdul Aziz (born in Riyadh in 1923) is the king and prime minister of Saudi Arabia and leader of the House of Saud. ... King Abdullah can refer to: Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz, current king of Saudi Arabia Abdullah II, current king of Jordan Abdullah I, Emir of Transjordan (1921–1946) and King of Transjordan (1946–1949) This is a disambiguation page, a list of pages that otherwise might share the same title. ...

Unlike Western royal families, the Saudi Monarchy has not had a clearly defined order of succession. Historically, upon becoming King, the monarch has designated an heir apparent to the throne who serves as Crown Prince of the Kingdom. Upon the King's death the Crown Prince becomes King, and during the King's incapacitation the Crown Prince likewise assumes power as regent. Though other members of the Al Saud hold political positions in the Saudi government, technically it is only the King and Crown Prince who legally constitute the political institutions. A royal family is the extended family of a monarch. ... An order of succession is a formula or algorithm that determines who inherits an office upon the death, resignation, or removal of its current occupant. ... Contrasting with heir presumptive, an heir apparent is one who cannot be prevented from inheriting by the birth of any other person. ... A Crown Prince or Crown Princess is the heir or heiress apparent to the throne in a royal or imperial monarchy. ... // High public office A regent, from the Latin regens who reigns is anyone who acts as head of state, especially if not the monarch (who has higher titles). ...

Succession to the throne has been traditionally by consensus and though age remains an influential factor within the family, senior princes have been bypassed either by their own unwillingness or their inability to build the consensus necessary primarily from within the royal family, but also from the clergy and merchant community. The "Allegiance Commission," whose membership is restricted to the surviving sons and senior grandsons of the late King Abdul-Aziz, ushers in a public face to this well-tried tribal process. Abdul Aziz is a common Muslim male name. ...

Tribal traditions remain a critical influence in Saudi Arabia. Though nominally head of the Royal family, Kings Khalid and Fahd respected and often deferred family (with intricate links to broad government procedure and policy) matters to older brother, Mohammed bin Abdul Aziz (who had stepped aside from succession), during his lifetime. This tradition continues today with neither senior Prince Bandar bin Abdul Aziz nor Prince Mishaal bin Abdul Aziz (both older than Crown Prince Sultan), holding any official role in government but both being key players in the Kingdom's political hierarchy. Sons of former kings Faisal, Khalid, Fahd, and, to a lesser extent, Saud, including those not in government, also maintain significant political & family influence, and are expected to participate on the "Allegiance Commission." Interestingly, in contradiction to widely held opinions, senior princesses also wield significant, albeit private, influence in royal family politics. Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ... The name Fahd (), also transliterated Fahad or Fahed, can refer to: King Fahd bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud (c. ... Muhammad bin Abdul Aziz al-Saud (1910 - 1988) (Arabic: محمد بن عبد العزيز ال سعود) was a member of the House of Saud and - as son to the Kingdoms founder, King Abdul Aziz Ibn Saud, a brother to all of Saudi Arabias recent kings. ... Prince Mishaal ibn Abdulaziz is a senior member of the Saudi Royal Family. ... His Royal Highness Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz al Saud (Arabic: صاحب السمو الملكي الأمير سلطان بن عبدالعزيز آ&#1604... Faisal can refer to: Faisal Bin Turki Faisal I of Iraq Faisal II of Iraq Faisal of Saudi Arabia This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ... The name Fahd (), also transliterated Fahad or Fahed, can refer to: King Fahd bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud (c. ... The House of Saud refers to the royal family of Saudi Arabia. ...

Branches

Sons of Abdul Aziz (Ibn Saud, the founder of the modern Saudi state) have been, thus far, the only eligible candidates allowed to serve as King or Crown Prince. With the aging of this pool (there is an estimated 22 surviving sons, the oldest being in their mid 80s and the youngest is in their 60s), a decree by the late King Fahd expanded the candidates to include the male progeny of King Abdul Aziz's sons. This decree has expanded the pool to over 150 eligibles, though consensus and competency will limit this number. `Abd al-`Azīz as-Sa`ūd ( 1880 - November 9, 1953) (Arabic:عبدالعزيز آل سعود) was the first monarch of Saudi Arabia. ... King Fahd of Saudi Arabia King Fahd bin Abdul Aziz (born in Riyadh in 1923) is the king and prime minister of Saudi Arabia and leader of the House of Saud. ... `Abd al-`Azīz as-Sa`ūd ( 1880 - November 9, 1953) (Arabic:عبدالعزيز آل سعود) was the first monarch of Saudi Arabia. ...

