Saudi Arabia's Real Estate General Authority has launched the Saudi Properties portal, the official digital platform enabling foreign investors, residents, and companies to apply for property ownership under the Foreign Real Estate Ownership Law, which came into force in January 2026.
Non-Saudi residents can apply directly using their residency number, with eligibility checks completed through an automated digital process, while applicants outside the Kingdom must first obtain a digital identity card from Saudi missions abroad.
Non-Saudi companies without an existing Kingdom presence must register with the Ministry of Investment via the Invest Saudi platform and secure a national unified number before completing ownership procedures electronically. Ownership in Makkah and Madinah remains restricted to Saudi companies and Muslim individuals.
REGA said the framework links property opportunities to official data sources, aiming to improve market transparency, credibility, and the overall applicant experience across the Kingdom's real estate sector.
Gulf Economist Staff Writer