Abdulaziz bin Fahd Al Saud
Saudi Arabian prince, military and defense official
Abdulaziz bin Fahd Al Saud (1962-2015) was a Saudi Arabian prince and military official who held several significant positions within the Saudi Arabian government and defense establishment. As a member of the extensive House of Saud, he benefited from the kingdom's royal lineage and was involved in military and security matters. Prince Abdulaziz served as deputy commander of the Saudi Arabian National Guard and held other influential positions related to defense and security. He represented the continuation of the Al Saud dynasty's governance and military leadership throughout the late 20th and early 21st centuries. His career reflected the kingdom's modernization efforts and its efforts to develop professional military institutions. Prince Abdulaziz died in 2015, and his life embodied the complex role of Saudi princes in government, military, and diplomatic affairs during a transformative period in the Middle East.
Historical Figure
Saudi
1962
2015
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Abdulaziz
Arabic origin
“From Arabic 'Abd al-'Aziz, meaning 'servant of the Mighty One.' This name carries historical weight as the name of the Saudi kingdom's founder, King Abdulaziz ibn Saud, making it associated with leadership and Islamic legacy. It remains popular across the Arab world and diaspora communities.”