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Labor Courts Performance Indicators Continue to Grow in Saudi Arabia

Labor Courts Performance Indicators Continue to Grow in Saudi Arabia
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Labor Courts Performance Indicators Continue to Grow in Saudi Arabia

Labor Courts Performance Indicators Continue to Grow in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Ministry of Justice said today that the performance of labor courts indicators is on the rise as more and more labor cases are being resolved.

According to latest statistics by the ministry, there were around 4200 rulings issued last month only with an average of 210 rulings a day, making more than 120% increase in the number of rulings of labor courts compared to the same period last year.

“Since the launch of the labor courts in late 2018, we have been witnessing a high level of efficiency by these courts reflected in the growing number of cases successfully resolved over a short period”.

Recently the ministry has given special attention to group complaints, it has assigned a special mobile notary to serve clients of labor courts specifically.

Labor courts managed to resolve several disputes related to a group of workers, ensuring those workers are well compensated promptly and giving labor market assurance and stability.

The launch of a specialized judiciary like the commercial and labor courts is part of the Kingdom’s vision 2030 which focuses on facilitating business and investment in Saudi Arabia. According to the latest report by SAGIA, over 1130 new international companies entered the Saudi market in 2019, this being the highest record in 10 years.

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Scholars’ Gathering Affirms Islamic Consensus on Women’s Right to Education

The exclusive Scholars’ Session, part of the “Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities” initiative, was held in Islamabad. Asharq Al-Awsat
The exclusive Scholars’ Session, part of the “Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities” initiative, was held in Islamabad. Asharq Al-Awsat
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Scholars’ Gathering Affirms Islamic Consensus on Women’s Right to Education

The exclusive Scholars’ Session, part of the “Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities” initiative, was held in Islamabad. Asharq Al-Awsat
The exclusive Scholars’ Session, part of the “Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities” initiative, was held in Islamabad. Asharq Al-Awsat

Bringing together representatives from Fiqh academies, organizations, councils, and religious committees, along with a distinguished assembly of muftis and senior scholars from various schools of thought and sects across the Islamic world, the Scholars’ Session reaffirmed the enduring consensus in Islam—both historically and contemporarily—on the legitimate right of women to education.

The exclusive Scholars’ Session, part of the “Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities” initiative, was held in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, under the leadership of Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa, Secretary-General of the Muslim World League and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars.

At the conclusion of the extensive scholarly dialogue, which lasted several hours, all participants unanimously affirmed—with enlightened judgment—the Islamic consensus, both historically and contemporarily, on the legitimate right of women to education.

This consensus is based on the comprehensive Islamic texts concerning the matter, affirming that women possess the same rights as their male counterparts to education at any age, level, or field of study, provided it aligns with Islamic teachings.

The discussion underscored that this right is rooted in the fundamental Islamic obligation of seeking knowledge, which applies equally to both genders, in accordance with Islamic teachings.

The dialogue included a thorough refutation of all misconceptions surrounding women's education, whether these were complete or partial. Participants emphasized that their religious declaration is intended for all individuals, institutions, and both public and private entities across the Islamic world and minority communities, adhering to the appropriate Islamic methodology for such declarations.

The scholars’ statements praised the comprehensive principles related to the legitimate empowerment of women in general, and their education in particular, as outlined in the Charter of Makkah and the Charter of Building Bridges between Islamic Schools of Thought and Sects.

Both international conferences, which issued these charters, were supported by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz.