Saudi Arabia executes man convicted of luring wife to desert and burning her alive

A Saudi man convicted of murdering his wife by luring her to a remote desert area and setting her on fire was executed in the Tabuk region on Tuesday, the Saudi Ministry of Interior said.According to the ministry, the man persuaded his wife to accompany him in his vehicle before driving her to an isolated location in the desert. He then poured gasoline on her and set her ablaze, resulting in her death.According to CNN Arabic, authorities said the accused was arrested soon after the incident, and an investigation led to him being charged with murder.A Saudi court sentenced him to death, ruling that the killing involved deception and betrayal, as the victim had been led to believe she was safe with him.The ministry said the verdict was upheld on appeal and later confirmed by the Supreme Court. A royal order was subsequently issued to carry out the sentence.The execution was carried out on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, in the Tabuk region.In its statement, the Interior Ministry said the execution reflected the Kingdom’s commitment to maintaining public security, ensuring justice, and enforcing Islamic law against those convicted of serious violent crimes.It also warned that anyone committing similar offences would face the penalties prescribed under Saudi law.