192.2 billion riyals in real estate fund assets in Saudi Arabia by the end of 2023

The number of real estate funds reached 427 by the end of 2023 with a growth of 56.41 TP3T, their assets increased by 29.11 TP3T, and non-Saudi ownership boosts the attractiveness of the market.
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DataThe Capital Market Authority “Tadawul” revealed that the number of real estate funds, whether traded on the financial market and non-traded, increased to 427 real estate funds by the end of last year 2023, with a growth rate of 56.4% compared to 2022.

The authority revealed that the asset size of real estate funds during the same period increased by 29.1% to 192.2 billion riyals compared to 2022. The authority explained that the volume of assets of real estate funds during the same period increased by 29.1% to 192.2 billion riyals compared to 148.8 billion riyals recorded in 2022.

Tadawul emphasized that foreign ownership of shares of Saudi listed companies that have investment properties in Makkah and Madinah contributes to stimulating investments, raising the attractiveness of the Saudi capital market and enhancing its regional competitiveness.

It pointed out that the ownership by non-Saudis of shares of Saudi listed companies that have investment properties in Makkah and Madinah is limited to the benefit related to the security and does not extend to shareholders“ ownership of real estate located within the boundaries of the cities of Makkah and Madinah, and does not prejudice the commitment of foreign investors and listed companies to the relevant laws, regulations and instructions.

Non-Saudis owning shares of Saudi listed companies that have investment properties in Makkah and Madinah.