Month: October 2025

In pictures... Najran residents revive urban heritage by restoring mud houses and palaces

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Reading time: 3 MinutesThe Najran region is distinguished by its numerous archaeological sites, cultural landmarks, and architectural heritage, which are considered a fundamental component of rural tourism in the area. Approximately 33 mud-brick villages are scattered along both sides of the Najran Valley, stretching from west to east, north to south. To preserve them from extinction, given their unique architectural style that blends with the beauty of the surrounding environment and its open spaces… Read more

Tawakkalna Platform Updates A national pillar for digital transformation in the era of smart cities

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Tawakkalna application

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe comprehensive national app “Tawakkalna” offers a useful and inspiring technological experience to some 34 million users, including citizens, residents, and visitors to the Kingdom. Through their mobile screens and the Tawakkalna app, users of the platform can carry out many procedures and take advantage of the app’s numerous services. It can be said that the Tawakkalna app is a qualitative leap that contributes to elevating the country to a position of leadership … Read more

Saudi Arabia opens the doors to global entertainment with Joyform 2025 as part of Riyadh Season

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Furniture industry

Reading time: < 1 MinuteAn exceptional event is set to take place in the Kingdom in the coming days as part of the Riyadh Season 2025, as Saudi Arabia opens its doors to host “Joy Forum 2025” on October 16–17 under the patronage of Turki Al-Sheikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority. The Launch of Joy Form 2025 Some may ask, “What is ‘Joy Form 2025’?” It can be described as a global event … Read more

Tomorrow. Real estate registry work begins for 111 neighborhoods in Riyadh and Eastern Provinces

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Reading time: 2 MinutesThe General Real Estate Authority announced the start of physical registration for 30,198 parcels of land in 65 neighborhoods in the Riyadh region, and the registration of 28,374 parcels in 46 neighborhoods in the Eastern Province, starting October 12 and continuing through January 15, 2026. Neighborhoods Benefiting from the Real Estate Registry The Authority clarified that the neighborhoods benefiting from the real estate registry at this stage in the … Read more

with high returns. What are the best European countries for real estate investment in 2025?

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Europe's commercial real estate market

Reading time: 2 MinutesAt a time when real estate investors are seeking destinations that offer a balance between high returns and low tax costs, a recent study has revealed that Central and Eastern European countries offer the best investment opportunities in 2025, with Moldova leading the pack, followed by Lithuania and North Macedonia, according to a report by the British firm William Russell and published by Euronews. Moldova: The Top Destination for High Returns … Read more

Disconnecting electricity and impounding vehicles «Municipalities and Housing» defines mechanisms to confront serious violations

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Ministry of Municipalities and Housing

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe implementing rules for the Regulations on Penalties for Municipal Violations, adopted by the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing to establish controls and a general framework for addressing violations—which are classified as serious and non-serious—and to define the mechanisms for monitoring, assessment, and fines, thereby contributing to improved compliance across the Kingdom’s cities. Approval of the Regulations on Penalties for Municipal Violations The rules of the Regulations on Penalties for Municipal Violations stipulate … Read more

Is Saudi Arabia heading towards self-sufficiency in building materials?

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Building materials

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThere are strong indications that Saudi Arabia is moving toward self-sufficiency in certain construction materials, such as cement; however, it still relies heavily on imports for other types of construction materials. This trend has emerged alongside the increase in the volume of real estate and construction projects being carried out by the Kingdom in various cities. The Kingdom’s cement production volume classifies cement as … Read more

Sustainable Design in Saudi Arabia Is it becoming a priority?

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteSustainable design has become an official and governmental priority in the Kingdom’s real estate sector, particularly since part of Vision 2030 aims to promote environmental sustainability across all sectors, including construction and urban planning. Therefore, the government has launched a number of initiatives to support this trend, such as the Saudi Green Initiative. Indicators, evidence, and statistics, as well as reports, indicate that the number of projects registered as buildings… Read more

City Buildex 2025 kicks off with 150 companies participating in construction and development

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe second edition of the Madinah BuildEx 2025 exhibition kicks off next Thursday in Madinah, where the event will be held at the King Salman International Convention Center from October 16 to 18. 150 International Companies Participating in BuildEx 2025 More than 150 exhibiting companies from inside and outside the Kingdom are participating in the exhibition, representing a select group of national and regional companies … Read more

Eastern Municipality showcases its experience at the “Smart Cities and Sustainability” forum”

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Residential program

Reading time: 2 MinutesDuring a forum organized yesterday by the Eastern Province Chamber of Commerce, the Eastern Province Secretariat presented its experience in digital transformation and the development of sustainable smart cities, as well as its achievements in this field. Nael Al-Hogail, Deputy Secretary-General for Digital Transformation and Smart Cities, explained that the Secretariat is working to develop smart cities that rely on digital solutions to improve quality of life and enhance services, pointing to several achievements, including traffic lights … Read more

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