Legal and regulatory frameworks for the operation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Autonomous vehicles from the perspective of Islamic jurisprudence and Saudi regulations

Authors

  • Dr. Ahmed Saad Ali Al-Bboraie Department of Jurisprudence - Faculty of Sharia and Law - University of Hail
  • Dr. Khaled Mohamed Hamdy Department of Islamic Culture - Faculty of Education- University of Hail
  • Dr. Muhammad Bahaa Al-Nour Abdul Rahim Department of Islamic Studies - College of Education - Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University
  • Dr. Mohammed Abdul Qawi Attia Abdullah University College of Tayma, University of Tabuk

Keywords:

Drones, autonomous vehicles, operating rules, liability

Abstract

The world today is experiencing a fourth industrial revolution that will change the image of the world in the near future.

This fourth revolution is driven by artificial intelligence with its various applications and various branches, including autonomous vehicles and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) (drones), which are expected to take over the fields of shipping, delivery, and transportation in the coming years.

Therefore, we wanted to clarify in this study the legal and regulatory frameworks related to its operation, safety procedures and operating rules, and determine the criminal and civil liability arising from its damages, depending on the jurisprudence Islamic and regulations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Published

2022-09-07

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