Sons & grandsons of King Abdul Aziz are referred to with the style "His Royal Highness," differing from the royals belonging to the Cadet line which are given the "His Highness" (HH) honorific. `Abd al-`Azīz as-Sa`ūd ( 1880 - November 9, 1953) (Arabic:عبدالعزيز آل سعود) was the first monarch of Saudi Arabia. ... A style of office, or honorific, is a form of address which by tradition or law precedes a reference to a person who holds a title or post, or to the political office itself. ... Royal Highness (abbreviation HRH) is a style His Royal Highness or Her Royal Highness. ... In noble families, the title of nobility is usually passed to the first-born son, although more recently it has often passed to the eldest offspring regardless of gender, e. ...

The Cadet line include the Al Kabir, the Bin Jiluwi, the Thunayan, the Sudairi and the Farhan, all of whom are branches of the Al Saud. Many of these hold senior government & military positions, or are in business. Intermarriage between branches is a common way of establishing alliances and reinforcing influence. Though the Cadet line are not in contention for the throne, there are those with the seniority to command respect and these often wield tremendous power. In noble families, the title of nobility is usually passed to the first-born son, although more recently it has often passed to the eldest offspring regardless of gender, e. ... In noble families, the title of nobility is usually passed to the first-born son, although more recently it has often passed to the eldest offspring regardless of gender, e. ...

Opposition to the House of Saud

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Due to its authoritarian and theocratic rule, the House of Saud has attracted much criticism during its rule of Saudi Arabia. Its opponents generally refer to the Saudi monarchy as totalitarians or dictators, both of which carry negative inferences. Image File history File links Unbalanced_scales. ... World dictatorships. ...

The Saudi monarchy has been a reliable ally of the United States for over five decades. Since the events of 9/11, though, there has been a large anti-Saudi shift in U.S. public opinion as well as a call to review this relationship. Additionally, as the world's largest producer of crude oil, Saudi Arabia often receives the brunt of the blame whenever gasoline prices fluctuate upwards. Lucrative oil and business ventures and contracts that have recently been awarded to non-US firms have also raised the concerns of whether Saudi Arabia is committed to the United States. The date that commonly refers to the attacks on United States citizens on September 11, 2001 (see the September 11, 2001 Attacks). ...

Opponents of the regime often accuse the US government of backing or propping-up "Saudi tyranny," but supporters point out that the House of Saud's consistent reliability to US administrations since FDR's presidency has been key to US influence in the region and amongst Muslim nations where the Saudis, as hosts of the Holy Cities of Makkah & Madinah and a donor of significance, garner respect and influence. Financially, the largest beneficiaries of the Kingdom's hydrocarbon fueled growth included US corporations such as Exxon-Mobil, Chevron, Bechtel, Fluor, Raytheon, Northrop Grumman, Boeing, JP Morgan Chase, Citicorp, Kraft and General Foods. Opponents of the Saudi regime question whether Saudi Arabia's internal policy, developed on the basis of the very conservative Wahhabi Islamic tradition, is a root cause for the events of 9/11. Supporters argue that political stability in the Kingdom, and the subsequent unrestricted flow of crude oil, is an essential component to the international community's financial well-being. Internal strife & international doubts aside, supporters argue, the rulers in Riyadh have reliably offered this stability for decades. FDR may refer to: Franklin Delano Roosevelt - The 32nd President of the United States, Flight data recorder - device used to record aircraft and pilot behavior in order to analyze accidents (usually called black boxes by the news media). ... A Muslim (Arabic: مسلم, Turkish: Müslüman, Persian and Urdu: مسلمان, Bosnian: Musliman) is an adherent of Islam. ... Mecca or Makkah (in full: Makkah al-Mukkaramah; Arabic مكة المكرمة) is revered as the holiest site of Islam, and a pilgrimage to it is required of all Muslims who can afford to go. ... This article is about the Saudi city of Medina. ... Exxon-branded gas station in California (actually operated by Valero) Greenpeace protest against Exxon Mobil Exxon Mobil Corporation or ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM), headquartered in Irving, Texas, is an oil producer and distributor formed on November 30, 1999, by the merger of Exxon and Mobil. ... Chevron may refer to: Chevron, a V-shaped pattern seen in military or police insigna, heraldry, flag design, and architectural frets Chevron, a series of bones on the underside of the tail of reptiles Chevron Corporation, a petrochemical company Chevron Cars, an advertising campaign of the Chevron Corporation including stylized... Bechtel Corporation (Bechtel Group) is the largest engineering company in the United States. ... Fluor Corporation NYSE: FLR,is one of the worlds largest publicly owned engineering, procurement and construction organizations, with maintenance services in addition. ... Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) is a major United States military contractor based in Waltham, Massachusetts. ... The Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) is an aerospace and defense conglomerate that is the result of a 1994 merger between Northrop and Grumman. ... The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA, TYO: 7661 ) is an aerospace and defense corporation headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. ... J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. ... Citibank was founded in 1812 as City Bank of New York. ... Kraft has more than one meaning: there is a company named Kraft Foods there is the paper industry Kraft process In the German language, kraft means force (see [1]) This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... General Foods, formerly shorthand for the General Foods Corporation, is now a brand of Kraft Foods. ... Wahhabism (sometimes spelled Wahabbism or Wahabism) is a movement of Islam named after Muhammad ibn Abd al Wahhab (1703–1792). ... The date that commonly refers to the attacks on United States citizens on September 11, 2001 (see the September 11, 2001 Attacks). ... Riyadh (Arabic: ‎ ar-Riyāḍ) is the capital of the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, located in Ar Riyad Province in the Najd region. ...

