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King Salman orders promotion and appointment of 167 judges

King Salman has issued a royal order to promote and appoint 167 judges at the Ministry of Justice, supporting the ongoing development of the judiciary.

Ajel News14 min ago · 1 min read
King Salman orders promotion of 167 judges

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King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has issued a royal order to promote and appoint 167 judges at the Ministry of Justice across various judicial ranks.

Acting Minister of Justice and Chairman of the Supreme Judicial Council, Sheikh Dr. Walid bin Mohammed Al-Samaani, stated that this royal order reflects the continued support of King Salman and the ongoing oversight of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman for the judicial sector, emphasizing the leadership's commitment to enhancing its efficiency and improving its outcomes.

Al-Samaani added that the promotion and appointment of judges will further the development of the judiciary, strengthen judicial performance, and improve the quality of rulings in line with the ongoing modernization of the justice system.

The minister expressed his gratitude to the leadership for its continued support and wished the judges success in fulfilling their duties and upholding justice.