Riyadh and Qassim Region

How Did Riyadh Join the Global Quality of Life Index?

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Quality of Life Program Center announced that the city of Riyadh has joined the Global Quality of Life Index (QoLI), a global initiative led by the Quality of Life Program Center in partnership with the ... Read more

Riyadh’s inclusion in the index reflects joint efforts to measure urban performance and promote sustainability and well-being in line with the goals of Vision 2030.

06/08/2026

Riyadh city

More than 27 million square meters of undeveloped land designated for development in Riyadh since January 2026

The CEO of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, Engineer Ibrahim Al-Sultan, during the government press conference organized by the Ministry of Media

The number of building permits in Riyadh has risen to 37%... and real estate development is being encouraged near transit stations and major transportation hubs

The Royal Commission is reviewing plans to expand public transportation, parks, and roads, while increasing the housing supply and supporting construction near public transportation stations.

Al-Thumama Road Bridge in Al-Raya

The Thumama Road Bridge in Riyadh Opens to Traffic

Launch of a new company to develop economic infrastructure in Riyadh

Al-Qassim Municipality delivers 50 housing units as part of the developmental housing project in Al-Khabra

Al-Khabra Municipality provided 120 housing services during the third quarter, while completing the procedures for beneficiaries and supporting eligible families with suitable housing.

More than 3,000 violations were recorded in infrastructure projects in the Riyadh region during September.

The center carried out more than 44,000 inspection tours and received 20,000 reports to promote compliance, safety and quality of implementation.

«Al-Haqil: The real estate market in Riyadh is moving from speculation to development.

Al-Haqil confirms progress in developing 27 million square meters to enhance the housing supply and achieve price balance in Riyadh.

A contract was signed for the maintenance of street lighting in the northern neighborhoods of Buraidah, with a value exceeding 17.7 million riyals.

The project aims to improve road efficiency, enhance infrastructure, and address visual pollution in northern Buraidah, as part of the quality of life objectives.

One million rental transactions in Riyadh in 8 months... What happened to the value?

Rental transactions in Riyadh exceeded one million transactions worth 31.88 billion riyals, with a recovery in activity and a decline in the average transaction value to 16.1%.

Next Wednesday... Announcement of eligibility results for applicants to the Real Estate Balance Program

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City will announce the eligibility results on Wednesday, and the objection period will begin on October 1st via the electronic platform.

Construction of a new bridge on Othman Bin Affan Road at the intersection with Anas Bin Malik Road in Riyadh

A traffic diversion will be activated from September 27, 2026, with the implementation of the bridge and the improvement of routes to improve traffic flow north of Riyadh.

The Riyadh Infrastructure Center has issued more than 141,000 licenses since the beginning of 2026.

The August report records 19,000 new licenses and more than 190,000 reports, with confirmation of enhanced compliance and quality of field implementation.

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A notable decline in the average value of real estate transactions in Riyadh during the past month

Data for August 2026 shows a sharp monthly decline in sales value, number of transactions, and average real estate transaction volume in Riyadh.

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Riyadh jumps 47 places to enter the list of the top 50 cities globally

The Oxford Economics 2026 index shows the Saudi capital advancing 68 places in two years, driven by improvements in the economy, governance and quality of life.

Applications for the second year of the "Real Estate Balance" program in Riyadh have closed.

The program aims to offer 10,000 to 40,000 plots of land annually to eligible individuals in Riyadh at a price not exceeding 1,500 riyals per meter.

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