"I just long for the day I wake up and find that the Saudi royal family are swinging from the lamp-posts and they've got a proper government that represents the people of Saudi Arabia." - Ken Livingstone [2] (William Hague, a British Conservative, later remarked in his News of the World column that he was glad to see that left-winger Livingstone had finally come to see the merits of the death penalty.) Ken Livingstone Kenneth Robert Livingstone (born June 17, 1945), is an English politician who has been the Mayor of London since the creation of the post in 2000. ... William Jefferson Hague (born March 26, 1961) is a British politician, the Member of Parliament for Richmond, North Yorkshire, former leader of the Conservative Party, and current Shadow Foreign Secretary. ...

Heads of the House of Saud

First Saudi State The First Saudi State was established in the year 1744 (1157 H.) when the Wahhabi leader Sheikh Mohammed ibn Abd al Wahhab settled in Diriyah and Prince Mohammed Ibn Saud agreed to support and espouse his cause, with a view to cleansing the Islamic faith from distortions. ...

• Muhammad bin Saud
• Abdul Aziz bin Muhammad bin Saud
• Saud bin Abdul Aziz bin Muhammad al Saud
• Abdullah bin Saud

Second Saudi State Muhammad bin Saud (d. ... Abdul Aziz bin Muhammad bin Saud was the second ruler of the First Saudi State and son of Muhammad bin Saud. ... Saud bin Abdul Aziz bin Muhammad al Saud ruled the First Saudi State from the death of his father Abdul Aziz in 1803 until his own death in 1814. ... Abdullah bin Saud succeeded his father Saud bin Abdul Aziz bin Muhammad al Saud in 1814 and ruled until 1818. ... The second state existed before the creation of Saudi Arabia and lasted from 1824 to 1899. ...

• Faisal bin Turki
• Abdul Rahman bin Faisal

Saudi Arabia Faisal bin Turki bin Abdullah al-Saud (Arabic: فيصل بن تركي بن عبد الله آل سعود) (d. ... Abdul Rahman bin Faisal (1850-1928) was the youngest son of Faisal bin Turki and father of King Abdul Aziz al-Saud, who founded the modern nation of Saudi Arabia. ...

King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz. (2002 photo)

• King Abdul Aziz bin Abdul Rahman al-Saud
• King Saud bin Abdul Aziz
• King Faisal bin Abdul Aziz
• King Khalid bin Abdul Aziz
• King Fahd bin Abdul Aziz
• King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz

Image File history File links Cropped version of http://commons. ... Image File history File links Cropped version of http://commons. ... `Abd al-`Azīz as-Sa`ūd ( 1880 - November 9, 1953) (Arabic:عبدالعزيز آل سعود) was the first monarch of Saudi Arabia. ... Saud bin Abdul Aziz (January 12, 1902 - February 23, 1969) was King of Saudi Arabia from 1953 to November 2, 1964. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... King Khalid Khalid bin Abdul Aziz (1912 - June 13, 1982) was King of Saudi Arabia from the assassination of King Faisal in 1975 until his own death in 1982. ... King Fahad bin Abdul Aziz al-Saud(koslis e amrika) (Arabic: ‎, b. ... King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz al-Saud (Arabic: عبد الله بن عبد العزيز آل سعود, born 1924) [1] is the King of Saudi Arabia. ...

