In 1902 (1319/20 AH) Abdul Aziz bin Abdul Rahman Al Saud (Ibn Saud) retook the city of Riyadh and established his rule over that area. From 1902 through 1926 (1319 - 1445 AH), in an outstanding example of leadership, energy and skill, Ibn Saud consolidated the unity of most of the Arabian Peninsula.
In September 1932 (1350/51 AH), the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was founded and officially acquired its present name .