| New decree regulates expatriates’ ownership of real estate in Kuwait
The council of ministers has recently approved an Amiri decree allowing listed companies in which non-Kuwaitis have shares to own real estate in the country provided the ownership does not include private residence. |
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| Saudi mortgage-backed securities to grow in $180bn home-loan market
Saudi Arabia has a large market opportunity for residential mortgage-backed securities, anchored by $180 billion in home loans and a well-capitalized, profitable banking sector, says S&P Global Ratings. |
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| New Kuwait City property rules bring opportunities, uncertainty
New regulations for investment properties in Kuwait City aim to modernize the area, but developers may face challenges under the updated rules, according to real estate expert Mohammad Al-Sagheer. |
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| Saudi residential market showing robust growth and diversification amid Vision 2030 push: JLL
Saudi Arabia’s residential real estate sector is demonstrating increased maturity and resilience, driven by evolving end-user preferences and government-led initiatives, a new JLL report said. |
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| Dubai real estate sector records over 4,000 activities in H1 2025
Dubai’s property market witnessed significant momentum in the first half of the year, registering 4,049 real estate activities. |
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| Saudi real estate authority reports 185% rise in renewed Owners’ Association Certificates
Saudi Arabia’s Real Estate General Authority announced an increase of 185 percent in the number of renewed Owners’ Association Certificates through its electronic portal during the first half of the year compared to the same period in 2024. |
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| Saudi Arabia’s real estate prices rise 3.2% in Q2: GASTAT
Saudi Arabia’s real estate market maintained its steady growth in the second quarter of the year, with overall property prices in the Kingdom witnessing a 3.2 percent year-on-year rise, official data showed. |
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| Sharjah real estate transactions surge 48.1% to AED27 billion in H1 2025
United Arab Emirates: Sharjah’s real estate sector recorded AED27 billion in transactions during the first half of 2025, a 48.1 percent increase from AED18.2 billion in the same period last year. |
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| Dubai real estate transactions exceed Dhs431 billion in H1 2025
United Arab Emirates: According to data issued by the Dubai Land Department, the number of real estate transactions reached 125,538, up from 99,947 during the same period in 2024, an increase of 26%. The total value of these transactions reached approximately Dhs431 billion, compared to Dhs345 billion last year, a 25% rise, highlighting the strong growth momentum in the market. |
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| Amwaj's flagship Dubai residential project work 50pc completed
United Arab Emirates: UAE-based Amwaj Development has announced that steady progress is being made on its flagship residential community - Starlight Park - located in Meydan District 11, with the construction work nearly 50% completed. |
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| PAHW delivers over 44,000 services in May; projects exceed targets
The Public Authority for Housing Welfare (PAHW) announced on Thursday that its Citizen Services Department delivered a total of 44,289 services during the month of May, with 24,847 services processed via the authority’s electronic platforms and the “Sahel” unified government application. |
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| Rising demand sends Riyadh mall rents up by 4% in a year
Saudi Arabia’s capital is spearheading the Kingdom’s retail transformation, with mall rents up by 4 percent in a year and 2.2 million sq. meters of shop space to be developed by 2030. |
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| Housing support opens to Saudis aged 20 in major policy shift
In a significant move to broaden access to homeownership, Saudi Arabia has reduced the minimum age for housing support eligibility from 25 to 20. |
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| Saudi minister of municipalities and housing concludes official visit to Kuwait
Saudi Minister of Municipalities and Housing Majid bin Abdullah Al-Hogail has concluded his official visit to Kuwait, during which he headed the Kingdom’s delegation at the 23rd meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council’s housing ministers, which included participation from the relevant ministers of member states and was attended by the secretary-general of the GCC. |
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| Kuwait real estate sales dip in Q1 25 after a strong 2024
Real estate sales fell back in Q1 2025, albeit from strong levels at the end of last year and potentially affected by seasonal factors including the month of Ramadan and Al-Fitr holiday. |
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| Jeddah unveils 29 real estate projects across industrial, residential, retail sectors
Jeddah Municipality has announced 29 new investment opportunities across more than 1.4 million sq. meters, targeting sectors such as commercial, industrial, residential, and recreation. |
