A delegation of chief executives from India’s top business body has visited NEOM to identify opportunities for cooperation under Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.  The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry is leading the delegation of CEOs and government officials to the Kingdom this week as businesses want to tap into the possibilities posed by Saudi megaprojects, including the flagship multibillion-dollar NEOM smart city.

Situated on the pristine Gulf of Aqaba coastline where the mountains meet the sea, Elanan sensitively emerges from within its lush oasis surroundings, fed by ancient natural springs. Featuring 80 bespoke rooms and suites, the retreat is designed with well-being at its core, offering a unique nature resort that embraces all the senses.

NEOM is one of the most ambitious mega-infrastructure projects being built on Earth today.  Located in the northwest region of Saudi Arabia and spanning 26,500 square kilometres — roughly the size of Belgium — NEOM will be home to several regions, including THE LINE. This ‘cognitive linear city’ will use inputs and data collected within its confines to improve the lives of its future residents, set to number nine million people by 2045.

As a result of its scope and scale, NEOM has garnered plenty of international attention. However, brand health tracking research revealed that there was some confusion in people’s understanding of what NEOM really is.

Images show an ambitious vision for Saudi Arabia's project NEOM, including a city called THE LINE. The futuristic megacity is being built on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast. It is the flagship project for Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman's policy programme Vision 2030. Vision 2030 is a programme to diversify Saudi Arabia's economy, including reducing the kingdom's economic dependance on oil.

Luxury ecotourism in Saudi Arabia has taken a major step forward with the announcement of Zardun, an exclusive sanctuary resort developed by NEOM, the sustainable region taking shape in the northwest of the Kingdom.

Raffles Hotels & Resorts and Saudi Arabia’s NEOM have revealed plans to introduce a new resort at the TROJENA project. Expected to open its doors in the north-western mountain development by 2027, Raffles TROJENA aims to redefine mountain hospitality, offering guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in the region’s natural beauty.

Snowfall blanketed on Friday the TROJENA Mountains for the second time during the month of February. TROJENA, the Mountains of NEOM, is located 50 km from the Gulf of Aqaba in the northwestern Saudi region of Tabuk and it is part of the NEOM giga city project.