Most notable current members

SONS OF ABDUL AZIZ IBN SAUD

• Bandar bin Abdul Aziz (1923-) - Has never held a government post but considered close to King Abdullah. Reputed to be religious, and possibly a recluse.
• Mus'aid bin Abdul Aziz (1923-) - Older son, Khalid, was killed during a demonstration against the introduction of television in the kingdom in a shootout with police in the early 1960s. Younger son, Faisal, was King Faisal's assassin a decade later, for which he was beheaded. Mus'aid is reported to be an eccentric.
• Mishaal bin Abdul Aziz (1926-)- Former Minister of Defence and Governor of Makkah. Highly influential and close confidante of King Abdullah, Mishaal is one of the Kingdom's wealthiest royals with extensive interests in real estate and a wide range of business interests.
• Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz (1926-)
• Abdel Rahman bin Abdul Aziz (1931-) - Appointed Vice Minister of Defence on 1978 replacing younger brother, Turki, who was reportedly unfit for the position. Extremely wealthy with extensive business interests. With full brother, Crown Prince Sultan's impaired health and waning desire for greater power, Abdel Rahman has reinforced his influence in the royal family, emerging as the preeminent persona in the royal family's Sudairi faction.
• Mit'eb bin Abdul Aziz (1931-) - Long time Minister for Municipal & Rural Affairs, and former Governor of Makkah. His profile has increased due to long tenure in government, and his proximity to King Abdullah.
• Talal bin Abdul Aziz (1931-) - Has held the ministerial portfolios for Finance and Communications. Major businessman, special envoy to UNESCO and Chairman of AGFUND. May not be a contender for the throne for his leading role in the Free Princes movement of 1958 which sought government reform during the reign of King Saud. Father of Al-Waleed bin Talal.
• Badr bin Abdul Aziz (1933-) - Long time Deputy Commander of National Guard.
• Nawaaf bin Abdul Aziz (1933-) - Senior advisor of King Abdullah and, briefly, President of the General Intelligence Directorate. Has substantial business holdings.
• Nayef bin Abdul Aziz (1933-) - Powerful Minister of Interior who may not be as strong a contender for the throne as previously believed. Nayef's inability to muster the necessary consensus to attain the hitherto vacant Second Deputy Prime Minister's position, may portend his diminishing influence and strong objections from other royals.
• Turki bin Abdul Aziz (1934-) - Forced to resign as Deputy Minister of Defence in 1978.
• Fawwaz bin Abdul Aziz (1934-) - Was Governor of Makkah during uprising in 1979. Forced to resign by late King Khalid.
• Abdulilah bin Abdul Aziz (1935-) - Former regional Governor of Al Jouf Province. Removed and replaced by more competent nephew.
• Salman bin Abdul Aziz (1936-) - Powerful Governor of Riyadh Region. Is considered a mediator between differing Royal Family factions. Diminishing health and the death of his two oldest sons within a 12 month period has, reportedly, dampened a desire for the throne.
• Ahmed bin Abdul Aziz (1940-) - Vice Minister of Interior. He has remained in the shadows to brother,Prince Nayef's higher profile, though Ahmed may be the stronger candidate for succession.
• Mamdouh bin Abdul Aziz (1940-) - Former Governor of Tabuk region who was removed from the post by King Fahd for insubordiantion. Later Director of Saudi Center of Strategic Studies.
• Abdul Majid bin Abdul Aziz (1940-) - Highly competent Governor of Madinah. Reputed to be close to King Abdullah.
• Sattam bin Abdul Aziz (1943-) - Competent Vice Governor of Riyadh region.
• Muqran bin Abdul Aziz (1945-) - President of the General Intelligence Directorate. Former Governor for Hail & Madinah regions.

