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Global Competitiveness Report 2019: Saudi Arabia Advances 8 Positions in Judicial Independence

Picture shows the General Court in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (AFP Photo)
Picture shows the General Court in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (AFP Photo)
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Global Competitiveness Report 2019: Saudi Arabia Advances 8 Positions in Judicial Independence

Picture shows the General Court in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (AFP Photo)
Picture shows the General Court in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (AFP Photo)

Saudi Arabia has made significant progress in several judicial indicators according to the latest Global Competitiveness Report 2019, published by the World Economic Forum.

According to the report, Saudi Arabia jumped 8 positions in the “judicial independence” sub-index, achieving the 16th ranking globally.

Similarly, it has moved 4 positions in the “efficiency of the legal framework in settling disputes’ sub-index, achieving the 17th ranking globally; while it maintained its 11th global ranking for the “legal framework's adaptability to digital business models” sub-index.

In addition, the Kingdom jumped 11 places in the “efficiency of the legal framework in challenging regulations,” achieving the 18th ranking globally.

“The progress was made possible through the support granted by the Saudi government, and its keen interest to develop the justice system,” noted the Saudi Ministry of Justice.

Saudi Arabia advanced to the 36th position in its overall global ranking, moving three positions forward from its ranking last year.

The report showed improvements in several main and sub-indices and noted the Kingdom’s efforts to diversify its economy and adopt ICT solutions.

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Saudi Govt Underscores Importance of Respecting Syria’s Sovereignty, Independence

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)
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Saudi Govt Underscores Importance of Respecting Syria’s Sovereignty, Independence

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)

The Saudi government underscored on Tuesday the importance of respecting Syria’s sovereignty and independence, reiterating its statement at the extraordinary meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Ministerial Council.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh.

The government also rejected foreign interference in Syria’s internal affairs, renewed support for the Palestinian people and urged the need for a ceasefire in Gaza.

The cabinet was briefed on Saudi Arabia’s talks with friendly nations over the past week, including the message received by King Salman from Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The cabinet discussed regional and international developments, and emphasized the Kingdom's continuous efforts to foster cooperation through bilateral relations, and its membership in multilateral organizations and groups. All its efforts aim to address global challenges, promote security, and advance prosperity in the region and beyond.

Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary expressed the cabinet's strong condemnation of the ongoing violations against the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. It unequivocally rejected and condemned any attempt at altering Jerusalem's historical and legal status, calling on the international community to hold the Israeli authorities accountable for the grave violations against innocent civilians and Islamic holy sites in Palestine.

Moreover, the cabinet highlighted Saudi Arabia’s latest economic assistance to Yemen, saying it reflects the Kingdom's commitment to stability in the country and helping the Yemeni people.

The support aims to strengthen Yemen's economic, financial, and monetary foundations, build the capacity of government institutions, and empower the private sector to drive sustainable growth and create job opportunities.

The cabinet reviewed the performance indicators of several key economic sectors in the Kingdom, and commended the significant growth of the non-profit sector, which plays a crucial role in supporting healthcare, education, research, and other vital areas, in line with Saudi Vision 2030 goals.