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| Saudi Arabia’s real GDP grows 2.7% in Q1: GASTAT
Saudi Arabia’s economy saw annual growth of 2.7 percent in the first quarter of 2025, driven by strong momentum in non-oil activities as the Kingdom continues efforts to diversify away from hydrocarbons. |
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| Saudi Arabia’s real estate brokerage contracts surge 97% YoY in Q1
More than 96,000 real estate brokerage contracts were documented in Saudi Arabia in the first quarter of 2025 — a 97 percent annual rise, according to new figures. |
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| Real estate demand in Saudi Arabia’s two holy cities hits $2bn
Saudi Arabia’s real estate sector continues to draw international attention, with high-net-worth individuals from nine Muslim-majority countries preparing to commit $2 billion toward property purchases in Makkah and Madinah, according to a new survey. |
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| Oman property market cools in February as deals drop 8.3%
Oman’s property market saw a dip in activity in February, with total real estate transactions falling 8.3 percent year on year to 362.3 million Omani rials ($940.7 million), official data showed. |
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| Mortgage securitization can offer Saudi banks funding boost: Fitch
Saudi banks could unlock additional funding and expand the Kingdom’s debt market by converting home loans into investment products, according to a recent report by Fitch Ratings. |
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| Saudi retail real estate outlook strong on tourism and Vision 2030, S&P says
Saudi Arabia’s retail real estate market is poised for growth in the near term, driven by population growth, expanding tourism, and economic diversification efforts under the Vision 2030 initiative, according to S&P Global. |
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| Real estate leads corporate lending as bank loans top $811bn
Saudi Arabia’s banking sector experienced a surge in lending in February, with total loans reaching SR3.04 trillion ($811.46 billion) — the highest annual growth rate in more than two years at 14.89 percent. |
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| New Saudi real estate directives reinforce home ownership goals: Finance minister
Saudi Arabia’s newly announced real estate directives underscore the Kingdom’s commitment to increasing homeownership among its citizens, according to the finance minister. |
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| Saudi real estate sector playing key role in GDP growth: Minister
Saudi Arabia’s expanding real estate sector is contributing directly to the growth of the Kingdom’s gross domestic product, according to the minister of economy and planning. |
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| Saudi Arabia’s real estate sector to maintain growth momentum in 2025
Saudi Arabia’s real estate sector is expected to experience growth in 2025, fueled by the ongoing efforts of Vision 2030 to diversify the Kingdom’s economy, according to a recent analysis. |
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| UAE: Ras Al Khaimah real estate transactions surge 25,000% in 7 years
The real estate market in Ras Al Khaimah has grown significantly, with transaction volumes increasing by nearly 250 times or 25,000 per cent over the past seven years, according to the latest data from the Ras Al Khaimah Statistics Centre. |
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| UAE banks, realty resilient as Russia-Ukraine ceasefire looms
The UAE banking sector will remain resilient amid potential Russia-Ukraine ceasefire and a subsequent likely softening of the country’s residential real estate market, say analysts at S&P Global Ratings. |
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| Population growth, regulatory reforms and tourism reshaping Saudi real estate sector
Saudi Arabia’s real estate sector is poised for robust expansion thanks to an increasing population, growth in the tourism industry, and friendly government policies and regulatory reforms, experts told Arab News. |
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| Saudi real estate loans hit $236bn as Kingdom captures global buyer interest
Saudi Arabia’s real estate loans surged 15.12 percent year on year to a record SR883.3 billion ($235.54 billion) by the end of 2024, driven by robust demand from both retail and corporate borrowers, official data showed. |
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| Saudi Arabia, Italy sign $3bn deal to accelerate economic collaboration
Italian companies stand to access up to $3 billion in financing under a new agreement between Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and Italy’s SACE, reinforcing their role in the Kingdom’s economic transformation. |
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| Housing demand in Saudi Arabia surges as 72% look to own homes: report
Saudi Arabia’s housing market is witnessing a surge in demand, with 72 percent of Saudis and expatriates expressing interest in homeownership, according to a new report. |
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| Riyadh leads Saudi real estate surge with 18% rise in office rents
The real estate market in Riyadh is experiencing significant growth, with average rents for office spaces rising 18 percent year on year in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to an analysis. |
