Month: August 2026

The Eastern Province Secretariat is stepping up its efforts to address visual pollution and ensure building compliance

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Executive Committee for Addressing Visual Disturbances at the Eastern Province Secretariat held its meeting yesterday, chaired by the Secretary of the Eastern Province, Engineer Fahd bin Muhammad Al-Jubeir, and attended by representatives of relevant sectors, secretariat undersecretaries, general managers, and municipal mayors. The meeting reviewed the Secretariat’s efforts to improve the urban landscape, as well as monitoring indicators for excavation projects during the period from August 1 to 23, and the results of the work… Read more

Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Projects in the Jazan Region Enhance Infrastructure Efficiency and Service Quality

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteMaintenance and rehabilitation work on roads and street lighting in Jazan has strengthened the region’s infrastructure, with the aim of improving network efficiency, enhancing safety, and raising the quality of life. This development has had a positive impact on municipal service indicators and beneficiary satisfaction.According to the Jazan Regional Municipality, road coverage improved by (450%) during the period from 2022 to 2026, in addition to the rehabilitation of (812) kilometers of asphalt pavement, … Read more

The «Your Generosity Has Arrived» campaign arrives in Tabuk to provide housing for eligible families

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Sakan NGO

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe «Your Generosity Reaches Us» campaign continues its efforts to empower eligible families across the Kingdom, having recently arrived in the Tabuk region as part of a series of events that include the handover of housing units and the recognition of donors, building on the impact achieved by the «Generosity Comes from Us and Is Within Us» campaign during the month of Ramadan 1447 AH. The campaign aims to translate the contributions of donors and community members into tangible housing outcomes by providing … Read more

The Hospitality Sector in the Second Quarter of 2026: Mecca Leads the Recovery, While Riyadh Faces Competitive Pressure

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Mecca

Reading time: 3 MinutesA recent report by JLL revealed a striking shift in the performance landscape of the Saudi hospitality sector during the second quarter of 2026, with religious cities rising to the forefront of growth, while business markets faced greater pressures, amid continued expansion in hotel supply and changing patterns of tourist demand. The report, «Dynamics of the Hotel and Hospitality Market in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia During …» Read more

Lumber prices rose by more than 10% during last month's trading

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteLumber prices in Saudi Arabia showed mixed trends in July 2026, with all monitored types rising on a year-over-year basis, while declining compared to their levels recorded last June, according to the report «Building Materials Prices» report issued by the Saudi Contractors Authority. The report showed that Romanian lumber topped the list of annual increases, with its price reaching 1,631.11 riyals in July 2026, compared to 1,482.31 … Read more

Saudi Arabia’s Big 5 Construct Exhibition Promotes Integration Across the Construction Industry and Supports the Sector’s Future in the Kingdom

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The BIG 5 Exhibition

Reading time: 3 MinutesFiras Abu Latif, director of the Saudi Big 5 Construct exhibition, affirmed that the future of the construction sector in the Kingdom is moving toward greater integration between modern technologies, local and international expertise, and sustainability—thereby supporting the implementation of major projects and keeping pace with the Kingdom’s development aspirations in the coming years. Abu Latif explained that bringing together specialized events under the umbrella of the Saudi Big 5 Construct exhibition, along with … Read more

«Al Madina Al Alamiya» in Dammam Aims to Attract 5.2 Million Visitors in Its Second Season

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteHis Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the Eastern Province, was briefed on the plan for the second phase of the «International City» project in Dammam during a meeting today in his office with the region’s secretary, Engineer Fahd Al-Jubeir. The plan includes new expansions as well as recreational, cultural, and investment destinations aimed at enhancing the appeal of the project and the region.The Governor of the Eastern Province emphasized the importance of capitalizing on the tourism, entertainment, and investment potential that the region enjoys … Read more

The Al-Qassim Municipality Begins Removing Buildings at Risk of Collapse in Buraydah and Urges Owners to Check Their Properties

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Municipality of Qassim

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Al-Qassim Region Municipality, in coordination with the Committee on Buildings at Risk of Collapse, has begun carrying out the demolition of abandoned buildings and workshops at risk of collapse in the city of Buraidah, to mitigate the risks these structures may pose to public safety, as well as the safety of residents, pedestrians, and nearby residents. The official spokesperson for the Qassim Region Municipality, Nayef bin Abdulrahman Al-Nafei, explained that the demolition work covers various neighborhoods in the city of Buraidah and targets … Read more

The Governor of Jazan Directs the Development of the Urban Landscape in Accordance with Saudi Architectural Design Guidelines

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteUnder the guidance and supervision of His Royal Highness Prince Muhammad bin Abdulaziz bin Muhammad bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the Jazan Region and Chairman of the Supervisory Committee of the Strategic Office for Regional Development, the Strategic Office, in cooperation with the Strategic Office for the Development of Al-Baha Region and in coordination with the Support Center for Development Authorities and Strategic Offices, organized a virtual workshop titled “Training Field Supervisors to Verify the Design Guidelines for Saudi Architecture … Read more

Report Reveals: Industrial Real Estate Occupancy in Saudi Arabia Exceeds 90% in the Second Quarter of 2026

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Reading time: 4 MinutesThe industrial and logistics real estate market in Saudi Arabia is experiencing a phase of growth driven by the expansion of industrial activity, rising demand for strategically located spaces, and shifts in regional trade patterns. In its latest report, JLL notes that these factors support the market’s continued strength in the coming period, with occupancy levels remaining high in the most prominent … Read more

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