A Royal Decree has been issued, appointing Kamal Smadi as chief Islamic justice, as of 1 November 2026.

A second Royal Decree has been issued, accepting the resignation of Smadi from his position as higher sharia court president, as of 1 November 2026.

Another Royal Decree has been issued, accepting the resignation of Abdul Hafez Rabtah from his position as chief Islamic justice, as of 1 November 2026.