Hafez Wahba and his role in Saudi foreign relations1889-1967

Abstract

    Hafez Wahba was an Egyptian diplomat who played a pivotal role in Saudi-Western relations in the interwar period. The following is a summary of the most prominent stations of his role, contributed to the establishment and development of the educational system in the Saudi state in general, as an advisor to King Abdul Aziz Hafez Wehbe worked as a political advisor to King Abdulaziz, where he provided him with advice on many political and diplomatic issues, he had a role in consolidating relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Iraqi politicians and men in Iraq, a role in Saudi-Egyptian relations Hafez Wahba was interested in strengthening relations between King Abdul Aziz and Egypt, due to his Egyptian origins Hafez Wahba was appointed as the first ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in London in 1930, played an important role in strengthening relations between the two countries, and signing many trade and economic agreements, Hafez Wahba was a prominent diplomatic figure who contributed to the development of Saudi relations and worked with all sincerity in the service of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.