Saudi Arabia is expanding its efforts to stabilise the housing market by directing mosque preachers across the Kingdom to address the issue of excessive rent increases during this Friday’s sermons, according to a report published in The Saudi Gazette earlier this week.
The move supports Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman’s wider push to regulate the real estate sector and achieve greater balance in the housing market. It follows a series of measures announced last week, as reported by The Gulf Pulse, to introduce rent caps and improve transparency in property transactions.
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs said the upcoming sermons will highlight the social and economic impact of rent inflation, urging property owners to act with fairness and moderation. The initiative is part of a broader awareness campaign to reinforce national efforts toward housing stability and affordability.
Minister of Islamic Affairs Sheikh Abdullatif Al-Sheikh said that rapid rent increases place unnecessary strain on households and undermine long-term social stability. He called on landlords to show restraint and contribute to building a more sustainable rental market. The ministry added that its initiative aims to engage communities in supporting policies that enhance fairness, reduce speculation, and protect families from excessive financial pressure.
Saudi Arabia’s real estate market has seen significant reform momentum this year, with authorities implementing new digital lease systems, expanding oversight of rental contracts, and encouraging institutional investment to increase housing supply. The government’s strategy forms part of Vision 2030’s objective to make home ownership more accessible and create a stable, transparent real estate environment.
