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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Saudi Justice Ministry launches unified translation services on e-Litigation platform to speed up court cases
The Ministry of Justice now handles all judicial translation requests digitally through the e-Litigation platform, improving speed and accuracy/ Image: File The Ministry of Justice in Saudi Arabia has formally launched a centralized translation service through its e-Litigation platform, streamlining all judicial translation processes to support efficient legal communication and case handling. A system-wide overhaul of judicial translation services The Unified Translation Center is now operational on the e-Litigation platform, enabling centralized management of judicial translation requests. The service encompasses the entire translation process, from the initial request by a beneficiary to completion, within a single digital workflow. The platform automates the receipt of translation requests, which can originate from lawsuits or judicial departments, and coordinates their assignment to translators. It also provides tools for monitoring and supervision, ensuring the status of each request can be tracked throughout its lifecycle. The integration allows beneficiaries, such as litigants, legal representatives, and courts, to follow the progress of their translation requests step-by-step, aiming to improve the quality, speed, and efficiency of translation services within judicial procedures. Addressing language barriers in Saudi courts The Unified Translation Center, under the Ministry of Justice, offers remote interpretation services for non-Arabic speakers during court hearings. By utilizing videoconferencing and the e-Litigation system, interpreters, including those specializing in sign language, can assist in real time, ensuring accurate understanding between judicial panels and individuals involved in legal proceedings who do not speak Arabic. This initiative was launched with a clear goal: to eliminate communication barriers in courtrooms and legal environments, providing transparent interpretation to safeguard due process and individual rights. It emphasizes accuracy and ensures that non-Arabic speakers are given full clarity and participation during legal procedures. Platform access through Najiz The Najiz platform, which serves as the Ministry of Justice's unified digital services portal, hosts the translation functionality. In August 2023, the Ministry introduced a dedicated feature on Najiz titled 'Request for an Interpreter'. This allows non-Arabic speaking users to request translation services directly online. Najiz is part of a broader effort by the Ministry to provide comprehensive judicial services digitally, aimed at improving user experience and service accessibility. Institutional context and evolution The Ministry of Justice is one of the most longstanding government entities in Saudi Arabia. Established by Royal Order in 1962, the Ministry was tasked with overseeing all courts and fulfilling their administrative and financial needs. Although it was founded in 1962, the Ministry began executing its formal duties in 1970 under the leadership of the first appointed Minister of Justice, Mohammed Bin Ali al-Harkhan, who served until 1975. Among all ministries under the Council of Ministers, the Ministry of Justice is one of only three that has never undergone a name change, merger, or dissolution, the others being the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Health. The Ministry is headquartered in Riyadh and is managed by a Minister appointed via Royal Order, who also holds membership in the Council of Ministers. Vision 2030 and strategic justice reforms The broader modernization of judicial services, including digital translation and litigation processes, is aligned with the national transformation program Saudi Vision 2030. The Ministry's active reform phase began after the first meeting of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs in 2016, where His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, launched the Vision. As part of this alignment, the Ministry of Justice adopted thirteen strategic goals, all contributing to systemic improvements across its various sectors. These sectors include: Judiciary Enforcement Documentation Reconciliation Advocacy Judicial Training Center Each plays a role in transforming legal services to be more efficient, accessible, and aligned with global standards.
Saudi Gazette
29-06-2025
- Saudi Gazette
Electronic power of attorney service launched for prisoners
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Minister of Justice Dr. Walid Al-Samaani has directed the launch of an electronic power of attorney service for prisoners via the Najiz platform. The service allows prison inmates to issue an electronic power of attorney directly through Najiz using a fingerprint, without the need for visual contact with a notary public. This service aims to reduce time and effort and expedite access to electronic services at any time. The service is being rendered in cooperation with the General Directorate of Prisons under the Ministry of Interior. Beneficiaries can issue individual and multi-party powers of attorney, as well as other services and features related to electronic powers of attorney. The electronic power of attorney service for prisoners is available 24 hours a day and is not tied to regular business hours. The service is entirely electronic and requires no human intervention. The power of attorney is instantly approved by the inmate or detainee via fingerprint, and the agent or agents are notified of the power of attorney immediately upon its issuance. The service is part of the Justice Services System initiative for prisoners, which allows them to access judicial, documentation, and executive services from their locations with ease and convenience, by providing operational models in the technical, human, and procedural fields through an integrated electronic system.
