Man executed in Makkah for intentional killing of Saudi citizen
Saudi authorities executed Diyaa Abdulrahim Al-Sayyid on Tuesday in Makkah after he was convicted of deliberately killing Khaled Al-Ghamdi with a vehicle.
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AIThe Ministry of Interior has announced the execution of Diyaa bin Abdulrahim bin Mohammed Al-Sayyid, a Saudi national, in the Makkah region after he was convicted of intentionally killing Khaled bin Kamal bin Abdulrahman Al-Ghamdi, also a Saudi national, by striking and running him over with a vehicle, resulting in his death.
The ministry stated that security authorities apprehended the perpetrator, and investigations led to formal charges and his referral to the competent court.
The court found the defendant guilty and sentenced him to death in retribution. The verdict was upheld on appeal and confirmed by the Supreme Court, followed by a royal order to carry out the sentence.
The execution was carried out on Tuesday, 16 Jumada Al-Awwal 1448 AH, corresponding to October 27, 2026, in the Makkah region.
The Ministry of Interior reaffirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to maintaining security, upholding justice, and enforcing Islamic law, warning that those who commit similar crimes will face legal consequences.