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
Marriott International has signed an agreement with NEOM to open two luxury properties including Saudi Arabia’s first W Hotel and a JW Marriott hotel in TROJENA. TROJENA which is currently under construction is NEOM’s mountain destination located in the northwest of Saudi Arabia will be the host venue for the 2029 Asian Winter Games.
LAVA project director Lukas Kronawitter has outlined the thinking behind the masterplan of the TROJENA ski resort being developed as part of the NEOM project in Saudi Arabia. Speaking on a panel focused on TROJENA at the Cityscape conference in Riyadh, Kronawitter explained how the project aims to combine the mountainous landscape with tourist developments integrated into the landscape.
National Engineering Services Pakistan (Nespak) has secured a landmark NEOM project in Saudi Arabia, the premier engineering consultancy's Acting Managing Director Zargham Eshaq Khan said, announcing the significant achievement — a first for any Pakistani firm. The project's primary focus is on the energy sector, and it was granted to Nespak by the Saudi Electric Company (SEC), a milestone that underscores the consultancy's growing influence and expertise in the international engineering landscape.
At the heart of Saudi Arabia’s NEOM project, a notable opportunity has arisen for aspiring professionals. TONOMUS NEOM, a vanguard in innovation and cognitive technology, is actively seeking qualified candidates to join their team.
Saudi Arabia’s NEOM development has attracted significant interest from Japanese firms, according to Niall Gibbons, managing director of tourism for the Kingdom’s project.
UK studio Zaha Hadid Architects has designed a 330-metre-tall skyscraper as part of the TROJENA ski resort at NEOM in Saudi Arabia. On display as part of the NEOM stand at the Cityscape conference in Riyadh, the 330-metre-tall skyscraper will form part of TROJENA, which is being masterplanned by German studio LAVA architects.
NEOM’s water and electricity subsidiary ENOWA has completed a trial using helicopters to install high-voltage transmission line towers, advancing its renewable-based energy system project. The innovative construction method involves airlifting individual tower components to the NEOM mountains and assembling them at the tower base. This approach eliminates the need for carbon-intensive trucks, cranes, and heavy equipment, aligning with NEOM's commitment to sustainability.
NEOM Company has appointed Jacobs as lead design consultant for the redevelopment of the port of its planned mega-city in Saudi Arabia. The organisation behind the multi-billion-dollar development of the desert Tabuk Province in the northwest of the country has appointed the American engineering giant to design plans for the Port of NEOM. The port will sit in the proposed industrial city complex named OXAGON, providing a net zero global logistics hub.
Saudi Arabia’s NEOM project was featured at an event in Tokyo on Wednesday with the support of Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the Japan External Trade Organization and the Center for Cooperation in the Middle East. The event was part of the “Discover NEOM” tour, which is being held in major cities around the world and took place at the Toranomon Hills Forum in the center of Tokyo.
South Korea’s 17 small- and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been confirmed to participate in the Saudi-Korean Industrial Village (SKIV) project in Saudi Arabia, in which the Saudi royal family and government will invest about 10 trillion won ($7.52 billion) in the first round. It is unprecedented for Saudi Arabia to open its doors to SMEs from a single country and create an industrial complex. The move comes as Saudi Arabia is seeking to reduce its reliance on oil and shift economic focus to high-tech manufacturing.
ZeroAvia today announced that Airbus, Barclays Sustainable Impact Capital and NEOM have co-led the company's latest financing round. Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Horizons Ventures, Alaska Airlines, Ecosystem Integrity Fund, Summa Equity, AP Ventures and Amazon Climate Pledge Fund have also participated in the investment.
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