Month: February 2026

The real estate sector. A strong driver of economic growth and a key driver of job localization

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Building Facades - Safety and Security

Reading time: 2 MinutesSaudi Arabia's real estate sector has witnessed a significant boost in its contribution to GDP, reaching 26.7% of the total non-oil private GDP during the third quarter of 2025, according to a recent report issued by the Saudi Real Estate Authority (SRA). This growth reflects the vital role the sector plays in supporting the strategy of diversifying the national economy away from reliance on ... Read more

16 common mistakes that drive up construction costs and jeopardize building safety And tips to avoid them

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Reading time: 3 MinutesDespite significant advances in construction techniques and rising engineering awareness, implementation and planning errors are still one of the most prominent reasons why real estate projects falter and erode their value over time. These mistakes often start from the early stages of construction, when technical details that are perceived as minor are overlooked, but later turn into costly structural issues that are difficult to remedy. In this report, ... Read more

Off-plan projects... An unprecedented jump in the number of existing units

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Off-plan sales projects - Real estate transactions

Reading time: < 1 MinuteOff-plan sales projects recorded an exceptional growth of more than 350% in the number of existing units during the third quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, according to the General Real Estate Authority (GRA) report. The rise reflects a clear acceleration in development activity and developers' growing confidence in future demand, supported by regulatory frameworks that promote this type of project as a tributary ... Read more

With more than 65,000 visitors in attendance The Saudi Media Forum concludes with the announcement of the winners of its fifth edition

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Reading time: 2 MinutesHis Excellency the Minister of Information, Mr. Salman bin Yousef Al Dosari, witnessed on Wednesday evening the closing ceremony of the Saudi Media Forum in its fifth edition, which was held under the theme “Media in a Shaping World” and the accompanying Future of Media Exhibition “FOMEX”, and announced the winners of the forum's award tracks, in the presence of a number of Their Excellencies, and media professionals from inside and outside the Kingdom. President of the Saudi Media Forum, Mohammed bin ... Read more

The role of new developers in reshaping Saudi Arabia's real estate supply

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Real Estate Development - Engineering

Reading time: 2 MinutesThe Saudi real estate market is undergoing a paradigm shift driven by the entry of a large wave of new developers with a different vision than the traditional approach to development. This new generation does not view real estate development as just building units, but as a process of producing an integrated “real estate product” that responds to the needs of the modern population and creates long-term value. One of the most important impacts of these developers is the re... Read more

The 35th edition of Restatex Riyadh Real Estate 2026 kicks off Next Wednesday

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Restatex Riyadh Real Estate Exhibition

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe 35th edition of Restatex Riyadh Real Estate 2026 will be held from February 11 to 14, 2026, at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center, under the patronage of His Excellency the Minister of Municipalities and Housing, Mr. Majid bin Abdullah Al-Hogail, with the participation of a number of government agencies, real estate companies, developers, and investors. PropNext Forum to be launchedRestatex Riyadh Real Estate Exhibition is set to ... Read more

Consultation on the draft amendment to the executive regulations of the Real Estate Registration Law

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Public Authority for Real Estate

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe General Real Estate Authority (GRA) has submitted a draft amendment to the executive regulations of the Real Estate Registration System to the public through the “Explore” platform, with the aim of enabling the public, government agencies and the private sector to express their views and observations on them before they are approved. The Authority explained that the draft “Amendment of the Executive Regulations of the Real Estate Registration System” includes adding and amending a number of articles and paragraphs, updating some definitions, and organizing the periods of absolute authenticity ... Read more

Emir of Riyadh hands over ownership documents to beneficiaries of the Crown Prince's donation

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Reading time: 2 MinutesHis Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Riyadh Region, handed over the documents of ownership of housing units to the beneficiaries of deserving families in the region as part of the generous donation of one billion riyals made by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Riyadh. Read more

Details of the second day. Saudi Media Forum 2026: From content creation to impact diplomacy

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Saudi Media Forum 3

Reading time: 3 MinutesThe fifth edition of the Saudi Media Forum, held in Riyadh, continued to offer in-depth discussions on the future of media in light of accelerating digital transformations, the role of audiences, algorithms, artificial intelligence, and media as a tool for diplomatic influence, reputation and image-making. The session «Audience from recipient to content creator» discussed "Audience: From Recipient to Content Creator" session discussed the radical shift in the role of the audience ... Read more

Cabinet praises the Future of Real Estate Forum and emphasizes its developmental role

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Reading time: 2 MinutesThe Cabinet praised the work of the fifth edition of the Future of Real Estate Forum, stressing its wide international participation and the signing of dozens of agreements and memorandums of understanding that would enhance the developmental role of the real estate sector and support the achievement of national targets, during the session chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of ... Read more

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