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'''Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz Al Kelya''' is the [[Chief Justice]] of the [[Supreme court|Supreme Court]] of [[Saudi Arabia]].<ref>{{cite book |title=Saudi Arabia: National Security in a Troubled Region |last=Cordesman |first=Anthony H. |
'''Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz Al Kelya''' is the [[Chief Justice]] of the [[Supreme court|Supreme Court]] of [[Saudi Arabia]].<ref>{{cite book |title=Saudi Arabia: National Security in a Troubled Region |last=Cordesman |first=Anthony H. |year=2009 |isbn=978-0-313-38076-1 |page=120 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=1OpmRrNzFHgC&q=%22Al+Kelya%22&pg=PA120 |accessdate=19 September 2012}}</ref> |
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==Career== |
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In February 2009, Al Kelya was appointed as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.saudiembassy.net/print/latest_news/news021409010.aspx |title=King Abdullah makes major government appointment |date=14 February 2009 |publisher=Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia, Washington D.C. |accessdate=19 September 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100612061254/http://saudiembassy.net/print/latest_news/news021409010.aspx |archive-date=12 June 2010 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> The Supreme Court was created by [[Abdullah of Saudi Arabia|King Abdullah]] as part of his wide-ranging judicial reforms announced in 2007, and Al Kelya was the first Chief Justice to be appointed.<ref name= "Economist Tentative">{{cite news |title=Tentative steps in Saudi Arabia: The king of Saudi Arabia shows some reformist credentials|url=http://www.economist.com/node/13134598 |publisher=[[The Economist]] |date=17 February 2009 |accessdate=19 September 2011}}</ref> His appointment was one of a number of changes to the judiciary intended to create a court system more in line with international practices.<ref>{{cite book |title=The Saudi Arabian Economy: Policies, Achievements, and Challenges |last=Ramady |first=Mohamed A. |
In February 2009, Al Kelya was appointed as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.saudiembassy.net/print/latest_news/news021409010.aspx |title=King Abdullah makes major government appointment |date=14 February 2009 |publisher=Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia, Washington D.C. |accessdate=19 September 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100612061254/http://saudiembassy.net/print/latest_news/news021409010.aspx |archive-date=12 June 2010 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> The Supreme Court was created by [[Abdullah of Saudi Arabia|King Abdullah]] as part of his wide-ranging judicial reforms announced in 2007, and Al Kelya was the first Chief Justice to be appointed.<ref name= "Economist Tentative">{{cite news |title=Tentative steps in Saudi Arabia: The king of Saudi Arabia shows some reformist credentials|url=http://www.economist.com/node/13134598 |publisher=[[The Economist]] |date=17 February 2009 |accessdate=19 September 2011}}</ref> His appointment was one of a number of changes to the judiciary intended to create a court system more in line with international practices.<ref>{{cite book |title=The Saudi Arabian Economy: Policies, Achievements, and Challenges |last=Ramady |first=Mohamed A. |year=2010 |isbn=978-1-4419-59874 |page=18 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=U7ae3Y2idIkC&q=%22Al+Kelya%22&pg=PA18 |accessdate=19 September 2012}}</ref> |
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== See also == |
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Revision as of 01:22, 8 November 2020
Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz Al Kelya is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia.[1]
Career
Al Kelya has served as a judge in various Saudi courts for 40 years, including as Chief Judge in the Court of Cassation in Mecca.[2] In 2009, he was described in an article in Arab News as "one of the most experienced personalities in the field of Saudi law".[2]
Appointment as Chief Justice
In February 2009, Al Kelya was appointed as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.[3] The Supreme Court was created by King Abdullah as part of his wide-ranging judicial reforms announced in 2007, and Al Kelya was the first Chief Justice to be appointed.[4] His appointment was one of a number of changes to the judiciary intended to create a court system more in line with international practices.[5]
See also
References
- ^ Cordesman, Anthony H. (2009). Saudi Arabia: National Security in a Troubled Region. p. 120. ISBN 978-0-313-38076-1. Retrieved 19 September 2012.
- ^ a b "Changes in key agencies to boost reform: Experts". Arab News. 16 February 2009. Retrieved 19 September 2012.
- ^ "King Abdullah makes major government appointment". Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia, Washington D.C. 14 February 2009. Archived from the original on 12 June 2010. Retrieved 19 September 2012.
- ^ "Tentative steps in Saudi Arabia: The king of Saudi Arabia shows some reformist credentials". The Economist. 17 February 2009. Retrieved 19 September 2011.
- ^ Ramady, Mohamed A. (2010). The Saudi Arabian Economy: Policies, Achievements, and Challenges. p. 18. ISBN 978-1-4419-59874. Retrieved 19 September 2012.