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بدعم سدايا ومبادرات رقمية، ارتقت خمسة مدن سعودية بمواقعها في مؤشر IMD للمدن الذكية 2024.

13/04/2024

Private Sector - Saudi Economy - Construction Contracts in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia's real estate market at the end of April. Prices fall and transactions pick up

Average prices per meter in the Saudi real estate market decline as the pace of transactions continues to improve, with significant disparities between major cities

Real Estate Prices - Real Estate

Real estate prices during the first quarter of 2026 Significant decrease in the residential sector and increase in the commercial and agricultural sector

Saudi Arabia's general real estate price index fell 1.6% in Q1 2026, driven by a decline in residential vs. a rise in commercial and agricultural in Saudi Arabia

Real Estate Authority Bulletin reveals: Real estate transactions, rents and licenses declined in March

Data shows a sharp drop in real estate transaction values and numbers and a decline in rental contracts, with limited movements in some indicators

Saudi Arabia's inflation rises to 1.8% in March, pressured by residential rents

Annual consumer price inflation hits 1.8% and wholesale prices rise 3.3% in March 2026 compared to the previous year

Construction Licenses in Saudi Arabia. Does January's data reveal the beginning of a turnaround in the real estate market?

Annual and monthly declines in the number of building permits in early 2026 raise questions about a potential slowdown in the Saudi real estate market's momentum

Smart cities

Smart Cities in Saudi Arabia. Big presence in the 2026 IMD Global Index

Eight Saudi cities advance in the IMD Smart Cities Index, with a jump in Riyadh and significant expansion across the Kingdom.

AlUla ranks 85th globally in IMD's Smart Cities 2026 Index

تقدم لافت يعكس نجاح خطط الهيئة الملكية للعُلا في تطوير البنية التحتية والخدمات وتحسين جودة الحياة وفق رؤية 2030

Intensive real estate activity during Eid Al-Fitr week 1081 transactions worth 683 million riyals

1081 real estate transactions in Saudi Arabia during Eid week worth 683 million riyals Jeddah leads by value and Riyadh by number of transactions

Real Estate in Saudi Arabia

Real estate transactions in February. Strong concentration in 5 regions and mixed sales and rental growth

During February 2026, the real estate market witnessed remarkable shifts in activity levels and the geographical distribution of deals.

«Statistics»: 4.5 % growth in the Saudi economy over the past year

Broad growth led by oil and non-oil activities lifts GDP to SAR 4.789 trillion in 2025

Public Authority for Real Estate spokesperson Tayseer Al-Mafraj

Real Estate Authority spokesperson: Publishing real estate data and indicators raises confidence in the Saudi market

The General Authority for Real Estate launches a periodic indicators bulletin to enhance market transparency, stabilize prices, and support the decisions of investors and regulators.

Real estate transactions in January... 28.49 billion riyals in sales transactions And about 12 billion for rentals

Sales activity declined significantly in January compared to the same period last year, in contrast to a strong performance in the rental market.

Real Estate Market Monthly Newsletter January 2026

The General Real Estate Authority issues the monthly bulletin of the real estate market in January 2026

The bulletin reveals a sharp slowdown in residential and non-residential transaction values and volumes, while the commercial real estate space grew significantly

Saaf Index reveals: Saudi Arabia's Green Buildings Record Highest Performance and Quality in 2025

Saaf data shows Saudi Arabia to lead in green building performance and quality by 2025 as certified spaces and staff expand

General Authority for Statistics

Inflation hits 1.8% in January as housing and transportation prices rise

Saudi Arabia's annual inflation slows despite registering 1.8% in January, driven by higher rents, personal care, transportation, and insurance.

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