The influence of the Sudairi Seven, which can be termed as "asabiyya" (group spirit) following the Khaldûnian terminology, grew constantly after the accession of its leader, Prince Fahd, to crown prince in 1975 and then king in 1982. They represented one out of five of King Ibn Saud’s sons. However, they gained influence and power not solely because of their number. Unlike many of Ibn Saud's other sons who dealt much more with business activities, the Sudairi Seven tended to be interested in politics.