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
Over 17,000 inspections conducted in Madinah ahead of Ramadan
- Ongoing operational plan involves more than 5,700 personnel, supported by over 1,230 pieces of equipment and machinery
- Work is focusing on health and commercial inspection tours - raising compliance levels with regulatory requirements
RIYADH: The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, represented by the Madinah Regional Municipality, has intensified field and operational preparations to improve service readiness and ensure uninterrupted services for visitors to the holy city during Ramadan, which began Wednesday.
The ongoing operational plan involves more than 5,700 personnel, supported by over 1,230 pieces of equipment and machinery, reflecting the scale of the preparations and the municipality’s capacity to manage the expected crowds and increased activity.
The work is focusing on health and commercial inspection tours, raising compliance levels with regulatory requirements, and boosting oversight of activities related to public health and food safety to ensure a safe and healthy environment, reported the Saudi Press Agency.
The ministry has conducted more than 13,000 inspections targeting health-related activities and nearly 4,000 covering commercial activities.
In addition, 8,000 food and water samples are being collected to verify compliance with approved health standards, as part of an integrated inspection system based on precise performance indicators.
The ministry has enhanced the readiness of emergency teams by implementing 12 alternative plans to ensure rapid response to emergencies and the continued efficient delivery of municipal services during peak times through its executive arm, Madinah Municipality.
