Is Saudi Arabia an Important Player in the Current Geopolitical World Order?

The Saudi crown prince Salman Mohammed bin Salman's actions in recent developments like expressing interest to join bricks. He also gave special waiver like removing police, identification requirements for India and for Saudi visa for Indians. Are we seeing Saudi Arabia as an important player in the current geopolitical world order? Very good question. Let's take a look at Saudi Arabia from the perspective of geography.