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Lower costs and better returns, development projects and improved transportation infrastructure are driving demand for real estate outside of major cities

24/05/2025

Sharqiya Tankers Auction

6 Real Estate Opportunities at Nawakhat Al Sharqiya Auction

An online auction to sell 6 residential and commercial properties in Khobar and Jubail on July 1-3, 2025 on Mubasher's platform.

Residential program

Emir of Sharqiya and NHC President inaugurate Lazord residential destination in Al Khobar

An integrated residential project on 3.9 million m² with more than 8,100 units, green spaces and strategic partnership agreements.

Al-Haqeel inspects development and service projects in the Eastern Province and inaugurates Lazord in Khobar

Signing investment contracts worth more than 2 billion riyals and inspecting projects in Dammam, Khobar and Jubail.

Ministry of Municipalities and Housing

«Municipalities and Housing»: King Fahd Boulevard project in Dammam begins Request for Expressions of Interest (RFI) phase

A 1 million m² public-private partnership project with a 4 km corridor and 7.3 km of parks, with applications due by July 16, 2025.

Emir of Sharqiya launches Saudi Industry Forum 2025 and witnesses the signing of a number of agreements

The forum witnessed the launch of industrial initiatives, training programs and the announcement of investment partnerships worth more than 9 billion riyals

Residential program

Secretary of Sharqiya: Khobar's progress in the ranking of the world's best cities to live in is a global achievement

Al-Khobar jumped 13 places to rank 135th globally and boosts the ambition to enter the top 100 by 2030.

Al-Khobar takes the lead in the list of the most livable cities, Copenhagen tops the list and Vienna falls behind

Copenhagen topped The Economist's 2025 list for livability, while Vienna fell behind due to security concerns.

Residential program

Six engineering firms win architectural design awards to develop entrances to Dammam metropolitan area

The Prince of Sharqiya inspected the winning designs, which included the entrance to King Fahd International Airport and the eastern entrance to Al-Khobar.

«Real Estate Actions offers 15 unique opportunities in Dammam and Khobar in the »Athman Al Sharqiya« auction»

A June 24 enforcement auction offering real estate opportunities in Dammam and Al Khobar in person and via Mubasher.

12 Real Estate Opportunities in East Riyadh at Taraz Auction

An online auction from June 16-18 showcasing 12 investment properties in East Riyadh via Sumtech's platform with Enfeh's supervision.

Residential program

Al-Ahsa Governor lays the foundation stone for Tawaja Resorts in Al-Ahsa

The first phase of the construction of three Tuaga resorts on over 1.8 million square meters to be operated by Hilton

The governments of Saudi Arabia and Kuwait announce a new oil discovery in the Divided Area

New oil discovery north of Wafra with a flow of more than 500 barrels per day from the Wara reservoir with a density of 26-27 API

Why is real estate outside of major cities trending?

Lower costs and better returns, development projects and improved transportation infrastructure are driving demand for real estate outside of major cities

Eastern Province Municipality - Residential Plans

Sharqiya Municipality awards an investment project to develop and establish a medical city in Al Khobar

Private partnership to establish a medical city in Al Aziziyah, Al Khobar on 32,000 square meters with a 50-year investment contract

Eastern Province Municipality - Residential Plans

Sharqiya Municipality reviews its services in supporting developmental housing projects in the region

Creating a regulatory environment and fostering partnerships to facilitate the implementation of sustainable development housing and community services

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