Sustainable Real Estate: An Additional Cost or an Investment Opportunity?

Artificial Intelligence in Real Estate

Reading time: 2 MinutesFor a long time, investing in sustainability was seen as an additional cost borne by the developer to increase a building's efficiency and reduce its environmental impact. However, this view has begun to change as the real estate market shifts from focusing on construction costs to calculating the cost of owning and operating the property throughout its lifecycle. In Saudi Arabia, sustainability is no longer just a future trend. In 2025… Read more

Steps to Boost Your Real Estate Sales 

Real Estate Marketing Emoji

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe real estate market is considered one of the most important, highest-priced, and most influential markets at the same time. With the transformations in the market for ready apartments and units following the real estate equilibrium, many real estate development companies and some investors are facing difficulty in selling and liquidating real estate units, as the «Amlak» report indicated in the previous issue that the average selling price of residential apartments dropped from 744 thousand to 616 thousand... Read more

«Serido 2026 Expo» Showcases the Latest Projects and Innovative Solutions in the Real Estate Sector Today

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe activities of the fifth edition of the «Cityscape» Real Estate Development and Ownership Exhibition 2026 kick off today, Sunday, running from September 6 to 8 at the “Jeddah Superdome,” with the aim of enhancing investment opportunities and showcasing the latest projects and innovative solutions in the Kingdom's real estate sector. The exhibition, which is supported by the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, represents a specialized platform and a strategic meeting point bringing together under one roof... Read more

«Harakiya» Provides 152 Beneficiaries with Developmental Housing to Promote Family Stability

Free housing unit

Reading time: < 1 MinuteSince its launch in 2018, the Developmental Housing Program of the Motor Disability Association for Adults (Harakiyah) has enabled 152 male and female beneficiaries with physical disabilities to obtain suitable housing, thereby enhancing their family and social stability and improving their quality of life. The program is implemented in cooperation with the Ministry of Housing and developmental housing programs, and aims to provide appropriate housing for beneficiary families through the purchase or construction of residential units... Read more

«The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing Approves Municipal Requirements for Commercial Data Centers to Enhance Digital Infrastructure Readiness

Reading time: 2 MinutesThe Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has adopted the municipal requirements for commercial data centers, in a step aimed at enhancing the readiness of the digital infrastructure in the Kingdom, creating a clearer regulatory environment for the growth of this vital sector, and facilitating the investor's journey in establishing, developing, and operating data centers in accordance with unified and clear requirements. These requirements stem from the vital role that data centers play in the digital economy, as... Read more

Medina Revitalizes Its Historic Neighborhoods with a Vision That Preserves Heritage and Opens Up Investment Opportunities

Reading time: 2 MinutesAl-Madinah Al-Munawwarah has witnessed the implementation of a series of development projects aimed at rehabilitating old neighborhoods and sites of historical value, transforming them into integrated urban destinations that combine improving the quality of life for residents, enriching the visitor experience, and preserving the city's architectural and heritage identity. Projects such as the development of the Al-Mughaisilah neighborhood, the Quba area, the Sayyid al-Shuhada area, and other sites and destinations have emerged as prominent models for developing... Read more

Under the auspices of the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, the fifth edition of «Sirido 2026» kicks off in Jeddah tomorrow, Sunday

Reading time: < 1 MinuteTomorrow, Sunday, the activities of the fifth edition of the Saudi Real Estate Development and Ownership Exhibition “Cityreido 2026” will kick off in Jeddah Governorate, under the patronage of the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, during the period from September 6 to 8, 2026, at the “Jeddah Super Dome,” with the participation of a number of government entities, real estate developers, investors, financing institutions, and those interested in the real estate sector. The exhibition brings together an elite group of real estate developers, investors, and financing institutions... Read more

The Big 5 Construct Saudi Exhibition Concludes with New Partnerships for Sustainability

The Big 5 Exhibition

Reading time: 2 MinutesThe Big 5 Construct Saudi exhibition concluded last Wednesday at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Convention Center, after four days of wide participation from leaders and specialists in the construction sector. The event focused on the future of the sector and the evolving needs of the built environment in the Kingdom, in addition to showcasing innovative sustainable solutions and practical business and collaboration opportunities across the construction ecosystem. Sustainability and collaboration formed two key themes… Read more

«LEP 2026» Concludes with Investments and Launches Totaling Nearly $15 Billion... Next Edition in April 2027

LEEP 2026 Conference

Reading time: 4 MinutesThe fifth edition of the LEAP 2026 conference concluded yesterday, Thursday. Organized by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones, the Alliance Company, and the Investment Events Fund, the conference, themed “Towards New Worlds,” witnessed significant global technological and investment activity, reinforcing the Kingdom’s position as a leading hub for the digital economy and artificial intelligence. The four-day conference, held at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center, showcased… Read more

«Amlak» Weekly News Brief Highlights Investment Opportunities and Notable Shifts in the Real Estate Market

«Amlak» Summary»

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe real estate and construction sector in the Kingdom witnessed significant activity this week, reflecting the accelerated pace of development, the diversification of investment opportunities, and the growth of residential and urban projects. This activity coincided with successive steps to enhance market efficiency and regulation, and to protect the rights of market participants. In this edition of the weekly news brief from the real estate newspaper "Amlak," we highlight the most prominent developments in the market, starting with the movements of… Read more