House of Saud is the leading independent English-language publication dedicated to the Saudi royal family and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Founded in 2015, we provide authoritative coverage of the worlds most consequential royal family and one of the most strategically significant nations in global affairs — publishing in-depth profiles, original analysis, news coverage, and intelligence on Saudi Arabias political landscape, economic transformation, defence policy, and cultural evolution.
Our publication exists because Saudi Arabia demands specialist attention. The Kingdom sits at the intersection of global energy, Middle Eastern security, Islamic leadership, and an unprecedented economic transformation. The House of Saud — the royal family that governs it — is central to all of these dynamics. We provide the sustained, expert coverage that this subject requires and that generalist media cannot.
Our Mission
Our mission is to be the definitive English-language resource on the House of Saud and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia — a trusted reference for professionals, researchers, diplomats, and anyone seeking to understand the Kingdom beyond the headline.
We fill a critical gap in international media coverage. While major outlets cover Saudi Arabia episodically — responding to crises or headline events — we provide sustained, specialist attention to a country and royal family that shapes global energy markets, Middle Eastern security, Islamic affairs, and increasingly, the worlds of global entertainment, sport, and technology.
Our coverage spans five core areas:
- The Saudi Royal Family — profiles, succession dynamics, and the internal power structures of the House of Saud
- Vision 2030 and Economic Transformation — tracking the Kingdoms ambitious programme to diversify its economy and reshape Saudi society
- Defence and Security Policy — military procurement, strategic partnerships, and regional security dynamics
- Geopolitics and Diplomacy — Saudi Arabias role in the Middle East and on the global stage
- Saudi Society and Cultural Change — the social dimensions of the Kingdoms transformation
Editorial Independence
House of Saud is editorially independent. We have no financial relationship with the Saudi government, the royal family, or any Saudi government-linked entity. Our editorial decisions are made solely by our editorial team based on newsworthiness, public interest, and journalistic merit.
We are not funded by, affiliated with, or beholden to any government, political party, or commercial interest that could compromise our editorial integrity. This independence is fundamental to our credibility and to the trust our readers place in our reporting.
Our revenue is generated through advertising and direct reader support — sources that carry no editorial obligations.
Our Editorial Team
House of Saud is produced by a core editorial team with deep expertise in Saudi Arabian affairs and Gulf geopolitics, supported by a network of regional analysts, researchers, and subject-matter specialists.
Mohammed Omar — Senior Editor and Lead Analyst
Mohammed Omar has spent over a decade covering Gulf affairs and Saudi political dynamics. He leads editorial operations and serves as the publications principal analyst on Saudi political developments, royal succession, and intra-family power structures. Mohammeds work combines rigorous primary-source research with deep contextual knowledge of the Kingdoms political architecture — the product of years studying the succession dynamics, factional relationships, and governance structures that define the House of Saud. His analysis of royal family succession and Saudi geopolitical strategy has been consulted by researchers and policy professionals working across the Gulf region. He oversees all editorial output and holds final responsibility for factual accuracy and editorial standards at House of Saud.
Abdul Mohammed — Contributing Editor
Abdul Mohammed covers Vision 2030, Saudi economic policy, defence procurement, and the Kingdoms international relations. With a background in Middle Eastern political economy, Abdul has followed Saudi Arabias economic transformation since its inception — tracking the policy milestones, investment flows, and structural reforms that are reshaping the Kingdom. His analysis of Saudi defence partnerships, PIF strategy, and the social dimensions of economic liberalisation provides essential context for professionals tracking the Kingdoms evolution. Abdul also leads the publications coverage of Saudi Arabias expanding role in global sport, entertainment, and technology investment.
F. Hadid — Regional Correspondent
F. Hadid is an external analyst with extensive experience across Gulf security, political risk, and Saudi foreign policy. Having worked across the region for a number of years, Hadid brings direct regional knowledge and professional sourcing to bear on some of the most complex geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East — Saudi-Iran competition, Gulf Cooperation Council politics, the Kingdom’s expanding security partnerships, and the strategic calculations behind Saudi Arabia’s foreign policy pivots. Hadid contributes on-the-ground regional perspective and specialist analysis to House of Saud’s security and geopolitics coverage.
