TABUK: The Ministry of Interior said in a statement issued today that Khalid bin Ali bin Farraj Al-Omrani, Saudi National, was executed in Tabuk Region today for smuggling prohibited amphetamine pills.
In a separate statement, the Interior Ministry said that Khaled Abdullah Mohammed Al-Zoubi, a Syrian National, was also executed in the Eastern Region today for smuggling a quantity of banned amphetamine pills.
The Ministry said that the Court convicted the traffickers; Appeal and Supreme Courts endorsed the sentences, and a royal order was issued to execute the sentences.
The Ministry of Interior affirms that the Government of King Salman is keen on combating narcotics due to their great harm to individuals and the society, warning anyone who tries to commit such actions would be punished according to Sharia.
The ministry said the Kingdom’s security authorities are capable of deterring the continued attempts to target the citizens with narcotic substances.
As part of the combating initiative, Saudi border guards have foiled several attempt to smuggle hundreds of kilograms of narcotic substances and arrested dozens of smugglers in Tabuk, Jazan, Najran and Asir regions in recent months.
Spokesman Col. Saher bin Mohammed Al-Harbi said the border guards will remain a strong, vigilant, steadfast barrier to all those trying to harm the homeland, attack its citizens and smuggle drugs.
Tabuk region is located along the north-west coast of the country, facing Egypt across the Red Sea, while the Eastern Province is the largest and third most populous Saudi province, bordering Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and the UAE.
Two narcotic smugglers executed in Saudi Arabia
Two narcotic smugglers executed in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia now has over 1,900 care centers for 60,000 children
- Nationwide care for children from birth to age 10
- 24-hour support for pilgrims in Makkah, Madinah
RIYADH: There are now more than 1,900 licensed childcare centers in Saudi Arabia providing services to over 60,000 children, the Ministry of Human Resources said on Monday.
The ministry supervises the centers across 13 regions to ensure high quality services. They provide safe havens for children when their parents are not present, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Childcare centers in the Kingdom offer a range of programs aimed at improving children’s cognitive and social skills, so they can speak clearly and express feelings.
The growth of services in 2025 reflects increased demand for early childhood development support, the SPA said.
The ministry’s services include independent centers that run from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. for children from birth to the age of 10.
There are also workplace centers that serve the children of employees during office hours, and mobile ones for those between 1 and 10.
Home centers care for children from birth to the age of 6; and there is also 24-hour provision for pilgrims in Makkah and Madinah.
The ministry has improved its online application process for those seeking licenses to operate. And is supporting providers financially through the Human Resources Development Fund.
It also provides consultations and guidance through specialized training workshops.
The ministry is updating legislation and raising the level of oversight to ensure a safe environment for the development of children.
