We like to keep up with news and events in NEOM, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area. Here are some of the news sites we read regularly.
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Ongoing construction, new projects and updates about existing projects
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The latest news about the green and sustainability initiatives at NEOM
In a surprising yet strategic move, the Alhokair Group, a cornerstone in the Middle East's hospitality and entertainment industry, announced a significant leadership change. Sami Abdulmohsen Al Hokair, the incumbent CEO, is set to resign his post effective 3 March 2024.
The stunning sights people capture, like beautiful sunsets, are gifts from nature. NEOM’s community is a blend of project workers and locals, recognized for their kindness and peaceful demeanor. Their welcoming nature ensures a comfortable and inviting atmospheres for all who reside there.
A dam, shaped like the prow of a ship, suspended above the valley below. An underground canal leading to a resort built into a 450m-high mountain range. A 170km-long linear city in the desert. These are just some of the projects that illustrate the scale of Saudi Arabia’s ambitious construction programme as the Kingdom aims to affect a transformation at breakneck speed to diversify its economy under its Vision 2030 project.
Spirit Dancer landed another huge prize for part-owner Sir Alex Ferguson when flying home to take the Howden NEOM Turf Cup at the Saudi Cup meeting. Trained by Richard Fahey and co-owned by Ferguson, Ged Mason and Fred Done, the Frankel gelding is the usual ride of jockey Oisin Orr. The pair travelled out to Bahrain last year to tackle the Group Two Bahrain International Trophy and after succeeding there, they set their sights on the NEOM Turf Cup after first visiting Meydan in January.
The Ministry of Culture announced Friday the launch of the first national initiative in the world of the Metaverse supported by the artificial intelligence system for Generative Media Intelligence (GMI), SPA said on Saturday.
The initiative is launched in partnership with droppGroup and its World's First 'Phygital' Metaverse using Hyper ledger Fabric 2.5 block chain technology, which is represented by the Saudi Heritage Metaverse platform.
The integration of nature and open spaces throughout NEOM will serve an important role in enhancing air quality. However, to enjoy those green spaces the weather has to be perfect. Located in the temperate northwest of Saudi Arabia, NEOM will have a diverse climate to enjoy for those. living and working there.
A delegation of chief executives from India’s top business body has visited NEOM to identify opportunities for cooperation under Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry is leading the delegation of CEOs and government officials to the Kingdom this week as businesses want to tap into the possibilities posed by Saudi megaprojects, including the flagship multibillion-dollar NEOM smart city.
Situated on the pristine Gulf of Aqaba coastline where the mountains meet the sea, Elanan sensitively emerges from within its lush oasis surroundings, fed by ancient natural springs. Featuring 80 bespoke rooms and suites, the retreat is designed with well-being at its core, offering a unique nature resort that embraces all the senses.
NEOM is one of the most ambitious mega-infrastructure projects being built on Earth today. Located in the northwest region of Saudi Arabia and spanning 26,500 square kilometres — roughly the size of Belgium — NEOM will be home to several regions, including THE LINE. This ‘cognitive linear city’ will use inputs and data collected within its confines to improve the lives of its future residents, set to number nine million people by 2045.
As a result of its scope and scale, NEOM has garnered plenty of international attention. However, brand health tracking research revealed that there was some confusion in people’s understanding of what NEOM really is.
Images show an ambitious vision for Saudi Arabia's project NEOM, including a city called THE LINE. The futuristic megacity is being built on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast. It is the flagship project for Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman's policy programme Vision 2030. Vision 2030 is a programme to diversify Saudi Arabia's economy, including reducing the kingdom's economic dependance on oil.
The four-day FICCI CEOs delegation to Saudi Arabia (Feb 18-21) will chart out ways to strengthen economic bilateral relations between the two nations. The delegation will meet various senior government officials and Ministers in Riyadh and NEOM in Saudi Arabia along with Federation of Saudi Chambers (FSC) and Public Investment Fund (PIF).
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