NEOM: Saudi Arabia's megaproject to convert desert into smart city | Pics
Saudi Arabia is planning to build a zero-carbon city from scratch. NEOM, a mega urban project, will see all-new city innovations. At NEOM, there will be vertically layer homes, offices, public parks and schools within a mirrored façade stretching over 170 km (150 miles), Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said on Monday in remarks carried by state media.
The Prince first unveiled plans for "The Line" in January 2021, the first major construction project for the $500 billion NEOM business zone aimed at diversifying the economy of the world`s top oil exporter.
NEOM, a 26,500-square-km high-tech development on the Red Sea with several zones, including an industrial and logistics areas, planned for completion in 2025. (Pic: IANS)
The city, 200 metres wide and running on "100% renewable energy," will also include a high-speed rail with an end-to-end transit of 20 minutes. (Pic: IANS)
"The designs of The Line embody how urban communities will be in the future in an environment free from roads, cars and emissions," said Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. (Pic: IANS)
City of the Future will have 170 km of glass walls along with 7 km floating structures. (Pic: IANS)
The kingdom`s sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund, is the cornerstone investor in NEOM. (Pic: IANS)
General view of NEOM in northwestern Saudi Arabia. (Pic: IANS)
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman first unveiled plans for "The Line" in January 2021, the first major construction project for the $500 billon NEOM business zone. (Pic: IANS)