Saudi King Issues Royal Order Naming 12 Judges as Members of Supreme Court

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud. SPA
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud. SPA
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Saudi King Issues Royal Order Naming 12 Judges as Members of Supreme Court

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud. SPA
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud. SPA

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, has issued a royal order appointing 12 judges, holding the position of President of the Court of Appeal, as members of the Supreme Court.

The Minister of Justice and Chairman of the Supreme Judicial Council, Dr. Walid bin Mohammed Al-Samaani, appreciated the support from the Saudi King and the Crown Prince, for the judicial system.

He emphasized that the royal order will fortify the Supreme Court's capacity to fulfill its responsibilities outlined in the judicial system and the two legal proceedings and criminal procedures systems.

The President of the Supreme Court, Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Abdullah Al-Luhaidan, and other members expressed gratitude for the trust bestowed by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince.

They affirmed their commitment to working diligently and contributing to realizing the aspirations of the Saudi leadership in their new roles.



Saudi Arabia Emphasizes Peaceful Cooperation to Achieve Global Security

Ambassador Abdul Mohsen bin Khothaila speaks during the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference. (Photo: Saudi Mission in Geneva)
Ambassador Abdul Mohsen bin Khothaila speaks during the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference. (Photo: Saudi Mission in Geneva)
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Saudi Arabia Emphasizes Peaceful Cooperation to Achieve Global Security

Ambassador Abdul Mohsen bin Khothaila speaks during the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference. (Photo: Saudi Mission in Geneva)
Ambassador Abdul Mohsen bin Khothaila speaks during the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference. (Photo: Saudi Mission in Geneva)

Saudi Arabia emphasized peaceful international cooperation as a means to achieve global prosperity, stability and security, stressing the importance of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and the necessity of its full implementation.

Ambassador Abdul Mohsen bin Khothaila, the Permanent Saudi Representative to the United Nations and international organizations in Geneva, participated in the second session of the Preparatory Committee for the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference.

The ambassador called for more effective international efforts to achieve the goals and universality of the NPT, urging non-party states to join the treaty and subject all their nuclear facilities to the comprehensive safeguards of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Affirming the right to the peaceful use of nuclear technology under Article 4 of the Treaty, he underlined the importance of adhering to the highest standards of transparency and reliability, calling on all parties to cooperate to promote peaceful use for the benefit of global development and well-being.

He stated that the responsibility for making the Middle East a nuclear-weapon-free zone lies with the international community, especially the sponsors of the 1995 resolution on the Middle East.

Bin Khothaila condemned the recent statements and threats made by a member of the Israeli government regarding the use of nuclear weapons against the Palestinians, describing his words as violations of international law and a threat to global peace and security.

He further called for intensifying cooperation between the parties to the NPT to attain positive results at the next “review conference” in 2026, with the aim of achieving a safe world free of nuclear weapons.