Famous Saudi Arabian people. List of famous people from Saudi Arabia: Kings, Artists, etc.
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Famous Saudi Arabian people
Prophet Muhammad
"There is no god but Allah, and Mohammed is the messenger of Allah."
Muhammad, diplomat, merchant, philosopher, orator, legislator, reformer, military general, is considered to this day the most influential person to ever live. It is stated in the Quran that Prophet Muhammad is a chosen prophet of Allah. The Prophet Muhammad is the central human figure of the religion of Islam, the last and the greatest law-bearer in a series of prophets of Islam. Muslims consider him the restorer of the uncorrupted original monotheistic faith (islām) of Adam, Abraham, Moses, Noah, Jesus (Isa) and other prophets of Islam.
Abdul Aziz Al-Saud, King of Saudi Arabia
Is the founder of the modern state of Saudi Arabia. Ibn Saud consolidated his control over the Nejd in 1922, conquered the Hejaz in 1925, and founded the unified nation of Saudi Arabia in 1932. His later reign saw the discovery of petroleum in Saudi Arabia in 1938, and the beginning of large-scale exploitation of that resource after World War II. He has performed the task of making the country politically, financially and socially stable and progressive. Abdul Aziz Al Saud can be regarded as a national hero considering his reformative strategies for the country. The sword on the national flag of Saudi Arabia symbolizes both the importance of the Islamic statement of faith by underlining it and the victories and justice of Abdul Aziz Ibn Saud, the first Saudi King.
Majed Abdullah
Majed Ahmed Abdullah Al-Mohammed is a former Saudi Arabian football striker, the all-time goals leader for the Saudi national team. He was nicknamed Arabian Pelé is the diamond of Asian football. Majed is arguably the best striker in the history of Saudi Arabia. He was named Asian Footballer of the Year in 1984, 1985, and 1986.
Scored 5 Goals in one international match against Qatar in 1979, still unbroken national record. In 1981. Majed scored 4 goals in just 15 minutes, against India, during a qualifier for the 1984 Summer Olympics, another national record.
Mohamed Abdo
Mohamed Abdo is a famous Arabic language singer and composer originally from Yemen but residing in Saudi Arabia. He has been described as "The Artist of Arabs" and an "esteemed Saudi singer."
Prince Fahd Ibn Abdel Aziz al Saud
After becoming the pioneer Education Minister of Saudi Arabia in the year 1953, Prince Fahd Ibn Abdel Aziz al Saud took the leading step in spreading education in Saudi Arabia. His political sphere contained his involvement in serving the national interests relating to the growth and development of the country. Also his major role was appreciated when he remarkably brought a commendable metamorphosis in the entire political system of the country.