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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 […]

Labor courts issue 42 thousand judgments … and resolve the case within 23 days
The labor courts crowned its first year with many achievements, which reflected positively on the business and investment environment in the Kingdom. The Ministry of Justice announced that labor courts issued more than 42 thousand rulings since its inception in Rabi` al-Awwal 1440 AH, in addition to holding more than 170 thousand sessions. The labor […]

The enforcement courts carry out 71 foreign judgments worth 288 million riyals
The Ministry of Justice revealed that the total applications for the execution of foreign judgments issued outside the Kingdom against citizens or residents in the Kingdom, received by the courts and departments of enforcement, has reached 71 requests for the restoration of about 288 million riyals, during the current AH 1441 AH. According to the […]

Money laundering offenses pose a serious threat to the economic and social aspect of any country
The Standing Committee on Combating Money Laundering affirms that money laundering offenses pose a serious threat to the economic and social aspect of any country, especially those countries which suffer from weak standards adopted in combating these crimes. According to the Standing Committee, money laundering is the result of money launderers legitimizing funds resulting from […]

Digital transformation of documentation reaches its highest level
In its first year, the digital transformation of documentation breaks the 4 million documentary process The Ministry of Justice has revealed that the documentation has broken the barrier of 4 million documentary processes, within a year of the launch of the new phase of documentation by dispensing paper and digitizing the services provided by the […]

The e-Commerce Council holds its sixth meeting and launches the e-commerce register and the stores documentation platform
The e-Commerce Council held its sixth meeting chaired by His Excellency Dr. Majid bin Abdullah Al Qasabi, Minister of Commerce and Investment. The e-commerce register enables e-shop owners to present the commercial register through their electronic platforms. The Register also enables real-time review of commercial registration data and access to store information at other government […]

The Ministry of Justice qualifies 200 reformers for best mediation practices
The Ministry of Justice concluded in Riyadh the first phase of its qualifying session for a number of ministry reformers in the Kingdom’s courts, which lasted more than a week under the title “Basic and Advanced Course in Reconciliation and Mediation”. The qualifying session comes under the guidance of His Excellency Minister of Justice and […]

Ministry of Justice: The number of lawyers increased to 6270, including 487 female lawyers
The Ministry of Justice, the rise in the number of lawyers registered with the ministry to 6270 lawyers, including 487 female lawyers. The ministry explained that the number of licenses granted during the current year amounted to 774 licenses, including 619 licenses for lawyers, compared to 155 licenses for women lawyers. The Ministry pointed out […]