Work, contracts & property

What the sources say

The Justice Ministry explains Decision 2064/L of 20 October 2025 assigning second civil courts to property-seizure and manipulation disputes. [1]

Scope & conditions: The scope is specified disputes arising during the revolution years, not all property litigation.

The explanation says related pending cases are transferred to the designated courts. [1]

Scope & conditions: Check the claim type and competent court in the relevant judicial district.

The ministry states that the decision took effect on 20 October 2025. [1]

Scope & conditions: The website explanation was published on 2 February 2026, distinct from the decision's effective date.

What you can prepare

Practical preparation suggestions, not a mandatory document list or a substitute for the authority’s requirements.

  • Obtain exact property identifiers, rights-holder identities and signing authority.
  • Review title records, annotations and mortgages with the competent office and adviser.
  • Document actual occupation and any known dispute or seizure allegation.
  • Check whether intended use fits planning and licensing rules.
  • For a dispute, collect prior orders, case references and notice dates.
  • Make financial commitments subject to clear document and approval checks.

Questions before you decide

Questions to verify your circumstances with the relevant authority, not assumptions of approval or exemption.

  1. Which authority handles a dispute over project land?
  2. What is Decision 2064?
  3. Does it cover every property claim?

Check the original sources

Every fact below is linked to a source. A news publication date alone does not establish when a legal rule takes effect.

  1. Official guidance

    [1] شرح القرار 2064/ل بشأن منازعات الملكية والغصب

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