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Zawya
3 days ago
- 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
3 days ago
- 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.
Zawya
07-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Saudi: Virtual Notary Public provided over1.4mln digital documentation services in 2024
RIYADH — The Virtual Notary Public has completed more than 1.4 million integrated digital documentation services in the year 2024 through the Ministry of Justice's digital services platform Najiz. During the year, the Virtual Notary Public achieved a 60 percent growth compared to 2023. The most utilized service was in the social status category, with over 500,000 documentation transactions, followed by marriage contracts with over 260,000 transactions. Real estate came next with over 220,000 documentation operations, while powers of attorney and declarations reached over 110,000 transactions during the same period. The Virtual Notary Public has also improved services provided to beneficiaries and simplified access to all notarial services remotely through a unified electronic system. This approach addresses challenges and enhances the governance of all procedures, enabling beneficiaries to easily and efficiently access services around the clock via digital channels. It also enables individuals and establishments to benefit from documentation services, including powers of attorney, declarations, real estate transactions, and social status matters. These services are fully digital and eliminate the need to visit judicial facilities, saving users significant time and effort. © Copyright 2022 The Saudi Gazette. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Saudi Gazette
06-04-2025
- Business
- Saudi Gazette
Virtual Notary Public provided over1.4 million digital documentation services in 2024
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Virtual Notary Public has completed more than 1.4 million integrated digital documentation services in the year 2024 through the Ministry of Justice's digital services platform Najiz. During the year, the Virtual Notary Public achieved a 60 percent growth compared to 2023. The most utilized service was in the social status category, with over 500,000 documentation transactions, followed by marriage contracts with over 260,000 transactions. Real estate came next with over 220,000 documentation operations, while powers of attorney and declarations reached over 110,000 transactions during the same period. The Virtual Notary Public has also improved services provided to beneficiaries and simplified access to all notarial services remotely through a unified electronic system. This approach addresses challenges and enhances the governance of all procedures, enabling beneficiaries to easily and efficiently access services around the clock via digital channels. It also enables individuals and establishments to benefit from documentation services, including powers of attorney, declarations, real estate transactions, and social status matters. These services are fully digital and eliminate the need to visit judicial facilities, saving users significant time and effort.
