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
A listing for more information about the tender for the Gulf of Aqaba works. The scheme involves developing coastal resorts along a 120 kilometre stretch of coastline extending south from the Jordanian border.
Not NEOM but another ambitious eco-city. This time in Africa like Akon City.
Hollywood actor Idris Elba has a "big dream" for Sierra Leone, the West African nation where his father was born - to regenerate a beautiful island off its coast and turn it into an eco-friendly "smart city". But as the idea was explored, a more innovative plan came into play - to bring in partners and seriously develop the area in a sustainable, eco way. The project now also intends to bring wind-powered renewable electricity for the first time to Sierra Leone.
U.S. law firm Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck has expanded its lobbying work to back Saudi Arabia’s NEOM project, a significant $500 billion high-tech development along the Red Sea. Brownstein’s role was revealed in compliance with the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), a U.S. law requiring law firms, lobbyists, and similar entities to publicly disclose certain activities conducted on behalf of foreign clients.
The Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development recently has planned to propose the dedication of a special quota for Pakistani skilled and semi-skilled workers for NEOM and other upcoming projects. Additionally, a proposal for Saudi Arabia to establish a state-of-the-art Skill University in Pakistan further aligns the two nations in their pursuit of economic transformation, an official source told APP.
Sam Bird sealed one of the most dramatic victories in Formula E history at the São Paulo E-Prix, with a stunning final-lap move on former teammate Mitch Evans (Jaguar TCS Racing) to secure NEOM McLaren's first victory in the ABB FIA World Championship and his first with the team.
US-based climate technology firm CarbonCapture secured $80 million (Dh293 million) in funding from various investors, notably Saudi Aramco's venture capital unit. Prime Movers Lab spearheaded the Series A fundraising, with contributions from Aramco Ventures, Amazon's Climate Pledge Fund, Siemens Financial Services, Idealab X, and Marc Benioff's Time Ventures.
Aren't all ski resorts vertical to some degree? Futuristic resort envisioned by Aedas in Saudi will be the world’s first “vertical ski village” and snow destination in the GCC with year-round adventure sports. History is in the making as Saudi Arabia gears up to host the 10th Asian Winter Games in 2029 in TROJENA, the Gulf Region’s first ever outdoor ski resort. TROJENA is being built in the heart of NEOM, the kingdom’s most ambitious giga project.
Saudi Arabia is filled with exciting new hotels, from openings in Riyadh to the Red Sea. Now, Kerten Hospitality has announced that it is expanding its House Residence brand to OXAGON, NEOM, and bringing two Cloud7 hotels to Abha. Scheduled to open in 2025, House Residence will combine a hotel with residences, offices and recreational facilities.
TUMI has launched a new capsule collection in collaboration with the NEOM McLaren Extreme E Team. The TUMI | McLaren Extreme Capsule features three bags - a backpack, duffel and sling - designed to not only look great, but to also suit the needs of travelers as well as the British off-road racing team as they travel to remote locations around the globe.
Korea should prioritize hydrogen and smart city initiatives to enhance its influence on NEOM, a pioneering city being built in Saudi Arabia by leading companies from around the world with the goal of maximizing efficiency and eco-friendliness for the anticipated 9 million residents, according to government officials and experts, Tuesday.
Saudi Arabia's growing partnership with Korea will create more opportunities for Korean investors in the Middle Eastern country's development projects centering on the groundbreaking NEOM city project, Saudi Arabian officials said, Tuesday. The officials highlighted the projects and potential cooperation with Korean companies during the Global Business Club, an event hosted by The Korea Times in Seoul at the Korea Press Center.
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