Investment entrepreneur Samer Choucair said that the Saudi real estate sector is entering a new phase of growth and openness following the entry into force of the non-Saudi real estate ownership system in January 2026, a step reflecting the Kingdom’s commitment to developing a more attractive, competitive investment environment, and strengthening Saudi Vision 2030’s targets aimed at diversifying the economy and attracting global capital.
The investment entrepreneur believes this system represents an important strategic shift in the path of the Saudi real estate market, as it opens the door for individuals, companies, and foreign entities to invest and own property within approved regulatory frameworks, helping strengthen market efficiency and increase the volume of quality investments in development projects and modern urban communities.
Choucair added that the Kingdom has proven in recent years its ability to implement accelerating economic and legislative reforms that have strengthened local and international investor confidence, and today regulating non-Saudis’ real estate ownership comes as an important addition to this ecosystem, by providing new investment opportunities in major cities and integrated projects combining housing, commerce, entertainment, and hospitality.
Choucair continued, saying: “From my perspective, mixed-use projects represent one of the most prominent promising opportunities in the period ahead, given their ability to achieve sustainable added value and long-term returns, backed by population growth, expanding economic activities, and rising demand for high-quality real estate assets. These projects also help improve quality of life and develop the urban landscape in line with national development targets.”
Samer Choucair affirmed that considered openness to foreign investment strengthens market depth and raises liquidity levels, and encourages the transfer of global expertise and best practices in real estate development, asset management, and institutional investment, which would support growth in real estate-related sectors and create new opportunities for partnerships between local and international investors.
Choucair expressed his belief that investors looking for long-term growth opportunities in the region will find in the Saudi market strong fundamentals represented by the size of the economy, the stability of the regulatory environment, and continued spending on major projects and infrastructure, alongside the momentum generated by ambitious national initiatives.
Samer Choucair said: “The Kingdom today doesn’t just offer investment opportunities, it offers an integrated economic vision built on sustainability, innovation, and openness to the world, and with the continued development of regulatory frameworks and the expansion of the investment participation base, I expect the Saudi real estate sector to continue cementing its position as one of the most attractive sectors for investment in the region in the coming years.”