Month: June 2026

Smart finishing materials combine beauty with energy efficiency

by
Home Finishing

Reading time: 3 MinutesThe construction industry around the world is undergoing a radical transformation in the concept of interior and exterior finishes, as finishing materials are no longer merely an aesthetic element used to add the finishing touch to buildings, but have become an essential part of energy efficiency and sustainability. In this context, «smart finishing materials» have emerged, representing a quantum leap in modern building design through … Read more

31 Rare Real Estate Opportunities Offered at the «Jeddah Housing» Auction»

by

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe East Abha Auction Agency, under the supervision of the Enforcement and Liquidation Center «Enfaaz,» pursuant to a decision by the Enforcement Court and a ruling by the Personal Status Court, hereby announces the holding of an auction “Jeddah Housing” from Sunday, June 28, 2026, through Tuesday, June 30, 2026, to be held electronically via the Somtek auction platform, ending from 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday until 9:00 p.m. The auction features 31 rare real estate opportunities in locations … Read more

Commercial Real Estate Market: 2,726 Transactions Worth Over 10.5 Billion Riyals Completed in the First Half

by

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe commercial real estate market in Saudi Arabia saw significant activity during the first half of 2026, with strong levels of transactions and total values. According to data from the Ministry of Justice’s Real Estate Index, 2,726 commercial real estate transactions were completed during the period, with a total value of 10.588 billion riyals, covering a traded area of 13.591 million square meters.The region of … Read more

Partnership Between NHC and «Malaz» to Issue Insurance Policies Covering Hidden Defects for Contractors

by

Reading time: < 1 Minute“Malaz” Cooperative Insurance Company has signed a strategic partnership agreement with the National Housing Services Company (NHC), aimed at issuing contractor’s liability insurance policies covering latent defects, in a move that reflects the company’s expansion into insurance solutions related to the real estate and development sectors.The company clarified in a statement via “Tadawul” that there is no specific financial value for the agreement at this time, noting that the volume … Read more

Real Estate Market Indicators Report for May: Decline in Sales and Growth in Rents

by

Reading time: 5 MinutesIn May 2026, the Saudi real estate market saw mixed trends in sales and rental activity, with data from the monthly real estate market bulletin issued by the General Real Estate Authority showing a decline in real estate transaction indicators, while many rental market indicators continued to grow. The bulletin also noted changes in real estate brokerage activity, contracts, and real estate listings. Residential transactions showed … Read more

Minister of Municipalities and Housing Concludes Official Visit to China Following Meetings and Discussions to Strengthen Cooperation

by

Reading time: 2 MinutesHis Excellency Majid bin Abdullah Al-Hogail, Minister of Municipalities and Housing, concluded yesterday concluded his official visit to the People’s Republic of China, which included a series of meetings and field visits aimed at promoting digital transformation and building technological partnerships that support the development of smart cities and the adoption of advanced technologies in the municipal and housing sectors. On the second day of the visit, His Excellency was briefed on the latest global practices and experiences … Read more

58,500 Real Estate Properties Registered... A New Step Toward Enhancing Transparency in the Saudi Real Estate Market

by
Riyadh Real Estate - Real Estate Registration

Reading time: 2 MinutesThe real estate sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is undergoing rapid transformation as part of the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, which focuses on building a more efficient, transparent, and attractive real estate market for investment. In this context, the General Real Estate Authority announced the start of real estate registration for 58,500 parcels in a number of regions, including parts of Al-Qassim, Tabuk, and Madinah, in a move that reflects … Read more

The Residential Rental Market in Saudi Arabia: Expectations vs. Reality

by
Real Estate Deals - Real Estate Brokerage - Real Estate Marketing

Reading time: 4 MinutesAmid the rapid economic and social transformations taking place in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the residential rental market is experiencing unprecedented growth. As the number of professionals and expatriates moving to work in major cities such as Riyadh and Jeddah increases, a clear gap is emerging between what tenants «expect» and what the market «actually» offers. This article is a constructive call to raise awareness and improve residential rental standards, by … Read more

May Report: The Infrastructure Sector and the Makkah Region Account for the Largest Share of Awarded Construction Projects

by

Reading time: 2 MinutesThe Saudi Contractors Authority released its monthly report, “Overview of Construction Sector Projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for May 2026.”The report revealed that May recorded the highest value of projects awarded so far in 2026, with a total value exceeding 30 billion riyals, through 18 projects awarded in various regions of the Kingdom, while April had been the highest month since … Read more

Video | Does a Saudi family buy a house every 5 minutes? The head of the Real Estate Fund answers

by

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe CEO of the Real Estate Development Fund, Engineer Luay Al-Nahid, confirmed that the home ownership figures in the Kingdom reflect the actual reality based on families moving into the homes they have already received, explaining that only households that have actually taken possession of their residential units are counted in the homeownership rate, while beneficiaries of “off-plan sales” programs are not counted until they have taken possession of their homes … Read more

© 2026 Amlak Real Estate Newspaper | All rights reserved.