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.
A quick link to the latest 6 articles for each of the most popular subjects
Ongoing construction, new projects and updates about existing projects
Beach games, e-sports, formula-E, sim gaming & Winter Games
The latest news about the green and sustainability initiatives at NEOM
Pony.ai, a Chinese autonomous vehicle startup, has secured a $100 million investment from NEOM, Saudi Arabia's futuristic city and development project. Under the agreement, the two entities will form a joint venture to develop, produce, and deploy autonomous vehicles and smart infrastructure in NEOM and key markets in the Middle East North Africa region. This partnership reflects the growing collaboration between Saudi Arabia and Chinese companies, particularly in the field of technological and scientific innovation.
The Al-Jouf Cement Factory's advantageous location near export markets is beneficial for projects in the Northern Borders Province, Al Jouf Province, and Tabuk.
This new restaurant on Sindalah Island is sure to delight meat lovers. Set to open in 2024, OMEN by Beefbar in NEOM is dedicated to all things beef. While carnivores will be drawn to this establishment, vegetarians may want to look elsewhere. Beefbar originated in Monte Carlo, Monaco in 2005 and has since found success with its restaurants in Dubai, London, Hong Kong, and Mexico City.
This recognition underscores the crucial role played by Nadhmi Al-Nasr in the giga-project in realizing the goals of Vision 2030, such as expanding the private sector and creating job opportunities.
NEOM has established the timeline for the tendering process for the construction of various assets on Shusha Island. These assets encompass the world's largest coral garden, a marina, hotels, villas, a beach club, a museum, and a research center. The construction on Shusha Island is categorized into three packages: GC1, GC2, and GC3. GC1 comprises the Hipe Tower, Grotto entrance, and Sunset pools.
New Murabba Development Company has made a powerful impression at the prestigious MIPIM 2024 event in Cannes, France. The event, which brings together the world's leading players in the property development sector, saw New Murabba unveil its vision for reshaping urban development, and announced its readiness to welcome international investors.
South Korea’s top automaker Hyundai Motor Group said on Monday it has agreed with Saudi Arabia’s state-sponsored developer Red Sea Global (RSG) to cooperate in the Middle Eastern country’s push for electrification and other eco-friendly future mobility projects.
A project landmark has been reached at Saudi Arabia’s Sharaan Resort project in AlUla, with the first rock excavations happening. The Sharaan Resort will have 38 customised suites carved into the sandstone mountains. This will create ‘wellness facilities, family-friendly amenities, dining options, and unique panoramic views’.
NEOM is still growing, with many exciting things happening. Some residents share regular updates, like one person who talks about daily life in NEOM and interviews others living there.
![(From left) John Pagano, CEO of RSG, Lee Dong-gun, Managing Director of GSO's Future Growth Strategy Division, Hyundai Motor Group [Photo provided = Hyundai Motor Group]](/images/hyundai-rsg-pagano-marchs-2024.jpg "(From left) John Pagano, CEO of RSG, Lee Dong-gun, Managing Director of GSO's Future Growth Strategy Division, Hyundai Motor Group [Photo provided = Hyundai Motor Group]")
Red Sea Global (RSG) is one of the five Giga projects of Saudi Vision 2030, officially declared by Saudi Arabia, including NEOM (Future New Town), Qidiya (Entertainment Complex), Roshn (Housing Development), and Diriya (Historical Site Development), and aims to create nature-friendly luxury resorts and well-being tourism complexes on the Red Sea and West Coast.
A $100 billion ‘eco-friendly’ Forest City that was supposed to be home to a million people is now little more than a ghost town. Situated on the coast of Singapore, the so-called ‘Forest City’ was launched in 2016 to much fanfare.
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