Saudi Arabia
2026
- GOVERNMENT
- absolute monarchy
- CONSTITUTION
- Sharia applies; a fundamental law establishing the rights and responsibilities of the government was introduced in 1992
- LEGAL SYSTEM
- based on Sharia law but some secular norms have been introduced
- LEGISLATIVE SYSTEM
- Advisory Council, appointed by the king for 4 years
- JUDICIAL SYSTEM
- Supreme Council of Justice
RELIGIONS
100% Muslims
From the country
DECEMBER 5, 2024IndiaDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA: UTTAR PRADESH MAN GIVEN DEATH PENALTY ON DRUG CHARGES
A court in Saudi Arabia has sentenced a man from Meerut in Uttar Pradesh to death on charges of drug trafficking, triggering panic and despair among his family members who have pleaded for clemency, PTI reported on December 4, 2024.
DECEMBER 3, 2024Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA SURPASSES 300 EXECUTIONS IN 2024
Saudi Arabia has put over 300 people to death in 2024, according to an AFP tally, after four executions announced on December 3 brought the kingdom's total to a level far outstripping the highest known annual figures.
NOVEMBER 18, 2024Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA: MORE THAN 100 FOREIGNERS EXECUTED IN 2024
Saudi Arabia has executed more than 100 foreigners this year, indicating a sharp increase which one rights group said was unprecedented, AFP reported on November 17, 2024.
NOVEMBER 9, 2024Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA: 3 FAMILY MEMBERS EXECUTED FOR 'ALLEGIANCE TO TERRORIST GROUP'
Saudi authorities on November 7, 2024 announced the execution of three citizens from the same family who were convicted of belonging to a terrorist organisation, Arabi21 reported.
OCTOBER 31, 2024Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA: TWO EXECUTED FOR CONSPIRING WITH TERRORIST ENTITIES
Two Saudis were executed on October 31, 2024 for committing criminal and terror acts in Saudi Arabia.
OCTOBER 27, 2024Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA: KENYAN FACING EXECUTION GETS ONE-YEAR REPRIEVE
Stephen Munyakho now known as Abdulkareem convicted of murder in Saudi Arabia is sure of staying alive for the next year after the Kenyan government successfully negotiated an extension on the date when he was supposed to be executed.
OCTOBER 24, 2024Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA: SEVEN PEOPLE EXECUTED IN ONE DAY
Saudi Arabia executed seven individuals on October 23, 2024, including five for drug trafficking, according to the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
- OCTOBER 21, 2024Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
SAUDI ARABIA: TWO SAUDIS EXECUTED FOR PLANNING SUICIDE ATTACK, JOINING TERRORIST GROUP
Two Saudis were executed on October 21, 2024 for committing acts of terrorism in the country, the Ministry of Interior announced.
- OCTOBER 9, 2024Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
SAUDI ARABIA: FILIPINO EXECUTED OVER MURDER, DFA SAYS
A Filipino was executed in Saudi Arabia over the murder of a Saudi national, the Department of Foreign Affairs said on October 8, 2024.
OCTOBER 1, 2024Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA: HIGHEST EXECUTION TOLL IN DECADES AS AUTHORITIES PUT TO DEATH 198 PEOPLE
Saudi Arabian authorities have put to death over 198 individuals so far in 2024, the highest number of executions recorded in the country since 1990, Amnesty International said on September 28, 2024.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA: COURT OVERTURNS DEATH SENTENCE AGAINST RETIRED TEACHER OVER POSTS ON X
A Saudi court has overturned the death sentence of a former teacher over social media posts made from anonymous accounts with 10 followers, a UK-based human rights group reported on August 7, 2024.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA: SAUDI MAN EXECUTED FOR MURDERING WIFE
A Saudi man was executed after he was convicted of murdering his wife by beating and burning her.