Zawya
03-06-2025
- General
- Zawya
Saudi: 18 judicial circuits and 5 mobile notaries to serve pilgrims
MAKKAH - The Ministry of Justice has equipped 18 judicial departments to hear cases arising within the boundaries of the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the holy sites of Mina and Arafat. Five mobile notaries have also been provided to meet the documentation needs of pilgrims. The Ministry affirmed the readiness of the judicial departments and mobile notaries, and their provision of qualified personnel, thus contributing to saving pilgrims time and effort, enabling them to complete their cases and notarization processes efficiently and quickly. This is part of the ongoing efforts made by Saudi Arabia's government to serve pilgrims to the House of God. This step comes as part of the integration with other government agencies to provide comprehensive judicial and documentation services that meet the needs of pilgrims during the Hajj season. 160 e-services can also be availed through the "Najiz" platform and application, available on smart device stores. This step comes as part of the integration with other government agencies to provide comprehensive judicial and documentation services that meet the needs of pilgrims during the Hajj season. 160 e-services can also be availed through the "Najiz" platform and application, available on smart device stores. It is worth noting that the mobile notaries will provide documentation services to pilgrims, as well as security and health sector personnel, and others within the boundaries of the Grand Mosque and the holy sites. © Copyright 2022 The Saudi Gazette. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Saudi Gazette
03-06-2025
- General
- Saudi Gazette
18 judicial circuits and 5 mobile notaries to serve pilgrims
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — The Ministry of Justice has equipped 18 judicial departments to hear cases arising within the boundaries of the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the holy sites of Mina and Arafat. Five mobile notaries have also been provided to meet the documentation needs of pilgrims. The Ministry affirmed the readiness of the judicial departments and mobile notaries, and their provision of qualified personnel, thus contributing to saving pilgrims time and effort, enabling them to complete their cases and notarization processes efficiently and quickly. This is part of the ongoing efforts made by Saudi Arabia's government to serve pilgrims to the House of God. This step comes as part of the integration with other government agencies to provide comprehensive judicial and documentation services that meet the needs of pilgrims during the Hajj season. 160 e-services can also be availed through the "Najiz" platform and application, available on smart device stores. This step comes as part of the integration with other government agencies to provide comprehensive judicial and documentation services that meet the needs of pilgrims during the Hajj season. 160 e-services can also be availed through the "Najiz" platform and application, available on smart device stores. It is worth noting that the mobile notaries will provide documentation services to pilgrims, as well as security and health sector personnel, and others within the boundaries of the Grand Mosque and the holy sites.
Saudi Gazette
24-05-2025
- Business
- Saudi Gazette
Preventive justice through unified legal contract
The premise that legal modernization requires dramatic reform is both overstated and misread. In many cases, the more enduring reforms are the quieter ones — the administrative, the procedural, and the contractual. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's introduction of a Unified Legal Contract for Lawyers is a case in point. What is being reformed is not the concept of legal advocacy, nor the essence of client representation, but the structure that holds it together. The reform requires that the relationship between lawyers and their clients be formalized, standardized, and digitally registered through Najiz, the national digital justice platform. The Minister of Justice and Chairman of the Saudi Bar Association, Walid Al-Samaani, has launched the Unified Contract for Lawyer Fees to regulate the contractual relationship between lawyers and their clients within a transparent and reliable legal framework — promoting preventive justice. The contract covers legal representation, consultations, and preparation of legal documents. It ensures documentation of all related transactions, such as fee payments, delivery and receipt of documents, and notices exchanged between parties. This is not just a form or a template. It is a development of the legal system in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that aligns with Vision 2030. Under this new framework, the contractual relationship between lawyer and client will be standardized, digitized, and protected under a national system. It ensures that legal representation is not only professional but also transparent. Everything from fees to the scope of services will now be recorded in a formal, binding digital contract. This move asserts a powerful principle: justice begins at the moment of agreement, not after a dispute. No more confusion. No verbal promises. Just law in writing. This model fits within a broader global pattern. In the United Kingdom, the Solicitor Regulation Authority strongly recommends the use of Client Care Letters, offering clients a formal description of service scope, fees, and grievance procedures. In Australia, the Legal Profession Uniform Law Australian Solicitors' Conduct Rules 2015 requires uniform legal disclosure laws and standardized engagement terms — especially in New South Wales, where law firms must provide clear contracts and cost notices. In the United States, while regulation varies by state, most law firms use formal engagement letters — often guided by bar association ethics rules — to define obligations and expectations in writing. In the United Arab Emirates, the E-Notary system allows parties to register and verify legal agreements remotely. It is an effort to build confidence and reduce dispute. However, unlike other jurisdictions, the Saudi model integrates the contract into a national digital justice system from the beginning. This makes the contract not just a document but part of a larger structure of accountability, enforceability, and transparency. This is what is meant by preventive justice — where clarity, formality, and mutual protection are present from the outset. It reduces harm by defining rights and duties at the moment of agreement. Everyone wins. Trust increases. As mentioned above, this transformation aligns with Vision 2030. The goal is not merely to modernize the legal system, but to build a culture of legal confidence. Legal modernization in the Kingdom is not just institutional reform. It is a cultural shift.
