Month: August 2026

The Holy Capital Secretariat Carries Out Field Work to Improve Infrastructure Efficiency

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Holy Capital Secretariat continues to carry out its fieldwork as part of an integrated system of operation and maintenance projects, which included roads, bridges, facilities, street lighting, tunnels, and parks; thereby contributing to improving the efficiency of the infrastructure and maintaining the readiness of public facilities. Road and sidewalk work included the paving of (4,590) m³, the application of (4,030) m² of traffic paint, and the installation of (2,030) m² of interlocking pavers and slipform pavers, and (1,886) linear meters of curbs, while … Read more

311 Plans Approved to Support Real Estate Activity in the Asir Region in the First Half of 2026

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Asir Region Secretariat, represented by the Urban Planning Department of the Urban and Land Planning Agency, 311 government and private development plans during the first half of 2026, in a move that enhances the readiness of land for development and supports the growth of real estate activity, thereby keeping pace with the increasing demand for residential and development uses in the region. The Secretariat noted that the approved plans included 53 government plans and 258 plans … Read more

More than 12,000 households benefited from the Rent Assistance Program during the first half of 2026

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Ministry of Municipalities and Housing announced that more than 12,000 families benefited from the Rent Support Program during the first half of 2026, as part of housing solutions aimed at eligible families, designed to assist them when they are unable to pay rent due to circumstances beyond their control, and to support their housing stability. The ministry explained that the program provides support to eligible cases after an enforceable judgment has been issued … Read more

10 Real Estate Opportunities at the «Jood Makkah» Auction»

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteAmthal Real Estate Company, 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, announces the holding of the “Joud Makkah” online auction on August 23- 2026, via the Saudi Auction Platform from 1:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. The auction features 10 distinctive real estate opportunities in exceptional locations in the most prominent cities: Makkah al-Mukarramah, North, South, and East… Read more

The Saudi Council of Engineers is preparing to launch the «Ma’tamad» platform to enhance the quality of engineering transactions

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Saudi Council of Engineers - Engineering Offices

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Jeddah Provincial Secretariat and the Saudi Council of Engineers explored ways to strengthen cooperation to develop the engineering work system and improve the quality of professional practice, coinciding with the upcoming launch of the «Ma’tamad» platform, which aims to standardize engineering transactions and enhance their reliability.This took place during a meeting at the Secretariat’s headquarters between Jeddah Governorate Secretary Ihsan bin Abbas Bafqih and Saudi Council of Engineers Chairman Ahmed bin Tarees Al-Sheikh, as well as the Secretary-General … Read more

Infographic | The Real Estate Authority Launches an «Open Data Portal» to Support Investment and Innovation

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteThrough its «Open Data Portal,» the General Real Estate Authority provides an up-to-date digital resource offering sets of real estate data, with the aim of promoting transparency and supporting researchers, innovators, and decision-makers with factual figures. The portal provides up-to-date data through periodic and continuous updates that ensure it keeps pace with various changes in the real estate market, thereby contributing to the provision of current information about the sector. Open data also serves as a tool … Read more

Real estate transactions in Jeddah exceeded 593 million riyals last week... and the average price per square meter jumped to 94%

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Reading time: 2 MinutesThe city of Jeddah took center stage in the real estate market last week, recording 503 transactions worth nearly 593 million riyals, along with a significant jump in the average selling price per square meter, which rose to 3,427 riyals compared to 1,770 riyals the previous week.According to data from the Real Estate Exchange, the average price per square meter in Jeddah rose by approximately 94% over the course of a week, despite a decline in the number … Read more

Slowdown in Mortgage Lending During the First Half of 2026

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Investors in real estate

Reading time: < 1 MinuteNew mortgage lending in Saudi Arabia continued to underperform last year’s levels during the first half of 2026, despite a notable recovery in June, indicating that the slowdown in residential lending is continuing, though signs of improvement emerged toward the end of the period.A report issued by Al Rajhi Capital, based on data from the Saudi Central Bank, showed that the average new mortgage financing during … Read more

«Enforcement» Reports Sales of 10.7 Billion Riyals in 6 Months

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Enforcement and Liquidation Center «Enfaaz» recorded sales exceeding 10.7 billion riyals during the first half of 2026, after successfully selling and liquidating 3,089 real estate and movable assets through 814 in-person and online auctions across various regions of the Kingdom. The Center’s activities during this period included the sale and liquidation of real estate and movable assets through real estate auctions held both in person and online, taking advantage of … Read more

Leadership Behaviors and Organizational Culture 

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Corporate and Management Emoji

Reading time: < 1 MinuteLeaders in companies and organizations often face a recurring problem: the inability to clearly separate their personal selves from their roles as professional managers, In other words, do not let your personal mood or negative emotions drive your managerial decisions and guidance for the team, and do not allow your professional life and your responsibilities as a leader of the organization to be affected by the pressures of daily personal life, whether in the form of … Read more

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