Legislation & Regulations

45 days until the end of the grace period for owners of vacant land to rectify violations

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Ministry of Municipalities and Housing confirmed that the grace period granted to owners of vacant land will expire in 45 days, on 15 Rabi' al-Thani 1448 AH (September 26, 2026 CE), urging the owners ... Read more

The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing calls on landowners to regularize the status of vacant land by September 26, 2026, to avoid legal action and improve the urban landscape.

12/08/2026

The Municipal Sector Contractor Certification Program: What Do You Know About It, and How Can You Benefit From It?

The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing is offering online certification through «Baladi A’mal» based on standardized requirements and criteria, with a grace period for corrections until June 30, 2027.

Cabinet Approves the Dissolution of the Jazan Mountainous Regions Development and Reconstruction Authority

As part of a redistribution of government responsibilities, the Council of Ministers transferred the Authority’s functions to the Jazan Strategic Development Office and the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture.

Ministry of Commerce - Saudi Companies

«Ministry of Commerce Warns Businesses About Fake Data-Collection Platforms

The ministry urges the public to verify the legitimacy of entities and platforms before sharing bank records, data, and passwords through unofficial channels.

«The »Real Estate Unit Classification Program” offers four integrated services to support the real estate sector

A unified system that enables electronic sorting, resorting, and specialized sorting, as well as the evaluation and integration of the national address system to support the various stages of the real estate process.

Deputy Governor of Riyadh and Deputy Governor of the Emirate Review Efforts to Regulate the Real Estate Sector in the Region

The meeting discussed the Authority’s programs and initiatives, as well as its role in regulating non-governmental real estate activities and improving the sector’s efficiency in the Riyadh region.

Saudi Council of Engineers - Engineering Offices

The Saudi Council of Engineers is preparing to launch the «Ma’tamad» platform to enhance the quality of engineering transactions

An upcoming partnership to align licensing with the unified platform and to support model contracts and arbitration in order to enhance the reliability of engineering services.

The Infrastructure Projects Center Records More Than 3,000 Violations and Receives 20,000 Reports in a Month

More than 37,000 inspection rounds were conducted in July 2026 to identify violations, address reports, and improve safety and the quality of implementation.

Public Authority for State Properties

«State Real Estate» Announces That 8 Local and International Entities Have Qualified to Develop «Wadi Al-Jawda» in Riyadh

The project is being proposed as a public-private partnership to redevelop a site in the Al-Mohammadiya neighborhood into a mixed-use urban destination.

Cabinet Approves Extension of the Period for Regularizing Real Estate Transactions

The Cabinet approves the development of residential land for affordable housing in exchange for a share of ownership and extends the deadline for documenting real estate transactions by one year.

«The Real Estate Authority Intensifies Oversight with 11,600 Inspections of Billboards and Identifies Violations in the Real Estate Brokerage Sector

The Authority identified licensing violations and unauthorized advertisements, and addressed 1,245 complaints as part of its on-site and online monitoring of the real estate market.

Local content requirements will take effect for 965 products starting in June 2028

The Authority requires a minimum threshold for local content to qualify for the mandatory list, as part of efforts to promote localization and improve the efficiency of government procurement.

The Land Registry Begins Registering More Than 167,000 Parcels of Land in 5 Regions

The first real estate registration covers properties in Riyadh, Al-Qassim, Tabuk, Ha'il, and the Eastern Province, within specific neighborhoods and governorates.

Ministry of Municipalities and Housing

Extension of the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing’s Oversight of Residential and Commercial Waste Collection Fees

The resolution ensures the continued provision of waste collection services and the temporary regulation of fee collection until the financial compensation is approved as part of the waste management system.

Public Authority for Real Estate

Land Registry Work to Begin on 167,352 Parcels of Land in 5 Regions... Next Sunday

In-person registration covers neighborhoods and governorates in Riyadh, Al-Qassim, Tabuk, Ha'il, and the Eastern Province through November 5, 2026.

Al-Khobar Municipality Identifies More Than 50 Violations at Construction Sites in Southern Al-Raka

The campaigns uncovered violations related to the fencing off of sites and the storage of materials on public roads, resulting in warnings and penalties to rectify the situation and improve the urban landscape.

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