Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud was the second king of Saudi Arabia, reigning from 1953 until his deposition in 1964. His rule was marked by rivalry with Crown Prince Faisal and growing financial and political difficulties.

Abdulaziz Ibn Saud: The founder and first king of Saudi Arabia, who unified much of the Arabian Peninsula under his rule. Saud succeeded his father as king in 1953.
Council of Ministers of Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia’s cabinet, responsible for executive administration under the king. Faisal’s government assumed increasing executive authority as Saud’s control weakened.
1964 Saudi Arabian coup d'état: The peaceful transfer of power from King Saud to Crown Prince Faisal in November 1964. The transfer ended Saud’s reign after royal and religious leaders withdrew their support.
1956 Suez Crisis: A 1956 conflict triggered by Egypt’s nationalization of the Suez Canal and the invasion of Egypt by Israel, Britain, and France. Saud backed Egypt during the crisis, despite his rivalry with Nasser.
Faisal of Saudi Arabia: The third king of Saudi Arabia, who served as prime minister and crown prince before taking the throne in 1964. As crown prince, Faisal became Saud’s chief rival and replaced him as king.
Allegiance Council: A Saudi body of senior royal descendants established to formalize succession procedures. It represents the later institutionalization of succession decisions that once relied on family consensus.
Saudi Vision 2030: A Saudi government program launched in 2016 to diversify the economy and reshape public life. Its centralized reform agenda contrasts with the fiscal and administrative strains of Saud’s reign.
North Yemen Civil War: A 1962–1970 conflict between Yemeni royalists and republicans that drew in regional powers. Saudi support for Yemeni royalists strained relations with Egypt and burdened state finances.
Khalid of Saudi Arabia: The fourth king of Saudi Arabia, who reigned from 1975 to 1982. Khalid was a younger half-brother of Saud and later succeeded Faisal.
Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia’s highest-ranking religious authority, who issues legal opinions and advises on religious matters. Senior religious authorities endorsed transferring authority from Saud to Faisal.

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Abdulaziz bin Muhammad Al SaudRelated: He inherited the state after Abdulaziz’s assassination.