The Infrastructure Projects Center Records More Than 3,000 Violations and Receives 20,000 Reports in a Month

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Riyadh Region Infrastructure Projects Center conducted more than 37,000 inspection visits of infrastructure projects in the city of Riyadh and the region’s provinces during July 2026, as part of its ongoing efforts to promote compliance, enhance the quality of execution, and improve safety standards at project sites. The inspection tours resulted in the identification of more than 3,000 violations, while the Center received … Read more

How Did Riyadh Join the Global Quality of Life Index?

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Quality of Life Program Center announced that the city of Riyadh has joined the Global Quality of Life Index (QoLI), a global initiative led by the Quality of Life Program Center in partnership with the United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat). Riyadh’s inclusion in the Global Index is part of the ongoing efforts by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, the Riyadh Region Municipality, and the Quality of Life Program Center to enhance the city’s standing … Read more

Digital Transformation in Homeowners’ Associations… Balancing Platform Efficiency and Owners’ Rights

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Reading time: 2 MinutesDigital transformation is no longer merely an option for improving government services; it has become a fundamental pillar in building a more efficient and transparent regulatory environment. With the rapid development of digital services in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, online platforms have emerged as the primary interface through which individuals exercise their rights and fulfill their obligations, and the success of any regulatory system has become linked to the success of its platform … Read more

«State Real Estate» Announces That 8 Local and International Entities Have Qualified to Develop «Wadi Al-Jawda» in Riyadh

Public Authority for State Properties

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe General Authority for State Real Estate, in cooperation with the National Privatization Center, announced that eight local and international companies and consortia have qualified to compete for the «Wadi Al-Jawda» project in Riyadh, which is being implemented under a public-private partnership model. In a statement, the Authority clarified that the list of qualified companies includes Mada International Holding, Tanama Holding, and Al-Ayuni Investment and Contracting, along with five consortia that met the requirements … Read more

«Al-Haqil»: Amendment to the Resolution on the Development of Land Zoned and Allocated for Housing Support Programs Boosts the Real Estate Supply

Mr. Majid bin Abdullah Al-Haqeel

Reading time: < 1 MinuteHis Excellency the Minister of Municipalities and Housing, Mr. Majid bin Abdullah Al-Hogail, expressed his gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and to His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister —may God protect them both—on the occasion of the Cabinet’s approval of the amendment to Cabinet Decision No. (200) regarding the development of land planned and allocated for programs … Read more

Tomorrow, Thursday... The deadline for registering 148 properties in the Makkah region

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe General Real Estate Authority announced that the deadline for the initial registration of 148 parcels of real estate in the Makkah region is nearing its end, set for the close of business tomorrow, Thursday, August 6, 2026. The Authority stated that the initial registration of real estate will conclude in the following neighborhoods in Makkah: (part of Al-Tayseer neighborhood, part of Al-Hindawiyah neighborhood, part of Northern Jarham neighborhood, and part … Read more

Finance companies issued 711 million riyals in housing loans during the second quarter of 2026

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteFinance companies in Saudi Arabia recorded significant growth in new residential mortgage financing for individuals during the second quarter of 2026, with the value of financing granted rising to 711 million riyals, an increase of 24% compared to the same period last year, according to the monthly statistical bulletin issued by the Saudi Central Bank. The data showed that new residential financing was distributed across three sectors … Read more

Residential mortgage lending by banks declines to 16.4 billion riyals in the second quarter of 2026

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteData from the Saudi Central Bank showed that new residential mortgage financing provided by banks continued to decline on a year-over-year basis during the second quarter of 2026, despite showing an improvement compared to the first and fourth quarters of the previous year.According to the Central Bank’s monthly statistical bulletin, the value of new residential mortgage financing granted by banks reached 16.401 billion riyals during the second quarter of 2026, … Read more

Cabinet Approves Extension of the Period for Regularizing Real Estate Transactions

Reading time: < 1 MinuteHis Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister—may God protect him—chaired the Cabinet meeting held Tuesday evening in Jeddah. During the session, the Council of Ministers approved a plan allowing investors to develop zoned land and construct housing units for beneficiaries of the Developmental Housing Program in exchange for ownership of a percentage of the land. The Council of Ministers also approved … Read more

«Roshon» Launches the «Al-Arous Residence» Community in Jeddah

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Reading time: < 1 Minute“Roshen Group” announced the launch of “Al-Arous Residence,” an integrated residential community featuring a range of modern apartments in a prime location in the heart of the “Al-Arous” community in Jeddah, near the “Maravi” waterway destination. This marks the first release of residential apartments within the integrated “Al-Arous” community in Jeddah, with units ranging from one-bedroom to three-bedroom apartments, all within a complex featuring amenities … Read more