Ranking of Saudi Cities Improves on Global Livability Index

A general view of the Saudi capital, Riyadh. (SPA)
A general view of the Saudi capital, Riyadh. (SPA)
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Ranking of Saudi Cities Improves on Global Livability Index

A general view of the Saudi capital, Riyadh. (SPA)
A general view of the Saudi capital, Riyadh. (SPA)

Riyadh and Jeddah have improved on the Global Livability Index in an annual report prepared by the Economist Group's Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU).

The report ranks 140 cities based on an assessment of stability, culture and environment, education, health care, and infrastructure.

According to the index, Riyadh improved by three places to 103rd, and Jeddah advanced four places to 107 compared to 2022.

In a bid to achieve the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, the Quality of Life Program seeks to include three Saudi cities among the world's top 100 on livability indexes by 2030.

The program aims at improving the quality of life of citizens, residents, visitors and tourists by providing new opportunities to take part in cultural, entertainment and sports activities.



Saudi Justice Minister Discusses Cooperation with Eurojust President

Saudi Minister of Justice Walid Al-Samaani and Eurojust President Michael Schmid meet in The Hague. SPA
Saudi Minister of Justice Walid Al-Samaani and Eurojust President Michael Schmid meet in The Hague. SPA
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Saudi Justice Minister Discusses Cooperation with Eurojust President

Saudi Minister of Justice Walid Al-Samaani and Eurojust President Michael Schmid meet in The Hague. SPA
Saudi Minister of Justice Walid Al-Samaani and Eurojust President Michael Schmid meet in The Hague. SPA

Saudi Minister of Justice Walid Al-Samaani has visited the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust) in The Hague.

During his visit on Tuesday, he was received by Eurojust President Michael Schmid, with whom he discussed ways to enhance cooperation in the judicial and legal fields in a manner that promotes justice and human rights.

Al-Samaani highlighted the key developments in the Kingdom’s judicial sector, supported by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, within the framework of the Saudi Vision 2030.

He pointed out that the right to litigate is guaranteed to both citizens and residents of the Kingdom, with all judicial guarantees provided, ensuring equal treatment for all parties and fairness in disputes.

He also highlighted the key reforms in the judicial sector that have reinforced the principles of transparency and public access, including recording court sessions with audio and video, publishing judicial rulings, launching electronic litigation services, and activating the preventive justice system.