Medina is among the top 100 tourist destinations in the world

Medina

Reading time: < 1 MinuteMedina has been included in the list of the top 100 tourist destinations in the world, coinciding with the celebration of World Tourism Day, which falls on September 27 of each year, according to a report by Euromonitor International, and Medina joined this list after the organization studied a number of data, insights and analysis from field research covering 210 markets around the world. A spiritual destination for millions ... Read more

Tomorrow. Government press conference to host the ministers of municipalities and housing, media, and the head of the Real Estate Authority

Residential program

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe government press conference will be held tomorrow, Monday, September 29, 2025, which will host the Minister of Municipalities and Housing, Mr. Majid bin Abdullah Al-Hogail, to talk about the leadership's vision, the real estate balance platform, the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister - may God protect him - on real estate balance, controlling the rental market and achieving balance, and the outputs of ... Read more

At a cost of more than 28.8 billion riyals. Emir of Sharqiya inaugurates 122 projects tomorrow

Emir of Sharqiya

Reading time: < 1 MinutePrince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Eastern Province, will tomorrow inaugurate 122 environmental, water and agricultural projects at a total cost of more than 28.8 billion riyals, in a number of infrastructure sectors, especially environmental and water services, within the framework of the Kingdom's Vision 2030. The projects to be inaugurated by the Emir of the Eastern Province range from environmental projects, ... Read more

Halting Rental Increases in Riyadh A strategic move that rebalances the real estate market

Reading time: 2 MinutesIn an unprecedented move that reflects a fundamental shift in the real estate market, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman issued a historic directive to stop the annual increase in the rents of residential and commercial properties in the capital Riyadh for five years, starting from September 2025. The decision, which has profound economic, social and organizational dimensions, is not just a technical measure to control prices, but is ... Read more

Citizen Account sets 3 conditions to ensure the validity of the lease contract

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Citizen Account Program has set 3 conditions that must be met in rental contracts to be included in the subsidy data, in order to ensure that the subsidy reaches its beneficiaries, and to achieve justice in the subsidy, and therefore any rental contract that does not meet these conditions may affect the eligibility of the subsidy. The Citizen Account Program has set 3 conditions to ensure the validity of ... Read more

10 tips to help you buy real estate at the best price and with the least risk

Reading time: 2 MinutesWhether you're looking for your dream home or want to make a profitable real estate investment, making the right decision requires careful consideration and thoughtful steps. Buying a property can be the most important investment you make in your life, so it's important to be armed with information that helps you make the right decision. In this report, we give you 10 golden tips to ensure that you buy ... Read more

Al-Haqeel: Rental regulations increase the attractiveness of living and settling in the Kingdom

Minister of Municipalities and Housing

Reading time: < 1 MinuteMajid Al-Hogail, Minister of Municipalities and Housing and Chairman of the Public Authority for Real Estate, praised the issuance of the statutory provisions to regulate the relationship between landlord and tenant, stressing that they achieve justice and balance between the two parties, as well as ensure the stability of the real estate market inside the Kingdom. In a press statement, Al-Hoqeel explained that these regulations will play an important role in stabilizing the real estate market in the Kingdom. Read more

Monshaat Monitor Report: 80,000 new business registrations E-commerce growth is impressive

installations

Reading time: 2 MinutesThe Monshaat Observatory report issued by the General Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises (GASME) revealed a remarkable growth in the Kingdom's commercial sector during the second quarter of 2025, with the number of new commercial records exceeding 80,000, bringing the total number of existing commercial records to 1.7 million. The report also highlighted the promising opportunities in the education sector and the role of SMEs in ... Read more

Financial penalties for violating Riyadh's rental relations provisions Learn about them

Off-plan real estate projects

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe General Real Estate Authority (GRA) has clarified the penalties for violating the provisions of regulating the relationship between landlord and tenant in the city of Riyadh, which was approved by the Council of Ministers. The authority said in a statement that those who violate these procedures will be punished with a fine of up to 12 months' rent, with an obligation to correct the violation without prejudice to the right of the injured to seek compensation. 1. Increase the landlord ... Read more

What impact will a moratorium on rent increases have on the real estate market? Experts explain

Saudi Arabia's real estate market

Reading time: 2 MinutesSaudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's directive to suspend the annual increase in rents for residential and commercial properties within the city of Riyadh for five years, starting from September 2025, has sparked a state of movement and positivity in the real estate market in the Kingdom, with some considering the new regulatory controls for the relationship between landlord and tenant as an important fundamental shift in the interest of the sector. Controls ... Read more