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Housing in the age of digitization Why is the world moving towards smart homes?

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Smart homes have become an essential companion in the development of modern real estate, providing residents with greater comfort, higher security, and efficient energy conservation while promoting environmental sustainability.

22/03/2026

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Real estate marketing

8 secrets to help you succeed in real estate marketing in Saudi Arabia

A practical guide that explains market research, audience targeting, technology, content, branding, and customer service for real estate success in Saudi Arabia.

Al-Ghafis Group

Dana Jeddah auction launches with 10 unique real estate opportunities in Jeddah

Under the supervision of the Enforcement and Liquidation Center and the Execution Court's decision, Al-Ghufais Group is organizing an in-person and online hybrid auction on September 7 at the Corniche Hilton Hotel.

Learn about the map of the geographical ranges of white land fees in Riyadh And fee slides

Ministry sets five tranches of white land fees in Riyadh ranging from 0% to 10% per year

Residential program

“Sakany” records more than 580 thousand reservations as the largest off-plan sales platform

It includes 623 projects and over 248,000 units, with 4.6 million users and 4.4 million digital visits.

Abdulhakim Al-Kharji - 95th National Day

Accident Damage Assessment Practices: Where is the justice?

Criticism of the way insurance companies and estimators calculate vehicle compensation and calls for oversight and technical independence.

Residential program

1.04 billion riyals deposited in the accounts of beneficiaries of the housing subsidy program for August

The amount is earmarked to support the profitability of contracts for housing support programs, while developing financing solutions and e-services to empower beneficiaries.

Hisham Al Qasem Real Estate Articles - Real Estate Investment - National Day 95 - Housing Projects Don't buy a property without a consultant - The Journey of Home Ownership

Five real estate technologies that will change the way you buy a home in the coming years

Extended reality, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and big data are changing the way people buy homes in Saudi Arabia and globally.

Infographic: “Municipalities and Housing” issues more than 5 thousand collective housing licenses during the first half

Four initiatives were launched as part of «More Beautiful Cities,» which reduced the processing time of objections to 9 days and expanded the control of visual impairment.

Real Estate Development Fund - Your Subsidy Equals Your Installment - Direct Lending

The Real Estate Fund signs a tripartite agreement allowing ownership in 24 residential projects

The agreement covers more than 40,000 units and provides financing with a profit margin of 2.99%.

Residential program

NHC launches “Rehab Al Asala” project in Riyadh to provide 2130 housing units

Spread over more than 342 thousand square meters and offered for sale with a down payment of 5 thousand SAR and flexible payment options

China's real estate market

China's housing price declines slowed last month

Authority: 1.1% annual decline in first-tier cities while Shanghai recorded a 6.1% rise

Residential program

“Statistics”: The Kingdom's inflation rate stabilized at 2.1% during July 2025

General Authority for Statistics: Consumer and Wholesale Price Index stabilized year-on-year at 2.1% with a monthly decrease for wholesale of 0.1%.

“Makkah Chamber” reviews the advantages provided by the real estate ownership system for non-Saudis

The workshop was organized in cooperation with the General Authority for Real Estate to explain the regulations and opportunities to attract foreign investment and promote the real estate sector in accordance with Vision 2030.

Infographic: 3 key points in the executive regulations of white land fees

The regulation sets fee rates up to 10%, covering all uses and applying to lands with an area of 5,000 square meters and above.

Infographic: Steps to recover the security deposit after the end of the lease

A brief guide explaining the rights of the parties and the procedures and stages of retrieving the guarantee and resolving disputes through the Ejar platform.

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