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Digital Dispute Settlement Provides Appropriate Environment for Saudi Private Sector

One of the sessions of the International Judicial Conference on Monday, in Riyadh, in the presence of a group of legal experts (Asharq Al-Awsat)
One of the sessions of the International Judicial Conference on Monday, in Riyadh, in the presence of a group of legal experts (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Digital Dispute Settlement Provides Appropriate Environment for Saudi Private Sector

One of the sessions of the International Judicial Conference on Monday, in Riyadh, in the presence of a group of legal experts (Asharq Al-Awsat)
One of the sessions of the International Judicial Conference on Monday, in Riyadh, in the presence of a group of legal experts (Asharq Al-Awsat)

International experts have warned of the biases of artificial intelligence rulings in the judicial system, stressing the importance of providing modern technologies with correct data and updated information, to ensure fair and equitable decisions for all parties.

In a session on data analysis within the International Judicial Conference on Monday, a group of international jurists pointed to the importance of digital transformation in the Saudi justice system and in dispute settlement.

The experts noted that Saudi Arabia was able to keep pace with the massive and rapid development in technology by reducing time and effort and providing a justice environment suitable for all parties, including the local and foreign private sectors.

Wang Ju, a law professor and director of the Big Legal Data Lab in China, said that research and development were underway to employ artificial intelligence technologies in addressing complexities in judicial systems.

He also stressed the need to integrate technical and ethical information to make modern technologies capable of issuing fair judgments.

Another session on Monday highlighted the future of alternative dispute solutions in light of the digital transformation, with the participation of a number of international experts in legal affairs. Those pointed to the importance that workers in the judicial field understand the latest technologies and use them appropriately to accelerate the pace of business and ensure high quality of services.

Yousef Alghamdi, Director of the Saudi Justice Ministry’s Remote Reconciliation Platform, said that the Ministry of Justice has rich experience in digital transformation and modern technology, enabling it to keep pace with rapid technological development.

He added that the ministry has launched several initiatives aimed at providing a sustainable system, qualified capabilities, and high-quality services supported by social awareness.

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Kazakhstan Anticipates Completion of ACWA Power’s Wind Energy Project

ACWA Power announced in March that it would execute the project, which will aid Kazakhstan in reaching its goal of sourcing 50% of its energy from clean resources by 2050. (Photo: ACWA Power)
ACWA Power announced in March that it would execute the project, which will aid Kazakhstan in reaching its goal of sourcing 50% of its energy from clean resources by 2050. (Photo: ACWA Power)
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Kazakhstan Anticipates Completion of ACWA Power’s Wind Energy Project

ACWA Power announced in March that it would execute the project, which will aid Kazakhstan in reaching its goal of sourcing 50% of its energy from clean resources by 2050. (Photo: ACWA Power)
ACWA Power announced in March that it would execute the project, which will aid Kazakhstan in reaching its goal of sourcing 50% of its energy from clean resources by 2050. (Photo: ACWA Power)

Kazakh Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Madiyar Menilbekov, announced that his country eagerly anticipates the completion of ACWA Power’s first wind energy project in the Zhetysu region. This project, led by the Saudi company, will have a total capacity of 1 gigawatt and an investment value of approximately $1.5 billion.
ACWA Power announced last March that it would execute this project, which will aid Kazakhstan in reaching its goal of sourcing 50% of its energy from clean resources by 2050. Construction is expected to commence in the summer of 2025.
Menilbekov told Asharq Al-Awsat that both countries “have established a solid political dialogue at a high level, along with cooperation in trade, economics, culture, and parliamentary exchange.” He expects this high-level dialogue to continue at the upcoming COP 16 summit in Riyadh.
He further emphasized that trade, economic, and investment cooperation is the cornerstone of the bilateral relationship, noting: “Both countries share a similar outlook on economic development, reflected in Kazakhstan’s Strategic Program 2050 and Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.”
The Kazakh ambassador highlighted that last September, the Islamic Development Bank approved financing for projects in Kazakhstan focused on water resource development, enhancing agricultural productivity, and ensuring food security, with total allocations amounting to $1.153 billion.
In tourism, he noted significant progress toward establishing direct flights between the two countries. Air Astana launched flights between Shymkent and Jeddah in October and announced a route from Almaty to Medina, bringing the total to six direct flights. Additionally, Kazakh companies in construction, oil services, and IT have recently opened offices across Saudi Arabia. The Farabi Innovation Center was inaugurated in Riyadh to attract talented entrepreneurs and innovative startups from Nur-Sultan and Central Asia to the Kingdom.
Menilbekov explained that since gaining independence, Kazakhstan’s GDP has grown 17-fold, with foreign trade reaching $139.8 billion last year. He added: “Since 1993, Kazakhstan has attracted a total of $441 billion in foreign direct investment, allowing our economy to remain one of the most dynamic in Central Asia and the post-Soviet region.”
According to Menilbekov, Kazakhstan is the world’s largest producer and exporter of natural uranium, responsible for more than 45% of global production and exports. He also noted that Kazakhstan produces 18 of the 34 raw materials identified by the European Union as “critical materials.”
Menilbekov further mentioned that Kazakhstan possesses 200 million hectares of agricultural land, with about 100 million hectares currently under regular cultivation.