Saudi man executed in Dammam for murder after court ruling
A Saudi national was executed in Dammam after being convicted of killing another man following a dispute, according to the Ministry of Interior.
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AIAuthorities in the Eastern Province carried out the death sentence on Saturday, 2 Rabi Al-Awwal 1448 AH (August 15, 2026), against Shibib bin Abdulrahman bin Mutlaq Al-Muqati Al-Otaibi, a Saudi national, after he was convicted of killing Naif bin Hizam bin Zaid Al-Muqati, also a Saudi national, by shooting him following a dispute between them.
The Ministry of Interior said in a statement that security forces apprehended the perpetrator, and after completing the investigation, he was referred to the competent court, which found him guilty and sentenced him to death in retribution.
The statement added that the verdict was upheld on appeal and confirmed by the Supreme Court, and a royal order was issued to enforce the sentence in accordance with Islamic law. The execution was carried out in Dammam.
Ministry of Interior reiterates warnings
The Ministry of Interior emphasized the government’s commitment to upholding security and enforcing Islamic law against those who harm others or shed blood. The ministry also warned against committing such crimes, stressing that perpetrators will face the prescribed legal punishment.