Municipalities ministry issues 80,775 building permits across Saudi Arabia in 9 months

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RIYADH — The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has issued 80,775 building permits across Saudi Arabia from January through the end of September 2026. This is part of the…

RIYADH — The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has issued 80,775 building permits across Saudi Arabia from January through the end of September 2026. This is part of the ministry's efforts to regulate construction activities, streamline building permit procedures, and keep pace with urban growth in cities and governorates.

The ministry said that improving licensing services is part of its efforts to enhance the efficiency of city operations, improve the urban environment, and facilitate access to municipal services for individuals and investors, thereby enhancing the quality of the urban experience and supporting the development of more efficient cities that better meet residents' needs.

The ministry noted that streamlining procedures and improving the efficiency of digital services support urban development and investment activity, improve the quality of projects within cities, and align with the ministry's objectives of improving quality of life, enhancing service quality, and improving the urban landscape.

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