His Excellency Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed Al-Yousef, President of the Board of Grievances, announced an unprecedented leap forward in the history of administrative justice in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, reducing the average litigation period to just 68 days. This achievement reflects the rapid development of the judicial system, benefiting from the latest artificial intelligence technologies and the comprehensive digital transformation adopted by the Kingdom.
Linking effective justice with economic growth
During his active participation in the sessions of the "Riyadh International Dispute Resolution Week," Dr. Al-Yousef emphasized that this achievement is not merely a statistical figure, but a fundamental pillar supporting the Kingdom's developmental leaps. He explained that developing judicial and legislative performance according to precise indicators is a crucial factor in enhancing the attractiveness of foreign and domestic investment, as investors always seek a legal environment characterized by speed and transparency to guarantee their rights.
The context of digital transformation and Vision 2030
These rapid steps align with the objectives of the Kingdom's Vision 2030, which has placed digital transformation at the heart of its priorities for developing the public sector. Over the past few years, the Board of Grievances has undergone a radical transformation from traditional paper-based transactions to a fully integrated digital system, which has contributed to expediting procedures and enhancing the efficiency of judicial work. Reducing the processing time to 68 days is the culmination of years of dedicated work on automating the courts and activating e-litigation platforms.
Supporting venture capital investments and emerging sectors
The President of the Board of Grievances emphasized the paramount importance of swift justice in supporting modern investment sectors, particularly venture capital and artificial intelligence projects. These sectors are characterized by high dynamism and rapid change, making slow litigation a significant obstacle to their growth. He noted that the new government procurement system has activated arbitration as an option, providing an alternative and expedited dispute resolution mechanism and creating a secure and attractive investment environment.
Numbers reflect the scale of the achievement
In unequivocal terms, Al-Yousef explained that the judicial system successfully completed millions of legal procedures with high accuracy, thanks to qualified national personnel and a robust technological infrastructure. He emphasized that reducing the time between hearings did not negatively impact the quality of judgments; on the contrary, supporting technologies contributed to improving the quality of judicial outcomes.
The future of justice in the age of artificial intelligence
Dr. Al-Yousef concluded by emphasizing the Board of Grievances' commitment to further investing in artificial intelligence technologies for data analysis and case prediction, which will contribute to reducing processing times and increasing efficiency in the future. This approach comes in response to the unwavering support the judicial system receives from the wise leadership, ensuring that administrative justice keeps pace with the comprehensive development the Kingdom is witnessing across all sectors, thereby enhancing the quality of life and the principles of institutional justice.
