Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud was the King of Saudi Arabia from 2005 to 2015. He became King after the death of his half-brother, King Fahd. King Abdullah was a powerful ally of the United States. When he passed away in January of 2014, President Obama issued a personal statement praised the King’s “dedication to his people” and the “courage of his convictions” (Statement by the President). The King was known for his integrity, his opposition to al-Qaida and his modernization plans. He was also a force behind the Arab Peace Initiative, and was dedicated to increasing educational Continue reading...