Month: May 2026

Pavilion attracted more than 21,000 visitors Saudi Arabia's participation in the World Urban Forum concludes

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Reading time: 2 MinutesThe Kingdom of Saudi Arabia concluded its participation in the 13th World Urban Forum (WUF13), which was hosted by the city of Baku, Republic of Azerbaijan, from 17 to 22 May 2026, with a wide international presence of governments, international organizations, experts and decision-makers concerned with urban development and sustainable housing, with the participation of a Saudi delegation that included 340 participants representing 46 entities from the sector ... Read more

The roofs of the Grand Mosque. An engineering innovation that documents the excellence of modern Islamic architecture

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Reading time: 2 MinutesThe roofs of the Grand Mosque are a unique model of engineering and design creativity, as they blend the ancient Islamic originality with the latest modern architectural techniques, forming an integrated artistic painting. The roofs of the Grand Mosque were designed to achieve the highest standards of quality and efficiency, as they are equipped with advanced thermal insulation systems that contribute to moderating the atmosphere inside the corridors of the mosque, in addition to using highly durable structural materials that ensure sustainability ... Read more

Infographic | How to use the rental registration service?

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Reading time: 2 MinutesThe Ejar program of the General Real Estate Authority (GRA) has launched the “Ejar Event Registration” service, which allows stakeholders to register new rental events in an easy way through the electronic platform, as part of the program's efforts to enhance transparency and preserve rights between the parties to the contractual relationship.According to what was announced by the “Ejar” platform through an introductory infographic, the service includes five basic steps that can be completed easily ... Read more

Deputy Emir of Sharqiya reviews the projects and achievements of the Saudi Contractors Authority in the region

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteHis Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Emir of Eastern Province, was briefed on the projects and achievements of the Saudi Contractors Authority (SCA) when he received at his office last week the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Contractors Authority, Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Ajlan, accompanied by a number of board members. His Highness praised the rapid development of the contracting sector, which is one of the ... Read more

«Municipalities and Housing» continues to monitor the readiness of infrastructure projects in the holy sites

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, represented by the Municipality of the Holy Capital, continues its field efforts to follow up the infrastructure projects of the service agencies in the Holy Sites during the Hajj season 1447H, through a coordination and control system aimed at raising the quality of implementation, controlling excavations, and maintaining the readiness of roads and facilities that serve the pilgrims. The efforts included following up on approximately 1,986 permits issued for infrastructure projects ... Read more

Saudi Arabia's construction costs rise in April to the highest level in two years

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Reading time: 2 MinutesConstruction costs in the Kingdom continued to rise at a remarkable pace during April 2026, reaching the highest annual rate of increase since the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) began issuing the current time series of the index in early 2024. The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) data showed that the construction cost index in Saudi Arabia rose by 2.4% during April 2026 compared to the same month in 2025, reaching ... Read more

4.5 million homes. What does Saudi Arabia's housing map reveal?

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Reading time: 3 MinutesHousing indicators in Saudi Arabia during the year 2025 reveal the continued expansion in the number of dwellings inhabited by Saudi families, in conjunction with population growth and urbanization witnessed in various regions of the Kingdom, where the inhabited housing units recorded a remarkable increase compared to last year, with the largest proportion of housing still concentrated in the main cities, led by Riyadh, Makkah and the Eastern Province. ... Read more

7 bridges to develop Othman bin Affan Road and King Salman Road in Riyadh

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Royal Commission for Riyadh City has started implementing the project to develop Othman bin Affan Road with King Salman Road, as part of its ongoing efforts to develop the road network and raise its operational efficiency to enhance traffic flow and improve the quality of transportation in the capital. The project is 4.3 kilometers long and includes the construction of seven new bridges and the improvement of road paths to increase the capacity ... Read more

UN report reveals: 3.4 billion people lack adequate housing around the world

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteAs many as 3.4 billion people around the world lack adequate housing, with more than 1.1 billion living in informal settlements and slums, according to a new report by the United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat). The report, launched at the World Urban Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan, said that addressing the global housing crisis requires ... Read more

Filing appeals for unpaid and uncontested municipal violations issued before November 1, 2024

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Ministry of Municipalities and Housing called for taking advantage of the opportunity to submit objections to unpaid and uncontested municipal violations issued before 1/11/2024, in order to enhance procedural justice and increase the efficiency of addressing municipal violations. The Ministry explained that objections are submitted electronically through the “Baladi” platform and the official channels of the Ministry, within easy procedures that allow beneficiaries to verify their eligibility and complete ... Read more

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