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The Law On Real Estate Ownership By Non-Saudis - Practical Overview

The Law on Ownership of Real Estate by Non-Saudis was issued by Royal Decree No. M/14 dated 19/01/1447H, published in the Official Gazette on 25 July 2025, and entered into force on 22 January 2026 (the "Law").

Saudi Arabia Real Estate

ZC

Zamakhchary & Co (Z&Co)

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Property Ownership Law To Take Effect On 21 January 2026

Saudi Arabia has officially opened a new chapter in its real estate sector. As of 21 January 2026, the long-anticipated Foreign Property Ownership Law is now in force...

Saudi Arabia Real Estate

AHYSP

Technology And The Evolution Of Property Investment In MENA: Towards Transparency, Speed, Security And Predictability

Technology is reshaping how property is bought, sold and managed across the Middle East and North Africa, with the Gulf states in particular accelerating reforms that make real estate transactions more transparent, faster...

Worldwide Real Estate

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Translation Of Law No. 148 Of 2001

Law No. 148 of 2001 is a cornerstone of the modern real estate financing framework in Egypt, establishing a comprehensive legal structure for mortgage finance, refinancing activities, and the rights and obligations...

Egypt Real Estate

Ai

Andersen in Egypt

Saudi Arabia's 2025 Law On Expropriation Of Real Estate For Public Interest And Temporary Taking Of Property: Key Takeaways On The New Legal Framework

Saudi Arabia Real Estate

CR

Charles Russell Speechlys Dubai

Real Estate & Construction And Hotels & Leisure

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

القيد في اتحاد المقاولين المصري 2025: الشروط وخطوات تسجيل شركات التشييد

Egypt Real Estate

SK

Sadany & Partners Law Firm

Leasing Property And Maintenance Responsibilities

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

HA

HAS Law Firm

Real Estate Regulation Law In The Sultanate Of Oman (79/2025): Towards Sustainable Real Estate Governance

Oman Real Estate

BA

BSA Law

Dubai Law No. 7 Of 2025: Regulatory Shifts In The Contracting Sector

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

CR

Charles Russell Speechlys Dubai

Tenant Eviction – Requirements And Procedures

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

HA

HAS Law Firm

Overview On Real Estate Development In Egypt

Egypt Real Estate

Adsero – Ragy Soliman & Partners

Legal Terms Explained: Decennial Liability

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Qatar To Grant Title Deeds And Real Estate Residency Within Days For Property Purchases From USD200,000

Qatar Real Estate

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

A Comprehensive Analysis Of The 2025 Amendments To The UAE Commercial Companies Law

United Arab Emirates Commercial

HA

HAS Law Firm

Commercial Companies Law Amendment Allowing For Class Shares, Non-profit Companies, Company Migration And Deadlock Resolution Tools

United Arab Emirates Commercial

SP

Squire Patton Boggs

New UAE Corporate Law Update: Federal Decree-Law No. (20) Of 2025 Amending Federal Decree-Law No. (32) Of 2021 Concerning Commercial Companies

United Arab Emirates Commercial

B

Bracewell

DIFC Innovation And AI License

United Arab Emirates Finance

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Federal Decree Law No.16 And 17 Of 2025 Issued On 1 October 2025 Effective 1 January 2026 | Change In VAT Law And Tax Procedure

United Arab Emirates Tax

Nexdigm UAE

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Landlord & Tenant - Leases

Translation Of Law No. 148 Of 2001

Law No. 148 of 2001 is a cornerstone of the modern real estate financing framework in Egypt, establishing a comprehensive legal structure for mortgage finance, refinancing activities, and the rights and obligations...

Egypt Real Estate

Ai

Andersen in Egypt

Leasing Property And Maintenance Responsibilities

Leasing property in the UAE is governed by a well-established framework of rental laws that aim to balance the rights and obligations of both landlords and tenants.

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

HA

HAS Law Firm

Tenant Eviction – Requirements And Procedures

Tenant eviction in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is governed primarily by Law No. 26 of 2007 Regulating the Relationship between Landlords and Tenants in the Emirate of Dubai...

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

HA

HAS Law Firm

Saudi Arabia Enables Direct Wage Enforcement For Unpaid Employees

Saudi Arabia Employment

BC

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Riyadh Introduces A Five-Year Rent-Stabilization Plan To Support A Balanced And Fair Rental Market

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

BA

BSA Law

Landlord's Right To Increase Rent

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

HA

HAS Law Firm

Abu Dhabi Real Estate: New Transparency Policies Introduced By ADREC And ADGM

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Digital Evidence In UAE Tenancy Disputes: Towards Consistency And Alignment With Federal Law

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

BA

BSA Law

Are Tenants Obligated To Pay Service Charges And RERA Registration Fees In Dubai? (Video)

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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Real Estate

The Law On Real Estate Ownership By Non-Saudis - Practical Overview

The Law on Ownership of Real Estate by Non-Saudis was issued by Royal Decree No. M/14 dated 19/01/1447H, published in the Official Gazette on 25 July 2025, and entered into force on 22 January 2026 (the "Law").

Saudi Arabia Real Estate

ZC

Zamakhchary & Co (Z&Co)

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Property Ownership Law To Take Effect On 21 January 2026

Saudi Arabia has officially opened a new chapter in its real estate sector. As of 21 January 2026, the long-anticipated Foreign Property Ownership Law is now in force...

