Eid Al-Blewi, 80, who had been in a coma for five years, woke up and was able to identify members of his family. the 80-year old had not regained consciousness after surgery to remove a tumor in his head. While still in a coma, he had undergone treatment for one and a half years at the Tabuk Armed Forces Hospital. His family did not expect him to wake up when he did. Doctors believe that the treatment had a positive effect on his condition and helped him wake up.