Saudi Interior Ministry: Man Executed for Ties with Terrorist Cell

The Saudi Interior Ministry logo. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The Saudi Interior Ministry logo. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
TT
20

Saudi Interior Ministry: Man Executed for Ties with Terrorist Cell

The Saudi Interior Ministry logo. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The Saudi Interior Ministry logo. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

The Saudi Interior Ministry announced on Monday that a man was executed in the Eastern Province for his ties with a terrorist cell, reported the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).

It identified the man as Saudi national Mustafa al-Sharfa. He was accused of smuggling weapons into the Kingdom and being involved with a terrorist cell with the aim of destabilizing the country.

The cell plotted to attack and kill security forces and stir chaos and riots, it added.

Security forces arrested Sharfa and he was charged following investigations. He was referred to the relevant criminal court that sentenced him to death.

He was executed on Monday in the city of al-Dammam.

The Interior Ministry underscored the keenness of the government to consolidate security and achieve justice throughout the Kingdom. It will not waver in deterring any side that deigns to undermine its security and stability and its citizens and residents.



Pilgrims from 100 Nations Welcomed in Makkah Under Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Hajj Program 

The pilgrims were provided with comprehensive services from the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance. (SPA)
The pilgrims were provided with comprehensive services from the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance. (SPA)
TT
20

Pilgrims from 100 Nations Welcomed in Makkah Under Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Hajj Program 

The pilgrims were provided with comprehensive services from the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance. (SPA)
The pilgrims were provided with comprehensive services from the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance. (SPA)

The Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance announced on Tuesday the completion of the arrival of pilgrims under the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Guests Program for Hajj, Umrah, and Visitation at their accommodation sites in Makkah, where they are receiving comprehensive services provided by the ministry.

Upon arrival, 2,443 pilgrims from 100 countries performed Umrah smoothly and with ease, grateful to be chosen this year to perform the fifth pillar of Islam, visit the Two Holy Mosques, and explore historical and archaeological sites, museums, and exhibitions designed to enrich their spiritual experience.

The pilgrims expressed gratitude to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for hosting them to perform the Hajj.