«Ministry of Municipalities and Housing: Agreements signed to develop 4 residential projects in Riyadh to boost housing supply

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Deputy Minister of Municipalities and Housing for Housing Supply and Real Estate Development, Abdulrahman bin Abdullah Al-Tuwail, witnessed the signing of agreements between Washah Company and landowners to develop four residential projects in the Al-Aarid and Al-Narjis neighborhoods of Riyadh. This step embodies the Ministry's approach to supporting and enabling initiatives based on strategic partnerships between landowners and real estate developers, considering them the primary driver for increasing… Read more

In pictures: Real estate balance accelerates development work on 10,000 residential plots in Riyadh

Real Estate Balance 2

Reading time: 2 MinutesDevelopment work is progressing on the first year of the Real Estate Balance Program in Riyadh, with fieldwork underway to prepare plans and implement infrastructure components at sites allocated to beneficiaries, according to the Saudi Press Agency. This work includes the construction of road, water, sewage, electricity, and telecommunications networks, as well as the development of public spaces and the creation of parks, all in accordance with approved planning and technical specifications. The work constitutes… Read more

With the approval of the Deputy Governor of Riyadh, Al Talib Company wins the bid to organize the 11th Citrus Festival in Al-Hariq.

Citrus Festival, Al-Hariq

Reading time: 2 MinutesHis Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Riyadh Region, has approved the holding of the eleventh edition of the Citrus Festival in Al-Hariq Governorate in 1448 AH (2027/2028). The organization of the event has been assigned to Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Talib Agriculture and Trading Company, under the direct supervision of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture. The festival is considered one of the largest agricultural events… Read more

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City: Implementation of a bridge and tunnel at the intersection of Al-Thumama Road and Al-Sahaba Road

Reading time: < 1 MinuteDevelopment work continues on Thumamah Road (eastern section), as part of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City's efforts to improve the efficiency of the road network and enhance traffic flow on one of the capital's vital arteries. Construction work is underway, including a bridge and a tunnel at the intersection of Thumamah Road and Sahaba Road. A traffic diversion will be implemented at the intersection starting September 12th. Read more

«"Tawakkalna" offers 4 municipal and real estate services through the app... Learn about them

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe comprehensive national application "Tawakkalna" explained how to benefit from the municipalities and real estate classification, which allows users to access four municipal and real estate services through the application. The services available under the municipalities and real estate classification include: engineering and technical services; municipal compliance services; residential services; and real estate inquiries. "Tawakkalna" continues to provide its services through digital integration and cooperation with various government entities, making more than 650 government services available through… Read more

Innovative national solutions shape the future of developmental housing at the conclusion of "Skenthon 2026"«

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe National Housing Development Foundation (Sakān) concluded its “Sakānthūn 2026,” the national hackathon specializing in innovation for developmental housing, by honoring the winning teams that presented innovative solutions contributing to the development of the developmental housing system. The first edition witnessed broad participation from innovators, researchers, entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders, who competed across four main tracks to present practical solutions addressing housing challenges, enhancing financing efficiency, and developing… Read more

The fourth edition of the Jeddah International Building Exhibition (JIPEX) will open next Tuesday.

Reading time: < 1 MinuteJeddah will host the Jeddah International Building Exhibition 2026 (GIPEX) from September 15-17, 2026, at the Jeddah Center for Events and Exhibitions, affiliated with the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce. The exhibition will feature a select group of local and international companies, with over 300 exhibitors representing 40 investment, commercial, and industrial sectors. GIPEX provides an ideal platform for showcasing products and services to a wide audience interested in the construction sector. Read more

Saudi Arabia's non-oil activities grew by 0.91 TP3T during the second quarter of 2026

Reading time: < 1 Minuteسجلت الأنشطة غير النفطية في السعودية نموًا بنسبة 0.9% خلال الربع الثاني من عام 2026 مقارنة بالربع الثاني من عام 2025، وفقًا لتقديرات الهيئة العامة للإحصاء.وجاء هذا النمو في الوقت الذي انخفض فيه الناتج المحلي الإجمالي الحقيقي بنسبة 4.7% على أساس سنوي، متأثرًا بتراجع الأنشطة النفطية بنسبة 24.8%، بينما ارتفعت الأنشطة الحكومية بنسبة 0.9%.وتصدرت أنشطة … Read more

The fifth edition of the Global Project Management Forum 2026 kicks off in Riyadh on September 19th.

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Global Project Management Forum will take place in Riyadh from September 19 to 21, 2026, in its fifth edition, sponsored by the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, at the Fairmont Riyadh Hotel, under the theme “The Next Generation of Project Management: Human Power, Processes, and Technology”. The forum brings together a select group of leaders, decision-makers, experts, specialists, and practitioners in project management from around the world … Read more

In detail... The tourist guide regulations emphasize the accuracy of information and protecting the Kingdom's reputation.

Tourism - Taif Tourism

Reading time: 3 MinutesThe Tourism Guidance Regulation, published by the official newspaper «Am al-Qaraa», emphasized the need to ensure accuracy in the information provided to tourists, and not to provide any information that is misleading, contradicts the facts, or harms the reputation of the Kingdom and its interests. The regulation regulates obtaining a license to practice tourism guidance activities, their requirements and procedures, as well as the ongoing obligations of the licensee. The activity may not be carried out without obtaining … Read more