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News24
3 days ago
- General
- News24
After 20 years in a coma Saudi Arabia's ‘sleeping prince' is laid to rest at 36
Saudi prince Alwaleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud (36), known as the 'sleeping prince', has died after being taken off life support, after 20 years in a coma. His father, Prince Khaled bin Talal Al Saud shared the news of his death, on 19 July, on X with a quote from the Quran. 'O reassured soul, return to your Lord, well-pleased and pleasing [to Him], and enter among His servants and enter His Paradise,' the bereaved father wrote. {يَا أَيَّتُهَا النَّفْسُ الْمُطْمَئِنَّةُ، ارْجِعِي إِلَىٰ رَبِّكِ رَاضِيَةً مَّرْضِيَّةً، فَادْخُلِي فِي عِبَادِي، وَادْخُلِي جَنَّتِي} بقلوب مؤمنة بقضاء الله وقدره وببالغ الحزن والأسى ننعى إبننا الغالي الأمير الوليد بن خالد بن طلال بن عبدالعزيز آل سعود رحمه الله الذي انتقل… — خالد بن طلال بن عبد العزيز ( أبو الوليد ) (@allah_cure_dede) July 19, 2025 'With hearts that believe in God's will and destiny, and with great sadness and sorrow we mourn our beloved son, Prince Alwaleed bin Khaled bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, may God have mercy on him, who passed away today.' Prince Alwaleed was born in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on 18 April 1990, the oldest son of Prince Khaled, the nephew of Prince Alwaleed bin Talal and the great-grandson of King Abdulaziz, known as the founder and first king of Saudi Arabia. READ MORE | How flash flooding in Texas turned an idyllic summer holiday into a death trap at Camp Mystic As a member of the royal family, the prince had a bright future ahead of him, but in 2005 everything changed. He was 15 years old and attending a military college in London when he was involved in a devastating car crash that left him with critical internal injuries and a brain haemorrhage. Prince Alwaleed's family had him transferred from the UK to Riyadh, to the King Abdulaziz Medical City. He was placed on a ventilator, feeding tube and other equipment to keep him alive. Prince Khaled refused to withdraw life support from his son, believing that one day he could wake up. He would decorate the prince's room for special occasions such as Ramadan, Eid and Saudi National Day. And he regularly visited his son, praying over him and allowing visitors who were willing to pray for the prince too. صلاة التهجد ليلة ٢٩ من شهر رمضان المبارك ١٤٤٦ عند ابني وحبيبي الوليد الله يشفيه ويعافيه ويشفي مرضانا ومرضاكم ومرضى المسلمين اللهم تقبل منا ومنكم صالح الاعمال — خالد بن طلال بن عبد العزيز ( أبو الوليد ) (@allah_cure_dede) March 29, 2025 In 2020 it was reported that the prince had moved his finger after being greeted by a guest, which sparked a new wave of hope for not only the family, but also for those who followed the story for years. However, no medical improvement to the prince's consciousness was ever recorded. No one knows what prompted Prince Khaled to withdraw life support for his son after a two-decade-long vigil, but condolences have been pouring in for the family. The Global Imams Council, which represents Muslim religious leaders across the world, shared their condolences in a statement on X. Statement On the Passing of Prince Alwaleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud — Global Imams Council (GIC) (@ImamsOrg) July 19, 2025 'As we share the grief of the Royal Family on this solemn occasion, we recall with deep respect the patience and steadfastness demonstrated by his father, Prince Khaled bin Talal, and his family – a testament to their profound faith in the will and decree of Allah.'
News.com.au
6 days ago
- Health
- News.com.au
‘Sleeping Prince' of Saudi Arabia dies after 20-year coma
A Saudi Arabian royal who spent more than two decades in a coma after a horror car crash in London has died at the age of 36. Prince Al-Waleed bin Khalid Al-Saud suffered a brain haemorrhage and internal bleeding in the horrific accident in 2005, when he was just 15 years old. Widely known as the 'Sleeping Prince', he was kept on a ventilator in hospital – but never regained full consciousness. Prince Al-Waleed was the eldest son of Prince Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, who confirmed his death in a heartbreaking post on X today. Quoting a verse from the Quran, he wrote: 'With hearts believing in Allah's will and decree, and with deep sorrow and sadness, we mourn our beloved son: Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, may Allah have mercy on him, who passed away today.' Prince Al-Waleed was studying at a military college in London when he was involved in the devastating car crash. After the accident, he was hospitalised at King Abdulaziz Medical City in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh, where he remained in a coma ever since. Prince Al-Waleed's father never gave up hope his son would one day make a full recovery. He remained involved in the prince's care and firmly rejected calls to withdraw life support. The hashtag 'Sleeping Prince' has widely trended on social media following the announcement, with thousands offering their condolences. 'May Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled, Rest In Peace. Deepest sympathies to his loved ones,' one wrote. 'Your time on earth was a blessing to your family and the world in general,' another said. 'May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace,' a third said. Funeral prayers for the prince will be held today at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh.
