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Gulf Business
21-07-2025
- Gulf Business
Prince Alwaleed bin Khalid bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud dies after 20 years in coma
Image: X Saudi Arabia's Royal Court issued a statement on Juy 19, announcing the death of Prince Alwaleed bin Khalid bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The funeral prayer was held on following the Asr prayer at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh, Prince Alwaleed — widely known as Saudi Arabia's 'Sleeping Prince' remained unconscious since a 2005 car accident, believed to have occurred in London, which left him with critical brain injuries . His father, Prince Khaled bin Talal, also posted about his passing in an emotional message on social media platform, X. {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) Family‑shared videos showed him connected to life‑support machines, one image draped in a Saudi flag. The Global Imams Council also shared a statement sharing its respects and condolences with the Saudi Royal family. Statement On the Passing of Prince Alwaleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud — Global Imams Council (GIC) (@ImamsOrg)
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First Post
20-07-2025
- General
- First Post
'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.
Metro
20-07-2025
- General
- Metro
Saudi 'Sleeping Prince' dies aged 36 after 20 years in coma
A Saudi royal who became known as the 'Sleeping Prince' as he spent 20 years in a coma has died aged 36. Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud suffered a brain haemorrhage aged just 15 when he was involved in a car crash in London. Announcing the news of his death in a post on X, his father Prince Khaled bin Talal bin Abudalaziz said: '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.' Following his tragic accident while studying at military school in 2005, Prince Al Waheed was transferred to the King Abdulaziz Medical City in the Saudi capital Riyadh. Despite the efforts of several specialists brought in to aid the prince's recovery, he remained on a ventilator and never regained consciousness. His father played an active role in his treatment, fighting for his son's life and consistently refusing withdrawal his life support, including defying doctors' advice to let nature take its course back in 2015. Some brief hope was ignited after the prince was observed making minor movements, including raising his fingers and tilting his head, but his condition did not improve. Prince Al Waheed is a great-grandson of King Abdulaziz or Ibn Saud, the founder and first monarch of Saudi Arabia. He is also the nephew of billionaire tycoon Al Waheed bin Talal Al Saud and the current regnant, King Salman, is his great uncle. Prince Al Waheed's funeral prayers will take place on Sunday afternoon at the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque for men, while the women's service will be held at King Faisal Specialist Hospital. More Trending Men and women will also be able to pay their respects at the Al-Fakhariya Palace from Sunday to Tuesday. The Global Imams Council extended its condolences to the prince. In a statement posted on X, it said: '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. '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.' Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: I went to the porn awards and spent a night with the UK's naughtiest performers MORE: Amber warning for torrential rain and thunder issued as UK hit by downpours MORE: Banksy's former manager reveals central London building hiding his 'unseen' artwork
Filipino Times
20-07-2025
- Filipino Times
Saudi Arabia's 'Sleeping Prince' dies after 20 years in coma
Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, often referred to as Saudi Arabia's 'Sleeping Prince,' has died after spending nearly two decades in a coma. He was 36 years old. His father, Prince Khaled, announced the death in a social media post on July 19. '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,' he wrote in Arabic on X (formerly Twitter). {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 The funeral prayer will be held in Riyadh on Sunday, July 20, 2025. Prince Al-Waleed, born in April 1990, was involved in a serious car accident in 2005 while studying in London. At just 15 years old, he sustained severe brain injuries and internal bleeding that left him in a coma. He was later transferred to King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh, where he spent the next 20 years under intensive medical supervision and life support. Despite his condition, Prince Khaled consistently rejected calls to withdraw life support. The Global Imams Council also extended its sympathies to the Saudi Royal Family and praised the patience of Prince Khaled and his household, calling it a reflection of strong faith. '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,' the statement read.
India Today
20-07-2025
- 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
