Infrastructure Center mandates overhead panels in projects around government agencies and tourist attractions

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Infrastructure Projects Code, launched by the Infrastructure Projects Center in Riyadh and announced that it will be implemented starting from 7/8/2025, requires contractors to place overhead panels over concrete barriers around all works that are 300 m or more in length, including telecommunications, energy, water, sewage, roads, etc. in all roads (highways, semi ... Read more

By name. Results of Taqeem's Board of Directors elections for the second cycle (2025-2028)

Residential program

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Saudi Commission for Accredited Valuers (Taqeem) announced the results of the board of directors' elections for the second cycle (2025-2028), during the sixth general assembly meeting, where voting was held to choose the representatives of the various branches. Mr. Hamad bin Mohammed Al-Rashed, Chairman of the Election Supervisory Committee, explained that the electoral process witnessed wide participation from the members, and resulted in the following results: Real Estate Appraisal Branch, Bandar Deif ... Read more

Cityscape Global 2025 showcases the potential of artificial intelligence and real estate technology

Reading time: 3 MinutesCityscape Global 2025 will highlight the pivotal role of artificial intelligence (AI) and technology in its program of events. Cityscape Global 2025 is sponsored by the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, in partnership with the General Authority for Real Estate and the Vision 2030 Housing Program, and organized by Tahaluf, a joint venture between the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones (SFCPD), the Events Investment Fund (EIF), ... Read more

NHC launches “Rehab Al Asala” project in Riyadh to provide 2130 housing units

Residential program

Reading time: < 1 MinuteNational Housing Company (NHC) has announced the start of sales in its new residential project “Rehab Al Asala”, one of its latest projects within the Al Asala destination in Riyadh. The project is strategically located in the southwest of the capital near King Salman Air Base and the Technical College, in addition to its proximity to many vital facilities and services. More than 2000 residential units with ... Read more

Jeddah Municipality cleared more than 4 million square meters of vacant land last month

Jeddah Municipality - Unauthorized Buildings

Reading time: < 1 MinuteJeddah Municipality's efforts during the month of July resulted in achieving results in raising the level of cleanliness and addressing visual distortion, as part of its plans to improve the urban landscape and enhance the quality of life. The Municipality explained that the field work of the General Department of Cleaning Projects included manual sweeping of streets and squares for a distance of more than 313,000 kilometers, in addition to automated sweeping for a distance of nearly 109,000 ... Read more

Today. Real estate registry work begins in 23 neighborhoods in Qassim and Makkah

Cadastre

Reading time: 2 MinutesToday, August 17, 2025, the real estate registration works for (14,623) real estate pieces in (21) neighborhoods in Qassim region, including (13) neighborhoods in Buraidah Governorate, (4) neighborhoods in Qasr bin Aqeel Center Governorate, (3) neighborhoods in Riyadh Al Khubaira Governorate, and one neighborhood in Onaiza Governorate, and registration will continue until the end of November 20, 2025, corresponding to 29 Jumada Al Awwal 1447 AH, while the ... Read more

In detail... “Municipalities and Housing” adopts organizational requirements for factories inside and outside the urban area

Reading time: 2 MinutesThe Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has adopted new regulatory requirements for organizing factories inside and outside the urban area, as part of its efforts to improve the industrial investment environment, raise the level of compliance, and create suitable and safe sites that keep pace with urban development plans in various regions of the Kingdom. The ministry explained that the new requirements for organizing factories inside and outside the urban area include all types of factories, whether located within the ... Read more

What do you know about the digital ID to allow non-Saudis to own real estate after its adoption? 

Saudi Arabia Foreign Investment

Reading time: < 1 MinuteAs part of its efforts to enhance the attractiveness of the real estate market and support the digital transformation process, the Council of Ministers approved the Digital ID as an official tool that enables non-resident Saudis to own real estate within the Kingdom. What is Digital ID? Digital ID is a certified electronic document that allows individuals to prove their identity securely and uniformly across government platforms and official entities, without the need for paper documents. ... Read more

7 Strategies to Turn Real Estate Investment Losses into Gains and Profits

Reading time: 2 MinutesIn the world of real estate investing, there is no such thing as a loss. Many projects that start with losses or stumbles turn out to be impressive success stories with the intelligence and planning of investors. The real estate sector, with its fluctuations related to supply, demand, financing and interest rates, offers the opportunity for adventurers and professionals alike to turn challenges into gains and even make fortunes. Global and regional experiences ... Read more

Infographic | Who is in charge of white land fees and what are their responsibilities?

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, through the White Land and Vacant Properties Fee Program, has clarified the definition of the “fee payer“, in addition to its main responsibilities. The ministry explained that the taxpayer is any person - natural or legal - who owns a property subject to the fees, except for state properties, provided that the property is officially registered in his name at the time of issuing the fee invoice, under a proof of ownership document ... Read more