“Al-Jazira Paints” Expands Its Participation in the Saudi Construction Expo: Committed to Adhering to Quality Standards and Providing Products That Meet International Standards

Reading time: 2 MinutesIn the paint sector, we are seeing growing awareness among buyers and consumers of the importance of choosing high-quality, environmentally responsible paints. “Al-Jazira Paints” successfully concluded its participation in the Saudi Construction Expo 2018, which was recently held in Riyadh, where it showcased its latest interior and exterior products and applications, such as Al Jazeera Neutex, Al Jazeera Maxim, Al Jazeera Marutex, Al Jazeera Tourmaline, Al Jazeera Corium, and Al Jazeera Nofal, in addition to its newest color palette … Read more

International O&M Conference kicks off in Cairo Nov. 18

Reading time: < 1 MinuteReal estate and building safety are the main topics of the conference, with participation from the Military Works Department of the Saudi Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs, a number of Saudi universities, and Aramco. Cairo will host the 16th International Conference on Operation and Maintenance in Arab Countries from November 18–20, 2018. The conference is held under the patronage of His Excellency the Prime Minister and Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities, Dr. Mustafa … Read more

Ministry of Housing: An online platform that allows individuals to access construction quality inspection services... with an initial rollout in Riyadh

Construction Quality - Contracting

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Ministry of Housing’s Sustainable Construction Program has made a construction quality inspection service available to individuals through its online platform, on an optional basis to help improve the quality of residential construction by inspecting housing units during their construction; this allows the beneficiary (property owner) to request a certified inspector online, and can initiate the inspection process for the residential unit themselves. The program clarified that the service will initially be implemented in … Read more

Allocating fees to rehabilitate infrastructure Developing 3.34 million square meters of white land in Dammam

Reading time: 2 MinutesThe Ministry of Housing announced that the “Vacant Land Fee Program” has completed the development of 3.34 million square meters in the Dammam metropolitan area. The program explained via its official Twitter account that this has been achieved since the launch of the Vacant Land Fee Program. The program supports real estate development, and the ministry recently announced that it had allocated 100 million riyals to complete the implementation and delivery of services… Read more

Riyadh Chamber: 12 companies offer 593 administrative and technical jobs in private sector organizations

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Riyadh Chamber of Commerce announced the availability of 593 administrative and technical positions in the private sector, which have been posted by 12 companies seeking to fill them with qualified candidates. Of these, 323 positions are for Saudi men and 270 for Saudi women. Interviews for these positions will be held from November 4 to 8 at the Chamber’s headquarters and the companies’ offices. The Chamber noted that the available positions include titles such as “Network Engineer,” … Read more

Saudi Real Estate Institute: National Real Estate Registration Company to Be Established Soon

Real Estate - Deed - Economy

Reading time: < 1 MinuteReal Estate Auctions: The Executive Director of the Saudi Real Estate Institute, Engineer Fawzi Al-Ayuni, revealed that a decision regarding the establishment of a national company for real estate registration is expected to be issued in the near future. Al-Ayuni emphasized during an open forum organized by the Eastern Province Chamber of Commerce last weekend that the authority is working to establish a framework for real estate registration that will be more robust and reliable. He explained that strict enforcement of the system… Read more

New York real estate welcomes more than 60 million tourists annually and occupies 1,636 hotels

Reading time: 4 MinutesBuilding skyscrapers in New York requires a permit from the Federal Aviation Administration. New York City is the world’s leading economic hub for attracting foreign real estate investment. New York City is located in the northeastern United States on the Atlantic Ocean, and is one of the most important, famous, and largest American cities, as well as the most populous, with a population of more than 19 … Read more

Quality testing is recommended during construction phases - Engineer Mudhir Al-Qahtani lectures at Saudi Build 2018

Reading time: < 1 MinuteEngineer Mazkar Daghsh Al-Qahtani delivered an insightful lecture as part of the Saudi Construction Expo 2018, titled “10 Steps to Ensuring Quality in Building Your Home”; it serves as a summary of his recently launched book *How to Build Your Home Step by Step*. The lecture was attended by a large number of architects and others interested in residential construction. At the beginning of the lecture, Engineer Mazkar Al-Qahtani highlighted the Brito Rule… Read more

Shura Council votes tomorrow on loans for young families and discusses developing oversight mechanisms for real estate funds (REITs)

Real Estate Development - Construction Quality

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Shura Council has included the provision of appropriate loans for young families, structured according to the families’ circumstances and income—as outlined in the Real Estate Development Fund’s annual report for fiscal year 1437 / 1438 AH, for a vote at its session to be held tomorrow, Monday. The session will also discuss a study on issuing sukuk to finance housing and construct residential properties in coordination with the relevant authorities. The Council will also discuss the report of the Finance Committee … Read more

Dour Hospitality and Marriott International Inaugurate the “Marriott Riyadh Airport” Hotel, with a Capacity of 750 Guests

Reading time: 2 MinutesSpanning an area of approximately 1,500 square meters and featuring hotel suites that can accommodate 750 guests, Dour Hospitality launched the new brand for the Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel in collaboration with Marriott International and Riyadh Airports Company. The hotel features four meeting rooms equipped with state-of-the-art technology.The Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel is distinguished by its strategic location and proximity to major markets … Read more