Month: January 2026

Housing units handed over to more than 9,000 families from Jeddah's informal settlements

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteUnder the direction of His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region and Chairman of the Main Committee for the Removal of Informal Settlements in Jeddah Province, the Deputy Governor of the Emirate, Dr. Mohammed bin Salem Al-Balehid, in the presence of the Deputy Minister of Municipalities and Housing for Stimulating Housing Supply and Real Estate Development, Abdulrahman Al-Tawil, at the Emirate’s headquarters in Jeddah, residential units to beneficiaries from the residents of informal settlements in the province of … Read more

Asir Municipality launches smart drone to enhance monitoring of municipal projects

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Asir Region Secretariat announced the launch of the smart drone as part of its latest transformative digital initiatives, in a move considered the first of its kind in the Kingdom, with the aim of enhancing oversight of municipal projects and improving the efficiency of regulatory operations.The Secretariat explained that trials began last February, in partnership with the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing and in coordination with relevant authorities, with the program being implemented within the scope of … Read more

Saudi Commission for Accredited Valuers reveals its achievements in 2025

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Evaluation Logo - Saudi Organization for Certified Valuers

Reading time: 2 MinutesIn 2025, the Saudi Authority for Accredited Valuers (TAQEEM) strengthened its regulatory and developmental approach to the valuation profession in the Kingdom, as well as its efforts to promote trust and transparency and enhance the efficiency of professional practices across various valuation sectors.“Taqeem” revealed its achievements during the year, most notably the adoption of its strategic plan for 2026–2030, which aims to transition toward an integrated, beneficiary-centered service system that enhances the credibility of the valuation profession, by … Read more

35,000 anti-coverage inspections carried out last year

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe National Program to Combat Fronting conducted 35,280 inspection visits across all regions of the Kingdom in 2025, based on evidence and indicators of suspected fronting.The inspection visits resulted in the detection of 1,017 preliminary cases of suspected fronting, and 6,373 reports of suspected commercial fronting were filed against commercial establishments across various sectors.In 2025, (724) violations were referred to the Committee for Reviewing Violations of the Anti-… Read more

The General Authority for Real Estate stops a real estate auction and refers two auction organizers to the concerned authorities

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Public Authority for Real Estate logo

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe General Real Estate Authority, in cooperation with a number of relevant agencies, a real estate auction after detecting violations related to non-compliance with the regulatory requirements necessary for organizing and conducting real estate auctions, as part of its ongoing efforts to regulate the real estate market and protect the rights of its participants.The Authority explained that the decision to suspend the auction came after it was found that the details of the announced auction did not match what had been approved … Read more

Details. Opening the stock market to all categories of foreign investors at the beginning of February

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Capital Market Authority Headquarters

Reading time: 2 MinutesThe Capital Market Authority (CMA) announced the opening of the financial market to all categories of foreign investors and enabling them to invest directly in it starting February 1, 2026, after the CMA Board approved the draft regulatory framework to allow non-resident foreign investors to invest directly in the main market, making the financial market in all its categories available to various categories of investors from around the world to enter it in a ... Read more

«Monsha'at organizes the Real Estate Brokerage Forum in Jeddah to discuss the future of the sector

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe General Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises (Monsha'at) organized the Real Estate Brokerage Forum yesterday at the Enterprise Support Center in Jeddah, with the aim of raising awareness of the real estate sector, and provide an opportunity to meet with real estate experts, specialists, and practitioners to exchange insights and ideas and discuss the future of this vital sector in the Kingdom.The forum aims to build an intellectual and professional platform to develop the real estate brokerage profession, discuss the impact of legislative and regulatory updates on the sector, and highlight … Read more

Under the patronage of the Emir of Riyadh The International Conference on Asset Management, Facilities and Maintenance sets the tone for digital twinning

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Reading time: 2 MinutesUnder the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Governor of the Riyadh Region, the Saudi capital Riyadh is preparing to host a major international professional event that reflects the rapid growth of the asset, facility, and maintenance management sector, The International Conference on Asset, Facility, and Maintenance Management (OMAINTEC FM) will kick off next Monday, January 12, and run for three days, … Read more

Minister of Commerce issues a decision appointing the members of the board of directors of the Eastern Province Chamber for the next session

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Eastern Chamber

Reading time: < 1 MinuteHis Excellency the Minister of Commerce, Dr. Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi, issued a ministerial decree appointing the members of the Board of Directors of the Eastern Province Chamber of Commerce for the upcoming term (1447–1451 AH), These appointments are intended to strengthen the Chamber’s role in supporting the private sector and contributing to economic development in the region in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. The decree included the appointment of 12 members to the Board of Directors, namely: The decree specified … Read more

The National Committee for Museums at the Federation of Saudi Chambers discusses the challenges of the next stage

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Falah Al-Subaie - National Committee for Museums

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe National Committee for Museums at the Council of Saudi Chambers held a meeting chaired by Mr. Falah Al-Subaie to discuss the committee’s strategic directions and objectives for the coming period, as part of its efforts to strengthen the role of museums as a vital sector that preserves the Kingdom’s history and culture. The meeting reviewed a set of objectives aimed at regulating and developing the museum sector by establishing regulatory frameworks that ensure quality performance and sustainable growth. It also focused … Read more

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