An Evaluation of the Anti-Fraud Regime in Saudi Arabia from the Islamic Shariah Perspective
Table 1.
Legal System – At a Glance
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| Legal System |
Islamic Law or the Shariah law |
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| Political System |
Monarchy |
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| Head of State |
King, the Saudi Arabian Basic Law has mandated that the kingship remains in the fold of the sons and descendants of the Kingdom founders. |
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| Head of Government |
King |
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| Subnational entities |
Saudi Arabia is geographically divided into 13 provinces. Each province is administered by a Prince or member of the Royal Family. The capital city of Riyadh is located in the province of Riyadh. |
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