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Arab Times
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
West Asian Laser-Run Cup kicks off in Kuwait with 66 athletes
KUWAIT, April 30, (KUNA): The West Asian Laser-Run Cup will begin Thursday, May 1, under the patronage of Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, Minister of Information and Culture and State Minister for Youth Affairs. This one-day tournament will be hosted at Al-Nasr Sports Club's Sheikh Ali Sabah Al-Salem Stadium in Kuwait. In a statement to KUNA, Nasser Al-Waleed, President of the Kuwait Modern Pentathlon Federation (KMPF) and Vice President of the West Asian Modern Pentathlon Confederation (WAMPC), highlighted that the Laser-Run event, which combines running and laser shooting, is a major component of modern pentathlon. Al-Waleed shared that the upcoming West Asian Laser-Run Cup will feature 66 male and female athletes from seven WAMPC member nations, marking the first-ever tournament of the confederation, which was established in December 2024 in Kuwait. The confederation, he added, aims to support the ambitions of West Asian countries in reaching international platforms. The closing ceremony of the tournament will take place at the Movenpick Hotel in the Free Zone, with WAMPC's Board of Directors, participating delegations, sponsors, and KMPF members in attendance. Al-Waleed expressed gratitude to the Information Minister for his generous sponsorship, to the Public Authority for Sport's Chief for facilitating all hosting procedures, and to the President and members of the Kuwait Olympic Committee for their ongoing support of the Kuwaiti modern pentathlon team. It is important to note that Laser-Run is the fifth and final discipline of modern pentathlon, following fencing, swimming, steeplechase, and combined running and laser shooting. In Laser-Run, athletes use laser guns to target electronic sensors, hitting five accurate shots to allow them to complete a designated running course, which varies in distance for different age groups.
Economic Times
24-04-2025
- Health
- Economic Times
A prince trapped in time: This Saudi royal has not opened his eyes in the past 20 years
Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal of Saudi Arabia, known as the 'Sleeping Prince,' marked his 36th birthday on April 18, 2025, while remaining in a coma for the past 20 years. He has been on life support since a 2005 car accident left him with a severe brain injury. Despite medical advice to end life support, his father, Prince Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, refused, citing faith in divine will. The prince is the great-grandson of Saudi Arabia's founder, King Abdulaziz, and continues to receive care at King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Family's Enduring Faith Royal Ties and Legacy Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal, widely known as Saudi Arabia's 'Sleeping Prince,' turned 36 on April 18, 2025. Despite the passing of years, his world remains frozen in time. Since 2005, he has been in a coma, the result of a severe brain injury sustained during a car crash in London while he was attending military college. For two decades, the prince has remained unconscious, cared for by a dedicated medical team at King Abdulaziz Medical City in condition has remained largely unchanged, according to Roya News. 'The prince remains on life support, relying on mechanical ventilation and a feeding tube. The last documented movements occurred in 2019, when he reportedly showed signs of limited awareness through small gestures, such as lifting a finger or slightly moving his head—though these moments did not indicate a return to full consciousness.'Doctors initially recommended removing life support after the accident. However, Prince Al-Waleed's father, Prince Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, firmly rejected this course. He expressed his conviction, saying, 'If God had wanted him to die in the accident, he would have been in his grave now.' His refusal was rooted in faith and an enduring hope that his son might one day regain prince's mother, Princess Reema bint Talal, has also spoken of sensing her son's presence, maintaining a belief in the vitality of his spirit. Over the years, while there have been no significant changes in his condition, the family's commitment has never faltered. No official statement was released this year, but social media saw renewed attention, with many sharing prayers and photos of Prince Al-Waleed with loved Al-Waleed is a member of the powerful Saudi royal family but is not directly in line to the throne. His grandfather, Prince Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, was one of the many sons of King Abdulaziz Al Saud, the founder of modern Saudi Arabia. This makes Prince Al-Waleed a great-grandson of King Abdulaziz. The current monarch, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, is also a son of the founding king, making him Prince Al-Waleed's uncle, Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal, is a well-known billionaire and international investor, further highlighting the prominence of the family within the Kingdom and year on his birthday, there is a wave of online engagement, with messages of support and remembrance. The prince's story continues to stir emotions both in Saudi Arabia and internationally, as it underscores the fragility of life, even in royal the passage of 20 years, the Saudi royal family—especially his parents—have never abandoned hope.
