Royal Decree to Develop Saudi Litigation

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Chairs Cabinet's Session (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Chairs Cabinet's Session (SPA)
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Royal Decree to Develop Saudi Litigation

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Chairs Cabinet's Session (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Chairs Cabinet's Session (SPA)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz has sent a written message to Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah, to attend the closing ceremony of King Abdulaziz Camel Festival to be held on the first of February.

The message was delivered by Saudi Ambassador to the State of Kuwait Abdulaziz bin Ibrahim Al-Fayez during a meeting with the Emir of Kuwait at Bayan palace on Wednesday.

King Salman issued a royal decree in coordination with the Ministry of Justice that requires all government bodies and authorities to limit the requirements for issuing case closer in the courts.

The Ministry of Justice issued a statement explaining the royal decree which directed that a mechanism must be developed to replace submitting applications for case closer.

The mechanism is expected to be ready within no more than 90 days to limit the overflow of proceedings and disputes at the court.

The Ministry said the royal decree supported the goal of “limiting the flow of lawsuits in courts,” which is part of the National Transformation Program (NTP) 2020 and Vision 2030.

“In addition to that, some case closer and disclaimers can easily be finalized without involving the court, and in a manner that serves the purpose of the government bodies submitting these case closer,” it added.

The statement pointed out that more than 20 kinds of case closer requests from almost 30 government bodies and others are sent to the courts without coordinating with the Ministry of Justice.

The ministry highlighted that the royal decree concerns all government departments and bodies and aims to review decisions issued by courts for case closer, improve the performance of these bodies in terms of verifying facts, and making the right decision.



Kuwait Includes 8 Lebanese Hospitals on 'Terror' List

Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA
Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA
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Kuwait Includes 8 Lebanese Hospitals on 'Terror' List

Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA
Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA

Kuwait's foreign ministry issued on Sunday a circular indicating that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.”

Lebanon's health ministry expressed surprise and said it would seek clarification.

It said it received the Kuwaiti statement "with great surprise", adding it had not been provided with "any information or notification from any Kuwaiti entity about this matter.”

"The hospitals mentioned in the statement are registered with the syndicate of private hospitals in Lebanon and carry out their role in providing treatment and health services to all Lebanese without exception," the ministry statement said.

It called the facilities "an essential part of the Lebanese health system,” and said it would contact the relevant authorities to request clarification and "protect Lebanon's health system.”

It noted that "Kuwait has numerous joint projects with the ministry... and has been among the most prominent countries that have stood by the health system during the successive crises that Lebanon has faced.”

The latest move was "unprecedented and inconsistent" with the Gulf country's usual approach, it added.


Saudi and Guatemalan FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA
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Saudi and Guatemalan FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart Carlos Ramiro Martínez in Riyadh.

During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and discussed developments of mutual interest.


Faisal bin Farhan, Barrack Discuss Developments in Syria

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)
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Faisal bin Farhan, Barrack Discuss Developments in Syria

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Sunday with US Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack in Riyadh.

During the meeting, they reviewed developments in Syria.