Month: August 2025

Infographic: “Municipalities and Housing” issues more than 5 thousand collective housing licenses during the first half

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Reading time: 2 MinutesThe Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has issued more than 5,000 permits for individual multi-unit residential properties through the “Baladi” platform, while launching four specialized initiatives under the “More Beautiful Cities” program to strengthen comprehensive efforts to address visual pollution and improve the quality of life in cities during the first half of 2025. The ministry explained that it implemented a package of development projects and programs, including the launch of a portfolio … Read more

“Zatca invites businesses to submit VAT returns for July

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Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATKA) has called on businesses subject to value-added tax (VAT) whose annual supplies of goods and services exceed 40 million riyals to file their tax returns for the month of July, no later than August 31, 2025. ZATCA urged businesses to promptly file their tax returns via the website (zatca.gov.sa) or … Read more

Real estate registry work begins in 99 neighborhoods in the Eastern Province September 7

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Eastern Region

Reading time: 2 MinutesThe General Real Estate Authority announced the start of the physical registration of (56,466) parcels of land in (99) neighborhoods in the Eastern Province, including (88) neighborhoods in Al-Ahsa Governorate and (10) neighborhoods in Al-Khafji Governorate, and one neighborhood in Al-Nairiyah Governorate, beginning on 15 Rabi’ al-Awwal 1447 AH, corresponding to September 7, 2025 AD, and continuing until the end of 20 Jumada al-Akhira 1447 AH, corresponding to December 11, 2025 AD. Names … Read more

Real Estate Asset Rotation How does a recurring dividend strategy outperform fixed returns?

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Reading time: 2 MinutesAmid global economic shifts and ongoing fluctuations in real estate prices, there is growing debate among investors about the best ways to achieve sustainable financial growth. While traditional real estate investment—involving the purchase and rental of properties—remains a steady source of income that ensures a degree of stability, another, more dynamic and bold trend is emerging: what is known as ”real estate asset rotation,” a modern investment strategy that seeks to maximize … Read more

Municipality of the Holy Capital calls for correcting the status of real estate and activities via Baladi platform

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Secretariat of the Holy Capital has called on owners of real estate and commercial and industrial businesses in Makkah to regularize their operations and update their ownership information via the Baladi platform, as part of the Real Estate Identity Registration System. The system covers building construction permits, as well as operating permits for workshops, warehouses, and metalworking, carpentry, aluminum, and scrap yards, in addition to permits for fencing off land. In its statement, the Secretariat emphasized the need for … Read more

Jazan Municipality conducts more than one million building inspections to raise compliance to 76%

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteOver the past few years and through the first half of 2025, the Jazan Regional Secretariat has carried out more than one million inspection visits to facilities and buildings in the region, which helped raise the compliance rate from 30% in 2022 to 76% by the end of the first half of this year. These efforts are part of the Secretariat’s ongoing plans to enhance the quality of municipal services and improve the level of oversight over … Read more

Real estate registry work begins for 45,299 real estate parcels in the Eastern Province August 24

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Eastern Region

Reading time: 2 MinutesThe General Real Estate Authority is beginning the process of registering (45,299) parcels of real estate in (52) neighborhoods in the Eastern Province, including (32) neighborhoods in Al-Ahsa Governorate, (10) neighborhoods in Al-Jubail Governorate, and (10) districts in Ras Tanura Governorate, starting on August 24, 2025, corresponding to 1 Rabi’ al-Awwal 1447 AH, and continuing through the end of November 27, 2025, corresponding to 6 Jumada al-Akhira 1447 AH. Names of the participating neighborhoods … Read more

More than 234,000 certificates of origin issued during the first half of 2025

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources issued 234,627 certificates of origin during the first half of this year as part of its efforts to support the growth of Saudi non-oil exports, expand the base of domestic exporters, and enhance the competitiveness of domestic products in global markets. The number of certificates of origin issued in January was 41,977, in February 38,830, and in March 37,689, … Read more

New report reveals: GCC real estate sector to continue strong growth through 2025

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Private Sector - Saudi Economy - Construction Contracts in Saudi Arabia

Reading time: 1 MinuteAmid the rapidly accelerating economic momentum in the Arabian Gulf, the real estate sector continues to solidify its position as one of the most dynamic and attractive sectors for investment. Following strong performance in the first half of 2025, indicators suggest that the real estate markets in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates are poised for further growth in the second half of the year, driven by rising demand, increasing market values, and government policies supporting development … Read more

Details... Medina Municipality discusses ways to develop real estate services in the region

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Medina Municipality - Commercial Project

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Madinah Region Secretariat, in cooperation with the General Authority for Real Estate and the National Company for Real Estate Registration Services, held a joint workshop at the Secretariat’s headquarters to regularize informal settlements and develop real estate services in the region. The workshop reviewed the Secretariat’s methodology for rectifying informal settlements, real estate registration procedures, and future steps in this regard. It also explored ways to develop a number of shared services by integrating systems … Read more

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