Two young Saudi boys were convicted for brutally torturing and killing a dog. They face up to five years behind bars or a fine of SR500,000.
Jabir Al-Shehri of the Ministry of Agriculture said on Saturday that the punishment is in line with the Saudi law and also with the unified code of merciful treatment of animals adopted by all Gulf states.
The two young boys were captured on film running over the dog more than 10 times until it died a painful death. The clip, which went viral on social media networks, was made by one of the boys with his mobile phone while the other drove the vehicle.
The clip drew widespread outrage and shock. “This animal is a God’s creation and its torture is a violation of the Islamic teachings,” said one of the participants in a social media group. “Islam recommends merciful treatment of animals.”
Al-Shehri said the vehicle’s number plate, which was clearly visible in the clip, was an important lead that helped security forces to arrest the culprits.
Dog torturers face 5 years, SR500,000 fine
Dog torturers face 5 years, SR500,000 fine
New initiative to train 900 Saudis in media sector
- The agreement caters for specialized media career days, English language programs tailored for the media and communications sector, and professional certification across various media fields
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Human Resources Development Fund has announced a strategic partnership with the SPA (Saudi Press Agency) Academy for News Training to train 900 job seekers for technical and specialized media careers.
The agreement caters for specialized media career days, English language programs tailored for the media and communications sector, and professional certification across various media fields.
These initiatives aim to enhance professional skills and improve the quality of media performance, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.
Each program will run for 12 months, equipping participants with the technical and creative skills to meet the demands of the evolving media sector.
The initiative is expected to boost employment opportunities, support private sector growth by providing qualified personnel, and promote digital and media innovation.