GRANDSONS OF ABDUL AZIZ IBN SAUD King Abdullah can refer to: Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz, current king of Saudi Arabia Abdullah II, current king of Jordan Abdullah I, Emir of Transjordan (1921–1946) and King of Transjordan (1946–1949) This is a disambiguation page, a list of pages that otherwise might share the same title. ... There were numerous monarchs known as King Faisal, including: King Faisal of Saudi Arabia King Faisal I of Iraq King Faisal II of Iraq This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Mecca or Makkah (in full: Makkah al-Mukkaramah; Arabic مكة المكرمة) is revered as the holiest site of Islam, and a pilgrimage to it is required of all Muslims who can afford to go. ... King Abdullah can refer to: Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz, current king of Saudi Arabia Abdullah II, current king of Jordan Abdullah I, Emir of Transjordan (1921–1946) and King of Transjordan (1946–1949) This is a disambiguation page, a list of pages that otherwise might share the same title. ... Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz al-Saud (Arabic: ) (born January 5, 1928 in Riyadh) is the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia. ... His Royal Highness Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz al Saud (Arabic: صاحب السمو الملكي الأمير سلطان بن عبدالعزيز آ&#1604... Mecca or Makkah (in full: Makkah al-Mukkaramah; Arabic مكة المكرمة) is revered as the holiest site of Islam, and a pilgrimage to it is required of all Muslims who can afford to go. ... King Abdullah can refer to: Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz, current king of Saudi Arabia Abdullah II, current king of Jordan Abdullah I, Emir of Transjordan (1921–1946) and King of Transjordan (1946–1949) This is a disambiguation page, a list of pages that otherwise might share the same title. ... Free Princes(Arabic: الأمراء الأحرار) is a Saudi liberal-political movement founded on 1958 by Prince Talal bin Abdul Aziz al-Saud (Arabic: طلال بن عبدالعزيز) due to the tensions between King Faisal and King Saud . ... Saud bin Abdul Aziz (January 12, 1902 - February 23, 1969) was King of Saudi Arabia from 1953 to November 2, 1964. ... HRH Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud, (born, March 7, 1955) (Arabic: الوليد بن طلال بن عبد العزيز آل سعود) commonly known as Prince Al-Waleed, is a member of the Saudi Royal Family (though not in line to rule), an entrepreneur and international investor. ... King Abdullah can refer to: Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz, current king of Saudi Arabia Abdullah II, current king of Jordan Abdullah I, Emir of Transjordan (1921–1946) and King of Transjordan (1946–1949) This is a disambiguation page, a list of pages that otherwise might share the same title. ... Prince Nayef bin Abdul Aziz is one of the six surviving members of the Sudairi Seven, all sons of Ibn Saud and Hussa bint Ahmad Al Sudairi, making him one of the most powerful members of the ruling family of Saudi Arabia, the House of Saud. ... Mecca or Makkah (in full: Makkah al-Mukkaramah; Arabic مكة المكرمة) is revered as the holiest site of Islam, and a pilgrimage to it is required of all Muslims who can afford to go. ... King Khalid Khalid bin Abdul Aziz (1912 - June 13, 1982) was King of Saudi Arabia from the assassination of King Faisal in 1975 until his own death in 1982. ... Prince Salman bin Abdul Aziz (Arabic: سلمان بن عبد العزيز ) is one of the Sudairi Seven, a son of Ibn Saud and Hussa bint Ahmad Al-Sudairi. ... Riyadh (Arabic: ‎ ar-Riyāḍ) is the capital of the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, located in Ar Riyad Province in the Najd region. ... Prince Nayef bin Abdul Aziz (Arabic: الأمير نايف بن عبد العزيز آل سعود) is one of the six surviving members of the Sudairi Seven, all sons of King Ibn Saud and Hussa bint Ahmad Al Sudairi, making him one of the most powerful members of the ruling family of Saudi Arabia, the House of Saud. ... King Fahd of Saudi Arabia King Fahd bin Abdul Aziz (born in Riyadh in 1923) is the king and prime minister of Saudi Arabia and leader of the House of Saud. ... This article is about the Saudi city of Medina. ... King Abdullah can refer to: Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz, current king of Saudi Arabia Abdullah II, current king of Jordan Abdullah I, Emir of Transjordan (1921–1946) and King of Transjordan (1946–1949) This is a disambiguation page, a list of pages that otherwise might share the same title. ... Riyadh (Arabic: ‎ ar-Riyāḍ) is the capital of the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, located in Ar Riyad Province in the Najd region. ... This article is about the Saudi city of Medina. ...

