Opinions & Analyses

«Foundation Day»: A solid past and a bright future

Reading time: < 1 MinuteToday, we celebrate the timeless anniversary of the founding of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from its very beginnings through the establishment of the First and then the Second Saudi States, during which the reigns of the imams succeeded one another over the centuries... Read more

The Kingdom recalls its ancient history and highlights its accelerated developmental and civilizational achievements under Vision 2030 and its current leadership

22/02/2026

Foundation Day 2026
Real Estate Deals - Real Estate Brokerage - Real Estate Marketing

Real Estate Development: Supply and Demand

The slowdown in sales of ready-to-move-in units reflects a misreading of the market, with prices falling in Riyadh and the need to align pricing with demand.

Real Estate Appraisal - Design - Engineering

Engineering Firms and the Challenges of Real Estate Demand

Market and technological shifts have increased the responsibility of engineering firms to create more flexible and sustainable designs that strike a balance between aesthetics, functionality, and urban identity.

Real Estate Applications - Riyadh - Real Estate

How will foreign ownership of real estate affect the Saudi market?

Regulating non-Saudi ownership could boost investment and improve the quality of projects, with varying effects on prices and controls to curb speculation.

Engineering Designs

Survey: How Do Architectural Designs Address the Challenges of Changing Real Estate Demand?

A survey examines how modern technologies, artificial intelligence, and changing housing patterns are reshaping priorities in engineering and real estate design.

Real Estate Deals - Real Estate Brokerage - Real Estate Marketing

 Real Estate Project Manager: Is He a Project Coordinator or Legally Responsible for the Outcomes?

The legal liability of a real estate project manager is determined by the contract and actual authority, not by the job title or whether the manager is the face of the dispute.

Riyadh - Riyadh Real Estate - The Capital

Class A towers operating with a Class C mindset... Why aren't our luxury offices competitive on the international stage?

An investigation highlights a stark disparity between the ratings of Riyadh’s luxury towers and their actual services, amid record demand that undermines the incentive to improve quality.

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The Economics of Place... We've Misunderstood Real Estate

The article calls for redefining real estate value as a product of the quality of the location and urban transformations, rather than merely the price of land and returns.

Poll: Have Real Estate Indices Put an End to Random Pricing?

Experts confirm that real estate indices have enhanced transparency and improved pricing efficiency, but they remain a rough guide rather than a substitute for a detailed appraisal

Real Estate Marketing Emoji

Real Estate Indicators... and Foreign Ownership

The new system for non-Saudis to own real estate and official indicators enhance market transparency and direct foreign investment toward promising opportunities in the Kingdom

Imad Al-Tayyar

Video | Emad Al-Tayyar: Strategic Leasing Creates Real Estate Value... Pricing and Identity Are the Keys to a Project’s Success

Al-Tayyar explains how leasing has evolved from mere contracts to a strategic tool for increasing asset value, building identity, and ensuring project sustainability

Image Emoji Rent - Deals

Mortgaged Properties: Balancing Financing Needs and Market Liquidity

The rise in mortgages is boosting financing but slowing real estate transactions, amid calls for standardized procedures and a unified electronic process for transactions

Evidence Law - Real Estate Transactions - Companies Law

Commercial Real Estate Disputes: Why Are They Escalating Despite Improvements in Regulations?

The rise in disputes is linked to poor contract drafting and a lack of governance and risk management, not to a lack of sophisticated real estate regulations.

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The Impact of a Negative Business Environment and a Loss of Trust... “Salt Bay” as an Example!….

An article discussing the impact of a negative work environment and a loss of trust on business sustainability, citing the decline of Chef Nasrat's restaurant chain.

Riyadh - Real Estate in Riyadh - Trade Names System

Some Cities Are Growing, Others Are Slowing Down: An Economic Analysis of the New Landscape of Real Estate Demand

Investments in transportation, roads, and urban projects are beginning to reshape the landscape of urban appeal

Real Estate Development - Spatial Design

The Square-Meter Trick: When You Pay for a Square Meter You Don't Own

The problem lies in the confusion between «total area» (which includes common areas, setbacks, and unregistered areas) and «net area»

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