Contributors and Research Network
Beyond the core editorial team, House of Saud draws on a broad network of contributors and specialist researchers. This network includes Gulf-based analysts, regional correspondents, defence and security specialists, economic researchers, and subject-matter experts with direct professional experience in the sectors we cover.
All contributed material is reviewed and edited by the senior editorial team before publication, ensuring consistent standards of accuracy, fairness, and editorial quality across everything we publish. We welcome approaches from qualified analysts and researchers interested in contributing. Enquiries should be directed to [email protected].
Our Editorial Process
Every article published on House of Saud undergoes a rigorous multi-stage editorial process before it reaches our readers.
Our reporting begins with thorough research across primary and secondary sources — official Saudi government communications, royal decrees, ministerial statements, the Saudi Press Agency, credible international media, academic scholarship, and regional expertise. Factual claims are cross-referenced against multiple sources before publication. We do not publish claims that cannot be verified.
All editorial content is reviewed by a senior editor for accuracy, factual integrity, balance, and compliance with our editorial standards. Analysis and commentary are clearly distinguished from factual reporting. Sensitive or contentious claims receive additional scrutiny before publication.
Where errors occur, we correct them promptly, transparently, and with a clear explanation of what was wrong and what the correct information is. Our corrections policy is detailed in our Editorial Policy.
What We Cover
Royal Family Profiles
Comprehensive profiles of every significant member of the House of Saud, from the sons of the Kingdoms founder, King Abdulaziz ibn Abdul Rahman Al Saud, to the current generation of princes and princesses shaping Saudi Arabias future. Each profile draws on official records, credible reporting, and regional expertise to provide the most complete English-language account available.
Saudi Royal Family Tree
The most detailed English-language genealogy of the Saudi royal family, mapping the dynastic relationships, maternal lineages, and generational shifts that determine succession and political influence within the House of Saud.
News and Analysis
Timely coverage of Saudi political developments, diplomatic moves, and policy changes — combining breaking news with the contextual analysis that only specialist coverage can provide. We explain not just what happened, but why it matters and what it signals.
Vision 2030 Tracking
Ongoing monitoring and analysis of Saudi Arabias economic transformation programme. We track megaproject developments, policy milestones, investment flows, and the social reforms accompanying the Kingdoms economic diversification.
Defence and Security
Coverage of Saudi military procurement, security policy, and regional security dynamics — from arms deals and defence partnerships to the Kingdoms evolving strategic posture in the Middle East and beyond.
Our Reach
House of Saud serves more than 175,000 readers monthly across over 100 countries. Our audience includes diplomats, journalists, researchers, business executives, policy analysts, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Saudi Arabia and its royal family.
With thousands of published articles, briefs, reference pages, and profiles built over a decade of coverage, we are the most comprehensive English-language resource on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its ruling family. Our reporting is regularly referenced by researchers, cited in academic work, and consulted by professionals working in and with the Kingdom.
Publication History
House of Saud was founded in 2015 as a specialist reference publication addressing a clear gap in the market: no English-language resource provided serious, sustained coverage of the Saudi royal family. With thousands of members, a centuries-long dynastic history, and a governing role at the centre of global energy and Islamic affairs, the House of Saud warranted dedicated specialist attention.
What began as the most comprehensive English-language collection of Saudi royal family profiles has grown into a full-spectrum news and intelligence portal. As the Kingdom has evolved — Vision 2030 reshaping the economy, a generational shift in leadership under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and Saudi Arabias accelerating expansion on the global stage — our coverage has expanded to match.
Today, House of Saud is recognised as an authoritative source on the Saudi royal family and the Kingdoms affairs, serving a global readership that continues to grow as international attention on Saudi Arabia intensifies.
Contact Us
We welcome tips, feedback, and enquiries from readers, researchers, and media professionals.
- General Enquiries: Contact Page
- Editorial: [email protected]
- Tips and Story Leads: [email protected]
- Press: [email protected]
For information on how we use artificial intelligence in our editorial process, see our AI & Editorial Policy.