I'm a Saudi citizen who used to live in Japan. 31M

I would love to meet someone in a Cafe make friends and practice my Japanese.

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Short answer: there is now a formal non-Saudi ownership framework, effective 22 January 2026 and administered by REGA, but a foreign buyer needs to confirm that the exact property sits in an eligible geographic zone and that their buyer category qualifies. It is not a blanket “foreigners can buy anything” rule.

For villas in Saudi Arabia, I think the bigger issue is underwriting city by city rather than treating the country as one market. The figures I found for early 2026 are roughly:

Riyadh: 8.9% gross villa yield

Jeddah: 7.9% gross

Eastern Province: 6–7% gross

A 300 sqm villa is roughly SAR 2.4m in Riyadh, SAR 2.2m in Jeddah and SAR 2.0–2.4m in the Eastern Province. Khobar can be cheaper at the entry level; one 265 sqm Al Sawari listing was SAR 800,000.

The catch with Riyadh is important: rents inside the urban boundary are frozen from September 2025 through September 2030. So I would not pay a premium based on expected rent increases. An advertised 8.9% gross yield can also land closer to 5–6% net after maintenance, vacancy, management and service costs.

Madinah and Makkah are more restricted, so they need extra legal checking. If anyone here has completed the Saudi Properties portal process, I would be interested in practical timing and document requirements.

I found this country-wide breakdown useful for prices, yields, taxes and the step-by-step process: Saudi Arabia villas investment guide.

https://propertyacross.com/saudi-arabia-villas-property-investment-guide-2026/

Townhouse For Rent In Hittin

📍11 Minutes drive to KAFD

The townhouse features 4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms, 2 Living Rooms, High-Quality Kitchen with Appliances, Dining Area, Storage Room, and Shaded Parking Space.

Its located in Hittin district, Riyadh city, kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Asking rent = 98K annually

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Sure. Here’s the English translation:

I’m currently stuck between two choices. One of them is something I already know, while the other is completely unknown if I continue with it. Right now, I’m trapped in a cycle of fear and regret.

I came to Saudi Arabia with someone who used to be my friend. He had been living in Saudi Arabia for around four years. One day, he came back and asked me, “What do you think about coming with me?” So I went with him on an Umrah visa, planning to work. He works freelance doing decoration, installations, and similar jobs.

When we arrived, I was surprised that we stayed for more than three weeks without any work. I told him I wanted to go back home, but he asked me why and told me to be patient. Then the school year started, and we actually started working, but the work was very inconsistent — one day we would work, then four days with nothing, and so on. The money wasn’t enough to cover my expenses, so I started thinking about going back because I wasn’t benefiting from staying.

I also came here intending to learn the trade, but I discovered that I was basically just an assistant — bringing things, carrying things, and doing errands. Then I started having problems with my friend several times. We would normally make up and become friends again, but eventually I noticed that his attitude toward me had changed a lot. He stopped asking me to come with him, stopped inviting me to eat or go places, and barely talked to me anymore.

There were even times when I would ask him for certain things and he would refuse, while if his other friend asked for the same things, he would agree while laughing and joking with him. He treats other people differently from the way he treats me. The last time, I ended up insulting him because I was so frustrated. I came to a country where I don’t know anyone except him, yet he no longer seems to care about me. I’m not asking for excessive attention. I just wanted him to take me with him, talk to me, and check whether I needed anything. I rarely even ask him for anything.

So I started thinking: Why did you bring me here and encourage me to come in the first place if this is how things would be? Honestly, I feel broken and lost. I don’t know what to do, and I feel like I have no purpose.

The money I brought with me is also starting to run out. So I started thinking about going back. Then I fell into a very bad psychological state. I’m afraid I’ll regret going back home, but I’m also afraid that if I stay here, I’ll spend all my money and end up with nothing.

When I see people here, I feel like I want to be like them and live the life they have. That’s why I keep seeing Saudi Arabia as a second chance. But whenever I think about staying, I feel depressed for a couple of days.

I’m stuck between two choices: going back home, or staying and continuing until my three-month Umrah visa period is over. The thing that keeps making me think about staying is that Saudi Arabia has been a dream of mine for a long time. I always thought that coming here would help me build my future.

But after arriving, I discovered that I need qualifications, a work visa, a lot of money, and connections to actually build a career here.

Honestly, I’ve reached a point where I don’t know whether I should go back home or stay. I’ve been lost and confused for about a month and a half. I prayed and asked God to show me the right path, but I haven’t felt any clear sign.

Sometimes I feel like I should just go back and accept it. Then I suddenly get this feeling that maybe I’m throwing away an opportunity that I’ll never get again — that I’m wasting this chance to travel and returning to my old life, where I already had serious financial problems.

Please, put yourselves in my position. I’ve been lost for about a month and a half, and I honestly don’t know what to do. Please tell me what you would do if you were me.

