The launch of The Future of Real Estate Forum 2026 in Riyadh to reflect an advanced stage of maturity in the Saudi real estate sector, one of the key drivers of Saudi Vision 2030, with broad international participation including representatives from more than 140 countries and nearly 300 speakers comprising leaders, experts, and decision-makers.

Official estimates indicate that the size of the Saudi real estate market exceeds 1.5 trillion riyals, while real estate activities contribute more than 61% of GDP, with ambitious targets to increase this percentage in the coming years, thereby strengthening the sector’s role in diversifying the national economy.
In terms of employment levels, the real estate sector directly and indirectly provides more than 1.6 million jobs, making it one of the largest job-creating sectors and a major contributor to economic and social stability, one of the pillars of the Vision.

Through more than 40 panel discussions, the forum addresses the future of urban planning, the sustainability of residential communities, and the role of real estate technologies and artificial intelligence in building smart cities and green buildings, in line with the goals of improving quality of life and enhancing resource efficiency.
The forum’s significance is amplified by its timing with the entry into force of the updated regulations on non-Saudi real estate ownership, which opens new horizons for organized foreign investment and enhances the appeal of the Saudi real estate market as a regional and global hub.

In conclusion, we can say that the Future of Real Estate 2026 Forum confirms that the Saudi real estate sector is no longer a traditional sector, but rather an integrated economic industry driven by data, supported by regulations, and steadily moving toward achieving the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.

Economic Media