The Saudi Arabian Royal Family, known as the House of Saud, is the ruling family of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Founded in the early 20th century by King Abdulaziz Al Saud, the family has played a significant role in the country's development and governance. The royal family is large, with thousands of members, and it holds significant political and economic power in the nation. The family’s wealth primarily comes from the country's vast oil reserves, which were discovered in the 1930s. The current king, King Salman, ascended to the throne in 2015, and his son, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, is known for his ambitious reform plans aimed at modernizing the economy and society through initiatives like Vision 2030.