The Ministry of Interior has issued a statement saying the man convicted of stabbing to death a fellow citizen as a result of a fight between them in Najran has been executed.
Mani’ Saleh Al Dha’in, a Saudi national, killed Nashir Muhmmad Al Dha’in after a fight broke out between the two.
Authorities charged him with murder following investigation.
The general court ruled that he was guilty as charged following his eventual confession.
He was executed in Najran Tuesday.
The Interior Ministry statement said the government of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah is keen on delivering justice and will severely punish such crimes in accordance with the teachings of Islamic law.
