The President of the Saudi Human Rights Commission (HRC), Dr. Awwad bin Saleh Alawwad, received here today United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet. During the meeting, Dr. Alawwad highlighted the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's efforts and continued activities in protecting and promoting human rights. He also pointed out that the Kingdom has realized a remarkable leap in the World Bank's Women, Business and the Law 2020 report, with a score of 70.6 out of 100. The report ranks the Kingdom as the top reformer and top improver among 190 economies that it covers. The report also places Saudi Arabia first among GCC countries and second in the Arab world. Dr. Alawwad emphasized that this came under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and the Kingdom is still looking forward to achieving more, and will continue in the development approach being led by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense.
