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.
NEOM, the visionary development in northwest Saudi Arabia, held a pivotal contractor forum attended by over 100 leading global construction firms. The two-day event showcased the ongoing construction efforts and future project opportunities within NEOM's extensive development portfolio.
New images of Saudi Arabia’s £1,000,000,000 mega city has been released, but it has left people even more confused. The country planned to transform their deserts into a city of 9 million people across a 105-mile stretch of line called NEOM in the Tabuk Province. The new concept images include a mirror skyscraper, and buildings floating over a marina, giving off the illusion of invisibility.
Solar and wind account for two-thirds of the total planned capacity across the Mena states. Economic expansion, energy diversification and net-zero targets, along with planned low-carbon hydrogen projects, have pushed the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region's power generation pipeline across all technologies to about 250GW.
At this event, CESR, chaired by Thierry Rayer, stood out as a sponsor alongside Vision 2030 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (National Industrial Development and Logistics Program) and Al Othaim. CESR also played a crucial role in strengthening intercultural ties. Thierry Rayer presented the ‘Universæ Analysis’ methodology, highlighting its investment opportunities in the cultural tourism and tech sectors, as well as in the art market through the scientific authentication of artworks.
NEOM’s transformation into a powerhouse extends far beyond luxurious resorts and world-class amenities. The recently unveiled plans showcase a monumental development that integrates a cutting-edge port and logistics hub known as the Port of NEOM. Spanning an impressive 2 million square meters and operating with renewable energy, this port is designed to handle a staggering 12 million TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units), surpassing even the mighty Port of Los Angeles.
NEOM has announced the first Capella Hotels and Resorts coastal destination in Saudi Arabia, set within NEOM at Elanan, one of Magna’s destinations. The boutique property is set against the backdrop of desert mountains and the Gulf of Aqaba coastline. The resort will open an exclusive wellness retreat as part of the sustainable development unfolding in northwest Saudi Arabia.
Talpa Studios, the company founded by “The Voice” and “Big Brother” creator John de Mol, has recommissioned its hit reality show “Million Dollar Island” for new seasons in the Middle East and the Netherlands, produced at Saudi Arabia’s innovative NEOM production hub.
NEOM, an ambitious $500 billion giga-project, is spearheading a pioneering rewilding initiative that is breathing new life into the region’s ecosystems. At the heart of this endeavour lies NEOM’s Nature Reserve, a sprawling 25,000 square kilometre sanctuary where a massive commitment has been made to protect 95 percent of the land for conservation purposes.
NEOM has announced the development of Magna, a luxury coastal destination. Comprising twelve destinations along the Gulf of Aqaba coastline, Magna spans 120 kilometres and is designed to elevate the global standard for luxury hospitality and sustainable tourism.
The CEO of NEOM, Eng. Nazmi Al-Nasr, confirmed that more than 30,000 employees in NEOM are subject to a strict information and data security strategy, based on the paramount importance of cybersecurity. During his participation in a session entitled "Securing Infrastructure and Vitality" within the sessions of the Global Cybersecurity Forum, organized by Saudi Arabia’s National Cybersecurity Authority, Al-Nasr spoke about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on cybersecurity and the dangerous threats to information systems facing societies.
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq in NEOM on Sunday. The Sultan had arrived in the Kingdom on Sunday on a two-day official visit. He was received upon his arrival in NEOM by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense.
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