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CairoScene
24-02-2025
- Politics
- CairoScene
New Family Law Regulations Implemented in Saudi Arabia
The new measures introduce specific guidelines for marriage contracts, custody rights and marital relations. The Personal Status Regulations, a legal reform approved by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, has been implemented in Saudi Arabia. Consisting of 41 articles, the regulations are designed to reinforce the legal framework governing family matters in the kingdom. The new measures introduce specific guidelines for marriage contracts, custody rights and marital relations. Under the new regulations, the Minister of Justice has been granted authority to establish procedures for cases involving marriage contracts conducted without prior approval. The law also allows for the introduction of additional regulations based on judicial applications and evolving legal requirements. One notable provision mandates the official documentation of marriage contracts between non-Muslims, irrespective of nationality. In matters of marital rights, the regulations specify that a wife's right to request marriage annulment due to a condition preventing marital relations is not invalidated simply because she did not take immediate legal action. Additionally, privacy between spouses is considered compromised if an observer capable of distinguishing relationships is present, reinforcing legal protections for personal boundaries within marriage. Custody laws have also been revised, with new provisions ensuring that mothers retain custody of children under two years old, even if they remarry a man unrelated to the child. The law further establishes 18 as the legal age of marriage and affirms a woman's right to financial support from her husband, as well as her right to request a marriage annulment under specific conditions.
Zawya
24-02-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
Saudi Arabia implements new personal status regulations
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has officially implemented the Personal Status Regulations following the approval of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman. The regulations, consisting of 41 articles, took effect on Friday, marking a significant step in enhancing the legal framework governing family affairs. The regulations authorize the Minister of Justice to establish the necessary procedures for hearing cases related to marriage contracts conducted without prior approval from the relevant authorities. This process will be coordinated with the concerned entities, and additional regulations may be introduced as needed based on judicial applications and evolving legal requirements. The regulations mandate that marriage contracts between non-Muslims be officially documented, whether the couple shares the same nationality or not. The new framework ensures that a wife's right to request marriage annulment due to a condition in the husband that prevents marital relations is not waived simply because she did not immediately pursue legal action. Additionally, privacy between spouses is considered compromised if an observer who can distinguish relationships is present. The law also upholds the mother's right to child custody if the child is under two years old, even if she remarries a man unrelated to the child. The Saudi Cabinet first approved the Personal Status Law in March 2022, with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman emphasizing that the legislation is derived from Islamic principles and aligned with international best practices. The legislation sets the legal age of marriage at 18, reinforces a woman's right to financial support from her husband, and grants her the ability to request a marriage annulment based on specific circumstances. The Personal Status Law is part of a broader legal reform initiative announced by the Crown Prince in February 2021. This initiative includes four key legal frameworks: Personal Status Law, Civil Transactions Law, Penal Code for Discretionary Sanctions, and Law of Evidence. © Copyright 2022 The Saudi Gazette. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Gulf Insider
24-02-2025
- Politics
- Gulf Insider
Saudi Arabia Implements New Personal Status Regulations
Saudi Arabia has officially implemented the Personal Status Regulations following the approval of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman. The regulations, consisting of 41 articles, took effect on Friday, marking a significant step in enhancing the legal framework governing family affairs. The regulations authorize the Minister of Justice to establish the necessary procedures for hearing cases related to marriage contracts conducted without prior approval from the relevant authorities. This process will be coordinated with the concerned entities, and additional regulations may be introduced as needed based on judicial applications and evolving legal requirements. The regulations mandate that marriage contracts between non-Muslims be officially documented, whether the couple shares the same nationality or not. The new framework ensures that a wife's right to request marriage annulment due to a condition in the husband that prevents marital relations is not waived simply because she did not immediately pursue legal action. Additionally, privacy between spouses is considered compromised if an observer who can distinguish relationships is present. The law also upholds the mother's right to child custody if the child is under two years old, even if she remarries a man unrelated to the child. The Saudi Cabinet first approved the Personal Status Law in March 2022, with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman emphasizing that the legislation is derived from Islamic principles and aligned with international best practices. The legislation sets the legal age of marriage at 18, reinforces a woman's right to financial support from her husband, and grants her the ability to request a marriage annulment based on specific circumstances. The Personal Status Law is part of a broader legal reform initiative announced by the Crown Prince in February 2021. This initiative includes four key legal frameworks: Personal Status Law, Civil Transactions Law, Penal Code for Discretionary Sanctions, and Law of Evidence. Also Read: Saudi Town Celebrates Centuries-Old Saltworkshttps://
Saudi Gazette
23-02-2025
- Politics
- Saudi Gazette
Saudi Arabia implements new personal status regulations
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has officially implemented the Personal Status Regulations following the approval of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin regulations, consisting of 41 articles, took effect on Friday, marking a significant step in enhancing the legal framework governing family regulations authorize the Minister of Justice to establish the necessary procedures for hearing cases related to marriage contracts conducted without prior approval from the relevant process will be coordinated with the concerned entities, and additional regulations may be introduced as needed based on judicial applications and evolving legal regulations mandate that marriage contracts between non-Muslims be officially documented, whether the couple shares the same nationality or new framework ensures that a wife's right to request marriage annulment due to a condition in the husband that prevents marital relations is not waived simply because she did not immediately pursue legal privacy between spouses is considered compromised if an observer who can distinguish relationships is law also upholds the mother's right to child custody if the child is under two years old, even if she remarries a man unrelated to the Saudi Cabinet first approved the Personal Status Law in March 2022, with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman emphasizing that the legislation is derived from Islamic principles and aligned with international best legislation sets the legal age of marriage at 18, reinforces a woman's right to financial support from her husband, and grants her the ability to request a marriage annulment based on specific circumstances. The Personal Status Law is part of a broader legal reform initiative announced by the Crown Prince in February 2021. This initiative includes four key legal frameworks: Personal Status Law, Civil Transactions Law, Penal Code for Discretionary Sanctions, and Law of Evidence.
