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117,000 contractors are registered with the Saudi Contractors Authority

Reading time: 2 MinutesMohammed Al-Ajlan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Contractors Authority, confirmed that the construction sector accounts for about 7% of the Kingdom’s economy, with this percentage expected to rise in light of ... Read more

The construction sector accounts for 7% of the Kingdom’s economy, with rapid growth and greater opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises in national projects.

14/07/2026

July Newsletter - General Real Estate Authority

15 % Growth in Residential Transactions in July... and 35.5 billion riyals in total trading volume

The Saudi real estate market showed signs of improvement in July 2026, driven by growth in transactions, rents, and brokerage activity, despite continued year-over-year declines in some indicators.

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Real estate transactions jumped by 18% last week... What does the transaction breakdown look like?

The Saudi real estate market recorded 3,541 transactions worth 2.1 billion riyals, with trading volumes and prices varying across major cities.

«The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing Announces the Implementation of 47 Aerial Survey Projects Over 56 Years, Covering More Than 771,000 km²

These projects have contributed to the creation of a national archive of aerial photographs and the updating of geospatial data to support urban planning and sustainable development in the Kingdom.

Residential Rents Drive Saudi Inflation to 1.8% in July

Inflation remained stable for the third consecutive month, driven by rising residential rents, with housing continuing to be the largest contributor to price increases.

10.96 billion riyals in revenue for 14 Saudi real estate companies in the first half of 2026

The results showed operating profit of approximately 3.98 billion riyals and net profit attributable to shareholders of 2.54 billion riyals, with Dar Al-Arkan and Sinomi Centers leading the way.

Infographic | The Real Estate Authority Launches an «Open Data Portal» to Support Investment and Innovation

An up-to-date digital resource that provides periodic real estate data to enhance transparency and support investors, researchers, developers, and decision-makers.

«Enforcement» Reports Sales of 10.7 Billion Riyals in 6 Months

The center sold 3,089 real estate and movable assets through 814 in-person and online auctions held in various regions of the Kingdom during the first half of 2026.

Retail Space Occupancy Rises in the First Half... Riyadh Has the Highest Rents

High occupancy rates in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam underscore the strength of demand, despite an increase in supply and growing competition among developers.

The Saudi Council of Engineers Is Accepting Scientific Papers for the 4th International Engineering Conference 2026

The Authority has invited researchers and engineers to submit their papers by September 26, 2026, in six tracks related to innovation, sustainability, and Vision 2030.

Adoption of the «Geospatial» Database as a National Reference for Geographic Names

The National Committee for Geographical Names recommends standardizing government reference sources and adopting the Geospatial Authority’s database as the basis for improving governance, quality, and integration.

Saudi Real Estate - Riyadh

91 % real estate transactions were concentrated in 5 areas last June

Riyadh, Mecca, the Eastern Province, Asir, and Medina accounted for 21.56 billion riyals of the real estate sales recorded in the Kingdom in June 2026.

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The real estate price index rose by 1.3% during the second quarter of 2026

This was driven by a year-over-year increase of 2.6% in the residential sector and 11.3% in the agricultural sector, compared with a decline of 3.2% in the commercial sector, according to data from the General Authority for Statistics.

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202.5 billion riyals in real estate transactions over 6 months... with owner-occupied housing accounting for 73% of the market

The Saudi real estate market saw strong activity in the first half of 2026, with residential properties dominating sales and rental income exceeding 54 billion riyals.

More than 274,000 business licenses were issued and renewed during the first half of 2026

The ministry affirms that the growth in digital licenses and services through the «Baladi» platform reflects the improvement in the business environment and the Kingdom’s attractiveness to investors.

3,800 real estate transactions worth 2.2 billion riyals in one week... Jeddah leads in transactions

The average price per square meter in the Kingdom fell by 7% to 102 riyals, as transactions in Riyadh resumed and the Airport neighborhood in Al-Bayda led trading activity.

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