India.com
22-04-2025
- Health
- India.com
Who is Saudi Arabia's 'Sleeping Prince' Al-Waleed, the billionaire prince is sleeping for last 20 years due to..., he woke up only once in...
New Delhi: People are always fascinated by the extraordinary lives of royal families. Whether it is the British royal family or the Saudi royal family, they capture people's attention. Their lives often seem filled with luxury and privileges, yet behind the golden walls of their palaces, some royal stories are sometimes written in unimaginable sorrow. One of the most heart-breaking stories is that of Saudi prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal, who is now known as the 'Sleeping Prince.' Prince Al-Waleed celebrated his 36th birthday on April 18, 2025. However, there has been no information about him for many years. He is famously known as the 'Sleeping Prince.' But why? What happened that he has been in a coma for the past 20 years? A dangerous accident plunged Prince Al-Waleed's life into darkness. He was a victim of a severe car accident in 2005, and since then, he has been in a coma for the last 20 years. At the time of his accident, he was studying at a military college. Prince Al-Waleed is the grandson of King Abdulaziz, the founder of Saudi Arabia. His father, Prince Khalid bin Talal, is the son of Prince Talal bin Abdulaziz, who is a son of King Abdulaziz. In this way, Prince Al-Waleed is related to the Saudi royal family, although he is not a direct heir to the current king. Now, his life is spent in the darkness of a coma. He is lying in King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh, where he is being cared for. His life has been sustained by machines for the past 20 years. According to a report by Roya News, Prince Al-Waleed has been on a ventilator for the last 20 years and is fed through a feeding tube. The report states, 'The prince is on a life support system and depends on mechanical ventilation and a feeding tube.' The last recorded movements in his body were in 2019 when he reportedly tried to say something in small gestures. During that time, he had raised his finger and slightly shook his head. However, doctors say that these were not signs of him regaining consciousness. Nevertheless, during that time, his family was once again filled with hope for his return from the coma. The wait for his awakening is still ongoing.
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Health
- Time of India
A prince trapped in time: This Saudi royal has not opened his eyes in the past 20 years
Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal, widely known as Saudi Arabia's 'Sleeping Prince,' turned 36 on April 18, 2025. Despite the passing of years, his world remains frozen in time. Since 2005, he has been in a coma, the result of a severe brain injury sustained during a car crash in London while he was attending military college. For two decades, the prince has remained unconscious, cared for by a dedicated medical team at King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh. His condition has remained largely unchanged, according to Roya News. 'The prince remains on life support, relying on mechanical ventilation and a feeding tube. The last documented movements occurred in 2019, when he reportedly showed signs of limited awareness through small gestures, such as lifting a finger or slightly moving his head—though these moments did not indicate a return to full consciousness.' Family's Enduring Faith Doctors initially recommended removing life support after the accident. However, Prince Al-Waleed's father, Prince Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, firmly rejected this course. He expressed his conviction, saying, 'If God had wanted him to die in the accident, he would have been in his grave now.' His refusal was rooted in faith and an enduring hope that his son might one day regain consciousness. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2 Simple Profitable Strategies That Can Make You 5K Per Day thefutureuniversity Learn More Undo The prince's mother, Princess Reema bint Talal, has also spoken of sensing her son's presence, maintaining a belief in the vitality of his spirit. Over the years, while there have been no significant changes in his condition, the family's commitment has never faltered. No official statement was released this year, but social media saw renewed attention, with many sharing prayers and photos of Prince Al-Waleed with loved ones. Royal Ties and Legacy Prince Al-Waleed is a member of the powerful Saudi royal family but is not directly in line to the throne. His grandfather, Prince Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, was one of the many sons of King Abdulaziz Al Saud, the founder of modern Saudi Arabia. This makes Prince Al-Waleed a great-grandson of King Abdulaziz. The current monarch, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, is also a son of the founding king, making him Prince Al-Waleed's great-uncle. His uncle, Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal, is a well-known billionaire and international investor, further highlighting the prominence of the family within the Kingdom and beyond. Every year on his birthday, there is a wave of online engagement, with messages of support and remembrance. The prince's story continues to stir emotions both in Saudi Arabia and internationally, as it underscores the fragility of life, even in royal circles. Despite the passage of 20 years, the Saudi royal family—especially his parents—have never abandoned hope.