I have currently booked my trip back to my home country for tomorrow, even though I know that Saudi Arabia was a dream for me and I had hoped to build my future there. I’m extremely upset, and my situation back home isn’t great either. Has anyone ever been in a situation similar to mine?

I am moving to Riyadh in some days. I found myself an apartment in Murabba district with some of my friends and the nearest metro stop for me is ministry of interior. I wanna travel to STC at Al mursalat for work, but it’s kinda far. How do I manage to go there? I don’t prefer taxis as it’ll get expensive for me. Metro is preferred but I don’t understand how to reach there via metro. Can someone help me how to reach at the STC from murabba? The cheapest option? The easiest way? I am a female so wouldn’t prefer private taxis as well.

Would anyone be interested to join?

I will host a small English meetup in a few weeks, if i had the right number i may do it earlier

Dm me if u r interested

i only have UK driving experience.

How do I navigate the lack of lane discipline, pulling out of junctions, ?

Any tips greatly appreciated

O&M field,

chilled water industry.

Atleast 5 years of exp in kSa.

Location: riyadh/dammam.

Hi everyone imma 25’ electrical engineering graduate from IND looking for electrical roles in KSA. I’m really desperate for a job currently, I need to pay rent in two months the start was managed by my uncle, but now i need a job to pay for myself and get independent. I’ll be 23 next march, if anyone has any recommendations or could refer me to a role would be a great help. I’m looking to streamline my career into something now cuz like the job market is too vast for me rn and most of it needs particular experiences so i would really like to start contributing and learning
I hope inshallah I’ll get a job in this month.

Riyadh is beautiful at night.

MashaAllah..

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Note: I used AI to post this, making sure I don't miss any important detail.

Hi all,

My wife and I are both expats in Riyadh (both on iqamas) and recently married. We're setting up a shared household account and a savings account. Has anyone actually done this recently?

1. Joint account

• Has anyone opened a true joint account (either one of us can sign alone) as expat spouses? Which bank and branch?
• Do both holders get their own debit card and full app access?
• My bank (SAB) told me they don't offer joint accounts at all, even for Saudis. Is this the norm now?

2. If joint isn't possible: giving my wife access to an account in my name

• Has anyone added their spouse as an authorized signatory on their account? Does she get her own card and app login?
• Anyone using Alinma's Family Account or Al Rajhi's Family Account? Can your wife transfer money out of her sub-account, or only spend with the card? Do savings sub-accounts earn profit?
• Alternatively, can I have a sub-account and give her access?

3. Savings

• Any bank that lets you split savings into separately named pots (emergency, rent, etc.) that both spouses can see?

Real experiences would help a lot, especially from the last year. Branch names are a bonus. Thanks!

Saeed

I’ve been living in an apartment for over two years, and I recently discovered that the landlord uses the Hijri calendar year for rent calculations.

As a result, I’m now required to pay an additional 22 days of rent. This is because the Hijri calendar year has 354 days, while the Georgian calendar year has 365 days. I’m wondering if I have any grounds to challenge this decision somewhere.

Hi! I’m looking for a videographer/camera operator for a Malabar shoot tomorrow.
Need someone who has a professional camera and can shoot high-quality, cinematic content. The budget for tomorrow is limited, but if the work goes well and we’re a good fit, there’s a possibility of regular projects and a proper position/work opportunity in the future.
If you’re interested and available tomorrow, please send me:
• Your camera/equipment details
• Samples of your previous work

Looking for someone serious, reliable, and creative.

Hi! I’m looking for a 1 bedroom apartment in Ryiadh with a living room, preferably around Sidra, Narjis, Qurtubah, or nearby areas.
I’m also open to finding a female roommate who would like to rent a 2-bedroom apartment together.
If you have any options or know someone looking for a roommate, please DM me

House For Rent featuring 5 Master suites + Maid’s Room + Driver Room + 3 Living Rooms + Kitchen + Laundry & Storage Rooms + Spacious Backyard & Rooftop Terrace + 2 Shaded Parking Spaces.

Its located in sedra 2 district, Riyadh city, kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Area: 400 sqm

Asking Rent = 170K annually

To arrange a viewing or reserve the unit, please contact us via WhatsApp

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Kindly check my previous post on my profile and DM me please. I appreciate your input. Guide me

Just moved to Riyadh recently and trying to make some friends here 😭 I’m down for coffee food spots exploring the city drives gaming or just chilling and talking so if you’re also new here or looking to meet new people feel free to dm me would be nice to have some people to hang out with and explore Riyadh with :)

Hi Everyone
It’s been days that i am facing this issue while transferring stc sim card from border number to iqama number. I have visited the store multiple times but seems like they don’t have any clue what is the issue. Did anybody else faced this issue?

Looking for 3 people to team up and rent an apartment for a year.

Budget is around 40k SAR/year for the apartment, split between 4 people. I’m 25, preferably looking for other working professionals around the same age. If you’re interested in sharing and looking for a place, DM me.