New enforcement regulations to boost legal stability and speed up rights fulfillment, says lawyer

Lawyer Zay Al-Rasini has expressed that the new enforcement regulations set to take effect on October 29, 2026, will bolster judicial stability and expedite the fulfillment of rights in Saudi Arabia. The Minister of Justice, Walid Al-Samaani, has endorsed the executive regulations for the Enforcement Law, which includes 54 articles detailing procedures, timelines, and controls to streamline rights recovery while preserving guarantees for both creditors and debtors.

Al-Rasini emphasized that these regulations represent a significant advancement in developing judicial procedures, enhancing the reliability of enforcement instruments, and hastening dispute resolution. She highlighted that the regulations maintain the stability of final court rulings issued under the previous system, ensuring they remain unaffected by the new amendments.

A key aspect of the regulations is the promotion of digital transformation, requiring commercial papers to be registered on approved national electronic platforms to prevent forgery and bolster financial transaction reliability. The regulations also offer a one-year transitional period for holders of paper-based instruments, adhering to established guidelines.

Moreover, the new regulations mandate that courts resolve enforcement disputes within fifteen working days from referral, aiming to prevent lengthy procedures and enhance the overall efficiency of the judicial enforcement system. Al-Rasini concluded by stressing the regulator's commitment to advancing the justice environment by merging the protection of acquired rights with updated procedures and digital solutions, thereby improving enforcement efficiency and the reliability of financial dealings.