Public interest and fair compensation: regulations of the new real estate expropriation system.

The General Authority for State Real Estate has adopted a new system for the expropriation of real estate and temporary possession, establishing strict controls to ensure a balance between national development requirements and the protection of property owners’ rights.

The system includes several chapters and articles, clarifying the concept of public interest, compensation mechanisms, and detailed procedures related to expropriation, inventory, and valuation.

Public Interest as a Condition for Expropriation

Article Two stipulates that no real estate may be expropriated or temporarily possessed except to achieve public interest and in exchange for fair compensation, provided that this is done in accordance with the provisions of the system and its implementing regulations.

Regarding the commencement of procedures for the expropriation of real estate conflicting with the pathways of the program to develop the axes of ring and main roads in the city

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Article Three confirmed that the provisions of the system do not apply to real estate owned by the state or its entities, while Article Four stipulated that expropriation procedures shall only be taken when no alternative government real estate is available that serves the purpose.

Article Five defined public interest as anything that achieves a public benefit that outweighs any private interest, and this includes averting public harm such as disasters and epidemics. It specified the works falling under this concept, foremost among them development projects for the facilities of the Two Holy Mosques, road and public transportation projects, urban planning, the establishment of mosques, schools, and hospitals, energy, water, electricity, and communications projects, exploration and mining, environmental protection and natural reserves, the preservation of cultural heritage, security and military projects, in addition to works stipulated by the Council of Ministers or other systems.

Expropriation of real estate conflicting with the project to complete the implementation of the Third Ring Road “Intersection of Prince Sultan Road and Intersection of the Holy Mosque Road”

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Compensation: Market Value Plus 20%

Article Six set out clear provisions for compensation, where the person whose property is expropriated is entitled to compensation calculated based on the market value of the property, with an additional 20% added, along with compensation for any damages arising from the expropriation procedures.

In the case of temporary possession, the owner is entitled to compensation not less than the fair rental value, with an addition of 20%, plus compensation for damages resulting from the period of use.

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Two Holy Mosques

The Two Holy Mosques refer to Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, which houses the Kaaba, and Al-Masjid an-Nabawi in Medina, the burial place of the Prophet Muhammad. These sites are the holiest in Islam, with histories dating back to the 7th century and earlier, and are central to the annual Hajj pilgrimage. They have been continuously expanded over centuries to accommodate millions of worshippers.

Prince Sultan Road

Prince Sultan Road is a major thoroughfare in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, named after Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. It is a modern commercial and business hub, home to numerous skyscrapers, luxury hotels, and corporate headquarters. The road’s development and prominence are tied to the late 20th-century economic boom and urban expansion of the Saudi capital.

Holy Mosque Road

Holy Mosque Road is a major thoroughfare in Medina, Saudi Arabia, leading directly to the Prophet’s Mosque (Al-Masjid an-Nabawi), one of the two holiest sites in Islam. Historically, the roads to the mosque have been expanded and modernized over the centuries to accommodate the millions of pilgrims who visit the city. Today, it is a vibrant area filled with shops, hotels, and services catering to visitors from around the world.

Third Ring Road

The Third Ring Road is a major expressway encircling central Beijing, constructed in the 1980s to alleviate the city’s growing traffic congestion. It serves as a critical transportation artery, connecting numerous districts and iconic landmarks, and symbolizes China’s rapid urban development and modernization during the late 20th century.