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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

Signing agreements to develop more than (1,500) new housing units in Medina

Developing 1,500 new housing units in Madinah to boost real estate supply and improve quality of life.

Franchising - Facilities

including real estate brokerage and contracting The Enterprise Support Center in Madinah launches a program to support entrepreneurs

The Enterprise Support Center in Madinah launches an advisory program to support entrepreneurs until December 11.

To correct the status of real estate. The Municipality of the Holy Capital begins reviewing the documents of Husseiniya buildings

The Municipality of the Holy Capital begins reviewing real estate documents in the Al-Husseiniya area to correct their status and organize properties.

Makkah Entrepreneurship Forum

Makkah Entrepreneurship Forum kicks off under the slogan «Towards an Ethical and Sustainable Future»

Makkah Entrepreneurship Forum kicks off with wide participation of public and private sector representatives.

Residential program

“Enlightened Gardens. Medina transforms public parks into vibrant winter destinations

The Municipality of Madinah launches the "Enlightened Gardens" project to transform public parks into vibrant winter destinations.

Hotels, commercial, residential and agricultural opportunities in the heart of Makkah and near the Grand Mosque

Makkah Returns Online Auction offers 10 unique real estate opportunities near the Grand Mosque in Makkah.

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3 real estate opportunities at the Makkah Destination Auction

A real estate auction for three unique opportunities in Makkah from December 2-4, 2025.

Hotels-Mecca

Non-Muslims and foreign companies will not be allowed. Real estate clarifies the rules for owning property in Mecca and Medina

Controls on owning real estate in Mecca and Medina are limited to Muslims and Saudi companies only.

Diyar Al Majd Auction

18 Exceptional Real Estate Opportunities from Jeddah at Jeddah Darrar Auction«

Jeddah Drar Auction offers 18 distinctive real estate opportunities in strategic locations in Jeddah from December 1 to 3, 2025.

The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing's technologies enhance the smart system to support Hajj 1447H services

The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing highlights technologies to support Hajj services during the 1447 Hajj Conference and Exhibition in Jeddah.

Makkah Chamber of Commerce

Workshop in Makkah aims to empower women entrepreneurs to turn ideas into successful projects

A workshop to help female entrepreneurs in Makkah turn ideas into successful and sustainable projects.

Enterprise Support Center in Madinah-Manoura

Medina's Enterprise Support Center organizes a meeting on project management strategies

The Enterprise Support Center in Madinah organizes a meeting on project management strategies with the participation of specialists and entrepreneurs.

Residential program

Jeddah Governor looks at the completion rates of real estate development projects

Jeddah Governor inspects the progress of real estate development projects, completion rates and beneficiaries of developmental housing.

Deputy Emir of Makkah receives Chairman of the National Committee for Real Estate Development

The Deputy Emir of Makkah meets the Chairman of the National Committee for Real Estate Development to discuss supporting and developing the real estate sector in the region.

Makkah witnesses major development in road network to enhance traffic and quality of life

Developing the road network in Makkah to enhance traffic flow and quality of life and improve access to the Grand Mosque.

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