Ahmed Kamel – Egypt Daily News
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior announced on Thursday that it had carried out the execution of a Saudi citizen convicted of murdering an Egyptian expatriate, following the completion of all judicial procedures. The sentence was implemented in the holy city of Mecca.
In an official statement, the ministry said the convicted man, identified as Jameel bin Nizar bin Jameel Al-Sarraj, was found guilty of killing Mohamed Ahmed Ali Hamed, an Egyptian national. Saudi authorities stated that the crime involved luring the victim and assaulting him, actions that ultimately led to his death.
The ministry explained that security forces were able to apprehend the suspect shortly after the incident. Following a comprehensive investigation, formal charges were brought against him, and the case was referred to the competent court. The judiciary subsequently issued a ruling confirming the charges and sentencing the defendant to death under the Islamic legal principle of qisas, or retributive justice.
According to the statement, the verdict underwent the full appeals process and was upheld by the Supreme Court. A royal order was then issued approving the enforcement of the sentence in accordance with Islamic law. The execution was carried out on Thursday, corresponding to December 25, 2025.
The Ministry of Interior said the announcement was intended to reaffirm the Saudi government’s commitment to maintaining security, upholding justice, and enforcing Sharia-based rulings against those who violate the sanctity of life. The ministry also warned that anyone contemplating similar crimes would face severe legal consequences.
The case has drawn attention due to the victim’s status as a foreign national, underscoring Saudi authorities’ repeated assertions that the law is applied equally to citizens and expatriates alike in criminal matters.
