Business | KSA Expats https://ksaexpats.com Your Guide to Life in Saudi Arabia Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:33:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://ksaexpats.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/cropped-KSA-Expats-Website-Logo-1-32x32.png Business | KSA Expats https://ksaexpats.com 32 32 Non-Saudi Property Ownership in Saudi Arabia: Complete Guide 2026 https://ksaexpats.com/non-saudi-property-ownership-saudi-arabia/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=non-saudi-property-ownership-saudi-arabia Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:56:07 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/non-saudi-property-ownership-saudi-arabia/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=non-saudi-property-ownership-saudi-arabia Non-Saudi Property Ownership in Saudi Arabia: Complete Guide 2026Saudi Arabia has officially opened its doors to foreign property ownership with the implementation of the Law of Real Estate Ownership by Non-Saudis, which came into force on January 22, 2026. This landmark legislation represents one of the most significant reforms in the Kingdom’s real estate sector in decades, replacing the previous 2000 law that ... Read more

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]]> How to Invest in the Saudi Stock Market as an Expatriate Resident https://ksaexpats.com/how-to-invest-in-saudi-stock-market-for-expats/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=how-to-invest-in-saudi-stock-market-for-expats Thu, 09 Oct 2025 06:02:24 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/how-to-invest-in-saudi-stock-market-for-expats/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=how-to-invest-in-saudi-stock-market-for-expats open saudi tadawul account as an expatIf you are an expatriate living in Saudi Arabia and want to invest in the stock market, the process is straightforward and accessible. As a resident with a valid Iqama, you can invest directly through Saudi banks or licensed brokerage platforms. Open a Local Bank Account First, you need a Saudi bank account. Most major ... Read more

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]]> 84% of Wealthy Muslims Interested in Buying Properties in Makkah and Madinah https://ksaexpats.com/buying-properties-makkah-madinah/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=buying-properties-makkah-madinah Mon, 18 Nov 2024 05:17:22 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/buying-properties-makkah-madinah/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=buying-properties-makkah-madinah Makkah CityA new survey reveals that 84% of wealthy Muslims globally are interested in buying properties in Makkah and Madinah. The study, conducted by British real estate firm Knight Frank, shows that 82% of wealthy Muslims are keen to invest in Saudi Arabia overall. Wealthy Muslims with a net worth between $2 million and $3 million ... Read more

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