The third edition of the Qatar Real Estate Forum 2025 has kicked off in the Qatari capital, Doha, running from 12 to 14 October 2025. The event is organized by the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Aqarat) under the theme “Real Estate of the Future.” The forum witnessed extensive participation from the Saudi housing and real estate ecosystem, with the attendance of H.E. the Minister of Municipalities and Housing, and Chairman of the Board of the Real Estate General Authority (REGA), Mr. Majid bin Abdullah Al-Hogail, along with REGA’s CEO, Eng. Abdullah bin Saud Al-Hammad. The event brought together a distinguished group of leaders, decision-makers, investors, and real estate developers from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Gulf region, and across the globe. Notably, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was the guest of honor at this year’s edition of the forum.
During the opening session titled “Real Estate Sector Roadmap Towards Vision 2030,” H.E. Al-Hogail highlighted that the Gulf region is witnessing a profound transformation in development patterns, talent attraction, and job creation. He emphasized the need for a new paradigm of real estate development centered on enhancing quality of life within integrated urban communities that address the needs of future generations and embrace the principles of sustainability and innovation in design and construction. He further noted that digital transformation has become a key enabler in building smart cities that leverage data and modern technologies to enhance service efficiency and improve residents’ experiences. He pointed out that six Saudi cities are currently ranked among the top 100 smart cities worldwide, reflecting the Kingdom’s serious commitment to accelerating comprehensive urban transformation in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.
H.E. Al-Hogail also stressed that the support of the Kingdom’s wise leadership has enabled the Ministry to launch Saudi Arabia’s Urban Identity, which encompasses 19 unique architectural styles that reflect the diversity of local environments and showcase the Kingdom’s cultural and architectural heritage in a modern way that enhances urban livability. He explained that Saudi Vision 2030 has been the key driver for accelerating construction and developing a comprehensive regulatory ecosystem that addresses challenges across the sector—from land ownership and development to financing, brokerage, and after-sales services. He reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to empowering the private sector and enhancing public-private partnerships through a transparent and equitable business environment that fosters innovation, competition, and sustainable urban development.
For his part, Eng. Abdullah bin Saud Al-Hammad, CEO of REGA, participated in a panel discussion titled “Real Estate Policies and Regulations,” where he outlined Saudi Arabia’s experience in developing the legislative and regulatory framework of the real estate sector following the launch of Vision 2030. He explained that this transformation has encompassed the entire real estate value chain—from ownership, development, and brokerage to sustainability mechanisms through homeowners’ associations. He highlighted that this progress has positioned the Kingdom as the second-fastest improving country globally in the Real Estate Transparency Index. He also noted the introduction of modern regulations such as the Law on Real Estate Ownership by Non-Saudis, which will come into effect in early 2026, enhancing foreign investment attractiveness and streamlining the investor journey through integrated digital solutions.
Eng. Al-Hammad further emphasized that digital transformation and innovation have become cornerstones of real estate market development, citing the success of the “Ejar” platform, which has digitally documented more than 13 million lease contracts, and the digital real estate registry, which has recorded over one million properties in just 18 months. He also highlighted the role of Saudi PropTech Center, which serves as an incubator for innovative ideas in real estate technologies, transforming them into practical projects that benefit both local and international markets. He added that the Gulf real estate market enjoys unprecedented competitive advantages, thanks to clear regulations, robust infrastructure, and economic stability, inviting both local and international investors to explore the promising opportunities offered by Saudi Arabia and the wider Gulf region within a safe and enabling investment environment.
It is worth noting that REGA is leading the Saudi pavilion at the forum, which includes several public and private sector entities supporting and partnering in the Kingdom’s housing and real estate ecosystem. The pavilion aims to showcase the Saudi experience in developing and regulating the real estate sector, highlight investment opportunities, and strengthen Gulf and international partnerships to support sustainable growth and regional integration.