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The updated system for non-Saudis to own property, which is set to be implemented 6 months from now, has several differences compared to the system issued in 2000. It will allow non-Saudis from the categories of "individuals, non-Saudi companies, non-profit entities, diplomatic missions, and Saudi companies in which a foreigner participates in ownership" to own properties, whereas the previous system was limited to "individuals and non-Saudi investors residing in the Kingdom, accredited diplomatic missions in the Kingdom, and regional bodies."

The updated system allows non-Saudis to own all types of property, while the system issued in 2000 was limited to property ownership for investors to conduct activities and owning the property necessary for their residence and the residence of their employees, and allowing residents to own their private housing.

As for ownership in Mecca and Medina, it has now become available in the updated system for non-Saudis who are Muslims only, while the first system did not allow ownership and was limited to allowing usufruct only.

Non-Saudis owning property:

- Implementation starts in 6 months

- Includes individuals, companies, and diplomatic missions

- Allows Muslims to own in Mecca and Medina

- Within the specified geographical area

- Outside the specified geographical area with restrictions