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.
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has outlined expanded tourism and hospitality ambitions under its newly approved 2026-2030 strategy. This includes plans to develop 100,000 hotel rooms and introduce 70 tourism experiences across the Kingdom.
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is restructuring its NEOM projects to enhance economic efficiency and long-term financial sustainability, according to its governor. Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Governor of the Public Investment Fund, said the changes form part of the fund’s 2026–2030 strategy and will be implemented in a phased and disciplined manner.
Few films have generated as much regional anticipation as “Desert Warrior,” a Hollywood epic from MBC Studios and JB Pictures. The movie was backed by Saudi Arabia, shot in the sweeping landscapes of NEOM and Tabuk, and is led by an international cast including “Avengers” star Anthony Mackie, British-Saudi actress Aiysha Hart, and Academy Award winner Sir Ben Kingsley.
Saudi Arabia’s NEOM is seeking to position itself as a new logistics hub with the development of a new trade corridor connecting European and Gulf markets. The Port of NEOM, part of the $500 billion mega project, is intended to bypass the Strait of Hormuz to access global export markets and continue trade activity.
As Saudi Arabia cements its place as one of the world's most dynamic advertising and marketing markets, TBWA\RAAD, part of Omnicom Advertising Group, is doubling down on its commitment to the Kingdom. The agency today announced the appointment of Dany Aouad as Managing Director for Saudi Arabia, effective immediately. Aouad brings over 25 years of advertising and communications expertise across the Middle East and North Africa, most recently serving as General Manager at Impact BBDO Saudi Arabia since 2022, where he built and scaled the agency's operations in the Kingdom from the ground up.
NEOM is scaling back on key contracts, revealing challenges in delivering its Vision 2030 ambitions and reshaping Saudi Arabia’s landscape.
Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier Flyadeal has launched a new domestic route connecting Riyadh with NEOM in the kingdom’s northwest region. The service operates four times a week, from Sunday to Wednesday, between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and NEOM Bay Airport (NUM).
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According to IMARC Group's latest research publication, the GCC swimming pool construction market size reached USD 148.4 Million in 2025. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 197.0 Million by 2034, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.20% during 2026-2034.
NEOM, a visionary project set to transform the Red Sea coast of northwest Saudi Arabia into a futuristic city, has officially cancelled the Moonlight desalination plant project, according to MEED. The facility was planned to produce 150,000 cubic meters of desalinated water per day.
Well we've had a lovely time keeping you updated with news and developments at NEOM but it looks like the party's over for most of it. Construction still continues but with local conflict and project cancellations it seems that much of the vision is to be put on hold for the immediate time.
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