Saudi authorities execute man convicted of murder in Riyadh
A Saudi national was executed in Riyadh after being convicted of fatally stabbing another citizen, the Ministry of Interior announced.
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AIThe Ministry of Interior announced on Sunday, August 2, 2026, that Abdullah bin Muajeb bin Saeed Al-Ghaib Al-Qahtani, a Saudi national, was executed in Riyadh after being convicted of murdering fellow citizen Khalid bin Mohammed bin Khalid Al-Adwani by stabbing him with a sharp object, resulting in his death.
The ministry stated that security authorities apprehended the perpetrator, who was referred to the competent court. He was sentenced to death after the crime was proven against him. The verdict was upheld on appeal and confirmed by the Supreme Court, followed by a royal order for its implementation.
The execution was carried out on Sunday, 19 Safar 1448 AH, corresponding to August 2, 2026, in the Riyadh region.
The Ministry of Interior reaffirmed the Kingdom's commitment to maintaining security, upholding justice, and enforcing Islamic law against those who attack others or shed blood, warning that anyone committing such crimes will face legal consequences.