CYBERCRIME IN SAUDI ARABIA: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE BETWEEN ISLAMIC LAW AND THE SAUDI LEGAL SYSTEM]

Abstract

This article aimed to conduct a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) of the literature on
cybercrime in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, analyze the major research trends, examine the areas of integration between Islamic Sharia and the Saudi legal system, and identify the most significant research gaps and future directions in this field. The study adopted the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) methodology based on the PRISMA guidelines and employed thematic analysis to classify and analyze scholarly studies published between 2000 and 2024.
The findings revealed that the literature has shown significant development in addressing cybercrime from both legal and Islamic perspectives, with increasing attention to integrating Islamic Sharia principles with the Saudi legal system. The review also highlighted the importance of strengthening legislative frameworks, enhancing institutional and judicial
preparedness, and promoting ethical and preventive approaches. In addition, it identified several research gaps that call for further applied and comparative studies and for greater utilization of emerging technologies in combating cybercrime. The study recommends developing an integrated legislative framework that is consistent with the principles of Islamic
Sharia, strengthening institutional and judicial capacity, expanding awareness and prevention programs, and encouraging applied and comparative research to enhance the effectiveness of the cybercrime prevention system and achieve a balanced integration between legal effectiveness and Islamic legal principles in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Keywords: Cybercrime, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Islamic Sharia, Anti-Cybercrime Law,
Legal Reform, Digital Ethics..