Arrest and jail information

• Date of arrest: November 2025
• Manner of arrest: He was arrested, along with five other Saudi citizens, including influencer Fahad al-Ruwis and lawyer Sultan al-Atwi, on charges of “publishing content that stirs public opinion”. This was in connection with their expression of support for a public boycott campaign targeting companies owned by the Al Rajhi family (#مقاطعة_براندات_الراجحي), following recent social security cuts implemented by Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Ahmad Al Rajhi.

Trial information

• Charges: “Publishing content that stirs public opinion”

Violations

• Arbitrary arrest/ detention