King Salman bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud is the head of state for .....

HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

King Salman bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud is the “head of state” for ____

A	Israel
B	Saudi Arabia
C	Turkey
D	None of the above

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Salman is the 3rd oldest living head of state and the oldest living monarch besides being the country’s first head of state born after the unification of Saudi Arabia. Salman is a son of King Abdulaziz and Hassa bint Ahmed Al Sudairi, making him one of the Sudairi Seven.

Detailed explanation-2: -Since 1953, Saudi Arabia has been ruled by the sons of King Abdulaziz. The present ruler King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, ascended to the throne in January 2015.

Detailed explanation-3: -Saudi Arabia is a monarchy based on Islam. The government is headed by the King, who is also the commander in chief of the military. The King appoints a Crown Prince to help him with his duties.

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