Al Bawaba
6 days ago
- Al Bawaba
After 21-Year coma: Saudi Arabia mourns the passing of "Sleeping prince"
Published July 19th, 2025 - 05:59 GMT ALBAWABA - Prince Al-Waleed bin Khalid bin Talal bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia, who was known as the "Sleeping Prince," died on Saturday. He had been in a coma since 2005, when he was in a car accident. He was 36 years old. Also Read Is Saudi's Sleeping Prince awake? New video sparks debate In a post on the social media site X, his father, Prince Khalid bin Talal bin Abdulaziz, revealed the news. "We mourn the death of our beloved son, Prince Al-Waleed bin Khalid bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Our hearts are heavy with faith in God's will and deep sadness." "May God forgive him," he wrote. On Sunday afternoon, the funeral prayer will take place at the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in the Qasr Al-Hukm neighborhood in the middle of Riyadh. {يَا أَيَّتُهَا النَّفْسُ الْمُطْمَئِنَّةُ، ارْجِعِي إِلَىٰ رَبِّكِ رَاضِيَةً مَّرْضِيَّةً، فَادْخُلِي فِي عِبَادِي، وَادْخُلِي جَنَّتِي}بقلوب مؤمنة بقضاء الله وقدره وببالغ الحزن والأسى ننعى إبننا الغاليالأمير الوليد بن خالد بن طلال بن عبدالعزيز آل سعود رحمه الله الذي انتقل… — خالد بن طلال بن عبد العزيز ( أبو الوليد ) (@allah_cure_dede) July 19, 2025 إنا لله وإنا إليه راجعون انتقل إلى رحمة الله تعالى الوليد بن خالد بن طلال بن عبدالعزيز اللهم اجعل قبره روضة من رياض الجنة، وثبّته عند السؤال ونسأل الله أن يجعل ما أصابه رفعةً في درجاته، وتكفيرًا لسيئاته، وأن يتغمده بواسع رحمته، ويسكنه فسيح جناته — فهده بنت فهد ال سعود (@Fahdafahadk) July 19, 2025 Since the accident in 2005, Prince Al-Waleed had been in a coma. Over the years, his condition had gotten a lot of attention across the country and the area. His family had been holding out hope for a long time that he would get better, and news about his health would sometimes make the news. His death ends an important and emotional part of Saudi public life that a lot of people watched. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
Khaleej Times
6 days ago
- General
- Khaleej Times
Saudi's 'Sleeping Prince' passes away after nearly 20 years in coma
