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
ENOWA, Extreme E’s official Green Hydrogen Partner, continued to showcase its green hydrogen offering at the Desert X Prix hosted in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (17-18 February) which was the launch of the 2024 season. Since partnering with Extreme E in 2022, ENOWA has been pivotal in steering a multi-year collaboration, advocating for sustainable solutions in the world of motorsport. This collaboration has prominently highlighted green hydrogen as a transformative energy source, amplifying its potential on a global scale.
NEOM has announced a new development named Gidori – an exclusive private golf community set amidst the breathtaking coastal hills of the Gulf of Aqaba – as the latest addition to NEOM, the evolving regional development in northwest Saudi Arabia.
The NEOM visa is a dedicated visa category designed specifically for individuals visiting or working within the NEOM development zone. This visa caters to various categories, including investors, entrepreneurs, researchers, and skilled professionals contributing to NEOM’s growth.
NEOM has announced it has been appointed as principal partner of Rajasthan Royals, one of India’s leading T20 cricket league teams. Under the terms of the agreement, Rajasthan Royals will sport NEOM’s corporate brand logo on the chest of all official team clothing during the India Premier League in 2024 and 2025.
The first phase of THE LINE at NEOM in Saudi Arabia is on course to complete in 2030, according to a senior executive. In a progress video released by NEOM, Chief Development Officer Denis Hickey said the Saudi megadevelopment is committed to hit ambitious development targets.
During a recent global clean energy event, Dr. Manar Al Moneef, the Chief Investment Officer of the ambitious Saudi project NEOM, took center stage to emphasize the critical role of futuristic investments in shaping the next transformation. This significant event hosted a Leadership dialogue moderated by Florian Merz, featuring a panel of renowned experts from the energy transition and hydrogen sectors, including representatives from thyssenkrupp, Linde Engineering, and SIEMENS Energy.
Urban Air Mobility (UAM) developer Volocopter announced its latest milestone today, sharing it has received a Production Organization Approval (POA) extension from the German government, enabling it to expand its production facilities and commence serial production of its VoloCity eVTOL air taxis.
In a surprising yet strategic move, the Alhokair Group, a cornerstone in the Middle East's hospitality and entertainment industry, announced a significant leadership change. Sami Abdulmohsen Al Hokair, the incumbent CEO, is set to resign his post effective 3 March 2024.
The stunning sights people capture, like beautiful sunsets, are gifts from nature. NEOM’s community is a blend of project workers and locals, recognized for their kindness and peaceful demeanor. Their welcoming nature ensures a comfortable and inviting atmospheres for all who reside there.
A dam, shaped like the prow of a ship, suspended above the valley below. An underground canal leading to a resort built into a 450m-high mountain range. A 170km-long linear city in the desert. These are just some of the projects that illustrate the scale of Saudi Arabia’s ambitious construction programme as the Kingdom aims to affect a transformation at breakneck speed to diversify its economy under its Vision 2030 project.
Spirit Dancer landed another huge prize for part-owner Sir Alex Ferguson when flying home to take the Howden NEOM Turf Cup at the Saudi Cup meeting. Trained by Richard Fahey and co-owned by Ferguson, Ged Mason and Fred Done, the Frankel gelding is the usual ride of jockey Oisin Orr. The pair travelled out to Bahrain last year to tackle the Group Two Bahrain International Trophy and after succeeding there, they set their sights on the NEOM Turf Cup after first visiting Meydan in January.
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