Saudi Board of Grievances hosts UK Chief Judicial Adviser

Dr. Ali bin Ahmed Al-Ahidab, President of the Board of Grievances and Chairman of the Administrative Judicial Council in Saudi Arabia, received Peter Gross, Chief Judicial Adviser to the United Kingdom Government, in Riyadh. The visit was requested by the UK delegation to observe the legislative and procedural transformations within the Saudi administrative judiciary.

The discussions focused on the qualitative shifts in the Saudi judicial system, driven by Vision 2030, which have positioned the country as a regional and international model. The UK delegation reviewed Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation in the legal sector, specifically examining the “Digital Administrative Court” and the “Judicial Operations Management Center,” which facilitate remote transactions and enhance transparency.

Additionally, the delegation visited the Supreme Administrative Court in Riyadh to study the scientific and legal methodologies used to establish administrative law principles. The visit concluded with praise from the UK delegation regarding the legislative advancements and digital services implemented by the Board of Grievances.