His Highness Prince Nawaf bin Abdulaziz Al Saud who was the elder brother and special advisor of the reigning King of Saudi Arabia has passed away.
Press Agency of the Saudi government said that Prince Nawaf died at the age of 83 some time last night.
Nawaf was the 22nd son of King Abdulaziz Al Saud. He served very senior posts in the Saudi government including Director of Intelligence and the Chief of Royal Court.
The burial of Prince Nawaf bin Abdulaziz has been scheduled for tomorrow.