RIYADH: The Kingdom now has 67 female lawyers out of 3,400 in the country, according to a report released by the Justice Ministry.
The report said that 65 male lawyers were registered at the beginning of the Islamic year on Oct. 14, and four female lawyers. Seventeen lawyers had renewed their licenses, the report said.
Recently, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman issued a royal decree appointing 43 judges. The ministry also created 1,145 judicial jobs as part of its plan to support the courts with qualified staff able to provide the public with quality services.
The ministry also inked a contract worth SR870.8 million this year with a local company for the construction of 33 courts and notary offices in Riyadh.
The ministry has urged all legal practitioners to abide by the country’s laws.
Number of female lawyers 67
Number of female lawyers 67
New Pakistani Consulate in Jeddah highlights strong Saudi-Pakistani ties
- Inauguration reflects the depth of the long-standing fraternal relations between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan
JEDDAH: Director-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Makkah branch Fareed bin Saad Al-Shehri participated in the opening ceremony of the new Pakistani Consulate in Jeddah, alongside Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Mohammad Ishaq Dar.
Pakistan’s Ambassador to the Kingdom Ahmed Farooq and Consul General Syed Mustafa Rabbani were among the officials and diplomats in attendance, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The inauguration reflects the depth of the long-standing fraternal relations between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan and the commitment of both countries to strengthening cooperation.
It also underscores the Kingdom’s support for diplomatic missions in facilitating services for citizens and residents and advancing partnership and coordination between nations.
