Saudi Arabia's oldest man dies at 142, leaving 134 descendants

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Saudi Arabia's oldest man, Nasser bin Radan Al Rashid Al Wadaei, has died at 142. He is survived by 134 children and grandchildren. Al Wadaei was born before Saudi Arabia's unification and lived through the reigns of all its kings. His life spanned over a century of significant national changes. He performed Hajj more than 40 times and was known for his religious devotion. His death garnered significant attention on social media.


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