Saudi Arabia Real Estate

AHYSP

Technology And The Evolution Of Property Investment In MENA: Towards Transparency, Speed, Security And Predictability

Technology is reshaping how property is bought, sold and managed across the Middle East and North Africa, with the Gulf states in particular accelerating reforms that make real estate transactions more transparent, faster...

Worldwide Real Estate

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Best Litigation Law Firm In Riyadh | Commercial & Corporate Disputes | Sadany & Partners Law Firm

Saudi Arabia Litigation

SK

Sadany & Partners Law Firm

Translation Of Law No. 148 Of 2001

Egypt Real Estate

Ai

Andersen in Egypt

أفضل خدمات التقاضي في الرياض 2026 | مؤسسة السعدني ومشاركوه للمحاماة

Egypt Litigation

SK

Sadany & Partners Law Firm

Saudi Arabia's 2025 Law On Expropriation Of Real Estate For Public Interest And Temporary Taking Of Property: Key Takeaways On The New Legal Framework

Saudi Arabia Real Estate

CR

Charles Russell Speechlys Dubai

Warranty And Indemnity Insurance In MENA

Saudi Arabia Insurance

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Real Estate & Construction And Hotels & Leisure

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

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Land Law & Agriculture

Real Estate Regulation Law In The Sultanate Of Oman (79/2025): Towards Sustainable Real Estate Governance

The real estate sector in the Sultanate of Oman has witnessed rapid development over the past two decades, driven by the country's urban and investment growth...

Oman Real Estate

BA

BSA Law

Innovation And Emerging Technology Talks – Episode 3 (Video)

Can AI help solve food security challenges? In this episode, Abdullah Sahab explores how AI-driven solutions are optimizing crop health, automating farming processes...

Saudi Arabia Technology

KPMG

How To Obtain Agricultural Pesticides Import License?

Obtaining an agricultural pesticides import license in Egypt is essential if you're involved in agriculture or trading pesticides. This license ensures compliance with strict health and environmental standards.

Egypt Environment

SK

Sadany & Partners Law Firm

Investment And Security: Resolving Legislative Contradictions

Egypt Real Estate

Ai

Andersen in Egypt

The Three Dimensional Aspect Of Land Plots

Israel Real Estate

EW

Efraim Weinstein Law Offices

Joint Ownership Agreements

Israel Real Estate

EW

Efraim Weinstein Law Offices

Severance Of A Joint Ownership In Real-Estate Properties

Israel Real Estate

EW

Efraim Weinstein Law Offices

The Egyptian Cotton Law (Legal Alert 162)

Ai

Andersen in Egypt

Egypt Land Of Opportunities 2019

Ai

Andersen in Egypt

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Construction & Planning

2026 Construction VAT Amendments In Egypt

The 2026 Construction VAT Amendments in Egypt abolished the 5% specific tax on construction activities and replaced it, following approval by the Egyptian House of Representatives in June 2025, with the application of the standard 14% VAT rate.

Ai

Andersen in Egypt

The UAE's New Civil Code: First Reflections On A Major Legislative Reform

The UAE Government has recently announced the enactment of a new Civil Code, marking a significant legislative milestone. While this announcement has attracted widespread attention...

United Arab Emirates Government

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

أفضل محامي تقاضي في الرياض 2026 | مؤسسة السعدني ومشاركوه للمحاماة والاستشارات القانونية

تُعدّ الرياض مركزًا اقتصاديًا نشطًا تشهد فيه الشركات نزاعات قانونية في مجالات متعدد

Saudi Arabia Litigation

SK

Sadany & Partners Law Firm

أفضل خدمات التقاضي في الرياض 2026 | مؤسسة السعدني ومشاركوه للمحاماة

Egypt Litigation

SK

Sadany & Partners Law Firm

Abu Dhabi Court Of Cassation Extends Arbitration Agreement In Main Contract To Parties To Related Contracts Arising Out Of The Same Construction Project

United Arab Emirates Litigation

KG

K&L Gates LLP

Real Estate & Construction And Hotels & Leisure

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

القيد في اتحاد المقاولين المصري 2025: الشروط وخطوات تسجيل شركات التشييد

Egypt Real Estate

SK

Sadany & Partners Law Firm

Real Estate Regulation Law In The Sultanate Of Oman (79/2025): Towards Sustainable Real Estate Governance

Oman Real Estate

BA

BSA Law

Dubai Law No. 7 Of 2025: Regulatory Shifts In The Contracting Sector

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

CR

Charles Russell Speechlys Dubai

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Latest Videos

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Light Bites, Expert Nuggets For The Seasoned Developer: Episode 2 (Podcast)

CR

Charles Russell Speechlys Dubai

[Live] Doing Business In Real Estate Across India & UAE: Incentives, Taxes & Regulatory Challenges (Video)

HS

Hammurabi & Solomon

Are Tenants Obligated To Pay Service Charges And RERA Registration Fees In Dubai? (Video)

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Facing Rent Increases In Dubai? Know Your Rights (Video)

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Real Estate In Israel (Video)

DW

Dave Wolf & Co

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