Month: January 2026

16 real estate opportunities at the Haram Baraka auction«  

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteHamad Al-Saadoun Real Estate Company, under the supervision of the Enforcement and Liquidation Center (Enfaaz) and pursuant to a decision by the Enforcement Court, announces the holding of the «Baraka Al-Haram» auction  The auction will be held electronically via the Saudi Auction Platform, beginning on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. and ending on Monday, January 26, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The auction features 16 unique and rare real estate opportunities… Read more

«The »rent" that changes a neighborhood's identity A difficult equation: Investment, public health and the future of real estate

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Reading time: 2 MinutesIn a rapidly evolving real estate market, the decision to rent a property may be reduced to a purely financial equation: rent, lease term, and clear obligations. However, this reduction, despite its prevalence, overlooks a fundamental truth: a property is not a neutral space, but rather an environment that shapes behavior, reshapes tastes, and creates a lifestyle. What opens today behind a commercial facade may transform… Read more

Service spaces from an adjunct to a stand-alone real estate product

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Reading time: 2 MinutesThe real estate sector is undergoing a remarkable transformation marked by the emergence of the concept of “service-oriented real estate,” where a project’s value no longer depends on the unit itself as much as it does on the surrounding service ecosystem. This globally growing trend is redefining the relationship between housing and services, transforming the “service space” into a key factor driving purchasing and investment decisions. Why are services coming to the forefront? … Read more

Saudi Arabia and Oman From the Cement Boom to the Age of Governance«

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Reading time: 2 MinutesWhile giant cranes reached toward the skies of Riyadh and Muscat in 2025, a different kind of movement was taking shape among decision-makers; a movement that did not stop at pouring concrete and building complexes, but focused on drafting new «real estate legislation.» Today, as the sun rises on 2026, the real estate landscape in the region’s major markets appears to be emerging from its traditional cocoon into… Read more

Requests for development extensions increase as white land fee invoices begin to be issued

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteTariq Al-Shehib, supervisor of the program for vacant land and vacant real estate at the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, said that the ministry has received numerous requests since the first day of billing, asking for additional extensions for development. Al-Shehib explained in a statement to Al-Sharq TV that these requests are reviewed in accordance with specific regulations and criteria and are decided upon by specialized committees. He noted … Read more

NHC announces the start of delivery of 2000 residential units in Al Fursan destination

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteNHC announced the start of the handover phase for 2,000 residential units across several projects in the Al-Fursan destination, northeast of Riyadh, in a move that reflects its commitment to scheduled handover dates, and meeting customer requirements, thereby reinforcing the company’s position as the largest real estate developer in the region and boosting confidence in off-plan projects. The company confirmed that the early start of delivery for the residential units … Read more

2026 The Year of the Real Estate Drain

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Reading time: 2 MinutesThe curtain has fallen on 2025; its files have been closed, its pens put away, and its real estate events—with all their numerous achievements and challenges—have been brought to a close. The Saudi real estate sector witnessed unprecedented transformations in 2025, with record-breaking transaction figures and a notable rise in prices, amid massive residential and commercial projects and regulatory initiatives supporting investment, which made the market more… Read more

Heritage Authority announces registration of 50,000 urban heritage assets in the Kingdom

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Heritage Authority announced the registration of 8,581 architectural heritage assets in the National Register of Architectural Heritage in the regions of Asir, Al-Baha, and Makkah, thereby achieving the Authority’s approved target of registering 50,000 urban heritage assets nationwide, one of the goals set out in its plan for the beginning of 2025. The registration of these sites is part of the Authority’s ongoing efforts … Read more

123 thousand business records issued during the fourth quarter of 2025

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Ministry of Commerce released its Business Sector Bulletin for the fourth quarter of 2025, providing an overview of the business sector’s performance and developments in the Kingdom.The bulletin noted that more than 123,000 business licenses were issued during the fourth quarter, bringing the total number of business licenses to over 1.86 million across all regions of the Kingdom.It included key indicators of business sector growth, as … Read more

Aqar One concludes 2025 with a major shift in real estate auctions

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Real Estate Logo One Auction Taif Gateway - Real Estate Opportunity

Reading time: 2 MinutesAqar One Public Auctions concluded its operations for 2025 with an impressive track record of significant achievements, thereby strengthening its position as one of the leading companies in organizing and marketing in-person and online real estate auctions in the Saudi real estate market, in its capacity as a judicial sales agent (Category A). The year saw the execution and organization of some of the largest real estate auctions in the Kingdom, as the company successfully marketed … Read more

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