Month: January 2026

Old buildings in Najran. Architectural designs that combine sustainability and simplicity

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Reading time: 2 MinutesThe ancient architectural styles of the Najran region represent a unique model of local architecture, serving as a testament to human ingenuity in construction and the ability to devise architectural solutions that harmonize with the environment, combining simplicity and sustainability through the use of simple materials transformed into sturdy and durable structures. Despite the passage of time, they have remained intact and have become a prominent cultural heritage icon, … Read more

151 new industrial licenses issued and 93 factories started production in November

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources issued 151 new industrial licenses during last November 2025, while 93 new factories started production during the same month, according to the report of the Ministry's National Center for Industrial and Mining Information. The report, which monitors industrial indicators on a monthly basis, showed that the volume of investments associated with the new licenses amounted to more than 26.98 billion riyals, and it is expected ... Read more

«January bill» Confusing the calculations of the big boys: Will «white taxes» end land monopolies in 2026?

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White Land Fees

Reading time: 2 MinutesRiyadh – Amlak Newspaper: At the start of the new year 2026, the real estate sector witnessed a surge of activity that heightened excitement and expectations; This was due to the issuance of more than 60,000 «white land» fee bills as part of the third phase of the system’s implementation, placing listed real estate companies under the microscope regarding financial compliance or development. The era of free land retention has ended, and the wave of “white bills” coincided with… Read more

«Zatka invites businesses to submit tax withholding forms for the previous month

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (Zatca) has called on establishments subject to withholding tax in the Kingdom to submit withholding tax forms for December 2025, no later than January 11, 2026: Zatca.gov.sa, in order to avoid the late payment penalty of 1% of the tax that is not ... Read more

The Municipality of Tabuk carries out 19778 control rounds on buildings. 165 violations in two months

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteDuring the last two months of 2025, the Municipality of Tabuk Region, represented by the Licensing and Compliance Agency, carried out more than (19778) visits to buildings, during which it monitored the rate of compliance with the requirements to (92%). The Municipality explained that the field tours, which come within the framework of the “Trespass What Trespasses” campaign, and within its efforts to improve the urban landscape and raise the level of compliance with municipal regulations, resulted in seizing ... Read more

The real estate market under scrutiny Housing Finance Slowdown Despite Strong Banking Sector

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Reading time: 2 MinutesDespite the continued strength of the Saudi banking sector, Al Rajhi Financial's latest analysis reveals clear signs of a slowdown in real estate financing activity, raising important questions about the path of the real estate market in the coming period, especially in light of the decline in mortgage loans and the change in lending behavior and residential demand. Al Rajhi Financial said that the robustness of Saudi banks' profits does not necessarily reflect ... Read more

4 unique real estate opportunities in the «Eastern Opportunities» auction»

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Sorouh Al Madaen Company

Reading time: < 1 MinuteSarouh Al-Mada'in Auctions announces the launch of four promising real estate opportunities as part of the «Eastern Province Opportunities» auction, under the supervision of the Enforcement and Liquidation Center (INFAZ) and by order of the Enforcement Court, via the Saudi Auctions Platform. The auction features a selection of carefully chosen real estate and agricultural investment opportunities in the Eastern Province, specifically in the cities of Al-Khobar, Al-Qatif, and Jubail, to meet the expectations of investors and those interested in property ownership. … Read more

Ministry of Finance requires all government entities to offer transportation through Etimad e-auction

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Ministry of Finance - Markets

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Ministry of Finance announced today that all government entities will be required to offer and sell government assets through the Etimad e-auction service, as part of the Ministry's efforts to enhance transparency and raise the efficiency of government asset management. This measure comes within the framework of the digital transformation led by the Ministry in government financial services, as Etimad auction allows government entities to carry out operations ... Read more

Egypt launches third phase of Netaj initiative to empower industrial and mining non-profit organizations

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources launched the third phase of the “Netaj” initiative, represented by the “Netaj Accelerator”, which aims to empower industrial and mining non-profit associations and facilitate their journey towards independence and operational sustainability, as part of the ministry's efforts to support non-profit organizations in the industrial and mining sectors.The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources spokesperson Jarrah Al-Jarrah confirmed that the “Netaj Accelerator” provides support to non-profit associations ... Read more

Saudi Engineers Organization signs a memorandum of understanding to expand the utilization of engineering offices and companies

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Saudi Council of Engineers has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Saudi Fund for Development with the aim of expanding the scope of opportunities available to national engineering firms and companies in development projects outside the Kingdom, thereby helping to strengthen their presence and improve their readiness to participate in high-quality projects. The memorandum of understanding coordinates efforts between the two parties to provide information on proposed projects and support the participation of licensed engineering firms and companies … Read more

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