• Abdullah al Faisal (1921-)- Former Minister of Health and Interior. Has extensive business interests.
• Muhammed bin Saud (1934-) - Governor of Baha region
• Khalid al Faisal (1941-) - Well regarded Governor of Asir region.
• Saud al Faisal (1941-) - Long serving Foreign Minister and reputedly very close to King Abdullah. May have stepped aside as a succession candidate due to health concerns but is highly respected both inside the kingdom and internationally.
• Mit'eb bin Abdullah (1943-) Competent Assistant Deputy Commander of the National Guard & son of King Abdullah.
• Faysal bin Bandar(1943-)- Governor of Qasim province.
• Turki al Faisal (1945-)- Adept Ambassador to Washington D.C. Has received intense western media criticism for allegedly mishandling the growth of Al Qaeda during his long tenure as the head of Saudi Arabia's General Intelligence Directorate, where he oversaw Saudi Arabia's contributions to the Mujahideen fighters during the Afghan Civil War. He reportedly has close ties with international intelligence community.
• Saud bin Abdul Mohsin (1947-)- Low profiled well regarded Governor of Hail province. Father was late Prince Abdul Mohsin bin Abdul Aziz (1925-1985), much loved and repected Governor of Madinah.
• Khalid bin Sultan (1949-)- Assistant Minister of Defence. Led Saudi military forces during first Gulf War. Considered both competent and arrogant but accumulation of extensive assets and wealth through his positions in government may hinder political future.
• Muhammed bin Fahd (1950-)- Competent Governor of the Eastern Province and son of late King Fahd. His vast business interests may be a negative factor for future roles.
• Bandar bin Sultan (1950-)- Long serving Ambassador to Washington D.C. and was considered among the City's most powerful power brokers. Bandar maintained close relations with the Bush Family and others across the political spectrum. He has also, reputedly used his position to accumulate great wealth. This, in addition to Bandar's lack of public popularity, may deter family consensus supporting significant future roles. King Abdullah, whose support he enjoys, appointed Bandar Secretary-General of the newly created National Security Council in October of 2005.
• Al Waleed bin Talal (1955-) - Has gained stature as a world class investor and is consistently ranked among Forbes magazine's wealthiest. Source of wealth reputed to include private investments from other royals.
• Mohammed bin Nawaaf (??) - Saudi Ambassador to London. Gained kudos as competent former Ambassador to Italy. His growing prominence is closely connected to King Abdullah's trust & confidence with his father (Prince Nawaaf].
• Saud bin Nayef (1956-) - Saudi Ambassador to Spain. Former Deputy Governor of the Eastern Province.
• Sultan bin Salman (1956-)- Former astronaut and Secretary General of Commission for Tourism.
• Mohammed bin Nayef(1959-) - Assistant Minister for Security Affairs in the Interior Ministry. He has taken over many of his father's (Prince Nayef's) duties including the day to day operations against Al Qaeda.
• Faisal bin Salman (1960-) - Chairman of Saudi Research and Marketing Group, the Middle East's largest vertically integrated publishing group.
• Abdulaziz bin Fahd (1973-)- Youngest, and reputedly, favorite son of late King Fahd. Minister of State and Cabinet Member though his power & political potential is diminished since his father's death in August of 2005 - his finances remain controversial and substantial.

