They said a number of non-Muslims complained to the ministry that they were not able to appear before the Court of Appeals in Makkah as they were not allowed to enter the holy city.
The sources said ministry officials have not yet decided a location for the court, but it is highly likely that Jeddah will be their choice. The Court of Appeals represents the second level of litigation after the general, summary and commercial courts.
When people are unhappy with the rulings of these preliminary courts, they can go to the Court of Appeals.
Meanwhile, the ministry has established a special administration called the Department of International Cooperation, which will be responsible for judicial agreements, memorandums of understanding, judicial training and scientific exchanges.
The new department will receive invitations for the ministry to participate in regional and international conferences and symposiums, suggest participants and nominate judges for foreign visits.
