Board of Grievances: Litigation period reduced to 68 days to support investment
His Excellency Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed Al-Yousef, President of the Board of Grievances and Chairman of the Administrative Judiciary Council, affirmed that the Board has achieved a qualitative leap in the pursuit of efficient justice, successfully reducing the average litigation period to approximately 68 days. This unprecedented achievement is a direct result of the Board's investment in advanced digital infrastructure and the training of specialized personnel, which has contributed to accelerating the judicial process compared to the lengthy periods cases previously required.
Dr. Al-Yousef's remarks came during his active participation in the main dialogue session of the Fifth International Conference of the Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration, held on Wednesday as part of Riyadh International Dispute Resolution Week. He explained that these results reflect the administrative judiciary's commitment to keeping pace with the comprehensive development witnessed by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia across various sectors.
Keeping pace with Vision 2030 and enhancing the investment environment
In a related context, this improvement in the performance of the Board of Grievances is an integral part of the objectives of the Kingdom's Vision 2030, which prioritizes reforming and enhancing the efficiency of the judicial system. Reducing litigation time has not only legal implications but also serves as a fundamental pillar in strengthening the investment environment. Local and international investors consistently seek a legal environment characterized by transparency and swift resolution, which the Saudi administrative judiciary currently provides by guaranteeing the rights of those contracting with government entities.
The President of the Board of Grievances pointed out that the tremendous developmental and investment boom the Kingdom is experiencing necessitated an immediate response to improve judicial and legislative performance. This was achieved through a precise strategy based on digital indicators and real-time statistics, to build a comprehensive institutional judiciary that enhances the attractiveness of investment in all its forms, including venture capital and emerging sectors.
Arbitration and Artificial Intelligence: The Future of Administrative Justice
Dr. Al-Yousef addressed the importance of the new government procurement and competition system, which has activated arbitration as an option in several of its provisions. This contributes to expediting dispute resolution, reducing the burden on the courts, and thus creating a more attractive developmental environment. He emphasized that the Board of Grievances plays a pivotal role in this regard, given its inherent jurisdiction to adjudicate disputes in which the government is a party, particularly those related to construction, supply, and service contracts.
His Excellency concluded by emphasizing that the Court is committed to innovation and the integration of artificial intelligence technologies into judicial processes. This aims to enhance the quality of judicial outcomes, reduce waiting times between sessions, and ensure the accuracy of judgments, aligning with the government's comprehensive digital transformation and contributing to improved quality of life and the achievement of swift justice for all.
