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Saudi Gazette
4 days ago
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- Saudi Gazette
Conciliation Center issues 73,000 agreements in H1 2025
RIYADH — The Saudi Ministry of Justice's Conciliation Center issued 73,000 conciliation agreements during the first half of 2025, reinforcing the Kingdom's efforts to promote amicable dispute resolution and reduce the burden on courts. The Center facilitated more than 544,000 conciliation sessions, benefiting over 733,000 individuals. These milestones underscore the growing reliance on alternative dispute resolution mechanisms within the justice system. Central to the initiative is the Taradhi platform ( which offers remote conciliation services, enabling parties to settle disputes efficiently without the need for in-person attendance. The platform is supported by qualified conciliators with expertise in various legal and commercial domains, and all operations adhere to institutional procedures and approved regulations. Conciliation agreements concluded through Taradhi are legally binding and directly enforceable through the enforcement courts if either party fails to comply. The progress achieved by the Conciliation Center is aligned with the Kingdom's Vision 2030 and falls under the Conciliation System Activation Initiative, part of the National Transformation Program. The initiative aims to embed conciliation as a primary method for resolving disputes across Saudi society. — SG
Saudi Gazette
18-03-2025
- Business
- Saudi Gazette
Saudi Alimony Fund disburses SR78 million to support families in 2024
RIYADH — The Alimony Fund of the Saudi Ministry of Justice disbursed over SR78 million in monthly maintenance payments in 2024, benefiting more than 23,000 recipients and ensuring timely financial support for families. The fund aims to provide prompt alimony payments, promote financial stability, and enforce legal responsibility by recovering payments from those obligated to pay. Throughout the year, the fund enhanced engagement with beneficiaries by addressing over 11,000 inquiries and distributing approximately 15,000 awareness messages to educate the public on their rights. A key advancement was the streamlining of the alimony disbursement process, allowing eligible individuals to complete applications online and receive payments within five working days, provided all conditions are met. The fund ensures that court-ordered entitlements are fulfilled and works to recover these amounts from liable parties. Services are accessible via the website, where users can log in using their ID number and date of birth to submit applications electronically.
