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Starting in January 2026, Saudi Arabia will open its real estate market to foreign investors, with a new law allowing non-Saudis to purchase property within designated areas. This historic change is set to transform the Kingdom’s real estate market, particularly in cities like Riyadh and Jeddah, which are seeing significant urban development and infrastructure growth. However, special conditions will apply for property ownership in Makkah and Madinah, where certain properties remain restricted.

Scheduled from October 1, 2030, to March 31, 2031, Expo 2030 Riyadh will attract over 40 million visitors and 195 countries, marking one of the largest global events ever hosted in Saudi Arabia.

Compliance in Saudi Arabia is no longer a background function. Regulatory enforcement is growing increasingly sophisticated and proactive. Tax policies are tightening, labour laws are more stringently enforced, and new frameworks such as the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) are setting higher standards for operational accountability.