Walid al-Samaani
Walid bin Mohammed Al-Samaani | |
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| President of the Supreme Judicial Council | |
| Assumed office 23 January 2015 | |
| Monarch | Salman |
| Prime Minister |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 1977 (age 47–48) |
| Nationality | Saudi |
| Alma mater | Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University |
Dr. Walid bin Mohammed al-Samaani (born 1977) is a jurist and administrator who serves as the Justice Minister in the Government of Saudi Arabia. He was appointed in the first cabinet formed by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud after he assumed the throne on January 23, 2015.
Previously, al-Samaani was an advisor at King Salman's office while he was crown prince in July 2013. Al-Samaani also served as a judge at the Saudi Board of Grievances (administrative judiciary).