Royal decree to the Board of Grievances: Promotion and appointment of 37 new judges

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Royal decree to promote and appoint judges to the Saudi Board of Grievances

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, may God protect him, issued a royal decree promoting and appointing 37 judges to the Board of Grievances at various judicial levels. This royal decree as part of the ongoing support the administrative judiciary receives from the wise leadership, in an effort to develop the judicial system and enhance its efficiency to ensure swift justice and the protection of rights.

His Excellency the President of the Board of Grievances and Chairman of the Administrative Judiciary Council, Dr. Ali bin Ahmed Al-Ahaideb, explained that this generous royal order embodies the great interest that the wise leadership, headed by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and his supporter, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, Prime Minister, Prince Mohammed bin Salman - may God protect them - gives to developing judicial cadres and supporting the courts with qualified competencies to perform their noble mission.

Details of the judicial ranks included in the Royal Decree of the Board of Grievances

The generous royal decree included extensive promotions and appointments covering various judicial ranks in the Board of Grievances, and the details are as follows:

(3) judges promoted to the rank of (President of Court of Appeal).
One judge was promoted to the rank of (Appeals Judge).
Two judges were promoted to the rank of (Court President/A).
(4) judges were promoted to the rank of (Court President / B).
(7) judges were promoted to the rank of (Court Agent / A).
(4) judges were promoted to the rank of (Court Agent / B).
(9) judges were promoted to the rank of (Judge / A).
(4) judges were promoted to the rank of (Judge / B).
Appointment of (3) judges at the level of (Judge / B).

The history of the Board of Grievances and its pioneering role in the Saudi judiciary

The Board of Grievances in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is an independent administrative judicial body directly linked to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. The Board has undergone significant developmental stages since its establishment as a department within the Council of Ministers in 1373 AH (1954 CE), and its subsequent transformation into an independent body in 1402 AH. The Board's primary objective is to achieve justice and fairness in administrative disputes involving government departments, thereby ensuring the transparent and credible application of regulations and bylaws, and reinforcing the rule of law in administrative transactions.

The expected impact of royal decrees on the investment and judicial environment

The appointment of these new judicial experts to the Board of Grievances courts has multiple positive implications at the local, regional, and international levels. Locally, these appointments will contribute to expediting the resolution of pending administrative cases and reducing litigation time, which will positively impact citizen and resident satisfaction and enhance the credibility of the judicial system.

At the regional and international levels, enhancing the efficiency of the administrative judiciary is a fundamental pillar in supporting the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. A stable and efficient judiciary contributes to creating a safe and attractive investment environment for global companies and foreign capital, which always seek a clear legal framework that protects rights and resolves disputes efficiently and swiftly. This royal decree thus reinforces the Kingdom's position as a leading global investment destination with a sophisticated judicial system that rivals international best practices.