King Salman orders promotion and appointment of 167 judges at Justice Ministry

RIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has issued a royal order promoting and appointing 167 judges at the Ministry of Justice across various ranks.

Minister of Justice and Acting President of the Supreme Judicial Council Walid Al-Samaani said that the order reflects the King’s continued support for the judicial sector, along with the follow-up and backing of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman and their commitment to raising its efficiency and improving its outcomes.

He noted that the promotions and appointments will contribute to the development of the sector, enhance judicial performance, and improve the quality of rulings, in line with the ongoing advancement of the justice system. Al-Samaani expressed his gratitude to the Kingdom’s leadership for its support of the judicial sector, praying for the judges’ success in carrying out their duties and upholding justice.