Saudi Justice Ministry Reveals Platform for Transparent Real Estate Transactions

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Saudi Justice Ministry Reveals Platform for Transparent Real Estate Transactions

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Saudi Justice Minister Walid Al-Samaani inaugurated the "Real Estate Market" platform in Riyadh to facilitate real estate transactions and provide various e-services for property owners and buyers.

Attending was also Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Al-Swaha.

According to the Ministry of Justice, the real estate market aims to enhance customer experience and achieve transparency and reliability in the real estate sector in the Kingdom.

"It is part of the Real Estate Wealth Digitization initiative, which is one of the ministry’s projects under the national transformation program," the ministry's press release said.

In cooperation with the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and the Saudi Central Bank, the platform enables users to access reliable information about the value of real estate transactions in any geographical area they choose. It also enables them to manage their property portfolio and perform divisions and mergers of title deeds using the real estate identity." SPA reported.

The platform offers various real estate trading services, such as "special transaction" between a specific seller and buyer, "real estate gift" to a specific recipient, and "open transaction" without a predetermined buyer. It also allows users to browse and bid for real estate offers, which are classified in three categories: offered, available and in-demand.



Saudi Council of Senior Scholars: Performing Hajj without a Permit Is a Sin

Pilgrims are seen at the Hajj last year. (EPA)
Pilgrims are seen at the Hajj last year. (EPA)
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Saudi Council of Senior Scholars: Performing Hajj without a Permit Is a Sin

Pilgrims are seen at the Hajj last year. (EPA)
Pilgrims are seen at the Hajj last year. (EPA)

Saudi Arabia’s Council of Senior Scholars stressed on Sunday the need to obtain a permit for anyone wishing to perform the Hajj pilgrimage.

In a statement, it warned that performing the pilgrimage without the permit “is a sin” and would “lead to several dangers and impact the safety and health of pilgrims and the services provided.”

Meanwhile, the Holy Makkah Municipality said 22,000 of its members and members of other entities are dedicating their services and capabilities to implement this year’s Hajj season plan.

The municipality has provided 28 centers in the holy sites to offer the best services to the pilgrims.

In remarks to Asharq Al-Awsat, municipality spokesman Osama al-Zeitouni said it has backed up its efforts with several electronic platforms and apps that would help boost the efficiency of services and speed up procedures.

It has also dedicated a large fleet of equipment and human cadres and set up integrated plans and work programs that cover the entirety of the Hajj, he added.

The municipality's efforts include and are not limited to training members on crisis, disaster and crowd management. Dedicated teams will be in place to handle emergencies caused by rain or fires, as well as handling waste and garbage, providing protection against insects and regularly disinfecting camps.

The municipality has dedicated a team to monitor the markets, grocery stores and restaurants to ensure the safety of food provided.