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Inside NEOM Media Village, the force which will advance high end film and TV production in the region
NEOM, the sustainable region taking shape in northwest Saudi Arabia, announced today the formal operational opening of NEOM Media Village and Bajdah Desert Studios, which together comprise the country’s largest sound stages and film production support facilities, having supported some 25 productions over the course of the last 18 months.
NEOM also formally announced its 40%+ cash rebate production incentive scheme for feature films, TV (drama, reality, documentaries) and commercials, with...
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NEOM water transmission contract receives nine bidsNEOM, Saudi Arabia's smart and sustainable city, saw the submission of nine contractors for the design-and-build contract of a water transmission project that will link the desalination plant in OXAGON to the town of Gayal in Tabuk, MEED reported. The water transmission pipeline extends 100 kilometers, with a diameter of 2 meters.
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Inside NEOM’s TROJENA: The mountain destination set to host 2029 Asian Winter GamesLocated 50 kilometres from the Gulf of Aqaba coast, lies Saudi Arabia’s TROJENA – a snow-capped tourist destination, and part of the Kingdom’s megaproject NEOM. With elevations ranging from 1,500 metres to 2,600 metres, covering an area of nearly 60 square kilometres, the destination is set to be transformed ahead of the 2029 Asian Winter Games. Saudi Arabia is the first country in the Middle East to host the games, which will feature 32 participating nations.
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NEOM to consider creating own hotel brand when developing TROJENA resortsSet to open in 2026, TROJENA is expected to house 15 hotels and more than 3,600 keys, according to the official website. Looking to welcome 700,000 annual visitors by 2030, price accessibility is important, but TROJENA is also looking to be the global leader in luxurious mountainous retreats.
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Saudi Arabia plants over 12m trees to reverse desertificationSaudi Arabia has planted more than 12 million wild trees and shrubs in a bid to combat desertification. According to the Saudi Gazette, the National Centre for Vegetation Development and Combating Desertification (NCVC) planted the trees while starting the Integrated Management and Sustainable Development of Pastures Project, which is part of the Kingdom's National Pasture Strategy Initiative, in line with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.
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