Proposed Amendment to Death Reporting Rules for Resident Expatriates in Saudi Arabia
The Ministry of Interior's Civil Affairs Agency aims to update civil status law to improve services and data accuracy.
Riyadh, Saudi Gazette — The Civil Affairs Agency under the Ministry of Interior has initiated an amendment process to Article 52 of the Civil Status Law.
This move is part of efforts to modernize reporting procedures for deaths, especially those involving resident expatriates married to Saudi citizens.
The proposed changes are published on the 'Istitlaa' platform, where public feedback is being solicited prior to final legislative approval.The draft amendment seeks to enhance the accuracy and completeness of civil registry data by mandating the reporting of deaths among resident expatriates who are spouses of Saudi nationals.
According to officials, this revision is designed to support more informed decision-making within government circles and ensure the delivery of seamless, efficient services to affected individuals.By focusing on these changes, the agency aims to bolster its statistical records with a view toward incorporating all pertinent cases.
This initiative aligns with broader objectives to advance data integrity and streamline administrative processes, reflecting ongoing efforts by Saudi authorities to refine their civil registry systems in response to demographic shifts and evolving societal needs.
This move is part of efforts to modernize reporting procedures for deaths, especially those involving resident expatriates married to Saudi citizens.
The proposed changes are published on the 'Istitlaa' platform, where public feedback is being solicited prior to final legislative approval.The draft amendment seeks to enhance the accuracy and completeness of civil registry data by mandating the reporting of deaths among resident expatriates who are spouses of Saudi nationals.
According to officials, this revision is designed to support more informed decision-making within government circles and ensure the delivery of seamless, efficient services to affected individuals.By focusing on these changes, the agency aims to bolster its statistical records with a view toward incorporating all pertinent cases.
This initiative aligns with broader objectives to advance data integrity and streamline administrative processes, reflecting ongoing efforts by Saudi authorities to refine their civil registry systems in response to demographic shifts and evolving societal needs.
