Judicial Intelligence Hackathon: The Board of Grievances opens the door to digital innovation

In a strategic move aimed at fostering innovation in the justice sector, the Board of Grievances in Saudi Arabia announced the launch of the “Judicial Intelligence Hackathon,” a first-of-its-kind initiative that seeks to leverage emerging technologies and artificial intelligence to develop administrative justice. This announcement underscores the Board’s commitment to keeping pace with the Kingdom’s rapid digital transformation and opening new horizons for innovators to contribute to enhancing judicial services.

The context of digital transformation and smart justice

This hackathon is not an isolated event, but rather part of the Board of Grievances' ongoing efforts to automate procedures and transition to fully electronic litigation. Following the success of the "Moeen" digital platform in moving judicial work from paper to the digital realm, the Board is now moving into the "artificial intelligence" phase. This step aims to leverage and analyze big data to serve justice, perfectly aligning with the Kingdom's Vision 2030 goals of building an effective, innovation-driven digital government.

Registration details and participation requirements

The Board of Grievances announced that registration for the hackathon will officially open on Sunday, December 28, 2025, and will continue until January 20, 2026. The Board has extended its invitation to a diverse range of participants, including specialists, technical experts, university students, and faculty members. Participation requires forming teams of 3 to 5 members, led by a Saudi citizen, and participants must be at least 18 years old. Registration is mandatory through the event's dedicated digital portal.

Hackathon paths: Between artificial intelligence and user experience

The hackathon focuses on two main tracks that address real challenges facing the sector:

• The first track (artificial intelligence): aims to create solutions that reduce procedural errors in digital sessions, and help in sorting and classifying cases automatically and quickly, thus reducing the operational burden and accelerating the pace of litigation.
• The second track (digital innovation): focuses on improving the “beneficiary journey”, by simplifying the procedures for filing claims and attaching documents, with a special focus on creating solutions that facilitate access to judicial services for the elderly and people with disabilities, to ensure the inclusiveness of justice for all.

Expected impact and future of administrative justice

The outcomes of this hackathon are expected to contribute to a qualitative leap in the efficiency of judicial work. The use of technology is not limited to speed; it extends to enhancing transparency and accuracy in judgments. The Court has set January 23, 2026, as the date for announcing the qualifying teams, and January 28 for holding the final discussion sessions. Adopting such initiatives reflects the judicial leadership's belief that technology is the ideal partner for achieving swift justice, reducing litigation time, and raising the quality of judicial and regulatory outputs in service of the public interest.