Saudi man executed in Madinah for fatal stabbing

The Ministry of Interior has announced the execution of Abdulrahman bin Rajallah bin Rajaa Al-Rajabi, a Saudi national, in Madinah after he was convicted of killing Mohammed bin Awad bin Mohammed Al-Alouni, also a Saudi national, by stabbing him with a sharp object, resulting in his death.

The ministry stated that security authorities apprehended the perpetrator, who was then referred to the competent court. The court confirmed his legal responsibility and issued a final verdict after appeals and endorsement by the Supreme Court. A royal order was subsequently issued to carry out the sentence in accordance with Islamic law.

The execution was carried out on Thursday, 2 Jumada Al-Akhirah 1448 AH, corresponding to November 12, 2026, in Madinah.

The Ministry of Interior reaffirmed the government’s commitment to maintaining security, upholding justice, and enforcing Islamic law against anyone who threatens public safety. The ministry also warned that anyone who commits similar crimes will face the prescribed legal punishment.