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UN report reveals: 3.4 billion people lack adequate housing around the world

Reading time: < 1 MinuteAs many as 3.4 billion people around the world lack adequate housing, according to a new report by the United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat). Read more

UN-Habitat report warns of widening global housing crisis and calls for sustainable, rights-based and climate-resilient solutions

21/05/2026

Ministry of Justice - Real Estate Exchange

 307,932 real estate registration transactions in Saudi Arabia since the start of the year... with Riyadh leading the way

Digital transformation has boosted real estate registration activity in the Kingdom, with 44,201 electronic transactions and a clear dominance by the Riyadh region.

Contracting Authority Report—

Head of the «Contractors Authority»: The construction sector accounts for 7.75% of the Kingdom’s gross domestic product

The 2025 Annual Report notes a growth of over 900% in active memberships, as well as an expansion in employment, projects, and training within the sector.

117,000 contractors are registered with the Saudi Contractors Authority

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.

The General Real Estate Authority Releases Specialized Reports to Monitor Market Indicators and Enhance Transparency

The Authority provides annual, quarterly, and periodic data and reports to monitor the performance of the real estate market and support investment decisions with reliable information.

Real Estate Transaction Value - Real Estate Sales - Residential Real Estate

Real estate transactions exceed 101,000, totaling 123.8 billion riyals, over a 5-month period

Driven by residential and commercial demand, the Saudi market recorded more than 101,000 transactions between January and May 2026.

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Real Estate Transactions Exceed 2 Billion Riyals Last Week

More than 3,600 trades were executed in Saudi Arabia, with Jeddah leading the trading activity, while Al-Jala and Tabarak emerged as the most active locations.

International Monetary Fund Riyadh office market

The International Monetary Fund Raises Its Forecast for Saudi Economic Growth to 5.5% in 2027

Stable Transactions and Rising Prices... How Did the Saudi Real Estate Market Perform This Week?

A total of 3,253 real estate transactions were completed, with a total value exceeding 2.1 billion riyals, while the average sale price was 98 riyals per square meter.

Real estate stock exchange

Down 27%... 3,361 real estate transactions worth 2.1 billion riyals were completed during the week

The Saudi real estate market is slowing down as the number and value of transactions decline; excluding data from Riyadh, Jeddah tops the list of the most active cities.

Real Estate Transaction Value - Real Estate Sales - Residential Real Estate

4,600 real estate transactions worth 3.7 billion riyals were completed last week

The Saudi real estate market recorded 4,600 transactions worth 3.7 billion riyals, with a weekly growth rate of 23% and stable prices

The Kingdom Ranks 13th Globally and 3rd Among G20 Countries in the Global Competitiveness Report

The Kingdom ranked 13th out of 70 countries in the Global Competitiveness Report as one of the world’s most competitive nations.

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3.8 billion riyals in real estate transactions in one week... Jeddah leads the way while Riyadh lags behind

3,770 real estate transactions worth 3.8 billion riyals in one week in Saudi Arabia... Jeddah leads the way, while Riyadh is affected by changes in notarization procedures

Commercial Real Estate Market: 2,726 Transactions Worth Over 10.5 Billion Riyals Completed in the First Half

Commercial real estate continues to demonstrate its economic and investment appeal, which is linked to the level of residential and service activity in these areas

Real Estate Market Indicators Report for May: Decline in Sales and Growth in Rents

Statistics from the Real Estate Market Indicators Bulletin issued by the General Real Estate Authority showed that the number of residential transactions fell to 17,006, a monthly decrease of 21%

World Bank Raises Its Forecast for Saudi Economic Growth in 2027

The International Finance Corporation maintains its positive outlook for the Kingdom, while lowering its 2026 forecast and raising its 2027 growth forecast amid mounting global risks

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