Abha, Jumada I 3, 1438, Jan 31, 2017, SPA -- The Ministry of Interior said in a statement issued today that Ali bin Mohammed Isa Asiri - Saudi national - was executed in Mahayel governorate of Asir region today after being convicted of shooting Mohammed bin Mohammed Salem Al Merbah - Saudi National - to death due to the eruption of an argument between them. The Ministry said that the General Court convicted the offender; the sentence was endorsed by the Appeal and Supreme Courts; and a royal order was issued to carry out the sentence. The Ministry of Interior affirms that the Government of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques is keen on achieving security and justice, and warns whoever tries to commit such crimes to be punished according to Sharia. --SPA 10:57 LOCAL TIME 07:57 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w322784