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The Foreign Ownership Law Is real estate investment and buying residential units in Mecca and Medina allowed?

Reading time: 2 MinutesThe General Real Estate Authority (GRA) announced the entry into force of the Real Estate Ownership System for Non-Saudis and the start of the application of its provisions within the system of real estate legislation regulating the real estate market in the Kingdom. Read more

The new system outlines the rules for non-Saudis to own real estate in the Kingdom, with special requirements for Mecca and Medina.

26/01/2026

Mecca

Start registering 8 neighborhoods in the real estate registry in Makkah and Madinah regions

First in-kind registration applications for properties in Jeddah and Madinah received through the Real Estate Registry platform, with specific deadlines for owners

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16 real estate opportunities at the Haram Baraka auction«  

An e-auction supervised by «Enforcement» offers 16 residential and commercial properties in strategic locations in Makkah and Jeddah on Thursday, January 22, 2026

«Monsha'at organizes the Real Estate Brokerage Forum in Jeddah to discuss the future of the sector

The forum reviews real estate brokerage updates and their legislative and regulatory impact, and strengthens the partnership with the private sector to achieve the objectives of Vision 2030

Video: Al-Ula land moratorium lifted to control prices and incentivize development

Lifting the moratorium on the sale of land in AlUla to promote real estate stability, stimulate development and increase investments.

Makkah Chamber

Makkah Chamber discusses financing challenges in the construction sector

Makkah Chamber discusses financing challenges in the construction sector to promote sustainability and growth.

“Umm Al-Qura closes SAR 228 million deal to sell two plots in Wahat Masar project

Umm Al-Qura sells SAR 228 million worth of land in Wahat Masar project to boost its real estate investments.

18 Real Estate Opportunities at City Lights Auction

An online auction to sell 18 real estate opportunities in Medina will be held from January 16-19, 2026.

Medina Chamber of Commerce - Commercial Register

The Real Estate Development Committee at the Medina Chamber organizes the «Investment in Orchards» meeting»

A meeting at the Medina Chamber discusses investment and development opportunities in orchards in the presence of experts and investors.

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37 real estate opportunities at Nawader Makkah Auction

"Makkah Rarities" auction to sell 37 real estate opportunities in distinctive locations in Makkah.

Opening the door for real estate developers to develop Medina's neighborhoods

Opening the door for qualifying real estate developers to develop old neighborhoods in Madinah to enhance quality and sustainability.

Medina Chamber

Al Madinah Chamber organizes a workshop on programs and initiatives to stimulate housing supply and real estate development

Madinah Chamber organizes a workshop to promote real estate development and support developers in the presence of government agencies and specialists.

16 unique and exceptional real estate opportunities at Jeddah Rare Auction

"Jeddah Rarities" auction to showcase 16 unique real estate opportunities in January 2026.

49 real estate opportunities in North Jeddah, Central Jeddah and South Jeddah

An online real estate auction in Jeddah offers 49 investment opportunities in strategic locations.

The Municipality of the Holy Capital announces the start of receiving supporting documents for properties located in 3 areas

The Municipality of the Holy Capital begins receiving documents for properties in Jaarana, Malakan and Husseiniyah to ensure the legality of buildings.

Residential program

Emir of Madinah reviews plans to develop the contracting sector in the region with the head of the Contractors Authority

The Emir of Madinah discusses the development of the contracting sector with the head of the Saudi Contractors Authority and new initiatives for the region.

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