The Real Estate General Authority (REGA) has announced the start of real estate title registration operations for (87,318) real estate plots across (26) districts in Dammam City and (14) districts in Al-Khobar Governorate. The registration period will begin on 3 November 2024, corresponding to 1 Jumada Al-Awwal 1446 Hijri, and will continue until 6 February 2025, corresponding to 7 Sha'ban 1446 Hijri.
REGA clarified that the districts covered in this phase of the Real Estate Registry operations include the following in Dammam City: (remaining part of Al-Shu'lah District, Al-Sina'iyah Al-Ula, Al-Wahah, Taibah, Al-Nuzhah, Al-Firdaws, Al-Rawdah, Al-Faisaliyah, Tihamah, Al-Muntazah, Al-Jami'iyyin, Al-Iskan, Al-Rayyan, Al-Nahdah, Abdullah Fuad, Madinat Al-Ummal, Al-Manar, Ibn Khaldun, Al-Amal, Al-Itisalat, Al-Basatin, Hajar, Al-Anwar, Al-Nada, Al-Muraykibat, Qasr Al-Khaleej). In Al-Khobar Governorate, the districts included are: (Nesf Al-Qamar Beach, Al-Kawthar, Al-Aqeeq, Al-Sufun, Al-Marjan, Al-Raja, Al-Shifa, Al-Sawari, Al-Lu'lu, Al-Maha, Al-Amwaj, Al-Shira', Al-Durrah, and Al-Buhairah). REGA explained that the selection of these districts was made based on specific criteria, and that additional regions, governorates, and districts across the Kingdom will be successively announced in future phases.
REGA stated that the initial registration of properties in these areas will be available through the electronic Real Estate Registry Platform or at designated service centers. Title registration requires a valid title deed that meets legal requirements to complete the process. REGA called on property owners in the covered areas to verify the validity of their title deeds and ensure all necessary documents and requirements are in place ahead of the registration period. Information on registration procedures is available through REGA’s official platforms or via its customer service center at 199002.
Starting from the specified registration date, a "Property Number" and a Title Registration Deed will be issued for each registered real estate unit. The Title Registration Deed will include detailed property data, descriptions, condition, associated rights and obligations, all linked to precise geospatial information. This system aims to strengthen infrastructure and support the sustainability of the real estate sector. The Law of Real Estate Registration is designed to enhance the reliability and transparency of the real estate sector.
