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Zakat on white lands: A legal necessity and a societal economic interest

Reading time: 2 Minutesالإلزام بزكاة الأراضي البيضاء: ضرورة شرعية ومصلحة اقتصادية مجتمعية د. عبدالحكيم بن عبدالله الخرجي تُعد الزكاة أحد أركان الإسلام، ووسيلة تكافلية اقتصادية تحقق التوازن بين ... Read more

Legalizing zakat on undeveloped land limits speculation, supports housing finance and promotes economic justice.

08/09/2025

Abdulhakim Al-Kharji - 95th National Day

Today. Foreign ownership of real estate in Saudi Arabia begins

Saudi Arabia's foreign ownership of real estate has been introduced to boost foreign investment and develop the real estate sector.

Residential program

Today. Riyadh's first invoicing for white land fees begins

62,000 invoices for white land fees in Riyadh will begin to be issued as of January 1, 2026.

Reconnaissance snippet

Survey: Legislation and directives are the most important features... What are the most important features of the real estate sector in 2025?

A survey reveals the features of the Saudi real estate sector in 2025 and the impact of legislation on the market and its sustainability.

Certificate of Accreditation Saudi Real Estate Institute

Real Estate Institute Receives Institutional Accreditation Certificate from the Education and Training Evaluation Authority«

The Real Estate Institute has received full institutional accreditation for three years from the Education and Training Evaluation Authority (ETA).

Riyadh - Business - Localization of real estate activities and professions

“Real Estate Authority launches Sandbox regulatory framework to foster innovation in the real estate sector

The General Real Estate Authority (GRA) has launched a "Sandbox" regulatory framework to support innovation in the real estate sector and foster growth.

Real Estate Registration Authority Logo

Tomorrow, Thursday. Land registry work for 54,052 real estate parcels in 3 regions finalized

Registration of 54,052 pieces of real estate in Riyadh, Makkah and Sharqiya ends tomorrow, Thursday, Rajab 12, 1447 AH.

Off-plan sales projects - Real estate transactions

In 2025... 238 off-plan sales projects worth 100 billion riyals are licensed

238 real estate projects to be licensed in 2025 worth 100 billion riyals in Saudi Arabia

Video: Real Estate Authority reveals 5 effective ways to monitor real estate developers' violations

The Real Estate Authority reviews effective mechanisms to monitor real estate developers' violations and protect consumers.

Saudi Capital Market Authority - Real Estate Contributions

Consultation on the draft regulations for listed companies, investment funds and special purpose entities to own real estate

The Capital Market Authority (CMA) invites comments on the regulation of listed companies' ownership of real estate in Saudi Arabia.

Residential program

By name. The Board of Directors of the Federation of Saudi Chambers after the elections

Election of Abdullah Kamel as President of the Federation of Saudi Chambers and two deputies for the sixteenth session (2026-2029)

Residential program

Lifting the moratorium on the sale and purchase of land and real estate in central and southern AlUla Details

Lifting the moratorium on the sale and purchase of land in AlUla to promote economic and urban development in accordance with the Kingdom's Vision 2030.

Free housing unit

Public Authority for Real Estate launches new regulations for whistleblower rewards

The Public Authority for Real Estate introduces a reward system for whistleblowers to enhance transparency and protect the rights of the parties.

Group Housing Development Program for Individuals: Regulate licensing mechanisms, start gradual compulsion and link services to Baladi and Qawwa platforms«

Regulating collective housing for individuals aims to improve the quality of life and reduce overcrowding as of September 2025.

White Land Fees Program

In detail... New rules and conditions to determine the additional period for the development of white land

The Ministry of Municipalities announces new regulations to grant additional periods for white land development until December 2025.

Ministry of Municipalities and Housing

Learn about the draft list of violations and fines for violations of the White Land Fees Law

The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing announces the draft regulation of violations and fines for the white land fee system to promote compliance.

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