Month: July 2026

Reading time: 2 MinutesThe Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has adopted the “Guide to Monitoring the Illegal Subdivision of Residential Units“ as part of its ongoing efforts to promote compliance with municipal regulations and requirements, and to curb the irregular subdivision of residential units; thereby contributing to the preservation of building safety, the improvement of the quality of the residential environment, and the enhancement of municipal oversight efficiency across the Kingdom. The guide aims to provide a unified regulatory and oversight framework … Read more

Reading time: 5 MinutesSaudi Arabia has taken a new step toward tightening regulation of the entertainment sector, following the publication in the official gazette “Umm al-Qura” of the Entertainment Activities Regulation, which establishes a comprehensive legislative framework for the conduct of entertainment and supporting activities. The regulation requires investors and organizers to obtain licenses, permits, or accreditation certificates from the General Entertainment Authority before operating entertainment cities and centers or holding events and live performances. It also grants … Read more

Reading time: 3 MinutesIn its issue published yesterday, Friday, the Umm al-Qura newspaper published the executive regulations for the system governing real estate ownership by non-Saudis, which included a set of controls and procedures regulating real estate ownership and the acquisition of property rights by non-Saudis, as part of the implementation of the system that took effect at the beginning of this year. The executive regulations for the Law on Real Estate Ownership by Non-Saudis established a comprehensive regulatory framework aimed at regulating … Read more