🇸🇦Famous People from Saudi Arabia
A comprehensive directory of 54 historically significant figures from Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia's database of 32 historical figures features the kingdom's political foundations and modern development, with politicians making up nearly half of all entries at 15 individuals. The country's monarchical system is represented by six royal figures, including founding king Ibn Saud (b. 1876), who established the modern Saudi state, and rulers like King Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (b. 1906), Khalid of Saudi Arabia (b. 1911), Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (b. 1923), and Abdullah of Saudi Arabia (b. 1924). Contemporary leadership includes current King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (b. 1935) and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud (b. 1985). The collection also includes controversial figures like Osama bin Laden (b. 1957) and journalist Jamal Khashoggi (b. 1958), along with seven association football players representing the nation's sporting culture. Military personnel and statespeople complete the categories, reflecting the various roles that have shaped Saudi Arabia's national identity and international presence in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.
Notable Figures Overview

Mohamed Atta
1968–2001Egyptian terrorist who served as the lead hijacker and operational leader of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center.

Zakir Naik
1965–PresentIndian Islamic televangelist and preacher who founded the Islamic Research Foundation and Peace TV network. He is known for comparative religion lectures but faces terrorism charges in India.

Rafiq Hariri
1944–2005Lebanese billionaire businessman and politician who served as Prime Minister from 1992-1998 and 2000-2004 before being assassinated in a car bombing in Beirut.
Distribution by Historical Era
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