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 across various judicial ranks. This generous royal decree reflects the ongoing support the administrative judiciary receives from the wise leadership, aimed at enhancing the efficiency of the judicial process and providing courts with qualified personnel to expedite case resolution and ensure swift justice.
Details of the issuance of a royal decree promoting and appointing judges to the Board of Grievances
His Excellency the President of the Board of Grievances and Chairman of the Administrative Judiciary Council, Dr. Ali bin Ahmed Al-Ahaideb, explained that the Royal Decree included the promotion and appointment of (37) judges as follows: the promotion of (3) judges to the rank of (President of Court of Appeal), one judge to the rank of (Judge of Appeal), two judges to the rank of (President of Court / A), (4) judges to the rank of (President of Court / B), (7) judges to the rank of (Deputy of Court / A), (4) judges to the rank of (Deputy of Court / B), (9) judges to the rank of (Judge / A), (4) judges to the rank of (Judge / B), in addition to the appointment of (3) judges to the rank of (Judge / B).
The Board of Grievances and the History of Administrative Justice in the Kingdom
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. It was established to serve as a bulwark for achieving justice and overseeing the work of government administration to ensure the proper application of laws and regulations. Under the reign of King Salman bin Abdulaziz and his Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, the administrative judiciary has witnessed significant leaps forward, including major legislative and technological advancements aimed at digitizing judicial procedures and facilitating litigants' access to their rights with ease and convenience, making the Saudi judiciary a model to be emulated in the region.
Expected impact of enhancing judicial competencies locally and internationally
The appointment of these new judicial experts to the Board of Grievances directly contributes to enhancing the readiness of the judicial system to keep pace with the rapid economic and social developments taking place in the Kingdom as part of Saudi Vision 2030. Domestically, this support leads to shorter litigation periods and greater accuracy in judicial rulings, thereby strengthening the confidence of citizens and residents in the legal environment. Regionally and internationally, a strong and independent administrative judiciary contributes to improving the investment climate and attracting foreign capital, as international investors trust a fair and transparent judicial system capable of protecting rights and resolving disputes efficiently according to the highest international standards.
