Construction and Engineering

Cityscape Global 2025 in Riyadh set a record with SAR 237 billion in real estate deals. Over four days, the Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Center hosted 170,000 visitors and 577 exhibitors, reflecting

By Teddy Abou Jaoudé | The Saudi Times Since its founding over two decades ago, Cityscape Global has been the Middle East’s defining stage for urban transformation, a convergence of architects, engineers,

By Teddy Abou Jaoudé | The Saudi Times Saudi Arabia’s latest “giga-projects” are pushing the envelope of sustainable development, embedding environmental standards from the design phase through full operations. These massive developments

Introducing “Structural Intelligence,” Our New Periodic Section on the Built Future Teddy Abou Jaoudé, façade engineer and consultant, joins The Saudi Times to lead Structural Intelligence, a new periodic section dedicated to

Saudi Arabia’s real estate sector is witnessing an unprecedented surge in 2025, fueled by large-scale development projects, an improved investment climate, and new property ownership reforms for foreigners — all aligned with

Authorities in Riyadh have announced the launch of an innovative digital platform designed to make it easier for citizens to access and purchase residential land in a transparent and efficient manner. The

The General Authority for Real Estate has commenced the first phase of physical registration for real estate in Jeddah, covering 65,217 parcels across 19 neighborhoods. The registration period extends from August 24

In a landmark reform that reflects the Kingdom’s increasing openness to global investment, new legislation has been enacted allowing foreign individuals and entities to own real estate across the country — including

Saudi Arabia’s real estate market is witnessing a notable shift following recent government changes to housing regulations aimed at promoting efficiency, sustainability, and catering to a broader range of population segments, particularly

As part of Saudi Arabia’s ongoing efforts to enhance homeownership opportunities, authorities have introduced a new housing finance mechanism tailored for beneficiaries of the “Land and Loan” and “Self-Build” programs. The goal

Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: HOV), a leading national homebuilder across the United States, announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between its Middle East subsidiary, K. Hovnanian M.E. Investments,

The Kingdom has approved 55 new regulatory measures aimed at organizing the sale and leasing of off-plan real estate projects, as part of its broader efforts to enhance transparency, strengthen market integrity,

The General Real Estate Authority in Saudi Arabia has revealed that it recorded 118,895 real estate advertisement violations in the past year, as part of its efforts to enhance market stability and

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City has officially begun implementing a set of regulatory and developmental measures aimed at stabilizing the real estate market and addressing the sharp increase in property prices

Following the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, the relevant authorities have announced the launch of a dedicated electronic platform to receive

His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has issued a series of urgent directives aimed at achieving balance in Riyadh’s real estate sector and addressing the significant