Month: January 2026

«Municipalities and Housing» issues municipal requirements for temporary hostels in Makkah and Madinah What are they?

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Ministry of Municipalities and Housing - Group Housing Requirements

Reading time: 2 MinutesThe Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, in cooperation with the Ministry of Tourism, issued updated municipal requirements for temporary hostels in Makkah and Medina to enhance the quality of services provided to pilgrims, ensure compliance with safety standards, and improve the urban environment during the Hajj season. The ministry explained that the scope of application of these requirements is limited to temporary hostels designated to operate during the Hajj season, ensuring ... Read more

Jouf Emir chairs executive committee meeting for development housing, reviews project implementation

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteHis Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Nawaf bin Abdulaziz, Emir of Al-Jouf, chaired the meeting of the Executive Committee for Developmental Housing in the region, to follow up on the implementation of developmental housing programs and coordinate efforts between the relevant authorities, in order to support the progress of work and achieve the targets. His Highness praised the support and attention given to the housing sector by the ... Read more

Prince Saud bin Meshal hands over ownership documents to beneficiaries of the Crown Prince's donation

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Residential program

Reading time: < 1 MinuteOn behalf of His Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz, Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Governor of Makkah Region, His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Meshal bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Makkah Region, handed over the documents of ownership of housing units to the beneficiaries of 643 units in various governorates of the region, as part of the donation of His Highness ... Read more

«Expo 2030 Riyadh awards the main contract for infrastructure works at the project site

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Residential program

Reading time: 2 MinutesExpo 2030 Riyadh has announced that Nesma Group and their partners have been awarded the main contract for the infrastructure and utilities works at the Expo 2030 Riyadh site, in a move that accelerates the pace of the project and marks a major milestone in the transition from the planning and preliminary works phase to the actual large-scale implementation phase at the exhibition site. The infrastructure and utilities work aims to ... Read more

Saudi Commission for Certified Valuers launches its strategy for the years (2026-2030)

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Evaluation Logo - Saudi Organization for Certified Valuers

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Saudi Commission for Accredited Valuers (Taqeem) announced the launch of its strategy for the years 2030-2026, after its adoption and approval by the Commission's Board of Directors, in addition to the approval of its vision and mission, as part of its strategic orientation towards developing the valuation profession and enhancing its reliability. The Authority's vision focuses on empowering the valuation profession and establishing its credibility under the leadership of qualified practitioners, while its mission is to regulate and develop the profession, empower practitioners, apply standards, ... Read more

Today. Foreign ownership of real estate in Saudi Arabia begins

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteToday, Thursday, January 1, 2026, the system of foreign ownership of real estate and the acquisition of in-kind rights over it within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will be implemented. This aims to enhance the attractiveness of the real estate market, support the flow of foreign investments, and raise the efficiency of the sector in line with the goals of economic development. The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing revealed in July last year the details of the real estate ownership system for non-Saudis, ... Read more

Today. Riyadh's first invoicing for white land fees begins

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Residential program

Reading time: 2 MinutesThe Ministry of Municipalities and Housing announced that the White Land and Vacant Properties Fee Program will start issuing 62,000 invoices for fees on white lands located within the geographical ranges subject to the application in Riyadh, starting today, Thursday, January 1, 2026. She explained that the program allows the taxpayer to apply for an additional deadline for development, provided that the deadline is granted after the approval of ... Read more

Real estate gems at the «Al Arid Sky» auction» 

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteAreez Commercial Investment Company Limited, under the supervision of the Attribution and Liquidation Center (Enforcement) and a ruling by the Personal Status Court, announces the launch of the «Sky Arid» real estate auction, which is held electronically through the Mubasher Auction Platform, and targets investors, companies and investment funds looking for quality real estate opportunities in the north of Riyadh. The auction will start on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:00 am, and will continue ... Read more

Survey: Legislation and directives are the most important features... What are the most important features of the real estate sector in 2025?

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Reconnaissance snippet

Reading time: 5 MinutesReconnaissance: Abdullah Al-Salih: The year 2025 witnessed a historic transformation in the Saudi real estate sector, as regulatory legislation and bold directive decisions imposed a new reality characterized by maturity and realism, and the modernization of regulations contributed to breaking the monopoly and controlling prices, transforming ownership from an emotional decision to a conscious investment choice. This report explores the features of the phase that has redefined the real value of assets, while looking ahead to ... Read more

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