{
  "id": 20224833,
  "title": "King Salman orders promotion and appointment of 167 judges at Justice Ministry",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/king-salman-orders-promotion-and-appointment-of-167-judges-at-justice",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-15T19:03:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Saudi Gazette",
    "slug": "saudi-gazette",
    "url": "https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/666270/saudi-arabia/king-salman-orders-promotion-and-appointment-of-167-judges-at-justice-ministry"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "King Salman has issued a royal decree promoting and appointing 167 judges at the Ministry of Justice, according to a statement from Minister of Justice Walid Al-Samaani. The decision underscores the King's ongoing support for the judicial sector, as well as the commitment of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman to improve the sector's efficiency and outcomes. Al-Samaani emphasized that the promotions and appointments will contribute to the overall development of the justice system, enhance judicial performance, and elevate the quality of rulings. He expressed his gratitude to the Kingdom's leadership for their support of the judicial sector and prayed for the judges' success in fulfilling their responsibilities and maintaining justice.",
  "summary": "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…",
  "key_points": [
    "King Salman promotes and appoints 167 judges at Justice Ministry",
    "Decision highlights King's support for judicial sector",
    "Promotions aim to enhance judicial performance and outcomes"
  ],
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        "title": "King Salman orders promotion and appointment of 167 judges",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/king-salman-orders-promotion-and-appointment-of-167-judges",
        "published": "2026-11-15T16:41:33.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}