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Seven Labor Courts Inaugurated Across KSA to Attract Investment

Justice Minister Waleed al-Samaani (2nd right) and Ministry of Labor and Social Development Ahmad Al-Rajhi (2nd left) at the launch of labor courts during a special event at the Justice training center in Riyadh on Sunday. SPA
Justice Minister Waleed al-Samaani (2nd right) and Ministry of Labor and Social Development Ahmad Al-Rajhi (2nd left) at the launch of labor courts during a special event at the Justice training center in Riyadh on Sunday. SPA
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Seven Labor Courts Inaugurated Across KSA to Attract Investment

Justice Minister Waleed al-Samaani (2nd right) and Ministry of Labor and Social Development Ahmad Al-Rajhi (2nd left) at the launch of labor courts during a special event at the Justice training center in Riyadh on Sunday. SPA
Justice Minister Waleed al-Samaani (2nd right) and Ministry of Labor and Social Development Ahmad Al-Rajhi (2nd left) at the launch of labor courts during a special event at the Justice training center in Riyadh on Sunday. SPA

Saudi Arabia inaugurated on Sunday seven labor courts aimed at providing a safe and attractive work environment and stabilizing the labor market.

Justice Minister and President of the Supreme Judicial System Waleed al-Samaani announced the completion of the specialized judicial system by establishing the labor courts and exercising their competencies stipulated in the Sharia Pleadings Law.

In the first phase, seven labor courts will be launched in Riyadh, Makkah, Jeddah, Abha, Dammam, Buraidah and Madinah, he explained, noting that these courts will be added to 27 labor departments and nine other departments inside appeal courts across the Kingdom.

These courts and departments will be operating with 139 judges and 99 legal specialists.

The operation of labor courts is an important step toward boosting the local labor market as well as creating conducive investment climate in the Kingdom in accordance with its Vision 2030, the Minister stressed.

He pointed to the Ministry’s keenness to ensure that the labor justice environment is fully digital, adding that judges who will work in these courts have been selected based on judiciary experience, knowledge, and efficiency.

Samaani said the shift and progress in the legal sector were thanks to the full support provided by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense.

The introduction of specialized labor courts will improve the performance of working teams inside these courts and will contribute to the development of the justice system, he added.

The justice facility has undergone a qualitative leap, aimed at promoting it to serve the beneficiaries and reaffirm the leadership’s will to apply the principle of justice and restoration of rights.

He stressed the Ministry’s continued development of judicial and documentary work and its support for specific initiatives that will ensure further progress and development.

He called on the specialists to contribute to this development via available means of communication.

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Iranian Official to Asharq Al-Awsat: Committed to Peace and Stability with Saudi Arabia

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht Ravanchi (Reuters)
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht Ravanchi (Reuters)
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Iranian Official to Asharq Al-Awsat: Committed to Peace and Stability with Saudi Arabia

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht Ravanchi (Reuters)
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht Ravanchi (Reuters)

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht Ravanchi reaffirmed Iran and Saudi Arabia’s mutual determination to establish lasting peace and stability in the region.
Speaking to Asharq Al-Awsat during his visit to Riyadh, Ravanchi emphasized that achieving this goal requires sustained bilateral and regional cooperation to address current threats and build a foundation for prosperity and security.
During his meetings with the Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Eng. Waleed ElKhereiji, Ravanchi discussed strengthening bilateral relations in political, economic, and consular fields, and explored key regional and international issues.
He described Saudi-Iranian efforts as a “successful model of bilateral and multilateral cooperation,” aimed at fostering peace, security, and development on both regional and international levels. Ravanchi underscored the importance of historical ties and the principle of good neighborliness as the basis for advancing this relationship.
Following the second meeting of the Saudi-Chinese-Iranian trilateral committee in Riyadh, both Saudi Arabia and Iran reiterated their full commitment to implementing the Beijing Agreement, according to a statement by the Saudi foreign ministry. The accord, mediated by China, aims to restore diplomatic ties and promote mutual respect for sovereignty and security in accordance with the principles of the UN Charter, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), and international law.
China praised the progress achieved since the agreement’s signing, including the reopening of embassies and increased bilateral engagement. It pledged to continue supporting Saudi-Iranian efforts to deepen their cooperation and maintain regional stability.
Ravanchi, who previously served as Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations and was a member of the Iranian nuclear negotiating team with the P5+1, described the atmosphere of the meetings as “cordial and transparent.” He added that the three nations exchanged views on topics of mutual interest and stressed the importance of continuing this “positive and forward-looking process.” He also revealed “constructive and friendly” meetings held by the Iranian delegation with their Saudi hosts and Chinese counterparts, during which they discussed enhancing bilateral and trilateral cooperation and reviewed developments in relations over the past year.
One significant development has been the improvement in consular services. Over 87,000 Iranian pilgrims performed Hajj, and more than 52,000 completed Umrah in the past year, demonstrating enhanced coordination. Additionally, the first meeting of the Saudi-Iranian Joint Media Committee and the signing of an MoU between Saudi Arabia’s Prince Saud Al-Faisal Institute for Diplomatic Studies and Iran’s Institute for Political and International Studies further strengthened institutional ties.
The trilateral meeting also tackled pressing regional challenges, particularly the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The participants condemned Israel’s aggression in Palestine, Lebanon, and Iran, calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities and the continuation of humanitarian aid to affected regions. They warned that ongoing violence poses significant risks to regional and global security, including threats to maritime safety.
On Yemen, the parties reiterated their support for a comprehensive political solution under United Nations auspices. They emphasized the importance of dialogue and diplomacy to achieve lasting peace in the war-torn country.
Saudi-Iranian relations have undergone a remarkable transformation since the signing of the Beijing Agreement. The reopening of embassies, including Iran’s embassy in Riyadh in June after a seven-year hiatus, marked a turning point in their ties.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Consular Affairs Alireza Bigdeli described the day as a “historic milestone” in Saudi-Iranian relations. He expressed confidence that the renewed relationship would reach its peak, emphasizing that the restoration of ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia opens a new chapter in bilateral and regional relations, aimed at greater cooperation and stability.