RIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman issued two royal orders on Thursday appointing 156 judges in the Board of Grievances and the Ministry of Justice, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said.

In the breakdown of the figure, the Monarch ordered the appointment and promotion of 36 judges in various ranks at the Board of Grievances and 120 judges in the Ministry of Justice.

President of the Board of Grievances and Administrative Judiciary Council Sheikh Dr. Khalid Bin Muhammad Al-Yusuf praised the King’s constant support for the judiciary.

Meanwhile, the Minister of Justice, President of the Supreme Judicial Council Sheikh Dr. Waleed Bin Muhammad Al-Samaani expressed his thanks and appreciation to the King for his continuous support for the judiciary. — SPA