Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, His Excellency the Minister of Justice, Dr. Walid bin Mohammed Al-Samaani, inaugurated today in Riyadh the second edition of the International Judicial Conference. Held this year under the central theme of “Judicial Quality,” the conference brings together a distinguished group of experts, specialists, and decision-makers in the field of justice from more than 40 countries worldwide, making it a leading global platform for exchanging experiences and visions on the future of justice.
Strategic context within Vision 2030
This conference is being held at a crucial time as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia undergoes radical transformations across all sectors, driven by the ambitious Saudi Vision 2030. Developing the justice sector is a cornerstone of this vision, aiming to build a modern and efficient judicial system that strengthens the rule of law and safeguards rights. In his opening remarks, Dr. Al-Samaani emphasized that the progress witnessed in the justice sector is a result of the unwavering support of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and the diligent follow-up of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, which has established a modern judicial system that upholds the values of justice and transparency.
From digital transformation to judicial quality
The second conference builds on the resounding success of its inaugural edition, which focused on “The Future of Justice in the Digital Age.” Today, the focus logically shifts to “Judicial Quality,” where the objective is no longer limited to digitizing procedures but extends to encompassing the quality of all judicial outcomes. Minister Al-Samaani explained that the concept of judicial quality has become a global benchmark for measuring the efficiency of justice systems, emphasizing that it is not limited to the final judgment but encompasses all aspects of the judicial process—substantive, procedural, and operational—thus ensuring the effective delivery of justice.
Economic and developmental importance
The importance of judicial quality extends beyond the courtroom, becoming a vital element in supporting the economic and investment environment. A high-quality, efficient, and transparent judicial system provides local and international investors with the confidence to invest, directly contributing to sustainable development and the diversification of the national economy. This conference aims to explore how judicial reforms in the Kingdom have improved the business environment and attracted high-quality investments.
A global platform for exchanging experiences
The conference, with its eight dialogue sessions, will host more than 50 international and local speakers and is expected to draw over 4,000 participants. This international gathering provides the Kingdom with an opportunity to showcase the development of its judicial system while simultaneously benefiting from international best practices and experiences in judicial quality. The conference demonstrates the Kingdom's commitment to strengthening international cooperation in the legal and judicial fields and solidifying its position as a leading regional center for the development of legislation and judicial systems.
