Minister of Investment: Regulations on Foreign Real Estate Ownership Open Up New Investment Opportunities

Reading time: < 1 MinuteInvestment Minister Fahd bin Abduljalil Al-Saif affirmed that the Cabinet’s approval of the geographic zones and implementing regulations for the updated system governing real estate ownership by non-Saudis represents a step that supports the development of the investment environment in the Kingdom, and strengthens the ability of foreign companies to establish their businesses and expand in the Saudi market within a clear and stable regulatory framework. Al-Saif explained that the adoption of the implementing regulations and the geographical areas … Read more

Commercial Real Estate and Office Space Continue to Grow, Driven by Demand in Riyadh and Jeddah

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Reading time: 2 MinutesCommercial real estate in the Kingdom continues to cement its position as one of the leading beneficiaries of the ongoing economic transformations, supported by the expansion of the services sector and the growth of local and international companies. Amid rising demand for office and industrial space, rents are expected to continue rising in the coming years, particularly in major cities experiencing rapid economic growth, foremost among them Riyadh and Jeddah. The company … Read more

17,000 permits were issued for infrastructure projects in the Riyadh region last month

Reading time: 2 MinutesThe Riyadh Region Infrastructure Projects Center released its periodic report on the performance of service providers for May 2026, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the efficiency of infrastructure projects, increase transparency and compliance with stakeholders, and improve the quality of project work in the region.The number of infrastructure work permits issued in May exceeded 17,000, of which 8,253 were active and pending … Read more

NHC Innovation Signs Strategic Agreements with Chinese Companies to Collaborate on Smart City Development

Reading time: < 1 MinuteNHC Innovation signed three strategic partnership agreements with HUAWEI, Lenovo, and ByteDance in Shenzhen, People’s Republic of China. These agreements were signed as part of the recent official visit to the People’s Republic of China by His Excellency Majid bin Abdullah Al-Hogail, Minister of Municipalities and Housing, in the presence of NHC CEO Mohammed bin Saleh Al-Bati, while … Read more

NHC Begins Early Accommodation at the Al-Mukaymin Destination in Medina

Reading time: < 1 MinuteNHC announced the start of early occupancy at the Al-Mukaymin destination in Madinah, eight months ahead of schedule—an achievement that underscores the company’s efficiency in planning and execution, its commitment to meeting scheduled delivery dates, and its dedication to fulfilling customer requirements. This further solidifies its position as the region’s largest real estate developer and enhances confidence in its urban developments. The Al-Mukaymin development spans an area of more than 3.5 million square meters and includes more than … Read more

«Saudi Real Estate» Opens Online Registration for Foreign Property Ownership

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Saudi Real Estate Platform announced that it has begun accepting applications from non-Saudis to purchase real estate both inside and outside the Kingdom, in addition to managing the operational aspects of real estate ownership by non-Saudis in the Kingdom. The platform explained, via its account on the “X” platform, that it provides a unified portal that aggregates real estate opportunities available to non-Saudis in various cities across the Kingdom, while verifying compliance with regulations and requirements … Read more

«The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing Launches an Updated Contractor Classification System to Enhance Project Quality and Improve Sector Efficiency

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Ministry of Municipalities and Housing launched the updated mechanism for the contractor classification system, in a regulatory move aimed at developing the construction sector, improve project implementation efficiency, and promote the principles of transparency, integrity, and impartiality—thereby contributing to the enhancement of the quality of national projects and supporting the goals of improving the urban landscape and raising the quality of life in the Kingdom’s cities. The Ministry explained that the updated mechanism is based on a comprehensive evaluation model that includes … Read more

1.068 billion riyals deposited for beneficiaries of the housing support program for the month of June

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Real Estate Development Fund deposited 1.068 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 June 2026. He explained that the total subsidy for June was allocated to support the profits from various housing support program contracts, 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 under the Kingdom’s Vision … Read more

Villa and Apartment Sales Declined in May Following an Uptick in April

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Reading time: 2 MinutesData from the monthly real estate market bulletin issued by the General Real Estate Authority revealed a clear decline in the residential sector’s performance in May compared to the previous month, following a notable surge in market activity recorded in April.The data showed a decline in the number of residential land transactions to 9,720, representing a monthly decrease of 16% and a yearly decrease of 34%. Transactions involving duplexes also fell to 653 … Read more

Construction Costs in Saudi Arabia Rose by 2.6% in May... What Are the Reasons for the Increase?

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe construction cost index in Saudi Arabia rose in May 2026 by 2.6% year-over-year compared to the same month in 2025, amid continuing pressures on inputs across the construction sector’s various activities, according to data from the General Authority for Statistics. The data indicated that this rise in construction costs was the result of an increase in construction costs in the residential sector by … Read more