The Crown Prince's initiative in Hail delivers housing ownership documents to deserving families

Reading time: 2 MinutesHis Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Saad bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Hail Region, sponsored at his office the ceremony of handing over the documents of ownership of housing units to the beneficiaries of deserving families in the region, as part of the generous donation made by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of ... Read more

Emir of Madinah reviews the role of community partnerships in supporting developmental housing in the region

Reading time: < 1 MinuteHis Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Madinah, Chairman of the Executive Committee for Developmental Housing in the region, stressed that developmental housing is a key pillar in the social development system, as it contributes to empowering the neediest families and enhancing their stability, in light of the wise leadership's interest in this sector and harnessing the potential to ensure ... Read more

114 building inspections carried out in Asyah governorate to curb building violations

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Municipality of Al-Qassim Region in Al-Asiyah Governorate carried out its control work during the first quarter of 2026, with (4139) control tours, including (1639) warnings and (210) fines, as part of its efforts to enhance compliance and improve the level of municipal services. The tours varied to include (1009) health control tours and (882) field tours on markets, to ensure that establishments comply with municipal requirements, which contributes to protecting ... Read more

Construction Licenses in Saudi Arabia. Does January's data reveal the beginning of a turnaround in the real estate market?

Reading time: 2 MinutesAmid a remarkable indication of shifts in the activity of the construction sector, building permits in Saudi Arabia recorded a significant decline at the beginning of 2026, breaking the growth path that continued throughout last year, reflecting a change in the pace of the real estate market and raising questions about the trends of the next stage. The data showed that the number of building licenses issued decreased to 6,919 licenses during January 2026, compared to ... Read more

The Financial Supervisory System and the issuance of its executive regulations. Details

Ministry of Finance - Kingdom Budget - Renting Real Estate

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Ministry of Finance announced the commencement of the financial control system, issued by the Council of Ministers No. (M/122) dated 10/06/1447 AH corresponding to December 1, 2025 AD, within the framework of developing the system of control over public funds and enhancing its efficiency, in line with the objectives of the Kingdom's Vision 2030, as the system replaces the financial representatives system. In line with the objectives of the Kingdom's Vision 2030, the system replaces the Financial Representatives System. Read more

Real estate registration for 27 plots in Makkah and Madinah regions ends next Thursday

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe General Authority for Real Estate announced that the deadline for the first in-kind registration of real estate for (27) real estate plots in (9) neighborhoods in Makkah and Madinah regions will expire by the end of Thursday, 28 Shawwal 1447 AH, corresponding to April 16, 2026 AD. The names of the beneficiary neighborhoods and the «Authority» indicated that the in-kind registration of the property will end in the Makkah region in the governorate of Jeddah for the following neighborhoods: ... Read more

«Enforcement announces 82 auctions to sell 893 real estate assets in various regions

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Enforcement Center announced the holding of 82 real estate auctions during the period from 15 to 30 April 2026 to sell (893) real estate assets, including residential, commercial and agricultural assets, in various regions of the Kingdom. The Riyadh region topped the list of regions in terms of the number of auctions and assets offered, with (29) auctions to sell (259) properties, followed by the Makkah region with (15) auctions to offer ... Read more

Learn about the features of the draft executive regulations for vacant property fees

Real Estate Transaction Value - Real Estate Sales - Residential Real Estate

Reading time: 3 MinutesThe Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has launched the draft «Executive Regulations for Vacant Property Fees» for feedback until April 25, 2026, explaining that all uses of vacant properties will be subject to the application of the fee without exception. The project obliges owners to pay the fees according to their ownership percentages, if there are multiple partners, whether they are individuals or legal entities. Owners' obligations and mandatory disclosureThe project imposes on owners of buildings subject to ... Read more

Developing «9» urban destinations that provide more than 80 thousand housing units in Makkah

Rehab Heist Project

Reading time: < 1 MinuteHis Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Emir of Makkah, received at the Emirate's headquarters in Jeddah, the CEO of the National Housing Company (NHC), Mohammed Al Batti, and the General Manager of the company in the Western Region, Nidal Alam. His Royal Highness was briefed on the latest developments of the company's destinations in the Makkah region, most notably the development of nine urban destinations ... Read more

Saudi Arabia's tourism sector continues to grow High hotel occupancy and employment exceeds one million workers

Reading time: 2 MinutesThe tourism sector in Saudi Arabia is witnessing a state of continuous growth in recent years, supported by the development of infrastructure, the expansion of hotel facilities and the rise in tourist demand, which was reflected in occupancy rates, prices and job opportunities during the fourth quarter of 2025, according to data from the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT). Hotel occupancy rises and serviced apartments stabilizeHotels in the Kingdom recorded a rise in ... Read more