JEDDAH: Saudi Justice Minister Dr. Walid bin Mohammed Al-Samaani, who is also the chairman of Alimony Fund, on Tuesday appointed Shuruq Al-Jadaan the director general of the fund. She will manage the fund as per the Alimony Fund Regulations and the rules approved by the fund’s board of directors. The ministry wants to ensure financial coverage for beneficiaries during a transitional period to create stability. The initiative seeks prompt disbursement of maintenance funds to ensure the financial stability of families. In order to fast-track applications, the ministry has opened direct communication with clients through an online platform. Those who wish to benefit from the services can apply online through the Nafaqah.sa platform using their national ID numbers. The first phase of the alimony fund was launched in April 2019. It covers applicants with alimony rulings in their favor but that were not implemented. The ministry has linked the fund to the “Tahseel” system of the Ministry of Finance to ensure online payments. These measures have expedited the entire process.