Prince Alwaleed bin Khalid bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia passed away on Saturday (July 19) the Royal Court announced through the Saudi Press Agency. Known as the 'Sleeping Prince', he had been in a coma for nearly 20 years following a traffic accident in 2005 before his passing. Funeral prayers for Prince Alwaleed will be held on Sunday (July 20) after the Asr prayer at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh. His father, Prince Khaled bin Talal, shared his grief on social media platform X, saying: "With hearts full of faith in Allah's decree and destiny, and with profound sadness and sorrow, we mourn our beloved son Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, may Allah have mercy on him, who passed away to Allah's mercy today." {Ù�Ù�ا Ø£Ù�Ù�Ù�Ù�Ø°Ù�Ù�Ù�ا اÙ�Ù�Ù�Ù�Ù�Ù�سÙ� اÙ�Ù�Ù�Ù�Ø·Ù�Ù�Ù�ئÙ�Ù�Ù�Ù�Ø©Ù�Ø� ارÙ�جÙ�عÙ�Ù� Ø¥Ù�Ù�Ù�Ù�Ù° رÙ�بÙ�Ù�Ù�Ù� رÙ�اضÙ�Ù�Ù�Ø©Ù� Ù�Ù�Ù�رÙ�ضÙ�Ù�Ù�Ù�Ø©Ù�Ø� Ù�Ù�ادÙ�Ø®Ù�Ù�Ù�Ù� Ù�Ù�Ù� عÙ�بÙ�ادÙ�Ù�Ø� Ù�Ù�ادÙ�Ø®Ù�Ù�Ù�Ù� جÙ�Ù�Ù�Ù�Ø°Ù�Ù�} بÙ�Ù�Ù�ب Ù�ؤÙ�Ù�Ø© بÙ�ضاء اÙ�Ù�Ù� Ù�Ù�درÙ� Ù�بباÙ�Ø° اÙ�ØزÙ� Ù�اÙ�أسÙ� Ù�Ù�عÙ� إبÙ�Ù�ا اÙ�ذاÙ�Ù� اÙ�Ø£Ù�Ù�ر اÙ�Ù�Ù�Ù�د بÙ� خاÙ�د بÙ� Ø·Ù�اÙ� بÙ� عبداÙ�عزÙ�ز Ø¢Ù� سعÙ�د رØÙ�Ù� اÙ�Ù�Ù� اÙ�Ø°Ù� اÙ�Ø°Ù�Ù�â�¦ — خاÙ�د بÙ� Ø·Ù�اÙ� بÙ� عبد اÙ�عزÙ�ز ( أبÙ� اÙ�Ù�Ù�Ù�د ) (@allah_cure_dede) July 19, 2025 In June this year, during the third day of Eid Al Adha, Prince Khaled bin Talal visited his son, Prince Alwaleed, along with his two other sons. Moved by the moment, Prince Khaled shared a heartfelt prayer on the social media platform X, fervently pleading for his son's recovery. Check out the full tweet here: Ø®Ù�اÙ� زÙ�ارذÙ� Ù�Ù� عÙ�د اÙ�اضØÙ� اÙ�Ù�بارÙ� Ù�Ù�عÙ� أبÙ�ائÙ� اÙ�Ø£Øباء سعÙ�د Ù� Ù�ØÙ�د Ù�أخÙ�Ù�Ù� اÙ�Ø£Ù�بر اÙ�ذاÙ�Ù� عÙ�Ù� Ù�Ù�Ù�بÙ�ا اÙ�Ù�Ù�Ù�د اÙ�Ù�Ù� Ù�Ø´Ù�Ù�Ù� Ù�Ù�عاÙ�Ù�Ù� أدعÙ�Ù� Ù�اربÙ� Ù�اخاÙ�Ù�Ù� Ù�اإÙ�Ù�Ù� Ù�اÙ�Ù�Ù�اÙ� Ù�ارØÙ�Ù� Ù�ارØÙ�Ù� Ù�اذا اÙ�جÙ�اÙ� Ù�اÙ�Ø¥Ù�راÙ� سبÙ�Ø Ù�دÙ�س رب اÙ�Ù�Ù�ائÙ�Ø© Ù�اÙ�رÙ�Ø Ø£Ø¯Ø¹Ù�Ù� Ù�اربÙ� بإسÙ�Ù� اÙ�أعظÙ� اÙ�Ù�Ù� اÙ�Ø°Ù� Ù�ا Ø¥Ù�Ù�â�¦ — خاÙ�د بÙ� Ø·Ù�اÙ� بÙ� عبد اÙ�عزÙ�ز ( أبÙ� اÙ�Ù�Ù�Ù�د ) (@allah_cure_dede) June 7, 2025 Details of the prayer and condolence gatherings are as follows: The funeral service will run for three days, from Sunday until Tuesday.
