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Feb 17, 2014
Prince Alwaleed Awards SR200,000 to AlHilaliah Sports Club

HRH Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Chairman of Kingdom Holding Company (KHC) on Sunday, February 16th 2014, received players and members of AlHilaliah Sports Club, chaired by Mr. Ibrahim, Alwisaydi, at KHC headquarters.

Prince Alwaleed met with Mr. Alwisaydi who was accompanied by the team’s delegation. The two discussed the latest updates of the club and their achievements. The Prince stressed the need to support sports and the athletes as well as the development of clubs in Saudi Arabia and to embrace the young generation to hone their athletic skills and invest their time in useful activities.

As a reward, Prince Alwaleed awarded the club members and players with a total of SR110,000 for the club’s budget. In response to the team’s request, Prince Alwaleed also donated a bus for the use of the club. This honor comes as the clubs team achieved a number of achievements in volleyball, Tennis and the football team in the region championship.

In conclusion to the event, Mr. Alwisaydi thanked Prince Alwaleed for his support and his constant encouragement for clubs and sport federations in Saudi Arabia. Furthermore, the team presented a trophy to Prince Alwaleed in recognition of his continued support for the sport and athletes.