The General Authority of Real Estate just issued draft classification rules for licensed brokerage and auction entities across Saudi Arabia. Here's what it means for property market operators and industry firms.

1️⃣ General Authority of Real Estate — Draft Brokerage Rules
REGA published draft classification manuals for licensed brokerage, marketing, and auction firms on Istitlaa to set out clear rules.
The new rules impact real estate brokers, property marketing firms, and commercial auction houses operating in Saudi Arabia today.
Market participants must review the draft standards during the open public consultation period to prepare for full compliance now.

2️⃣ ICASA — Telecom Inquiry Notice Withdrawal
ICASA formally withdrew its regulatory notices regarding market inquiries into OTT services and telecom price affordability for all network providers.
This decision affects mobile network operators, internet service providers, and digital content platforms offering South African services.
Sector stakeholders should track future authority notices for updated regulatory direction and revised market review schedules.

3️⃣ Boursa Kuwait — Trading Suspension for Listed Firms
The exchange suspended trading for specific listed companies following failure to meet statutory disclosure and key reporting rules.
The enforcement action directly affects equity investors, market traders, and corporate executive leadership at non-compliant firms today.
Suspended firms must resolve compliance breaches and fulfill reporting rules to request official trading reinstatement now.

4️⃣ South African Reserve Bank — MPC Appointment
SARB appointed Franz Ruch as Adviser to Governors and an official member of the Monetary Policy Committee.
The leadership appointment affects commercial banks, financial market analysts, and macroeconomic observers in South Africa.
The revised committee will lead upcoming monetary policy assessments and official interest rate decisions moving forward.

5️⃣ REGA — September Compliance Campaign
REGA conducted 37 joint inspection rounds during September to enforce regulatory compliance and penalize market violations.
This action targets real estate brokers, property managers, and commercial real estate firms operating in the Kingdom.
Sector entities must align operations with licensing rules as the regulator expands joint field enforcement monitoring now.

Full analysis in the attached RegNext Daily Middle East & Africa Radar carousel.

— Elena Navarro · Managing Editor, RegNext
Daily Middle East & Africa Radar · Thursday 01 Oct 2026
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