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Foreign ownership of real estate in Saudi Arabia. A bold strategic move that reshapes the real estate landscape

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The Council of Ministers approves the Real Estate Ownership System for Non-Saudis with specific ranges, regulatory controls, and an executive regulation within 180 days.

09/07/2025

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Infographic: Highlights of the Executive Regulations for White Land Fees

The regulation sets a fee of up to 10% for white land within the urban area and applies to areas starting from 5,000 m².

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By name. Results of Taqeem's Board of Directors elections for the second cycle (2025-2028)

أُعلنت خلال الجمعية العمومية السادسة، وشملت ممثلين منتخبين عن فروع تقييم العقارات والمنشآت والآلات وأضرار المركبات.

In detail... “Municipalities and Housing” adopts organizational requirements for factories inside and outside the urban area

الوزارة تعتمد اشتراطات تنظيمية موحّدة للمصانع تتضمن متطلبات ترخيص، ضوابط مكانية وفنية وتشغيلية، ومراقبة وجزاءات بلدية

Saudi Arabia Foreign Investment

What do you know about the digital ID to allow non-Saudis to own real estate after its adoption? 

مجلس الوزراء يعتمد الهوية الرقمية لتمكين غير المقيمين من تملك العقارات وتفعيلها قبل نفاذ النظام يوليو 2025.

Infographic | Who is in charge of white land fees and what are their responsibilities?

The ministry clarifies that the taxpayer is the registered owner (excluding the state) and their responsibilities: Paying or upgrading, providing documentation and incurring fines.

Riyadh - Business - Localization of real estate activities and professions

Use of digital ID to allow non-Saudis to own real estate

الهيئة العامة للعقار بالتنسيق مع الجهات المعنية تضع آليات تفعيل الهوية الرقمية قبل نفاذ النظام.

Residential program

Are white land fees fixed? Program Supervisor Tariq Al-Shaheeb answers

The regulation is reviewed annually for each city according to supply, prices, and trading activity to make a decision to modify or suspend and combat monopolistic practices.

“Municipalities and Housing” issues updated requirements to regulate advertising and billboards. Learn about them

New requirements that regulate the sizes, locations and removal of signs, taking into account the architectural character and safety and in line with Saudi Vision 2030.

White Land Fees Program

The executive regulations for white land fees come into effect. Annual fees of up to 10% of the land value

The regulation divides the domains into segments and specifies conditions and a minimum area of 5000 m², with exemptions and deadlines for registration through the online portal.

إنفوجراف| 4 إجراءات لحل النزاعات العقارية بشفافية وسرعة

خطوات التحكيم العقاري: تقديم الطلب والمستندات، تعيين محكم مستقل، والسير بإجراءات نظامية للفصل السريع والشفاف

Infrastructure projects code specifies permissible working times within residential areas

Effective from August 7, 2025: Sunday-Thursday 7:00-18:00, weekends 7:00-13:00, and work outside with emergency permits.

Abdulhakim Al-Kharji - 95th National Day

 Revitalization between reality and litigation: A Legal Reading of Real Estate Possession Claims

تحليل قانوني يشدد على استلزام الإثبات المادي والمنطقي لمطالبات الحيازة وحماية الأراضي العامة.

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“Real Estate Authority: 185% growth in owners” associations during the first half of 2025

More than 635 certificates renewed, accredited associations rise to 17,000 with more than 160,000 members registered

Khalid Al-Hamid

Owners Union... From everyone and to everyone. But!

A demand to activate the system of owners' associations, incentivize establishment, and hold those who default on financial and organizational obligations accountable.

Dr.. Moanis Shujaa - Entrepreneurs - National Day 95

The CEO and making tough decisions

Executive leadership requires thoughtful decisions that include restructuring, downsizing, and risk assessment with the involvement of the board of directors.

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