Saudi Arabia: Court Procedure

Saudi Arabia's Law of Evidence and Electronic Transactions Law establish a comprehensive framework for digital proof in litigation, defining what qualifies as electronic evidence, assigning probative weight to different categories, and determining who bears the burden when authenticity is challenged. The statutory scheme addresses practical questions about email chains, system records, digital signatures, and the consequences when parties withhold requested materials.

On June 26, 2025, the Dubai Court of Cassation issued an important judgment in Civil Appeal No. 276 of 2025. The case dealt with the enforcement of a foreign judgment issued by the Court of Appeal in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia...