Riyadh hosts second International Judicial Conference

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There will be eight dialogue sessions featuring more than 50 speakers from around the world. (Archives)
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Riyadh hosts second International Judicial Conference

Riyadh hosts second International Judicial Conference
  • Event will include over 4,000 legal experts and professionals from 40 countries
  • Conference will showcase the progress of Saudi Arabia’s judicial system, particularly on outcomes, rights protection, and the acceleration of procedures

RIYADH: The Kingdom’s Ministry of Justice will host the Second International Judicial Conference on Nov. 23 and 24 in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.

The event will include over 4,000 legal experts and professionals from 40 countries.

Justice Minister Walid bin Mohammed Al-Samaani said in a statement that the gathering reflects the government’s commitment to continue developing the judiciary with leaders in the field.

The conference will showcase the progress of Saudi Arabia’s judicial system, particularly on outcomes, rights protection, and the acceleration of procedures, the SPA reported.

“This event demonstrates Saudi Arabia’s ability to lead global legal dialogue, exchange knowledge, and adopt international best practices to enhance judicial quality and efficiency,” Turki Aljurais, founder & owner of Turki Aljurais Law Firm told Arab News.

Aljurais went on to say: “With the ongoing improvements in legislative clarity, procedural efficiency, and digital judicial services, the justice sector today is more transparent, efficient, and accessible than ever before.”

There will be eight dialogue sessions featuring more than 50 speakers from around the world.


Saudi Arabia, UAE sign MoU to combat cross-border corruption

Saudi Arabia, UAE sign MoU to combat cross-border corruption
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Saudi Arabia, UAE sign MoU to combat cross-border corruption

Saudi Arabia, UAE sign MoU to combat cross-border corruption
  • Signed in Riyadh by Mazin Al-Kahmous, president of the Saudi Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority, and Humaid Obaid Abushibs, chairman of the UAE Accountability Authority
  • MoU aims to strengthen cooperation against cross-border corruption, facilitate information exchange, and develop institutional capacities

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia, represented by the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority, and the UAE, represented by the UAE Accountability Authority, signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday to prevent corruption and enhance cooperation.

It was signed in Riyadh by Mazin Al-Kahmous, president of the Saudi Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority, and Humaid Obaid Abushibs, chairman of the UAE Accountability Authority.

The MoU aims to strengthen cooperation against cross-border corruption, facilitate information exchange, and develop institutional capacities.

During the ceremony, both sides discussed ways to further promote integrity and combat corruption.