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Gulf Insider
20-04-2025
- Health
- Gulf Insider
Video: Saudi Sports Journalist Abdulaziz Al Qarni Collapses Live On Air
Saudi sports journalist Abdulaziz Al-Qarni suffered a sudden fainting episode live on air while speaking on Saudi Sports Channels about recent decisions from the Saudi Football Federation. A widely circulated clip on the social media platform X shows Al Qarni appearing visibly fatigued before suddenly pausing mid-sentence and collapsing forward onto the desk during a segment discussing the role of Saudi national coaches. The host immediately responded, saying, 'Salamat, Abdulaziz Al Qarni,' a customary Arabic phrase wishing someone well. Shortly after the incident, Al Qarni reassured followers via his official X account, writing, 'Just a mild health scare, Alhamdulillah, I'm fine and in good health.' Al Qarni is a journalist with Mecca newspaper and a seasoned media commentator, having previously served as a radio and television analyst and as a member of the media center and editorial team of Al Ahli Saudi Club. According to Sabq newspaper, Saudi Minister of Media Salman bin Yousef Al Dosari personally contacted Al Qarni following the incident to check on his condition and extend well wishes for a swift recovery. Sources confirmed that Al Qarni's condition is stable and that he has resumed his regular activities.
Gulf News
19-04-2025
- Health
- Gulf News
Video: Saudi sports journalist Abdulaziz Al Qarni collapses live on air
Dubai: Saudi sports journalist Abdulaziz Al-Qarni suffered a sudden fainting episode live on air while speaking on Saudi Sports Channels about recent decisions from the Saudi Football Federation. A widely circulated clip on the social media platform X shows Al Qarni appearing visibly fatigued before suddenly pausing mid-sentence and collapsing forward onto the desk during a segment discussing the role of Saudi national coaches. The host immediately responded, saying, 'Salamat, Abdulaziz Al Qarni,' a customary Arabic phrase wishing someone well. Shortly after the incident, Al Qarni reassured followers via his official X account, writing, 'Just a mild health scare, Alhamdulillah, I'm fine and in good health.' Al Qarni is a journalist with Mecca newspaper and a seasoned media commentator, having previously served as a radio and television analyst and as a member of the media center and editorial team of Al Ahli Saudi Club. According to Sabq newspaper, Saudi Minister of Media Salman bin Yousef Al Dosari personally contacted Al Qarni following the incident to check on his condition and extend well wishes for a swift recovery.
