• According to Saudi Arabia’s official news agency, funeral prayers for Prince Alwaleed bin Khalid bin Talal bin Abdulaziz al-Saud are slated at Riyadh’s Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque during the afternoon hours (local time) on July 20.
• The funeral is slated after the Asr prayer, which is scheduled for 15:24 in Riyadh.

Prince Alwaleed bin Khalid bin Talal bin Abdulaziz al-Saud was involved in a car accident in 2005 and has remained in a coma for the past 20 years. He garnered widespread attention in Saudi Arabia and was given the nickname “the sleeping Prince.” FORECAST: Given his prominence, the event is likely to be relatively high-profile, with security measures expected to take place at the site. This may include road closures in the vicinity of the mosque to facilitate the arrival of senior officials to the funeral. Additionally, spontaneous, peaceful public gatherings in and around the mosque during the funeral prayers may materialize. Disruptions to travel in the area are therefore expected starting from the early afternoon hours.

Those operating or residing in Riyadh during the afternoon hours on July 20 are advised to allot for disruptions to travel near Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque due to the slated funeral.