Sultan bin Abdulaziz

ModernPoliticianSaudi Arabia1928 — ?

Long-serving Saudi crown prince and defense minister.

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Quick Facts

Born

1928

Country

Saudi Arabia

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)42

Political (20%)48

Influence (20%)53

Legacy (20%)42

Leadership (15%)80

Strategy (15%)45

Total Score51.6

Sultan bin Abdulaziz — Complete Timeline

1985 AD

Al-Yamamah Arms DealPolitical Action◆ Major

Sultan negotiated the Al-Yamamah arms deal with the United Kingdom, one of the largest arms export agreements in history. The deal involved the sale of Tornado fighter jets and other military equipment to Saudi Arabia, strengthening bilateral ties.

Arms TradeForeign PolicyMilitary

Impact: regional

1990 AD

Defense Minister during Gulf WarWar◆ Major

As Defense Minister, Sultan played a key role in coordinating Saudi military operations during the Gulf War, including the deployment of Saudi forces alongside the US-led coalition to liberate Kuwait. He oversaw the modernization of the Saudi military.

Gulf WarMilitaryCoalition

Impact: regional

2005 AD

Appointment as Crown PrincePolitical Action◆ Major

Sultan bin Abdulaziz was appointed Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia by King Abdullah. As Crown Prince, he held the positions of First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense and Aviation, overseeing the Saudi military for decades.

SuccessionRoyal Family

Impact: national