Five executed in Eastern Province for terrorism offenses

The Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday, October 17, 2026 (6 Jumada Al-Awwal 1448), the execution of five Saudi nationals in the Eastern Province after they were convicted of committing terrorism-related crimes.

The ministry stated that Mohammed bin Muneer bin Mohammed Al-Zaher, Ali bin Abdarrah Al-Hussein Al-Sheikh, Hassan bin Zaki bin Mohammed Al-Faraj, Reda bin Mohammed bin Ali Al Abu Abdullah, and Ali bin Hassan bin Ahmed Al-Rabah were found guilty of joining a foreign terrorist organization, repeatedly opening fire on security personnel and vehicles with intent to kill, possessing weapons and live ammunition, and providing support for the financing and execution of terrorist operations inside the Kingdom.

The statement added that security authorities arrested the perpetrators, who were referred to the competent court after investigation. The court convicted them and sentenced them to death. The verdict was upheld on appeal and confirmed by the Supreme Court, and a royal order was issued to carry out the sentence in accordance with Islamic law.

The executions were carried out in the Eastern Province. The Ministry of Interior reaffirmed the Saudi government's commitment to maintaining security, upholding justice, and enforcing Islamic law against those who threaten public safety. The ministry also warned that anyone considering such crimes would face the prescribed legal punishment.