Riyadh’s Office Market Remains Strong: A Sign of the Kingdom’s Economic Transformation

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Reading time: 2 MinutesThe office market in Riyadh has experienced exceptional growth in recent years, becoming one of the top-performing real estate sectors in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This growth reflects the major economic transformations the Kingdom is undergoing as part of Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to diversify the economy, attract foreign investment, and strengthen Riyadh’s position as a regional and global business hub. During the current period, … Read more

The Recovery of the Saudi Construction Sector

Reading time: 2 MinutesThe government’s focus on developing the Saudi real estate sector and strengthening its foundations—so that it can serve as a key contributor to the national economy—has been reflected in the construction sector, which has likewise received similar attention, to the point where it has become one of the Kingdom’s most important economic drivers, with its contribution reaching 7.6% of gross domestic product (GDP), thereby fulfilling one of the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 to boost GDP from … Read more

Is a real estate appraisal sufficient grounds to raise the rent on an office or store in Riyadh?

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Reading time: 4 MinutesWhen is the market value accepted in «Ejar,» and when does the most recent lease serve as the reference? Imagine that the owner of an office or retail space in Riyadh believes that the rent listed in the most recent lease has fallen below the prevailing market rate. He hires a certified real estate appraiser, who issues a report indicating a higher rental value. This raises the obvious question: Is it sufficient to submit the appraisal report to … Read more

«Green Homes»… A Contest to Encourage Home Gardening in the Holy Capital

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Holy Capital Secretariat has launched the “Green Homes” competition with the aim of encouraging community members to arrange plants in their homes and fostering a culture of caring for vegetation, thereby contributing to the improvement of the urban landscape and enhancing the quality of life.The Secretariat explained that the competition aims to highlight outstanding home-based initiatives in plant arrangement and includes three categories: Best Indoor Plant Arrangement, Best Plant Arrangement in the Yard … Read more

«NHC» Aims for a Portfolio of 400 Billion Riyals and 600,000 Housing Units by 2030

Reading time: 2 MinutesMohammed Al-Bati, CEO of NHC, confirmed that the company aims to double the size of its residential portfolio to exceed 400 billion riyals by 2030, compared to the current level of approximately 200 billion riyals, driven by continued strong demand for residential units, particularly in major Saudi cities.In an interview with «Al-Sharq Bloomberg,» Al-Bati explained that the company also aims to increase the number of its residential units … Read more

Retail Space Occupancy Rises in the First Half... Riyadh Has the Highest Rents

Reading time: 2 MinutesThe Saudi retail market continues to demonstrate its ability to absorb new supply without affecting demand levels, as shopping centers in major cities maintained high occupancy rates during the first half of 2026, driven by consumer spending and brands’ preference for the most attractive locations, while developers continue to expand to create higher-quality and more distinctive shopping destinations. The market showed … Read more

15 Real Estate Opportunities at the «Naseem Makkah» Auction»

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Reading time: 2 MinutesThe Expertise Alliance 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 an auction «Naseem Makkah» electronic auction on the Saudi Auctions Platform on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., ending on Thursday, August 27, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:20 p.m. The auction features exceptional real estate opportunities in locations … Read more

The weekly «Amlak» digest brings you the top news and updates from the real estate sector

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe real estate newspaper «Amlak» continues to monitor the most significant developments in the Saudi real estate sector, providing its readers with a summary of the key news stories, reports, and analyses that shaped the market during the week ending August 6, 2026. In this news roundup, the newspaper highlights the most significant headlines and reports that shaped the real estate landscape, along with coverage of the most important specialized exhibitions and events, and analytical insights into the latest … Read more

15 million square meters of undeveloped land in the Al-Qassim region have been put up for development or sale

Reading time: 2 MinutesThe Ministry of Municipalities and Housing revealed that the total area of vacant land that has entered development or been put on the market in the Al-Qassim region amounted to approximately 15 million square meters, a result that reflects the impact of implementing the system of fees on undeveloped land and vacant properties in stimulating urban development, improving land-use efficiency within urban areas, and increasing the supply of real estate and housing in the region. The ministry clarified that the areas … Read more

Under the auspices of the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, the fifth «Serido» real estate exhibition will kick off in Jeddah in early September

Reading time: 2 MinutesThe city of Jeddah is preparing to host the fifth edition of the “Serido” Real Estate Development and Ownership Exhibition 2026, which will take place from September 6 to 8 at the “Jeddah Superdome.”This prominent event, sponsored by and in partnership with the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, serves as a leading platform aimed at promoting investment opportunities and showcasing the latest projects and innovative solutions in the Kingdom’s real estate sector. The exhibition serves as a meeting point … Read more