JEDDAH: One of the three brothers arrested in connection with the June 26 bombing of the Al-Sadeq Mosque in Kuwait is a 38-year-old Saudi businessman from Al-Khafji, a town close to the Kuwait border.
The second brother was arrested in Kuwait and extradited to Saudi Arabia, while the third was arrested in Taif. A fourth brother is apparently in Syria fighting for Daesh, according to sources.
The brother in Al-Khafji had been tracked by the police to his sister’s house. He had refused to surrender and opened fire on the police.
He was injured during the firefight and arrested. One officer suffered head injuries and was taken to Riyadh by air for treatment.
An investigation is now under way into the man’s movements, and whether family members were involved in providing him refuge, according to reports in a local publication on Wednesday.
The Ministry of Interior issued a statement on Tuesday morning to announce that Saudi Arabia and Kuwait were cooperating in the investigation to track down those responsible for the bombing, which it described as a “sinful” act.
The suspects included four women, with some of their relatives living in areas controlled by Daesh in Syria and Iraq, according to reports.
Saudi terror suspect is Al-Khafji businessman
Saudi terror suspect is Al-Khafji businessman
GCC secretary general receives China’s special envoy to Middle East
- Jun praised the GCC states’ prudent domestic, regional, and international policies, which have established the council as a reliable and important partner for China
RIYADH: Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Jasem Al-Budaiwi received China’s special envoy for the Middle East Issue, Zhai Jun, at the General Secretariat headquarters in Riyadh on Sunday.
During the meeting, Al-Budaiwi expressed appreciation for China’s condemnation of Iranian attacks on GCC states and for Beijing’s efforts with all parties to halt the conflict and end the escalation, according to a General Secretariat statement.
Jun praised the GCC states’ prudent domestic, regional, and international policies, which have established the council as a reliable and important partner for China. He added that the GCC’s commitment to restraint during the crisis reflects these policies.
The meeting also reviewed preparations for the upcoming China-GCC summit later this year and discussed progress in negotiations toward a free trade agreement between the two sides.
