On 31 August, 2021 (23/1/1442 H.), the Saudi Council of Ministers approved the Judicial Costs Law (the “Law”).  The Law has been published in the official gazette on 17 September, (12/02/1443 H) which came into force in March 2022. The Executive Rules or the Rules of Implementation of the Law (the “Executive Rules”) have been issued vide Council of Minister Decision No: 519 dated 11/09/1443 H. (12 April, 2022 G.) and duly approved by Royal Chambers Circular No: 57739 dated 14/09/1422 H. (15 April, 2022). Objectives of the Regulations The Law is aimed at (a)eliminating or restricting malicious or fictitious lawsuits, (b)urging litigants to take the route of compromise or amicable settlement to settle their disputes, and (c)emphasizing the importance