Abdullah bin Abdulaziz al Saud
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Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (Arabic: عبد الله بن عبد العزيز آل سعود, ‘Abd Allāh ibn ‘Abd al-‘Azīz Āl Sa‘ūd, Najdi Arabic pronunciation: [ʢæbˈdɑɫ.ɫɐ ben ˈʢæbdæl ʢæˈziːz ʔæːl sæˈʢuːd]; 1 August 1924 – 23 January 2015) was the King of Saudi Arabia and Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques from 2005 to 2015. He ascended to the throne on 1 August 2005 upon the death of his half-brother, King Fahd. According to Forbes, in 2013, Abdullah was among the world's most powerful people, and was ranked 8th globally
Abdullah, like Fahd, was one of the many sons of Ibn Saud, the founder of modern Saudi Arabia. Abdullah held important political posts throughout most of his adult life. In 1961 he became mayor of Mecca, his first public office. And, in 1962, he was appointed commander of the Saudi Arabian National Guard, a post he was still holding when he became king. He also served as deputy defense minister and was named crown prince when Fahd took the throne in 1982. After King Fahd suffered a serious stroke in 1995, Abdullah became the de facto ruler of Saudi Arabia until ascending the throne a decade later.
During his reign he maintained close relations with United States and Britain and bought billions of dollars worth of defense equipment from both states. He also gave women the right to vote and to compete in the Olympics.Furthermore, Abdullah maintained the status quo during the waves of protest in the kingdom during the Arab Spring. In November 2013, a BBC report claimed that Saudi Arabia could obtain nuclear weapons at will from Pakistan due to a longstanding relationship
The King outlived two of his crown princes. Conservative Interior Minister Nayef bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud was named heir to the throne on the death of Sultan bin Abdulaziz in October 2011, but Nayef himself died in June 2012. Abdullah then named the 76-year-old defense minister, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, as crown prince. According to a 2001 report, Abdullah "has four wives, seven sons, and 15 daughters". The king had a personal fortune estimated at US$18 billion, making him the third wealthiest head of state in the world. He died on 23 January 2015, aged 90, three weeks after being hospitalized for pneumonia.
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Turki Bin Abdullah Grand Mosque photos
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SAUDI KING ABDULLAH DIES
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Funeral for late Saudi King Abdullah will take place Friday afternoon in Riyadh, Royal Court says - @cnnbrk
http://www.breakingnews.com/topic/saudi-arabia/
President Obama on death of Saudi King Abdullah: 'King Abdullah's life spanned from before the birth of modern Saudi Arabia through its emergence as a critical force within the global economy and a leader among Arab and Islamic Nations. He took bold steps in advancing the Arab Peace Initiative, an endeavor that will outlive him as well as an enduring contribution to the search for peace in the region' - @WhiteHouse
Vice President Joe Biden will lead a Presidential delegation to Saudi Arabia to pay respect and offer condolences to King Abdullah's family and nation
Turkey's president Erdogan postpones trip to Somalia to attend funeral of Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah
Jordan declares 40 days of mourning after Saudi king Abdullah's death
Jordan's King Abdullah will reportedly cut his visit to World Economic Forum to attend Saudi King Abdullah's funeral
Palestinian President Abbas declares 3 days of mourning following death of Saudi King Abdullah
Egyptian President Abdul Fatah Khalil Al-Sisi will reportedly cut his visit World Economic Forum to attend Saudi King Abdullah's funeral
Sen. John McCain on death of Saudi King Abdullah: 'King Abdullah was an important voice for reform in Saudi Arabia. He pushed for the modernization of the education system, curbed the authority of the religious police, and extended women the right to vote and run in municipal elections. ... King Abdullah's enduring legacy will continue to shape the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the region for years to come'
Former President George H.W. Bush on passing on Saudi King Abdullah: 'I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my dear friend and partner King Abdullah. As President, I found His Majest always to be a wise and reliable ally, helping our nations build on a strategic relationship and enduring friendship dating back to World War II'
Saudi Crown Prince Salman named king after death of King Abdullah, per official statement
since 23 January 2015
Crown Princes of Saudi Arabia (1933–present)
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King's Palace Riyadh
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Funeral of Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah held in Riyadh – video
http://www.theguardian.com/world/video/2015/jan/23/king-abdullah-funeral-riyadh-saudi-arabia-video
The body of Saudi Arabian King Abdullah is brought to a mosque in Riyadh for prayer before being buried on Friday. Members of the extended Saudi royal family, including his heir King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, religious clerics and Arab businessmen attend the funeral. King Abdullah's body was buried in an unmarked grave in keeping with the state-sponsored brand of Wahhabi Sunni Islam which prohibits ostentatious displays of grief or mourning
Al-Oud cemetery in Riyadh
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