New Mineral-Exploration Licensing Bidding (Dec 2025)   The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (MIM) launched a bidding round for 13,000 km² of mineral-exploration licenses across multiple regions (Madinah, Makkah, Riyadh, Qassim, Hail), targeting valuable resources such as gold, silver, copper, zinc and lead. Foreign Property Ownership Reform & “Saudi Properties” Platform (effective Jan 2026)   Under the new 2025 Real Estate Ownership Law by Non-Saudis, non-Saudis (individuals,...

We are pleased to share with you the latest open public consultations on new draft laws and regulations in Saudi Arabia, currently published on the Istitlaa Public Consultation Portal (منصة استطلاع). These consultations represent important upcoming regulatory developments, and stakeholders are invited to submit their feedback directly through the Istitlaa portal before the closing dates. Below is a summary of the key open consultations from the past month: 1. Insurance Market Code of Conduct...