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| Riyadh leads Saudi real estate surge with 18% rise in office rents
The real estate market in Riyadh is experiencing significant growth, with average rents for office spaces rising 18 percent year on year in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to an analysis. |
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| Saudi real estate transactions jump 47% to $75.7bn amid GCC housing boom
Saudi Arabia’s real estate market continued its rapid expansion in 2024, with transactions surging 47 percent year on year to $75.7 billion, according to property consultancy Sakan. |
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| Housing prices drive Saudi Arabia’s inflation to 2% in January: GASTAT
Consumer prices in Saudi Arabia increased by 2 percent in January compared to the same month in 2024, primarily due to a rise in housing costs, official data showed. |
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| Oman’s property market expands 29.5% as foreign investment grows
Oman’s real estate sector surged 29.5 percent in 2024, with total transactions reaching 3.3 billion Omani rials ($8.57 billion), driven by foreign investment and government-led reforms. |
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| Green Horizons: Saudi Arabia’s sustainable tourism drive planting seeds for economic growth
Eco-friendly holiday destinations being developed across Saudi Arabia are positioning the Kingdom as a leader in sustainable tourism, a host of experts have told Arab News. |
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| UAE real estate market ends 2024 with record growth, led by Dubai, Abu Dhabi
The UAE’s real estate market ended 2024 on a strong note, with Dubai’s residential sales soaring 30 percent year on year to 119 billion dirhams ($32.4 billion) in the fourth quarter. |
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| Experts highlight real estate financing, foreign investment at Saudi forum
Experts at the Real Estate Future Forum emphasized the evolving landscape of property financing in Saudi Arabia, pointing to strong bank portfolios, public-private partnership opportunities, and a focus on foreign investment. |
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| Sports and entertainment driving Saudi real estate boom, say Deloitte experts
Saudi Arabia’s real estate sector is gaining momentum as investments in sports and entertainment create new opportunities for infrastructure development and economic stability, according to industry experts. |
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| Saudi Arabia’s NHC to offer affordable homes 20% below market rates, CEO says
Saudi Arabia’s state-owned developer NHC will price units 20 percent below market rates as part of its strategy to meet the surging demand for affordable housing, revealed its CEO. |
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| Saudi Arabia’s property market set for growth with billions in new projects
The Saudi real estate landscape is poised for substantial growth, as industry leaders, policymakers, and investors gathered at the Real Estate Future Forum in Riyadh to unveil major developments in property investment and tourism. |
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| Now foreigners can invest in Makkah, Madinah property
Foreigners can now invest in Saudi-listed companies owning real estate in Makkah and Madinah, following a landmark decision by the Saudi Capital Market Authority. |
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| Saudi Arabia opens door for foreign investment in Makkah and Madinah real estate
Foreigners can now invest in Saudi-listed companies owning real estate in Makkah and Madinah, following a landmark decision by the Saudi Capital Market Authority. |
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| Saudi Vision 2030 spurring growth across the real estate sector, says industry leader at Davos
Saudi Arabia’s real estate sector is undergoing a transformation that ranges from affordable housing to luxury living under the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 reform agenda, according to the chairman of Saudi company Dar Al Arkan. |
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| Saudi rent now, pay later firm Rize closes $35m in equity and debt funding
Saudi real estate technology company Rize has closed an SR132 million ($35 million) “Series A” funding round to expand its presence beyond the nation’s capital. |
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| Saudi capital market strategy set to boost growth, transparency
Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority has unveiled its ambitious 2024-2026 strategic plan, which aims to further develop the Kingdom’s financial market and enhance its global competitiveness. |
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| Oman’s real estate market surges 28% to $8bn by November 2024
Oman’s real estate market maintained its upward trajectory in 2024, with transaction values soaring 28.1 percent year on year to 3.13 billion Omani rials ($8.13 billion) by November, official figures showed. |
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| SRC and Hassana launch mortgage-backed securities to boost Saudi real estate investment
The region’s first-of-its-kind residential mortgage-backed securities will be available in Saudi Arabia as the Kingdom seeks to enhance liquidity and expand investment opportunities in the real estate finance sector. |