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Non-Oil GDP Share: 55% 2025 real GDP |Saudi Unemployment: 7.2% Q4 2025 |PIF AUM: $1.21T 2025 actual |FDI Share of GDP: 2.8% Q1 2026 |Female Participation: 33.9% Q1 2026 |Credit Rating: Aa3/A+/A+ Moody's/Fitch/S&P |GDP Growth: 4.5% 2025 actual |Umrah Pilgrims: 18M+ 2025 foreign |Non-Oil GDP Share: 55% 2025 real GDP |Saudi Unemployment: 7.2% Q4 2025 |PIF AUM: $1.21T 2025 actual |FDI Share of GDP: 2.8% Q1 2026 |Female Participation: 33.9% Q1 2026 |Credit Rating: Aa3/A+/A+ Moody's/Fitch/S&P |GDP Growth: 4.5% 2025 actual |Umrah Pilgrims: 18M+ 2025 foreign |

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Can Foreigners Buy Property in Saudi Arabia? The 2026 Law Explained

Foreigners can buy property in Saudi Arabia, but only inside designated zones and under conditions set by the Law of Real Estate Ownership by Non-Saudis. The law took effect on 22 January 2026 and became operable on 23 June 2026. Full rules, process, costs and penalties.

Updated Jul 31, 2026

Expat Population in Saudi Arabia

Comprehensive overview of Saudi Arabia's expatriate population, demographic breakdown, community profiles, residency reforms, and the shifting role of expats under Vision 2030.

Updated Apr 18, 2026

Investor Visa in Saudi Arabia

Guide to Saudi Arabia's investor visa pathways including MISA investment licenses, Premium Residency, and visa benefits for foreign investors under Vision 2030.

Updated Apr 18, 2026

Premium Residency in Saudi Arabia

Complete guide to Saudi Arabia's Premium Residency (golden visa), covering costs, benefits, eligibility, property rights, and the application process.

Updated Apr 18, 2026