The Minister of Interior performs the funeral prayer for Lieutenant General Saeed Al-Qahtani
His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Interior, performed the funeral prayer after the afternoon prayer today for the late Lieutenant General Saeed bin Abdullah Al-Qahtani, Assistant Minister of Interior for Operations Affairs, at the King Khalid Mosque in Riyadh, amidst a large official and popular presence that reflects the status of the deceased.
Following the prayer, His Highness the Minister of Interior conveyed the condolences and sympathy of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister - may God protect them - to the sons and relatives of the deceased, asking God Almighty to have mercy on him and grant him His pleasure, to place him in His spacious Paradise, and to inspire his family and relatives with patience and solace in this great tragedy.
A career full of security contributions
The passing of Lieutenant General Saeed Al-Qahtani is a great loss to the nation's security establishment. The deceased dedicated his life to serving his religion, his king, and his country, holding numerous sensitive and important security positions. He was known – may God have mercy on him – for his devotion and sincerity in his work, his firmness in enforcing the law, and his unwavering commitment to maintaining security throughout the Kingdom.
The deceased rose through the ranks of the military, holding prominent leadership positions, most notably his long tenure as Director of Public Security. During this time, he led the security apparatus through a critical and sensitive period, achieving notable successes in combating crime and terrorism, and in developing both field and administrative police work. He also played a pivotal and prominent role in managing security plans for the Hajj and Umrah seasons for many years, personally overseeing the comfort and safety of the pilgrims.
Official and popular attendance
The prayer was performed with His Highness the Minister of Interior by a number of Their Highnesses the Princes, Their Excellencies the Ministers, senior officials in the Ministry of Interior, both civilian and military, in addition to the leaders of the various security sectors, and a large crowd of citizens and lovers of the deceased, who came to offer their condolences and pray for mercy and forgiveness for the deceased.
This large turnout confirms the deep appreciation that the Al-Qahtani team enjoyed in official and community circles, in recognition of the sincere efforts that contributed to strengthening the security and stability system in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, leaving behind a legacy of sincere national work and a fragrant history that will remain present in the memory of the nation.
