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.
Miami (USA) regain top form, defeating Liman (SRB) 22 - 19 to win the FIBA 3x3 World Tour NEOM on November 9. Last winning a stop in Edmonton in July, the American side returned to the top in NEOM after coming ever so close in recent weeks.
NEOM is hosting today the Hadad Annual Meeting 2024, organized by the Saudi Falcons Club and expected to attract significant participation from falconers and relevant government agencies in the Tabuk region.
EPC contractors have submitted bids to design and build a new water recycling and recovery plant for OXAGON, the industrial center of Saudi Arabia’s NEOM project, reports MEED. The utility and energy subsidiary of NEOM, Enowa, received proposals from companies including PowerChina, Alfanar Company, and Orascom on October 30.
Here’s a look at the top Saudi Contractors of 2024, highlighting the firms that have shaped the Kingdom’s skyline, advanced key infrastructure, and contributed to the nation’s Vision 2030 goals. From ambitious mega-projects to sustainable urban developments, these contractors have pushed the boundaries of construction and innovation, setting new standards in quality and execution across the region.
Following a successful start to the season, NEOM Sports Club has named Alex Leitao as its new chief executive officer. Formerly the CEO of Brazilian football team, Club Athletico Paranaense, Leitao’s appointment reaffirms NEOM’s commitment to engaging the best athletic and coaching talent to champion the continued growth of the club.
The supertri League Grand Final will take place this Sunday, November 3 (14:00 local time), kicking off the NEOM Beach Games in Saudi Arabia. After four rounds of racing, this event marks the conclusion of the 2024 supertri League. supertri League has drawn audiences across Boston, Chicago, London, and Toulouse, showcasing many of the world’s best triathletes in a fast, tactical and technical format.
OXAGON - the floating industrial city under development in the southwest corner of the NEOM development in Saudi Arabia - is in talks to construct a 1GW artificial intelligence data center. An initial 400MW phase could be signed this year, claimed OXAGON’s CEO Vishal Wanchoo in an interview with Semafor.
NEOM has asked firms to submit revised offers by 10 November for the contract to build the tunnels that will serve as the railway junction connecting the Spine with the NEOM Connector. The previous deadline was 27 October. Known as the Delta Junction, the project involves 26.5 kilometres (km) of tunnelling work that will be split into two lots, one for the north and the other for the south.
The Saudi giga-project NEOM has secured SAR60 billion ($16 billion) in private sector funding and SAR30 billion ($8 billion) in loans as it tries to move away from reliance on government cash. The revelation was made by deputy CEO Rayan Fayez to the Future Investment Initiative forum in Riyadh on Wednesday.
Sindalah has welcomed its first wave of invited guests, marking the official opening of the island – NEOM’s first destination. With a year-round climate and glistening azure waters, Sindalah offers unique experiences above and below the water. Spread over 840,000 square meters, and featuring a state-of-the-art, 86-berth marina, Sindalah will usher in a new season of sailing.
What would we do without celebrities? Our lives would be much poorer without them.
Days before Saudi Arabia kicks off its flagship investment conference in Riyadh, a handpicked selection of guests, including an exclusive group of financiers, entertainers and influencers from around the world, seems to have gotten the first glimpse of Sindalah Island, the first NEOM project to open doors. This also includes multi-Grammy award winner Alicia Keys, who wowed the crowds at NEOM Sindalah Beach Party with a rousing performance.
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