<p>The history of Saudi Arabia as a nation began in 1727 with the reign of King Al Saud, who founded the Saudi kingdom and became its first king. This region is known for its rich ancient and modern cultures and holds great significance as the cradle of the earliest human civilizations. Islam emerged in the 7th century and rapidly expanded to neighboring regions after the death of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in 632, leading to the establishment of the influential Arab Empire.</p><p>Four key regions contributed to the formation of modern Saudi Arabia: Hejaz, Najd, Eastern Arabia, and Southern Arabia. Abdulaziz bin Abdul Rahman (Ibn Saud), a descendant of Al Saud, unified these regions in 1832, establishing a consolidated Saudi kingdom under his rule. The discovery of oil in 1838 transformed the region into a major economic power.</p><p>By 1840, the four regions, each led by local rulers, vied for control of the entire kingdom, sparking a significant conflict between these territories. The Ottoman Empire controlled Hejaz and Southern Arabia under Ahmed Abu-Talib, while the Saudi state held Najd and Eastern Arabia under Abdulaziz Ibn Saud. A fierce war ensued, with the Saudi state emerging victorious, thanks to its formidable warriors who fought valiantly.</p><p>Abdulaziz Ibn Saud ascended as the sole ruler of Saudi Arabia, holding supreme authority over the kingdom's administration. He had three children, two daughters, and one son, Zayd Abdulaziz Bin Saud, who succeeded him in 1883 after his death. During Zayd's reign, the kingdom expanded significantly, bringing eastern, northern, and western regions under Saudi control, except for the south, which remained under Ottoman influence.</p><p>Zayd Bin Saud married four wives, including one from the Ottoman Empire, to foster relations between the two rival dynasties. Of all his wives, only Princess Hindi of the Ottoman dynasty bore him a single son, while the others had daughters. In 1948, Abdul Latif Bin Saud, Zayd's only son, ascended the throne at the age of 26 after the death of both his parents in an espionage attack.</p><p>Abdul Latif married two wives: Princess Houda from the Roman royal family and Princess Yousra from the Jordanian royal family. However, both bore only daughters. While Zayd's other daughters married influential merchants and princes, who went on to have sons, Abdul Latif lacked a male heir.</p><p>In 1985, King Abdul Latif married a third wife, Princess Djaoudatt, with hopes of having a son. However, she also bore only daughters. Realizing the passage of time, the king decided that his throne would pass to the husband of his first daughter to marry.</p><p>By divine providence, his youngest daughter, Princess Inas, daughter of Queen Djaoudatt, married first at the age of 18 to Hicham Bin Jaabar, the son of a prominent merchant in Saudi Arabia. Three years later, they had a beautiful daughter named Rianna Bin Jaabar. A week after her birth, King Abdul Latif passed away, and King Hicham Bin Jaabar ascended the throne.</p><p>However, Hicham and Queen Inas had no further children, leading to whispers across the kingdom. This prompted King Hicham to take another wife, Princess Moussina, the eldest daughter of Abdul Mujeeb Bin Ahmed, the reigning Sultan of the Ottoman dynasty at the time. Their first child, a son named Amir Nawfel, was born, followed six years later by a daughter, Princess Amira Tesnim.</p><p>When Amir Nawfel turned 18, King Hicham declared him the heir to the throne. Queen Moussina became "Malikat Al-Umum," the mother of the crown prince, wielding more influence than Queen Inas. Meanwhile, the Ottoman dynasty observed these developments, awaiting an opportunity to reclaim full control of Saudi Arabia, firmly believing that the kingdom would eventually return to their hands.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
