The Court of Appeals has confirmed the death sentence issued by the Criminal Court against a citizen from the ruling family

.who was convicted of murdering Abdulaziz Al-Zaatari in April 2022

Investigations revealed that the perpetrator went to the victim's residence in Mubarak Al-Kabeer following a personal dispute and fired 13 shots from his firearm

.killing the victim instantly

The case sparked widespread public attention in Kuwait, as many viewed it as a critical test of equality before the law. Attorney Bashar Al-Nassar

representing the victim’s heirs, welcomed the court’s decision, describing it as a testament to the impartiality of Kuwait’s judicial system

which treats all individuals equally, regardless of their social or political standing

Al-Nassar emphasized that the ruling sends a strong message that no one is above the law and that Kuwait’s justice system remains steadfast in upholding the safety and stability of society.