Month: April 2026

Real Estate Data Capital Compass

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Real estate data visualization

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Saudi real estate market is undergoing rapid maturation, having evolved from a market driven by general impressions and unverified information to a sector guided by accurate data and periodic indicators.The availability of a vast database from official sources has become an absolute necessity, enabling investors and consumers to clearly understand the market landscape, which facilitates quick and sound decisions based on reality rather than… Read more

Real estate prices during the first quarter of 2026 Significant decrease in the residential sector and increase in the commercial and agricultural sector

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Real Estate Prices - Real Estate

Reading time: 2 MinutesThe real estate market in the Kingdom underwent a notable shift during the first quarter of 2026, with the real estate price index recording a year-over-year decline of 1.61%, amid varying performance across different sectors and administrative regions, according to data from the General Authority for Statistics. The Authority adopted a new methodology for calculating the real estate price index starting in the third quarter of 2024, in collaboration with the General Real Estate Authority … Read more

Jeddah Municipality begins improving the urban landscape on Prince Mohammed bin Salman axis and Al Jawhara neighborhood

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Jeddah Municipality - Unauthorized Buildings

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Jeddah Provincial Secretariat has launched a comprehensive campaign to improve the urban landscape and address visual disturbances along Prince Mohammed bin Salman Avenue, in a strategic move aimed at raising the quality of the urban environment and enhancing quality-of-life indicators in the province, in line with sustainable urban development goals. In its current phases, the project focuses on the Al-Jawhara neighborhood and areas adjacent to the axis, where teams have begun … Read more

How sustainability and modular construction are reshaping Saudi real estate

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Model Building Emoji

Reading time: 2 MinutesSaudi Arabia is currently undergoing a structural transformation that goes beyond mere urban expansion; we are witnessing a complete redefinition of the concepts of «housing» and «investment projects.» With the emergence of major projects such as «Wajh Masar» and «Al-Dir’iya,» sustainability and smart technology are no longer mere luxuries; rather, they have become mandatory standards imposed by new legislation and dictated by the need of the savvy investor to ensure the highest possible returns in the shortest time and with the least … Read more

Video: Jeddah's Al-Jawhara plan to remove workshops and illegal sites and give owners a year to relocate to Auto City

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteMohammed Obaid Al-Baqmi, official spokesperson for the Jeddah Municipal Authority, said: “The Jeddah Municipal Authority is currently working to improve the urban landscape and enhance the quality of life across the 11 sub-municipalities of Jeddah through integrated development plans that encompass several key areas.”“ Al-Baqmi added in an interview with Al-Arabiya TV: “One of the most prominent of these areas is Prince Mohammed bin Salman Road, … Read more

«Municipalities and Housing showcases urban investment opportunities at the 2026 Sports Investment Forum

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Ministry of Municipalities and Housing is participating in the 2026 Sports Investment Forum by showcasing the unique investment opportunities offered by Saudi cities and highlighting municipal capabilities that support investment, thereby contributing to economic development and improving quality of life. During its participation, the Ministry is highlighting the investment opportunities available through the “Fursat” investment portal for Saudi cities, which allows investors to view … Read more

Al Masar factory manager Dr. Saddam bin Kedah for Amlak: Long-term contracts A safety valve to control the costs of real estate projects

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Dr.. Saddam Benkedah - Building Materials Dialogue

Reading time: 3 MinutesTurning Global Supply Challenges into Opportunities to Boost Local Content Dr. Saddam bin Kada, Director of Al-Masar Factory, emphasized that the industrial sector does not view the rising costs of producing construction materials at this stage merely as a crisis, but rather as an opportunity to promote local content, improve efficiency, and build a more stable and sustainable market in the long term. Bin Kada noted that the market is also affected by the ease with which… Read more

How does an escrow account work and its role in protecting funds?

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe General Real Estate Authority explained the concept of the escrow account and its role in protecting the funds of investors and buyers, as well as explaining how it works and the procedures governing deposits and withdrawals, thereby ensuring that funds are directed toward their intended purposes and that projects remain sustainable. Escrow Account: Protection for Savings and a Guarantee of CompletionTo ensure the sustainability of projects and protect the funds of shareholders and buyers, the system for the sale and lease of off-plan real estate projects prohibits the deposit of funds … Read more

Massive price increases in rebar and electrical wires and mixed prices in timber

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Steel Prices - Rebar

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe construction materials market in Saudi Arabia saw notable price movements in March 2026, led by increases in the prices of rebar in various sizes, along with rises affecting a number of materials related to the construction sector. Data from the General Authority for Statistics, published in its bulletin on average construction material prices, revealed nearly across-the-board increases in rebar prices during March, including … Read more

Infographic: Steps to divide and merge the national address via the real estate unit sorting platform

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteAs part of efforts to streamline real estate procedures and simplify digital services, the General Authority for Real Estate explains the process for submitting a request to split or merge a national address via the Real Estate Unit Sorting Platform, through structured steps that ensure data accuracy and ease of tracking until the request is completed. The process of submitting a request to split or merge a national address begins by logging into the Farz platform via the National Portal, where … Read more

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