Saudi Arabia: Interior Ministry announces execution of a citizen "in retaliation" and publishes his name and crime

- The Saudi Ministry of Interior announced in a statement on Sunday the execution of a death sentence "Qisas" against a citizen in the Riyadh region, after confirming his conviction for killing another Saudi citizen, according to what was reported by the Saudi Press Agency "SPA" on Monday. The Saudi Ministry of Interior stated: "Abdullah bin Mujaib bin Saeed Al-Ghaib Al-Qahtani, a Saudi national, killed Khalid bin Mohammed bin Khalid Al-Adwani, a Saudi national, by stabbing him multiple times with a sharp object, which led to his death," as mentioned by the SPA.

The Saudi Ministry of Interior added in its statement: "By the grace of God, the security authorities were able to arrest the mentioned perpetrator, and the investigation with him resulted in charges being brought against him for committing the crime. After being referred to the competent court, a ruling was issued confirming the charges against him and his execution (Qisas) was ordered, and the ruling became final after being appealed and then upheld by the Supreme Court. A royal decree was issued to enforce what was decided legally." The ministry confirmed that "the death sentence (Qisas) was carried out against the perpetrator Abdullah bin Mujaib bin Saeed Al-Ghaib Al-Qahtani, a Saudi national, on Sunday, 19/2/1448 Hijri, corresponding to 2/8/2026 AD in the Riyadh region."