Saudi Arabia – The Making of a Financial Empire

The story of the making of Saudi Arabia and The House of Saud – their rise to power, and subsequent global financial empire, as well as the secrets hidden beneath the desert sands.

Saud dynasty, rulers of Saudi Arabia. The dynasty, founded by Muhammad ibn Saud in the 18th century, takes its name from his father, Saud ibn Muhammad ibn Muqrin, who ruled the town of Al-Dirʿiyyah (near what is now Riyadh) from 1720 to 1725. What follows is a brief history of the Saud dynasty.

Fast-forward to the country’s current rule, Mohammad bin Salman, known as “MBS”, with an extraordinary journey for the young prince who now wields vast powers which he is using to reshape his kingdom, and the world around him.

Finaius has produced this short informational documentary which charts the history of the gulf monarchy known as Saudi Arabia. Watch: