Official data from the General Authority for Statistics indicates that Saudi Arabia issued 5,828 construction permits throughout July 2026. This figure represents a 16 percent rise compared to the 5,045 permits granted in June 2026 and a 4 percent growth over the 5,582 permits recorded in July 2025. Additionally, the report highlights that the construction cost index climbed by 2.3 percent in July 2026 relative to the same month the previous year. This upward trend in costs was largely driven by a 2.2 percent increase within the residential sector and a 2.6 percent rise in other construction categories. These statistics reflect ongoing activity levels within the Kingdom's building sector as it navigates shifting market conditions and evolving development requirements.
Source : Saudi Gazette
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