RIYADH: The Saudi Sakani program issued 1,664 residential land contracts during September as part of its drive to increase homeownership among Saudi families, SPA reported. The lands included 333 lands in Riyadh, 421 lands in Makkah, and 143 lands in the Eastern Region, in addition to 115 lands in Jazan and 166 lands in Najran, Sakani said in a statement. Other areas include: 158 lands in Qassim, 82 lands in Hail, 39 lands in Asir, 49 lands in Al-Jouf , 5 lands in Al-Baha, 23 lands in the northern border region, 32 lands in Al Madina 98 residential lands in Tabuk. The Sakani scheme runs in partnership with the private sector and channels financing options to people who can also construct their own homes.