Minister of Justice Walid Al-Samaani
The new enforcement law is based on a balanced philosophy that preserves the creditor’s right to obtain what is owed to them, while at the same time taking into account the fundamental rights of the debtor and their family, and ensuring that financial hardship does not become a reason to harm a person or undermine their dignity, said the Minister of Justice Walid Al-Samaani.
In an interview with Al-Iktisadiya, the minister added that the goal of enforcement is to secure rights without harming individuals, noting that the law has shifted the focus of enforcement from the debtor as a person to their financial liabilities and assets. This shift is accompanied by strengthened disclosure and asset tracing tools, streamlined procedures, and the expansion of digital solutions—all designed to achieve swift justice without overstepping safeguards.
He noted that tracking funds is one of the most prominent measures addressed by the new law, adding that enforcement seizures are not limited to funds available in bank accounts or investment portfolios but extend to tracking the movement of funds, particularly in cases of large debts.
Additionally, the law emphasizes that the enforcement of rights and contracts is a fundamental element of investment confidence and the stability of economic transactions; the clearer, faster, and more effective the enforcement process is, the greater the reliability of the judicial and economic environment, said Al-Samaani.
He highlighted that in 2025, more than 1.6 million enforcement requests were filed, with a total value exceeding SAR 165 billion, which reflects the scale of financial transactions passing through the judicial system.
Moreover, the number of cases handled by the commercial courts has reached 500,000 since their establishment to date, while more than 97,600 commercial judgments were issued in 2025, a 32% increase compared to 2024, the minister stated.
Minister of Justice Walid Al-Samaani
The new enforcement law is based on a balanced philosophy that preserves the creditor’s right to obtain what is owed to them, while at the same time taking into account the fundamental rights of the debtor and their family, and ensuring that financial hardship does not become a reason to harm a person or undermine their dignity, said the Minister of Justice Walid Al-Samaani.
In an interview with Al-Iktisadiya, the minister added that the goal of enforcement is to secure rights without harming individuals, noting that the law has shifted the focus of enforcement from the debtor as a person to their financial liabilities and assets. This shift is accompanied by strengthened disclosure and asset tracing tools, streamlined procedures, and the expansion of digital solutions—all designed to achieve swift justice without overstepping safeguards.
He noted that tracking funds is one of the most prominent measures addressed by the new law, adding that enforcement seizures are not limited to funds available in bank accounts or investment portfolios but extend to tracking the movement of funds, particularly in cases of large debts.
Additionally, the law emphasizes that the enforcement of rights and contracts is a fundamental element of investment confidence and the stability of economic transactions; the clearer, faster, and more effective the enforcement process is, the greater the reliability of the judicial and economic environment, said Al-Samaani.
He highlighted that in 2025, more than 1.6 million enforcement requests were filed, with a total value exceeding SAR 165 billion, which reflects the scale of financial transactions passing through the judicial system.
Moreover, the number of cases handled by the commercial courts has reached 500,000 since their establishment to date, while more than 97,600 commercial judgments were issued in 2025, a 32% increase compared to 2024, the minister stated.
