19,352 licenses issued for infrastructure projects in Riyadh region since the beginning of 2026

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Riyadh Region Infrastructure Projects Center released its report on the performance of service providers for January 2026; as part of its ongoing effort to make operational data available and measure the efficiency of infrastructure project implementation, thereby supporting improvements in the quality of fieldwork and enhancing the level of commitment and coordination among relevant agencies. The report revealed that the total number of permits issued since the beginning of the year reached 19,352, while … Read more

Ministerial Decision Amending the Schedule of Violations and Penalties of the Labor Law and its Executive Regulations Get to know it

Reading time: < 1 MinuteHis Excellency the Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, Eng. Ahmed bin Sulaiman Al-Rajhi, issued a ministerial decision amending the schedule of violations and penalties under the Labor Law and its implementing regulations, as part of the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to develop the labor market and promote its stability and growth. The decree aims to support the stability of the labor market, protect workers’ rights, and increase the attractiveness and flexibility of the work environment, thereby contributing to improving the efficiency of businesses … Read more

Smart tips for real estate management during Ramadan

Reading time: 2 MinutesThe month of Ramadan arrives with its spirituality and unique atmosphere, lending a distinctive character to daily life, including the real estate sector. During this month, the priorities of tenants and property owners shift, calling for a more flexible and collaborative management approach to ensure everyone’s comfort. Managing properties during Ramadan requires a special understanding of tenants’ needs, whether in residential or commercial properties, as through … Read more

Amir of Northern Borders hands over ownership documents to beneficiaries of the Crown Prince's donation

Reading time: < 1 MinuteHis Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Khalid bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the Northern Border Region, presented a number of beneficiaries in the region with title deeds to their housing units today at his office in the emirate, as part of the generous donation made by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince —may God protect him—to the Private Development Housing Foundation (Sakan), represented by “Joud Al-Iskan,” in support of providing home ownership to eligible families. This comes in implementation of the directive … Read more

Smoke detectors... the silent sentinel that saves lives inside buildings

Reading time: 2 MinutesIn a matter of seconds, a small amount of smoke can turn into a devastating fire that threatens lives and property. While people go about their daily lives, a small device mounted on the ceiling performs a vital function: the smoke detector. This device, which we may not pay much attention to, is the first line of defense against fires in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, and it makes the critical difference between survival and danger. In this … Read more

Real estate registration period ends in Hail and Riyadh regions Next Thursday

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Reading time: 2 MinutesThe General Real Estate Authority announced that the deadline for the initial in-kind registration of 148,432 real estate parcels in the Hail and Riyadh regions is approaching, with the deadline set for the end of next Thursday. Neighborhoods in the City of Hail: The Authority stated that on-site property registration will conclude in the following neighborhoods in the city of Hail: (Durrat Al-Wadi, Al-Shorouq, Al-Nusaya, Al-Suwayfla, Safana, Murafiq, Granada, Al-Nakhil, Al-Anwar, Al-Murooj, Sharaf, Qurtuba, Al-Rehab, Jawhara … Read more

Saudi Arabia's construction costs rose in January What are the reasons?

Reading time: 2 MinutesConstruction costs in Saudi Arabia continue their upward trend at the start of 2026, driven by rising operating, energy, and labor expenses, as well as modest increases in the prices of some basic materials. Data released by the General Authority for Statistics showed that the construction cost index in the Kingdom rose by 1.4% in January 2026 compared to the same month in … Read more

1.078 billion riyals deposited in the accounts of housing subsidy beneficiaries for February

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Real Estate Development Fund announced today that it had deposited 1.078 billion riyals into the accounts of beneficiaries of the housing support program administered by the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing and the Real Estate Fund, for the month of February 2026. It explained that the total subsidy for February was allocated to support payments under various housing support programs, with the aim of empowering beneficiaries and improving their ability to own homes, thereby achieving the objectives of the housing program, one of the programs… Read more

ASMO and Arcapita team up to develop a logistics facility at KSC Energy City

Reading time: 3 MinutesASMO, the joint venture between DHL and Saudi Aramco, announced today a partnership with Arcapita Group Holdings Limited (“Arcapita”), a leading global alternative investment firm, to develop a 1.4 million-square-meter specialized logistics facility in King Salman Energy Park (SPARK). This project represents a significant step forward in the development of the Kingdom’s logistics infrastructure, as it will … Read more

8 real estate opportunities in the «Al Kharj Countryside» e-auction

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteAfkar International Real Estate Services, under the supervision of the Enforcement and Liquidation Center «Infaadh» and by decision of the Enforcement Court, has announced the launch of the «Al-Kharj Countryside» online auction. The auction begins on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., and ends on Thursday, March 5, 2026, between 10:00 p.m. and 11:45 p.m. The auction includes 8 properties (residential, commercial, and agricultural) located in … Read more