The Development Of The Judicial System In Saudi Arabia Under Vision 2030

A country's desire to develop its business environment, encourage investment and accelerate economic development should also include a review of the rules and performance of the judicial system.

Historically, dispute resolution in Saudi Arabia has been labelled as uncertain and inefficient, with some saying that cases were taking too long. In 2007, HRH King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in order to address these concerns launched the "King Abdullah Program for Judicial Reform" with a focus on the development of legislation and the judicial system in the Kingdom on continuing basis.

The main goals of Vision 2030, amongst others, include enhancing interaction between public authorities and citizens, improving performance, productivity and flexibility of public authorities, creating an attractive environment for both local and international investors and enhancing their confidence in Saudi Arabia's economy. In order to achieve these goals the Saudi government issued