The Saudi real estate sector witnessed diverse activity during the week ending Thursday, October 1, 2026, ranging from financing and housing support to real estate projects and infrastructure, in conjunction with regulatory and supervisory developments that enhance market efficiency and raise the level of compliance.
The weekly «Amlak» news brief monitored the most prominent developments, most notably the statements of the Minister of Municipalities and Housing regarding the annual royal address delivered by Prince Mohammed bin Salman, may God protect him, the deposit of 1.098 billion riyals for beneficiaries of the housing support program for the month of September, the awarding of contracting projects worth 4.9 billion riyals during August, in addition to the registration of 49 real estate auctions through "Enfaz" with sales exceeding 420 million riyals.
The week also witnessed the start of in-kind registration in 4 regions, the announcement of the eligibility results of applicants for the Real Estate Balance Program and the start of receiving objections to them, in addition to new movements in the rental, villa and housing prices market in Medina.
In terms of regulation and services, the competent authorities continued to develop the regulatory frameworks for the sector, with the introduction of a guide for classifying real estate brokerage establishments, and the development of a new framework for classifying auction establishments, in addition to updates related to the «Ejar» platform and secure real estate transactions.
The movement extended to the infrastructure and projects sector, with more than 141,000 licenses issued in Riyadh since the beginning of the year, and more than 200,000 meters of rainwater drainage networks completed during the first half of 2026, in addition to new road, bridge and lighting projects.
The week also brought updates in housing and urban development, including the "Visions of the Haram" project worth 21 billion riyals in Makkah, and a review of investment projects and opportunities with the participation of 70 governmental and private entities at the real estate exhibition in Taif.
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