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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

31.1 % Growth in Medina's construction sector over the past year

The Medina Chamber report attributes the growth to the expansion of the Prophet's Mosque, infrastructure projects, government support facilities and real estate investments.

“Medina's ”Real Estate and Contracting Week" showcases pioneering experiences and promotes sustainability of the sector

Events in Madinah bring together entrepreneurs and experts to empower SMEs and promote sustainability in real estate and contracting

1.4 billion riyals to develop hotel and residential units in Makkah Path through a new investment fund

Partnership aims to support hospitality and housing growth in Masar destination through a joint venture real estate fund led by Umm Al-Qura

16 % Increase in the volume of real estate transactions in Medina over the past year

Medina Chamber: The growth of deals is driven by the rehabilitation of real estate around the Prophet's Mosque and the construction of hotels, housing projects and malls

Residential program

NHC Launches Registration for Makkah's «Al Warif Destination» over 10.4 million m2

It offers more than 12,000 units, green areas and integrated services, and registration is available through the NHC website.

Control tours on 6 neighborhoods in Makkah to control violations and correct building conditions

الأمانة تغلق مستودعات غير مرخّصة وتوقف ورشاً مخالفة وتطلب تحديث وثائق الملكية وتراخيص البناء والتشغيل.

«Al Dabaan Real Estate offers two distinctive real estate opportunities in Medina in the »Asayel« auction»

مزاد هجين يوم 07/07/2025 لعرض فندق مشاع ومحطة وقود بمواقع استراتيجية قرب المسجد النبوي

Real Estate and Contracting Week. installations

Starting today. Real Estate and Contracting Week kicks off in 4 Saudi cities

Monsha'at organizes awareness and consultation events for entrepreneurs in real estate and contracting until July 3 in four Saudi cities.

Mecca

July 13. Real estate registry for 50,259 real estate parcels in the Makkah region begins

Registration through the Land Registry platform and service centers requires a title deed, and includes 21 neighborhoods in the Makkah region.

The Clothing of the Kaaba When the house wears an annual garment of light

الكسوة السنوية للكعبة رمز ديني وسيادي، والمقال يدعو لتغطية إعلامية عالمية أوسع.

Medina Chamber

15.8 % Increase in commercial registrations for 20 economic activities in Madinah

Medina recorded 61,015 business records by the end of Q4 2024, with wholesale and retail trade accounting for 31.3%.

Cadastre

Next Thursday... Real estate registration for 159 real estate parcels in Makkah is finalized

KDIPA invites the owners of 159 plots in the Syndicate neighborhood in Jamoum to register them through the Land Registry platform before June 26, 2025.

Tasand Logo

7 real estate opportunities in Makkah's Baqaa Al-Khair auction

An online auction starting June 29, 2025 and ending July 1 with an in-person session July 2 for 7 properties in Makkah.

Medina Chamber

Medina Chamber monitors population distribution, geographical areas and economic performance in the region's governorates

Medina Chamber's Q1 2025 report presents data on 2,137,983 residents, governorate areas, and an economic assessment.

Taif Municipality - Building Code Enforcement Tours

Taif Municipality launches Neighborhood Friends Initiative to plant residential units

مبادرة تطوعية لزراعة الأشجار وحصر احتياجات مستفيدي وحدات الإسكان التنموي وتعزيز التواصل والمشاركة المجتمعية بمحافظة الطائف.

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