Board of Grievances: Litigation period reduced to 68 days with the support of technology
His Excellency the President of the Board of Grievances and Chairman of the Administrative Judiciary Council, Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed Al-Yousef, revealed an unprecedented judicial achievement represented in reducing the average duration of litigation in administrative courts to only 68 days, attributing this remarkable development to the successful investment in the technical infrastructure and qualified human resources.
This came during His Excellency’s participation in the main dialogue session of the Fifth International Conference of the Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration, which was held on Wednesday as part of the “Riyadh International Dispute Resolution Week” activities, where he highlighted the radical transformations taking place in the administrative judiciary in the Kingdom.
Digital transformation strategy and Vision 2030
This achievement is the culmination of years of dedicated work within the Board of Grievances' strategic plan, which aligns directly with the Kingdom's Vision 2030 objectives of developing the judiciary and enhancing digital government. The Board has transitioned from traditional paper-based transactions to a fully integrated digital judicial system, which has expedited procedures and reduced waiting times between hearings, positively impacting the quality of judgments and the speed of resolving administrative disputes.
Dr. Al-Yousef explained that the enormous developmental and investment leaps that the Kingdom is witnessing necessitated immediate judicial and legislative action, based on the accuracy of indicators and statistics, to build an institutional judiciary that establishes the principles of transparency and effective justice.
Enhancing the investment environment and legal security
In discussing the economic impact, the President of the Board of Grievances emphasized that swift litigation is a cornerstone in attracting foreign and domestic investment. Legal certainty and the rapid restoration of rights bolster investor confidence in the Saudi business environment. He noted that the new Government Tenders and Procurement Law has activated arbitration as an option, creating alternative and expedited avenues for dispute resolution, which supports the stability of administrative contracts and development projects.
Artificial intelligence and the future of administrative justice
Looking ahead, Dr. Al-Yousef explained that the Board of Grievances is not content with its achievements but continues to work on integrating artificial intelligence technologies into judicial processes. This step aims to analyze big data related to cases and help predict rulings based on judicial precedents, thus reducing human effort and increasing the accuracy of outcomes.
He concluded by emphasizing the pivotal role of the Court in protecting rights and applying justice in disputes in which the administrative body is a party, especially in light of the emergence of modern investment patterns such as venture capital and financial technologies, which require a flexible and advanced administrative judiciary.
