Saudi Arabia's online court for implementing rulings has processed more than 110,000 applications this year, according to the Ministry of Justice. This development is part of the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to digitalize services.
Launched in March 2022, the virtual court for implementation significantly reduces the number of procedural steps from 12 to just two, eliminating human intervention from the submission of an application to the issuance of the implementation order. The court leverages artificial intelligence to streamline justice system operations, aligning with the ambitious goals of Saudi Vision 2030 to modernize and expedite legal processes.
The virtual court operates around the clock, automatically vetting applications and forwarding them to the appropriate circuit for compliance. This shift to digitalization in Saudi Arabia has been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which necessitated remote access to services.
In 2013, the Interior Ministry introduced the Absher app, providing citizens and residents with access to various government services. The app's functionalities have since expanded to include job applications, passport renewals, residency cards, and driving licenses.
Furthermore, the Saudi Ministry of Justice introduced 11 new judicial e-services last November, bringing the total available services through the Najiz portal to over 150. These services include verifying an attorney’s practice license, checking the validity of powers of attorney during litigation, and viewing attachments on Najiz.
