The Islamic Information Muslims Can Now Own Property in Makkah and Madinah Key Takeaways
Muslim individuals from any country can now own freehold property in designated zones in Makkah and Madinah — a right that did not exist under the previous 2000 law The Saudi Cabinet, chaired by King Salman, approved the geographic zones and regulatory framework on June 23, 2026; the Saudi Properties portal is now open for applications Properties in Makkah …
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