{
  "id": 10431754,
  "title": "Saudi Arabia executes man for murder in Al-Baha",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/saudi-arabia-executes-man-for-murder-in-al-baha",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T11:30:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/saudi-arabia/xf904223s"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Saudi government has carried out the execution of a man convicted of murder in Al-Baha, according to the Ministry of Interior. Saeed bin Shada bin Safar Al-Musallami Al-Ghamdi was sentenced to death for fatally shooting Obaid bin Sarhan bin Mufreh Al-Subaie. Security forces arrested the perpetrator, leading to an investigation and charges being filed against him. The case proceeded to a court, where a death penalty verdict was handed down, confirmed by the Supreme Court after an appeal. A royal decree authorized the execution, which took place on September 28, 2026, in line with Islamic law. The Ministry of Interior emphasized their dedication to maintaining security, justice, and the enforcement of Islamic law against violent crimes, stating that perpetrators will face legal consequences.",
  "summary": "The Ministry of Interior has executed a Saudi man convicted of killing a fellow citizen in Al-Baha after judicial procedures were completed.",
  "key_points": [
    "Saeed bin Shada bin Safar Al-Musallami Al-Ghamdi executed for murder in Al-Baha.",
    "Obaid bin Sarhan bin Mufreh Al-Subaie fatally shot by the executed man.",
    "Execution took place on September 28, 2026, following Supreme Court approval."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Saudi Arabia resumes oil exports via East-West pipeline after drone attack repairs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/saudi-arabia-resumes-oil-exports-via-east-west-pipeline-after-drone",
        "published": "2026-09-28T11:48:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Saudi Gazette",
        "title": "Saudi Arabia resumes oil exports via East-West Pipeline after repairs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/saudi-arabia-resumes-oil-exports-via-east-west-pipeline-after-repairs-10452606",
        "published": "2026-09-28T12:54:06.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}