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Riyadh Labor Court rules on SAR 28 million class action in favor of employees
The Riyadh Labor Court has issued a ruling in favor of employees of 10 nationalities who filed a class-action suit against a corporation for SAR 28 million (nearly USD 7.5 million). The claims included delayed wages, unused vacation pay and end-of-service benefits. Saudi labor courts hear cases related to disputes concerning employment contracts, wages, rights, […]
Real estate e-auctions worth SAR 155 million organized since start of 2022
The Saudi Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has organized 43 real estate e-auctions worth SAR 155 million (nearly USD 41 million) since the beginning of 2022. “The e-Auction platform has 21,242 registrants bidding directly in the auctions,” the MoJ said. “Since the launch of the platform through the Support and Liquidation Center, the value of auctions […]
Najiz mobile app provides judicial e-services to one million clients in 2022
The users of the Najiz e-services mobile app of the Saudi Ministry of Justice (MoJ) have exceeded one million in 2022 as more clients accessing judicial services using their handheld devices. “The ministry has recently added 21 new services to the Najiz app, including mobile notary, downloading and verifying judgment, inquiring about enforcement application, and […]
Lawyer in Saudi Arabia | Over 50 million real estate documents digitized in largest labs in MENA region
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has announced that more than 50 million real estate documents have been digitized under the Real Estate Title Digitization Initiative, one of the ministry’s national transformation projects. The central digitization labs work around the clock and are the largest of their kind in the MENA region. The digitization process goes […]
Saudi MoJ publishes 2nd edition of guide to e-litigation procedures
The Saudi Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has published the second edition of the Procedural Guide to e-Litigation, among its efforts to enhance digitization and increase efficiency. According to the new edition, trials are carried out remotely through “digital pleading” enabling electronic exchange of documents and briefs; as well as “virtual hearings” enabling audio-visual sessions through […]
Saudi Mediation Center contributes to 22% decrease in divorces
Divorce certification cases in Saudi Arabia decreased by 22% during the past 12 months, compared to the same previous period, revealed the Saudi Ministry of Justice (MoJ). “A total of 51,856 divorce certificates were issued in the past 12 months, compared to 67,232 certificates for the previous period,” the ministry said. “27,600 family cases were […]
Saudi MoJ holds workshop on Supreme Court’s e-litigation system
The Saudi Ministry of Justice (MoJ) held a workshop highlighting features of the Supreme Court’s e-litigation system (“Taqadhi”), which aims to automate procedures and implement remote litigation. “The e-litigation system is vital in streamlining procedures and saving clients’ time and effort,” said MoJ Vice-Minister Saad al-Saif. “The system is aligned with the ministry’s ambitious digitization […]
Saudi appellate courts issue 1,500 decisions remotely in 5 days
Under the government’s Covid-19 precautions, the Saudi Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has remotely issued over 1,500 appellate decisions in five days, after enabling electronic certification of such decisions. “The new signing mechanism streamlines procedures and fast-tracks resolutions,” the ministry said. Earlier, the MoJ enabled judges to sign decisions electronically without having to be present at […]
Saudi MoJ enables remote deposits of checks for enforcement applicants
In line with the government’s Covid-19 measures, the Saudi Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has launched an e-service enabling enforcement applicants to remotely receive the amount of checks into their bank accounts without having to visit any court. “The beneficiary receives a verification link on his or her mobile number. Recipients click on the link and […]
A court obliges a father to pay half a million, monthly expenses, housing and a car for his ex-wife and his children
A Saudi court granted a female citizen after her husband divorced her and he had 9 children, and he refused to spend on them, by requiring him to implement the ruling issued by a court of personal status in the Kingdom. The court issued a ruling obligating the father to pay the past expenses by […]