{"id":68,"date":"2025-04-04T05:20:17","date_gmt":"2025-04-04T05:20:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/riyadhlawreview.org\/?page_id=68"},"modified":"2025-05-23T15:26:54","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T12:26:54","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/riyadhlawreview.org\/en\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"68\" class=\"elementor elementor-68\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-21094e8 elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"21094e8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-136b44f\" data-id=\"136b44f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-1d790c5 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1d790c5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-56ac91c\" data-id=\"56ac91c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c521cef elementor-widget elementor-widget-author-box\" data-id=\"c521cef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"author-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-author-box\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-author-box__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-author-box__name\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAbout Riyadh Law Review\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-611239e elementor-blockquote--skin-clean elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-blockquote--button-color-official elementor-widget elementor-widget-blockquote\" data-id=\"611239e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"blockquote.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<blockquote class=\"elementor-blockquote\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-blockquote__content\">\n\t\t\t\tThe Riyadh Law Review is a student-run, bilingual academic journal committed to advancing legal scholarship and encouraging thoughtful engagement with pressing legal issues. 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By facilitating dialogue between Arabic and English legal communities, and between students, judges, scholars and professionals, RLR contributes to a more integrated and inclusive legal academic environment.<\/li><\/ol><p class=\"\" data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"816\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded-sm px-px py-[0.2rem]\">The Riyadh Law Review is managed and edited entirely by students.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded-sm px-px py-[0.2rem]\">Our editorial team is responsible for all aspects of the publication process, from the selection of papers to the final editing stages.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded-sm px-px py-[0.2rem]\">This structure ensures that the journal operates with editorial independence, allowing us to uphold the highest standards of academic integrity and excellence.<\/span><\/p><h1 data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"851\"><strong data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"851\">Publication and Accessibility<\/strong><\/h1><p class=\"\" data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"1018\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded-sm px-px py-[0.2rem]\">We publish multiple issues annually, featuring a diverse range of content that reflects the dynamic nature of legal studies and system.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded-sm px-px py-[0.2rem]\">In addition to our print edition, the Riyadh Law Review offers an online platform to enhance accessibility and engage with a broader audience.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded-sm px-px py-[0.2rem]\">This digital presence allows us to disseminate legal scholarship widely and facilitate timely discussions on emerging legal topics.<\/span><\/p><h1 data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1052\"><strong data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1052\">Engagement and Contributions<\/strong><\/h1><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1179\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded-sm px-px py-[0.2rem]\">We welcome contributions from scholars, practitioners, and students who wish to share their research and insights with the legal community.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded-sm px-px py-[0.2rem]\">Our submissions process is designed to be inclusive and transparent, ensuring that a wide array of voices and perspectives are represented in our publication.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1266\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded-sm px-px py-[0.2rem]\">For more information on submissions, subscriptions, or general inquiries, please visit our <a href=\"#\" data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"106\">Contact Us<\/a> page.<\/span><\/p><h1 data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"172\">Target Readership<\/h1><p data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"277\">The Riyadh Law Review is intended for a diverse readership engaged in the study and practice of law. Our primary audience includes legal academics and researchers, university students and emerging scholars, practicing lawyers and legal consultants, and judges and judicial clerks.<\/p><p data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"757\">We particularly welcome readers with an interest in Saudi law, comparative law, and international legal developments. The journal seeks to serve as a platform for critical engagement, informed discourse, and scholarly exchange among those shaping and interpreting legal thought in Saudi Arabia and beyond.<\/p><h1 data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"172\"><strong data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"172\">Institutional Affiliation Disclaimer<\/strong><\/h1><p class=\"\" data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"649\">The Riyadh Law Review was founded by students of Prince Sultan University and continues to be independently operated by its student Editorial Board. While its members are drawn from the student body of Prince Sultan University, the journal is neither funded nor officially sanctioned by the University. The Riyadh Law Review does not represent or claim any formal affiliation with Prince Sultan University beyond the individual enrollment of its editors and contributors.<\/p><h1 data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"221\"><strong data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"221\">Commitment to Non-Discrimination<\/strong><\/h1><p class=\"\" data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"764\">The Riyadh Law Review is committed to upholding principles of fairness, inclusion, and equal opportunity. In accordance with Saudi Arabian law, we do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. All editorial decisions, membership selections, and participation in Law Review activities are based solely on merit and contribution to our mission. Allegations of discrimination are taken seriously and will be addressed promptly and appropriately.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1353\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded-sm px-px py-[0.2rem]\">At the Riyadh Law Review, we are committed to fostering a vibrant and inclusive forum for legal scholarship, contributing to the ongoing development and understanding of law in society.<\/span><\/p><div class=\"absolute h-[60px]\"><div class=\"flex flex-row-reverse\"><div class=\"border-token-main-surface-primary bg-token-main-surface-primary flex items-center overflow-hidden rounded-full -ms-1 first:me-0 border-2 group-hover\/footnote:border-token-main-surface-secondary relative\"><h1 data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"291\"><strong data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"291\">Regulatory Compliance and Licensing<\/strong><\/h1><p class=\"\" data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"823\">The Riyadh Law Review is a licensed entity registered with the General Authority for Media Regulation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The journal operates in accordance with Saudi Arabia\u2019s official media policies, including the Media Policy issued by Council of Ministers Decision No. 169 dated 20\/10\/1403H (corresponding to 1 August 1983G). The Law Review is committed to adhering to all relevant media regulations, ethical publishing standards, and legal requirements applicable to licensed periodicals in the Kingdom.<\/p><h1 data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"124\"><strong data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"124\">Sponsorship and Support<\/strong><\/h1><p class=\"\" data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"543\">As part of our commitment to sustainable academic publishing, the Riyadh Law Review will soon welcome sponsors who share our vision of advancing legal scholarship and supporting student-led academic initiatives. Sponsorship opportunities will allow institutions, law firms, and individuals to contribute to the development of legal thought while gaining visibility among legal scholars, professionals, and students.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"817\">Institutions interested in supporting the Riyadh Law Review are invited to contact us by email at <strong data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"673\"><a class=\"cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"671\">info@riyadhlawreview.org<\/a><\/strong> with the subject line \u201cSponsor Interest.\u201d Details on sponsorship tiers, benefits, and application procedures will be provided upon request.<\/p><\/div><h1 data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"545\"><strong data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"151\">Advertising Policy<\/strong><\/h1><p data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"545\">The Riyadh Law Review does not accept advertising in any form. 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