Saudi authorities have executed a national convicted of multiple terrorism-related crimes, the Ministry of Interior announced on Monday.
The individual, identified as Mehdi bin Ahmed bin Jassim Al Bazroun, was executed on July 7, 2025 (12 Muharram 1447 AH), in the Eastern Province following a series of convictions for involvement in terrorist activities. According to the ministry’s statement, Al Bazroun was found guilty of joining a terrorist organisation, manufacturing explosives, and illegally possessing weapons and ammunition.
In addition, he was convicted of harbouring wanted individuals, concealing their terrorist intentions, and financing terrorist operations—offences that the ministry said posed a significant threat to public safety and national security.
Al Bazroun was arrested by Saudi security forces and referred to the relevant judicial authorities, where a comprehensive investigation and legal process was conducted. The court found him guilty, and he was sentenced to death. The ruling was reviewed and upheld by the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. A royal decree was later issued to implement the sentence.
The execution underscores the Kingdom’s continued use of capital punishment in terrorism cases, and reflects what officials describe as a firm stance against threats to national security.
In its statement, the Ministry of Interior reaffirmed the government’s commitment to safeguarding the country and enforcing the law under the provisions of Islamic Sharia. It warned that individuals who engage in similar acts of violence, extremism, or subversion would face the full force of the law.
“The state will continue to deal decisively with anyone who attempts to disrupt the security and stability of the Kingdom or harm its citizens and residents,” the statement said.
Saudi Arabia has in recent years increased its efforts to counter terrorism and violent extremism through a combination of security operations, legal reforms, and international cooperation. However, the Kingdom continues to draw scrutiny from human rights organisations for its frequent use of the death penalty, particularly in cases involving political dissent or non-violent offences.
According to official data, Saudi Arabia remains one of the world’s leading countries in terms of executions carried out annually, with terrorism, murder, and drug-related crimes among the most common capital offences.
