House of Saud
The House of Saud (Arabic: آل سُعُود IPA: [ʔaːl sʊʕuːd]) is the ruling Royals Family of Saudi Arabia. They are descendants of Muhammad bin Saud, founder of the Emirate of Diriyah, known as the First Saudi state (1727–1818).[1] Members of his Family are usually future Saudi Kings. The Family has almost 13,500 members; however about 2,100 of them are Royals.[2][3] The family's net worth are said to be at US $1.3 Trillion.[4]
| House of Saud آل سعود | |
|---|---|
| Royal house | |
 | |
| Country | Saudi Arabia (Current)
Historical: |
| Current region | Arabian Peninsula |
| Etymology | Named after Saud ibn Muhammad |
| Place of origin | Diriyah, Najd, Arabia |
| Founded | 1727 |
| Founder | Muhammad bin Saud |
| Current head | King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud |
| Titles | |
| Style(s) | His Majesty, His Royal Highness |
| Connected members | Mohammed bin Salman, Abdulaziz Al Saud, Faisal of Saudi Arabia |
| Connected families | Al Rashid (Historical rivalry) |
| Traditions | Wahhabism |
| Cadet branches | Sudairi Seven |
House Of Saud Media
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Genealogical table of the leaders of the Āl Saud
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Flag of the First and Second Saudi State
- Franklin D. Roosevelt with King Ibn Saud aboard USS Quincy (CA-71) on 14 February 1945 (USA-C-545).jpg
King Abdulaziz and US President Franklin D. Roosevelt in February 1945
- President and First Lady Obama, With Saudi King Salman, Shake Hands With Members of the Saudi Royal Family.jpg
U.S. President Barack Obama offers condolences on death of Saudi King Abdullah, Riyadh, 27 January 2015.
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Prince Turki bin Mohammed Al Saud with Britain's King Charles III at Buckingham Palace in London
- U.S.Defense Secretary Ash Carter places his hand over his heart as the national anthem plays during an honor cordon to welcome Saudi Defense Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud to the Pentagon, May 13, 2015 150513-D-NI589-527c.jpg
Crown Prince and Defence Minister "MbS" with U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter, Pentagon, 13 May 2015
US President Donald Trump with the First Lady of the United States Melania Trump, King Salman, and Egyptian president Abdel Fattah el-Sisi at the 2017 Riyadh summit
- Jimmy Carter and Cyrus Vance meet with Crown Prince Fahd and King Khalid of Saudi Arabia. - NARA - 177434.tif
U.S. President Jimmy Carter meets with King Khalid and Crown Prince Fahd in January 1978.
Crown Prince Muhammad bin Nayef, Deputy Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and Melania Trump, Riyadh, 20 May 2017
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References
- ↑ "The House of Al Saud – A View of the Modern Saudi Dynasty". Frontline. PBS. 18 September 2015.
- ↑ "HRH Princess Basma bint Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud". Hardtalk. BBC. 28 July 2011. Retrieved 7 April 2013.
- ↑ Milmo Cahal (3 January 2012). The Acton princess leading the fight for Saudi freedom. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/the-acton-princess-leading-the-fight-for-saudi-freedom-6284225.html. Retrieved 3 January 2012.
- ↑ Ruth Umoh (18 August 2018). "This royal family's wealth could be more than $1 trillion". CNBC. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
