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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 Arabia Implemented $7.1-Billion-Worth Projects to Support Children

KSrelief has implemented 3,117 projects across 105 countries, totaling over $7.1 billion. SPA
KSrelief has implemented 3,117 projects across 105 countries, totaling over $7.1 billion. SPA
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Saudi Arabia Implemented $7.1-Billion-Worth Projects to Support Children

KSrelief has implemented 3,117 projects across 105 countries, totaling over $7.1 billion. SPA
KSrelief has implemented 3,117 projects across 105 countries, totaling over $7.1 billion. SPA

Saudi Arabia actively marks World Children's Day, observed on November 20 every year, through a range of projects and initiatives carried out by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), which is dedicated to supporting children and promoting their well-being worldwide.

Since its establishment, KSrelief has implemented 3,117 projects across 105 countries, totaling over $7.1 billion. Among these, 965 projects were valued at over $924 million, specifically focusing on enhancing the living conditions of children and their families, alleviating their suffering and ensuring access to education in safe and healthy environments.

One significant project by the center is the rehabilitation and reintegration of children recruited and affected by the armed conflict in Yemen, which aims to support child soldiers in their journey back to society.

The project has positively impacted 530 children and 60,560 family members. It entails facilitating the children's integration into their communities, enrolling them in schools, and offering vital psychological and social support through targeted training courses, helping them to lead normal, fulfilling lives.
KSrelief is a key supporter of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), significantly contributing to the delivery of health services and nutrition programs for newborns and their mothers. The center also plays a crucial role in supporting educational initiatives and ensuring the continuity of education in crisis and disaster-affected areas.