Categories: Stub | Provinces of Saudi Arabia ... Prince Saud bin Faisal bin Abdul Aziz al-Saud (Arabic: سعود بن فيصل بن عبد العزيز السعود ) (born 1940 in Taif, Saudi Arabia) is the Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia, having assumed that position in 1975. ... King Abdullah can refer to: Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz, current king of Saudi Arabia Abdullah II, current king of Jordan Abdullah I, Emir of Transjordan (1921–1946) and King of Transjordan (1946–1949) This is a disambiguation page, a list of pages that otherwise might share the same title. ... King Abdullah can refer to: Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz, current king of Saudi Arabia Abdullah II, current king of Jordan Abdullah I, Emir of Transjordan (1921–1946) and King of Transjordan (1946–1949) This is a disambiguation page, a list of pages that otherwise might share the same title. ... Turki al Faisal Turki al Faisal (born February 15, 1945) is the former Saudi Head of Intelligence, Saudi Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Ireland and as of July 2005, the Saudi ambassador to the United States. ... al-Qaeda or al-Qaida (, translit: ; the Law, the foundation, or the base) is an armed Sunni Islamist organization with the stated objective of eliminating foreign influence in Muslim countries, eradicating those they deem to be infidels, and reestablishing the caliphate. ... Mujahideen (Arabic: ‎, , strugglers) is an Islamic term for Muslim holy-warriors. ... The Afghan Civil War is a civil war that began in 1978 and has continued since, though it has included several distinct phases. ... This article is about the Saudi city of Medina. ... His Royal Highness Prince Khakid bin Sultan bin Abdul Aziz al Saud holds the position of Assistant to Defence Minister on Military Matters in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and virtually controls all the Saudi Armed Forces through the Chief of General Staff. ... The East Province (French Province de lEst) occupies the southeastern portion of the Republic of Cameroon. ... King Fahd of Saudi Arabia King Fahd bin Abdul Aziz (born in Riyadh in 1923) is the king and prime minister of Saudi Arabia and leader of the House of Saud. ... Prince Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdul Aziz al-Saud (Arabic: ‎, born March 2, 1949) is a highly influential Saudi politician and was Saudi ambassador to the United States from 1983 to 2005. ... Barbara Bush, Jeb Bush, George H.W. Bush, Laura Bush, and George W. Bush watch tee ball on the White House lawn. ... King Abdullah can refer to: Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz, current king of Saudi Arabia Abdullah II, current king of Jordan Abdullah I, Emir of Transjordan (1921–1946) and King of Transjordan (1946–1949) This is a disambiguation page, a list of pages that otherwise might share the same title. ... HRH Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud, (born, March 7, 1955) (Arabic: الوليد بن طلال بن عبد العزيز آل سعود) commonly known as Prince Al-Waleed, is a member of the Saudi Royal Family (though not in line to rule), an entrepreneur and international investor. ... Forbes Building on Fifth Avenue in New York City Forbes is a publishing and media company. ... London (pronounced ) is the capital city of England and the United Kingdom. ... King Abdullah can refer to: Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz, current king of Saudi Arabia Abdullah II, current king of Jordan Abdullah I, Emir of Transjordan (1921–1946) and King of Transjordan (1946–1949) This is a disambiguation page, a list of pages that otherwise might share the same title. ... The East Province (French Province de lEst) occupies the southeastern portion of the Republic of Cameroon. ... Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud (Arabic: سلطان بن سلمان بن عبد العزيز السعود ) is an astronaut and a payload specialist in NASA nomenclature. ... Prince Nayef bin Abdul Aziz (Arabic: الأمير نايف بن عبد العزيز آل سعود) is one of the six surviving members of the Sudairi Seven, all sons of King Ibn Saud and Hussa bint Ahmad Al Sudairi, making him one of the most powerful members of the ruling family of Saudi Arabia, the House of Saud. ... al-Qaeda or al-Qaida (, translit: ; the Law, the foundation, or the base) is an armed Sunni Islamist organization with the stated objective of eliminating foreign influence in Muslim countries, eradicating those they deem to be infidels, and reestablishing the caliphate. ... King Fahd of Saudi Arabia King Fahd bin Abdul Aziz (born in Riyadh in 1923) is the king and prime minister of Saudi Arabia and leader of the House of Saud. ...

See also

• Sudairi Seven
• King of Saudi Arabia
• Saudi Royal Guard Regiment

The Al Sudairi Clan, better known as the Sudairi Seven (also spelled Sudeiri Seven, Sudayri Seven, and sometimes Sudairy Seven) are seven full brothers, all sons of Ibn Saud and Hussa bint Ahmad Al Sudairi, where the name comes from. ... This is a list of kings of Saudi Arabia: King Abdul Aziz (Ibn Saud) (1902/1932-1953) King Saud, son of King Abdul Aziz (1953-1964) King Faisal, son of King Abdul Aziz (1964-1975) King Khalid, son of King Abdul Aziz (1975-1982) King Fahd, son of King Abdul...

References

• David Holden & Richard Johns, The House of Saud, Pan, 1982, 0-330-26834-1
• Madawi Al-Rasheed, A History of Saudi Arabia, Cambridge University Press, 2002, ISBN 0521644127

There are very few or no other articles that link to this one. ... Dr Madawi Al-Rasheed is a Saudi-Arabian-born professor of Social Anthropology at the department of Theology and Religious Studies in Kings College London since 1994. ...

External links

• A Chronology: The House of Saud | PBS
• The House of Saud - A View of the Modern Saudi Dynasty: A Royal Family Tree | PBS
• A PDF file showing the structure of the House from globalsecurity.org (requires Adobe Acrobat)
• Saudi Royal Family Directory > Family Tree