RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Board of Grievances has opened the first court in Riyadh tasked solely with enforcing judicial rulings on tackling corruption in government bodies.

Khalid bin Mohammed Al-Yousef, the president of the Board of Grievances and chairman of the Saudi Administrative Judicial Council, inaugurated the court in Riyadh on Monday.

The event took place in the presence of several ministers and members of the judiciary, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Al-Yousef said: “The existence and activation of the enforcement system concerning court rulings and administrative documents achieve judicial security.”

He added that the court would ensure the protection of the country’s investment environment and economy, which would contribute to a “prosperous life for the Kingdom’s citizens and residents.”

Those public officials who fail to implement the rulings of the court could be fined or imprisoned, he added.

The inauguration ceremony showcased the workings of the court including various digital platforms being used to ensure the speedy resolution of cases.