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Reading time: 2 MinutesThe real estate sector in Saudi Arabia witnessed a significant enhancement of its contribution to GDP, reaching 26.7% of the total non-oil private sector output during ... Read more

Saudi Arabia's real estate sector saw a significant boost in its contribution to GDP, reaching 26.7% of total non-oil private output during the third quarter of 2025.

05/02/2026

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Territory

In detail... Articles of the Law on Expropriation of Real Estate for Public Interest and Temporary Seizure of Real Estate after its publication in the Official Gazette

A new 39-article law regulating expropriation and temporary seizure procedures will come into effect after 120 days.

Residential program

Al-Haqeel reviews AI technologies and digital solutions for white land and vacant properties program

During his visit to NHC Innovation's Digital Operations Center, AI technologies offered to reduce land data processing time to 4-6 hours.

Future Investment Initiative Conference

Riyadh will host the ninth edition of the Future Investment Initiative Conference on October 27

Under the patronage of King Salman at the King Abdulaziz Center, more than 7,500 attendees and 600 speakers will participate in 250 sessions.

Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority

“Zatka invites businesses to submit tax withholding forms for the month of August

Deadline until September 10, 2025 to file August tax withholding forms, with a warning of an 1% late penalty every 30 days

Residential program

Al-Haqeel: The future of housing and urban development depends on financing and partnership with the private sector

Al-Haqeel met with the Federation of Chambers to discuss activating the partnership with the private sector and developing regulations to promote real estate investment.

International Monetary Fund Riyadh office market

28.4K new housing units to be added in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam by the end of this year

JLL report highlights the mixed performance of the housing market and the rise in real estate prices and rents in major cities in Saudi Arabia

Abdullah Almousa

The Landlords Association. From protecting quality to enhancing property value

Owners' associations maintain maintenance and cleanliness and enhance property value, but face poor owner awareness and delayed delivery.

Dr.. Dr. Hamoud Al-Faleh 2

Saudi Arabia is driving the future of real estate: Innovate... Digitization and sustainability

With Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia is promoting the digitization of the real estate sector through platforms, Proptech, and international investments, and brokerage contracts increased by 97% in Q1 2025.

Candidate Daifallah Al Omari Al Omari

Bandar Dhaifallah Al-Omari puts forward an ambitious election program to empower «residents» and achieve digital transformation

Omari invites residents to vote between August 10 and 17, 2025 and presents a four-pronged plan that includes governance and digital transformation.

Real Estate Registration Authority Logo

“Real Estate Authority” carries out 22 monitoring tours and detects a number of violations during the past month

The visits included 399 facilities and 13,944 audits, and the authority received 1,227 reports with 22,531 electronic scans.

Residential program

The Quality of Life Program in its annual report for 2024 An exceptional year of developmental transformations

The annual report reveals achievements in six sectors, an economic contribution of 74.5 billion riyals and 368.9 thousand jobs.

Lawyer Ibrahim Al Barahim

Practical guidance for notarization, title searches, mortgage registration and drafting clear contracts to protect rights and avoid disputes

Dr.. Dr. Hamoud Al-Faleh 2

Real estate transformation in Saudi Arabia. From randomness to leadership

Vision 2030 and regulatory reforms have contributed to market transparency, increased citizen ownership to 64% and supported non-oil growth.

Public Authority for Real Estate logo

Tomorrow, Sunday. The General Authority of Real Estate launches the second edition of the “Real Estate Brokerage Forum” 2025

At the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center, the forum brings together experts to discuss legislative updates and opportunities to empower real estate brokers.

Ministry of Commerce: 474,000 commercial registrations for youth-owned enterprises

Youth organization records account for 38% of total records, with notable growth in apps, AI, gaming, and film production.

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