RIYADH: Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, Chairman of Kingdom Holding Company (KHC) on Sunday, received players and members of Al-Hilaliah Sports Club led by chairman Alwisayadi at the KHC headquarters.

Prince Alwaleed met Alwisaydi who was accompanied by the team’s delegation 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 to the club. The honor comes after Al-Hilaliah’s achievements in volleyball, tennis and football in the regional championship.

Alwisaydi thanked Prince Alwaleed for his support and his constant encouragement for clubs and sport federations in Saudi Arabia. The team presented a trophy to Prince Alwaleed in recognition of his continued support for the sporting activities in the region.