Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud Biography

Recaptures Riyadh and begins the formation of the modern Saudi state.

Defeats opposing forces at Dilam and strengthens control south of Riyadh.

Extends Saudi authority across Sudayr and neighboring central Arabian districts.

Brings Buraydah under Saudi control during the Qassim campaign.

Captures Unayzah after defeating forces loyal to the Rashidi emirate.

Defeats the Rashidi army and strengthens Saudi control of Qassim.

Takes Al-Ahsa after Ottoman forces surrender and withdraw by sea.

Directs Saudi policy during the victory over Hashemite forces at Turubah.

Completes the campaign bringing much of Aseer under Saudi authority.

Brings Hail and the Rashidi emirate under Saudi control.

Directs the campaign completing Saudi authority across Aseer.

Enters Mecca peacefully as the Hejaz campaign advances.

Directs the siege that ends Hashemite rule in Jeddah.

Is proclaimed King of the Hejaz while retaining rule over Nejd.

Secures British recognition of the independence of his territories.

Defeats the rebellious Ikhwan and secures central royal authority.

Completes the integration of Jazan into the developing Saudi state.

Issues the decree unifying his territories as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Becomes king of the newly named Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Approves the concession agreement beginning commercial oil exploration.

Receives confirmation of commercial oil production from Dammam Number Seven.

Inaugurates the first shipment of Saudi crude oil for export.

Supports Saudi Arabia becoming a founding member of the Arab League.

Oversees expansion of Saudi oil exports through the Trans-Arabian Pipeline.

Establishes the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency to manage currency and banking.