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KSA’s Law on Judicial Cost System
On 7 September 2021, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (“KSA”) issued a new law amending their judicial cost system (“Judicial Cost Law”), especially introducing new court fees provisions. The new law intends to relieve the judicial system by encouraging people to resolve conflicts without filing a lawsuit before court. Although this development is in line with most countries in the Middle East, where court filing fees are charged, the new law is a remarkable change since filing a civil case in Saudi Arabia until now was free of charge. This legal briefing shall provide an overview of the most notable features as well as the scope of fees.