An Egyptian worker in Saudi Arabia was shot dead on Friday by a Saudi national who also shot the man’s nephew following an altercation over a fee for loading vegetables. The Saudi criminal investigation officers arrested the suspect, while the victim’s nephew is currently receiving treatment in a hospital in the Saudi capital. Saudi authorities will deliver Moawad’s body after concluding investigations and hearing the testimonies of eye witnesses. Minister of State for Immigration and Egyptian Affairs Abroad Nabila Makram extended her sincere condolences to the Moawad family for the tragedy. She stressed confidence in the progress of investigations and legal procedures in Saudi Arabia.

Source: Egypt Independent March 06, 2021 13:55 UTC