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Saudi Municipalities Issue 34,000 Building Permits in H1 2026, Boosting Urban Development
Saudi Arabia 2 min read

Saudi Municipalities Issue 34,000 Building Permits in H1 2026, Boosting Urban Development

The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has issued over 34,000 building permits in the first half of 2026, signaling robust growth in urban development across Saudi Arabia. This surge is driven by enhanced digital services and streamline...

Riyadh's New Master Plan Signals Growth Opportunities in Urban Development
Saudi Arabia 2 min read

Riyadh's New Master Plan Signals Growth Opportunities in Urban Development

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City has unveiled a comprehensive master plan for Northeast Riyadh, setting the stage for future urban expansion and economic diversification in the...

Saudi Gazette · 30 Jul 2026 2 min read
Saudi Arabia Leads Global Tourism Revenue Growth Amid Quality of Life Enhancements
Economy 2 min read

Saudi Arabia Leads Global Tourism Revenue Growth Amid Quality of Life Enhancements

Saudi Arabia's tourism sector has seen unprecedented growth, with international receipts surging, bolstered by the Quality of Life Program's contributions to GDP and job creation....

Saudi Gazette · 30 Jul 2026 2 min read
Saudi Homeownership Hits 66.24% as Urban Development Gains Momentum
Saudi Arabia 2 min read

Saudi Homeownership Hits 66.24% as Urban Development Gains Momentum

Saudi Arabia's homeownership rate has surged, nearing the Vision 2030 target, bolstered by significant urban development initiatives. The Kingdom's focus on sustainable urbanizatio...

Saudi Gazette · 30 Jul 2026 2 min read
Riyadh Metro Red Line Extension Marks Key Tunneling Milestone for Urban Connectivity
Saudi Arabia 2 min read

Riyadh Metro Red Line Extension Marks Key Tunneling Milestone for Urban Connectivity

The Riyadh Metro Red Line Extension has reached a significant tunneling milestone, enhancing public transport connectivity in the capital. This project is poised to support economi...

Saudi Gazette · 30 Jul 2026 2 min read
Saudi Arabia Enforces New Property Tax Structure for Foreign Buyers
Economy 2 min read

Saudi Arabia Enforces New Property Tax Structure for Foreign Buyers

The General Real Estate Authority has confirmed a 5% property transaction tax for all buyers, with an additional 2% for non-Saudis in key cities, impacting investment dynamics in t...

Saudi Gazette · 30 Jul 2026 2 min read
Riyadh Unveils New Urban Design Guidelines to Transform Central Commercial Corridor
Saudi Arabia 3 min read

Riyadh Unveils New Urban Design Guidelines to Transform Central Commercial Corridor

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City has initiated the implementation of new architectural and urban design guidelines for the central commercial corridor, spanning from Al-Orouba...

Saudi Gazette · 01 Jul 2026 3 min read