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Filipino Times
10 hours ago
- Politics
- Filipino Times
UAE leaders extend condolences to Saudi Arabia over death of ‘Sleeping Prince'
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has offered his condolences to the Saudi Arabia following the passing of Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, known to many as the 'Sleeping Prince.' The message was sent to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, WAM reported. Two other top UAE leaders, H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, also sent their messages of sympathy to the Saudi King. Their messages followed the death of Prince Al Waleed, who had been in a coma for nearly 20 years. His father, Prince Khaled, confirmed his passing in a social media post on July 19. He was 36 years old. At age 15, he was involved in a car accident in London in 2005 that left him with severe brain injuries and internal bleeding. He was eventually moved to King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh, where he remained on life support and under close medical care for the next two decades.
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First Post
a day ago
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'Sleeping Prince' of Saudi Arabia passes away at 36 after spending 20 years in coma
Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud suffered severe brain injuries and internal bleeding in a tragic road accident at the age of 15 while studying at a military college in the UK read more Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, widely known as the 'Sleeping Prince' of Saudi Arabia, passed away at 36, nearly two decades after a 2005 car accident in London left him in a coma. Born in April 1990, he was the eldest son of Prince Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, a notable Saudi royal and nephew of billionaire Prince Al Waleed bin Talal. At 15, while studying at a military college in the UK, he suffered severe brain injuries and internal bleeding in a tragic road accident. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Despite urgent medical efforts, including care from specialised physicians from the United States and Spain, he never regained full consciousness. He was transferred to King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh, where he remained on life support for nearly 20 years. His father, Prince Khaled, steadfastly rejected suggestions to withdraw life support, holding onto hope for a miracle. The prince, dubbed the 'Sleeping Prince,' occasionally showed minimal movements, such as slight finger lifts, which were shared in rare videos online, sparking fleeting hope among his family and supporters. Prince Khaled confirmed his son's death, stating: '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.' The Global Imams Council also expressed condolences: 'The Global Imams Council extends its sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to… His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and the esteemed Royal Family, on the passing of Prince Alwaleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, who passed away after a long struggle that lasted nearly twenty years following a tragic accident.' Funeral prayers are scheduled for Sunday, July 20, after the Asr prayer at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh.
Mint
a day ago
- Mint
Who was Al Waleed bin Khaled? Saudi Arabia's 'Sleeping Prince' passes away after 20 years in coma
Renowned as the "Sleeping Prince", Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud died after spending nearly two decades in a coma following a tragic car accident in London in 2005, confirmed the Royal Court on Saturday through the Saudi Press Agency. Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud was the eldest son of Prince Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, who is a prominent Saudi royal and nephew of billionaire Prince Al Waleed bin Talal. "With hearts believing in Allah 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," the mourning dad wrote in Arabic on X. He added that the funeral service would be held on Sunday. Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud was born in April 1990 and was nicknamed Dede by his family. He was the eldest son of Prince Khaled bin Talal Al Saud. In 2005, he was injured in a car accident in 2005 while studying at a military college in London, reported the Mirror. At that time he was just 15-years-old. In the accident, Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud sustained several severe brain injuries and internal bleeding. He fell into a coma and later transported to King Abdulaziz Medical City in the Saudi city of Riyadh. He remained in a coma until his death. His father opted to keep him on life support and used to often share social media footage. These post went viral over the years and garnered millions of views as he prayed for his son. The prince also drew many in-person visitors over the years who visit his hospital room and pray alongside his father and brothers.
India Today
a day ago
- General
- India Today
Saudi Arabia's 'Sleeping Prince' Al Waleed bin Khaled dies after 20 years in coma
Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, widely known as the "Sleeping Prince," has died nearly 20 years after slipping into a coma following a car accident in London in 2005. He was in April 1990, Prince Al Waleed was the eldest son of Prince Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, a prominent Saudi royal and nephew of billionaire Prince Al Waleed bin Talal. At the age of 15, while studying at a military college in the UK, the young royal suffered a tragic road accident that left him with severe brain injuries and internal urgent medical intervention and the involvement of specialised physicians from the United States and Spain, he never regained full consciousness. Following the accident, he was moved to King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh, where he remained on life support under continuous medical care for nearly two father, Prince Khaled bin Talal, had publicly opposed all suggestions to withdraw life support, holding on to the hope of divine the years, the prince came to be known as the "Sleeping Prince," with rare videos emerging online showing minimal movement, such as the slight lifting of his fingers, offering fleeting hope to his family and his death, Prince Khaled said in a statement: "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."The Global Imams Council also extended condolences, saying, "The Global Imams Council extends its sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to... His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and the esteemed Royal Family, on the passing of Prince Alwaleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, who passed away after a long struggle that lasted nearly twenty years following a tragic accident."Funeral prayers will be held on Sunday, July 20, after the Asr prayer at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh.- Ends
The Sun
2 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
Saudi Arabia's ‘Sleeping Prince' dies after 20-year coma
RIYADH: Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, widely referred to as the 'Sleeping Prince,' has died after spending 20 years in a coma. According to Saudi Gazette, the Saudi royal family confirmed his passing at a specialised medical facility in the kingdom. Born in April 1990, Prince Al Waleed was the eldest son of Prince Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, a prominent royal and nephew of billionaire Prince Al Waleed bin Talal. His life took a tragic turn in 2005 when, at just 15 years old, he suffered severe brain injuries and internal bleeding in a car accident while studying as a military cadet in London. Despite extensive medical intervention from specialists in the US and Spain, he never regained full consciousness. His father, Prince Khaled, became a symbol of unwavering devotion, refusing to withdraw life support despite the prolonged coma. The family shared moments where the prince showed slight responses to Quran recitations, which drew public admiration. 'For over 20 years, Prince Al Waleed remained in a largely unresponsive coma, though occasional involuntary movements offered hope,' a family statement noted. The prince's hospital room became a spiritual landmark, visited by many offering prayers. His story resonated deeply, with social media tributes pouring in under the hashtag #SleepingPrince. The narrative of patience, faith, and paternal love captivated audiences worldwide.
