Settlement and Mediation in Saudi Arabia — The Taradhi Platform

Taradhi is the Ministry of Justice's official platform for amicable settlement and mediation — an alternative to litigation for a wide range of civil and commercial disputes.

Eligible Dispute Types

• Financial and commercial disputes
• Employment disputes (within defined limits)
• Property and rental disputes
• Family disputes (non-criminal)

How It Works

One party submits a mediation request. The other party is notified and must agree. A licensed mediator is assigned, and sessions are held remotely via video conference. If agreement is reached, the settlement can be ratified by court, giving it the same enforceability as a judgment.

If Mediation Fails

The platform issues a certificate confirming the failed attempt, allowing the claimant to proceed to court. For some dispute types, attempting Taradhi is mandatory before filing a lawsuit.