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Zawya
21-07-2025
- General
- Zawya
‘Sleeping Prince' Alwaleed bin Khaled passes away after 20-year coma
RIYADH — Prince Khaled bin Talal has announced the passing of his son, Prince Alwaleed bin Khaled bin Talal, following nearly two decades in a coma after a severe traffic accident in London in 2005. Prince Khaled stated that funeral prayers for his son will be held on Sunday at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh, following Asr prayer. Known widely as 'The Sleeping Prince,' Prince Alwaleed fell into a complete coma after the accident during his studies in the UK. He remained under close medical supervision for almost 20 years, never regaining consciousness despite brief episodes of limited movement that offered fleeting moments of hope. Throughout this period, Prince Khaled firmly resisted removing life support, expressing unwavering faith that life and death rest solely in God's hands. His son's condition attracted immense sympathy across the Kingdom and beyond, with millions closely following his story over the years. Prince Alwaleed's prolonged medical struggle came to an end with the announcement of his death on Saturday, closing a chapter that deeply touched the hearts of many. © Copyright 2022 The Saudi Gazette. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
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)
Arab News
21-07-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Pakistan condoles passing of Saudi Arabia's Prince Alwaleed bin Khalid
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his condolences at the recent passing of Saudi Arabia's Prince Alwaleed bin Khalid bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Monday, noting that his 'courageous' struggle drew admiration and prayers from across the world. Prince Alwaleed passed away on July 19 after spending more than two decades in a coma following a traumatic car accident. As per media reports, the Saudi prince received urgent medical care from specialized American and Spanish physicians but never regained full consciousness. 'Deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Prince Alwaleed bin Khalid bin Talal,' Sharif wrote on the social media platform X. 'His long and courageous struggle drew admiration and prayers from many across the world.' Deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Prince Alwaleed bin Khalid bin Talal. His long and courageous struggle drew admiration and prayers from many across the world. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques HM King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al… — Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) July 21, 2025 The Pakistani premier offered condolences to Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Saudi royal family and the people of Saudi Arabia on the prince's passing. 'May Allah grant him exalted ranks in Jannah,' Sharif concluded. Prince Alwaleed's funeral prayers were held at the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh on July 20, as per the Saudi Press Agency.
UAE Moments
21-07-2025
- General
- UAE Moments
UAE Leaders Mourn Saudi Arabia's ‘Sleeping Prince'
Top UAE leaders have extended their condolences to King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud following the death of Prince Alwaleed bin Khalid bin Talal Al Saud, widely known as Saudi Arabia's 'Sleeping Prince.' UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, and Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed were among those who offered heartfelt messages to the Saudi royal family. Who Was the 'Sleeping Prince'? Born in April 1990, Prince Alwaleed fell into a coma after a car accident in 2005 and remained unconscious for nearly two decades. His story captured the hearts of many across the Arab world, where he became a quiet symbol of hope, faith, and perseverance. He was the eldest son of Prince Khalid bin Talal and the .
Khaleej Times
21-07-2025
- Politics
- Khaleej Times
UAE leaders offer condolences to Saudi King on death of Prince Alwaleed
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to Saudi Arabia's King Salman over the death of Prince Alwaleed bin Khalid bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Other UAE leaders have also expressed their sympathies. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice-President and Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE and Chairman of the Presidential Court, wrote their condolences to the Saudi king. Prince Alwaleed, known as the 'Sleeping Prince', was pronounced dead by the Saudi Royal Court on Saturday after he spent nearly 20 years in a coma. After a car accident in 2005, the prince—born in 1990—suffered a brain haemorrhage and had remained in a coma ever since, as his father, Prince Khaled bin Talal, held firmly to the hope of a miraculous recovery. Funeral prayers for the late prince were held on Sunday after Asr prayer at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh, where his father Prince Khalid and his uncle—Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, the renowned Saudi businessman—stood in the front row among the worshippers.
