Month: July 2026

The Governor of Najran Reviews the Efforts and Projects of the Saudi Contractors Authority in the Region

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteHis Highness Prince Jalawi bin Abdulaziz bin Musa'id, Governor of the Najran Region, praised the role played by the Saudi Contractors Authority in regulating and developing the construction sector, and enhancing its efficiency, emphasizing the importance of continuing efforts to strengthen the sector’s efficiency and improve the quality of project implementation, thereby supporting the development process. This came during His Highness’s meeting today in his office with the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Contractors Authority, Mohammed bin … Read more

Real estate transactions exceed 101,000, totaling 123.8 billion riyals, over a 5-month period

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

Reading time: 3 MinutesThe Saudi real estate market continued to post strong levels of activity during the first five months of 2026, driven by sustained demand for residential and commercial properties, with the value of real estate transactions exceeding 124 billion riyals across more than 101,000 transactions. According to data from the General Real Estate Authority, the total value of real estate transactions completed during the period from January to May 2026 reached approximately 101.7 … Read more

«Municipalities and Housing»: More than 13,000 investment opportunities were offered, and contracts worth over 4.6 billion riyals were signed during the first half of 2026

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Reading time: 2 MinutesThe Ministry of Municipalities and Housing announced that it had offered more than 13,000 investment opportunities through the “Furs” investment portal for Saudi cities during the first half of 2026, while the total value of contracts signed through the portal exceeded 4.6 billion riyals, as part of its efforts to promote municipal investment and improve the efficient utilization of municipal assets across the Kingdom. The Ministry explained … Read more

1.5 billion riyals allocated for the development of 600 housing units in the «Wajha Masar» project in Makkah

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Route destination

Reading time: < 1 MinuteUmm Al-Qura Development and Construction Company, the owner, developer, and operator of ”Masar Destination,“ signed a reservation agreement for three adjacent plots of land within the destination with the Wathiq Ajdan Real Estate Fund, a real estate fund managed by Wathiq Financial, to develop a residential project comprising three luxury towers offering more than 600 residential units with an estimated investment of approximately 1.5 billion riyals. Meanwhile, Ajdan will be responsible for … Read more

Land Registry Operations Begin in Mecca, Tabuk, and Riyadh... July 19

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe General Real Estate Authority announced the start of the physical registration process for 1,469 parcels of land in the regions of Makkah, Tabuk, and Riyadh, beginning on Sunday, July 19, 2026, corresponding to 5 Safar 1448 AH, through the end of Thursday, October 22, 2026, corresponding to 11 Jumada al-Awwal 1448 AH. The Authority clarified that the neighborhoods benefiting from the real estate registry at this stage in the region of … Read more

«The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing Allows for the Online Renewal of Business Licenses via the »Baladi« Platform»

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Ministry of Municipalities and Housing - Group Housing Requirements

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Ministry of Municipalities and Housing confirmed that the service for renewing commercial licenses is now available online via the «Baladi» platform, as part of its ongoing efforts to develop digital municipal services, improve the quality of services provided to beneficiaries, and enhance the business environment, in line with the digital transformation goals of Saudi Vision 2030. The ministry’s official spokesperson, Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Rasasma, explained that the commercial license renewal service enables business owners … Read more

The General Directorate of Civil Defense Explains the Types of Fire Detectors in Buildings

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Civil Defense

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe General Directorate of Civil Defense explained that fire detectors are among the most important tools for early fire detection in buildings and for alerting people to danger, thereby helping to protect lives and property and minimize losses.The Directorate noted that types of fire detectors include: smoke detectors, gas detectors, heat detectors, and dual detectors that combine more than one fire detection technology in a single device to enhance … Read more

Real Estate Transactions Exceed 2 Billion Riyals Last Week

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Reading time: 2 MinutesReal estate transactions in Saudi Arabia last week totaled more than 3,600 deals worth over 2 billion riyals, while the Al-Jala and Tabrak developments west of Riyadh topped the list of the most actively traded locations nationwide after 98 transactions were completed, with a total value exceeding 11 million riyals. According to an analysis of Real Estate Exchange data, the real estate market saw 3,613 transactions last week with a value of … Read more

How will foreign ownership of real estate affect the Saudi market?

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Real Estate Applications - Riyadh - Real Estate

Reading time: 2 MinutesAllowing non-Saudis to own real estate in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is one of the most significant transformations taking place in the real estate sector, not only because it opens new doors for investment, but also because it reflects an evolution in the economic and regulatory environment in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to make the Kingdom a global destination for investment, living, and working. But the question many are asking is: … Read more

Survey: How Do Architectural Designs Address the Challenges of Changing Real Estate Demand?

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Engineering Designs

Reading time: 4 MinutesThe engineering and architectural design sector is undergoing an unprecedented transformation driven by rapid technological advances and changing patterns of real estate demand, which requires engineering firms to redefine their roles and tools to keep pace with market demands. Amid artificial intelligence, modern construction technologies, and shifting client needs, new challenges and opportunities are emerging that are reshaping the future of design, execution, and sustainability in real estate projects. Amlak newspaper conducted a survey on … Read more

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