Arab News
03-07-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Diriyah House showroom introduces Saudi Arabia's ‘City of Earth' jewel to London
LONDON: The Diriyah Company launched an interactive pavilion this week in London's Knightsbridge area to broaden the brand reach of one of Saudi Arabia's ambitious real estate projects that combines tradition, sustainability and modern design. The Diriyah House London, located at One Hyde Park, features interactive models that highlight the various components of Diriyah city's master plan, including residential units, boulevards, squares, cultural venues, hotels, offices and nature parks. The Diriyah Company, established in 2023, is also offering visitors to Harrods a pop-up showroom of the budding and historical districts of the town, following a successful month-long event held in London in July 2024. The Diriyah House London, located at One Hyde Park, features interactive models that highlight the various components of Diriyah city's master plan. (SPA) Diriyah is a historic site situated a 15-minute drive away from downtown Riyadh and 25 minutes from King Khalid International Airport. It is renowned for its significant political and religious importance, as it is the birthplace of the Kingdom. The Al-Saud family lived there during the establishment of the first state in 1727. It is also known as the City of Earth, due to its distinctive qualities, which include being built from bricks made from a mixture of mud, ash, sand and water. In 2010, the UNESCO designated the At-Turaif district in Diriyah as a World Heritage site, citing its Najdi architectural style. The whole vision (of Diriyah) is to unlock what it means to live and reside in a manner in which we were accustomed to doing hundreds of years ago Kiran Haslam, chief marketing officer, Diriyah Company Since 2017, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has initiated a new vision to develop Diriyah into a pedestrian-friendly city where residents can live, work and entertain, while preserving the city's historical significance and incorporating Najdi architecture into the designs of the units for luxury brands, hotels and residential districts. 'Diriyah brings design and sustainability together. The whole vision is to unlock what it means to live and reside in a manner in which we were accustomed to doing hundreds of years ago,' Kiran Haslam, chief marketing officer for Diriyah Company, told Arab News. '(At the same time), remain sympathetic to what you want the future urban environment to deliver — safety and community prosperity,' he said. On the completion of Diriyah, an estimated 100,000 residents will live there, and another 180,000 will commute to work. (AN Photo: Mustafa Abu Sneineh) At least 3.5 million people have visited the At-Turaif historic district since it partially opened to the public in 2022, known for its mud exterior walls that are beautifully illuminated at night, creating an enchanting sight. Since then, the developed dining areas of Buajiri Terrace and Zallal have provided their 120,000 monthly visitors with a taste of what it is like to live in a city within a 15-minute drive of the Saudi metropolis. Diriyeh is a $64 billion project covering 14 sq. km, or six and a half times the size of Monaco. Mohamed Saad, the president of the Diriyah Development Company, told Arab News that there are currently 45,000 workers on the site, along with 85 tower cranes. However, the project is expected to employ at least 60,000 workers and use 158 tower cranes next year when construction begins on the second phase of the project. (The challenge) was trying to figure out how to build modern amenities of luxury offerings and experience, but keeping the true traditional architecture of Diriyah Mohamed Saad, president of Diriyah Development Company His team is currently completing a pedestrianized district in Diriyeh, which spans 3.5 km in length and 1.2 km in width. They have excavated 45 meters deep to create three underground levels that include parking and the essential infrastructure a city needs, such as water and electricity. Saad said that the main challenge of building such a project was 'trying to figure out how to build modern amenities of luxury offerings and experience, but keeping the true traditional architecture of Diriyah.' The Diriyah Development Company has excavated 45 meters deep to create three underground levels that include parking and city infrastructure. (AN Photo: Mustafa Abu Sneineh) There are no motorized vehicles allowed in the pedestrianized district of Diriyah. Residents, visitors and shoppers will park their cars in the underground facility before heading to the surface. It is a complicated task of engineering, logistics and meeting sustainability standards, Saad admits. During the construction of the subterranean levels, 12.3 million cubic meters of rock and rubble have been excavated. In 2023, the US Green Building Council awarded the Diriyah Company an accolade for achieving leadership in energy and environmental design in the first phase of Diriyah's plan. The town was established in the mid-15th century in Wadi Hanifah, a floodplain that has historically provided a vital source of water for the residents of Diriyah. The valley is situated on a water reservoir, and the Diriyeh Company decided to preserve it, using Saudi Arabia's desalination technology to supply water to the town instead. On the completion of Diriyah, an estimated 100,000 residents will live there, and another 180,000 will commute to work. There are no motorized vehicles allowed in the pedestrianized district of Diriyah. (AN Photo: Mustafa Abu Sneineh) Significant parts of Diriyah are set to be completed by 2030, a pivotal year for the Kingdom across multiple sectors, including tourism, technology, aviation, energy, health and sports, as outlined in its Vision 2030. Diriyah is set to fully open the gates of At-Turaif, making it a significant attraction for visitors during the Riyadh Expo 2030. Haslam said that Diriyah 'is not separate, far-flung, it is very much in the center of the capital city. It is a city within the city. 'Riyadh is an incredible bustling city now with global recognition and Diriyah is almost like this wonderful little jewel in the landscape of Riyadh,' he said. * Schedule a visit to the Diriyah House London
