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An Evaluation of the Anti-Fraud Regime in Saudi Arabia from the Islamic Shariah Perspective
Universal Journal of Business and Management
| Vol 1, Issue 2
Table 1. Legal System – At a Glance
| Legal System | Islamic Law or the Shariah law |
| Political System | Monarchy |
| 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. |
| Head of Government | King |
| 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. |