Saudi Arabia
Saudi Announces New Translation Service for Non-Arabic Speakers Facing Court Proceedings
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Justice has announced a new service for non-Arabic speakers facing court proceedings.
The Ministry has introduced a “Request for an Interpreter” service through the Unified Translation Centre’s online platform, Najiz.sa. This initiative aims to support individuals who do not speak Arabic as their primary language.
According to the ministry, this electronic service allows beneficiaries to request an interpreter who can assist them in effectively communicating with the judicial department and other relevant individuals during court proceedings.
Non-Arabic-speaking litigants can request an interpreter for their court sessions. Explore more here… pic.twitter.com/R8UcdgDDDl
— Saudi Ministry of Justice (@MojKsa_EN) August 16, 2023
To use the service, users must:
- Log in to the Najiz.sa portal
- Select the statement of claim
- Input required information
- Choose preferred language
- Complete the required data
- Submit the application