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Saudi developers are moving fast to sell to international buyers now that foreign ownership has opened: Jabal Omar…
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Saudi Arabia has published the executive regulations for its Real Estate Ownership by Non-Saudis Law and opened the…
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Saudi Arabia has announced changes to the Premium Residency real-estate route: applications can now begin once SAR 1…
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Freehold, leasehold and usufruct in Saudi Arabia explained for non-resident buyers: what the 2026 law lets foreigners own,…
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Learn what Saudi Arabia’s new foreign property ownership regulations mean for overseas investors, including eligibility, registration requirements and…
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The 5% RETT, the non-Saudi transfer fee of up to 5%, legal fees and the other charges to…
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How the ‘Saudi Green Card’ fits into the picture now that the 2026 law lets non-resident Muslims own…
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All 10 Madinah zones as listed on the official Saudi Properties portal, with locations relative to the Prophet’s…
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All 12 Makkah zones as listed on the official Saudi Properties portal, with locations relative to the Haram.
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Rua Al Madinah, Knowledge Economic City, Downtown Madinah and the other approved zones, and how eligible Muslim buyers…
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King Salman Gate, Masar, Thakher, Jabal Omar and the other approved zones, and how eligible Muslim buyers purchase…
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What the Real Estate Ownership System for Non-Saudis permits, requires and forbids in the Holy Cities.
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The direct answer under the 2026 law, residency is not required, and the Holy Cities are open to…
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Eligibility, the designated zones, the Saudi Properties portal, costs and the step-by-step process, fully up to date for…
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Ownership in designated zones of Makkah and Madinah is now open to Muslims worldwide, and availability is being released progressively. Register your interest to receive updates as verified opportunities go live.