Neom is a planned city to be built in northwestern Saudi Arabia, close to the Red Sea and the borders Saudi Arabia shares with Egypt and Jordan.
The project was first announced by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on October 24, 2017.
Neom will span 26,561 square kilometers and is planned to be home to 9 million inhabitants. The city will have a people-centered design and residents will be able to get everywhere easily on foot or by bicycle.
In the center of the city, there will be a hub designed for socializing and shopping. There will also be a variety of educational institutions, health institutions and cultural institutions.
Neom will be a sustainable city. The city's energy needs will be met from renewable energy sources such as solar and wind energy. In addition, various measures will be taken to conserve water in the city.
The first phase of the Neom project is planned to be completed in 2025. The total cost of the project is estimated at 500 billion dollars.
Spread over an area of 26,561 square kilometers. Will host 9 million inhabitants. It will have a human-oriented design. It will be easily accessible on foot or by bike.
The Center will be a hub designed for socializing and shopping. There will be various educational institutions, health institutions and cultural institutions. It will be a sustainable city.
Energy needs will be met from renewable energy sources. Various measures will be taken to save water. First phase to be completed in 2025. Total cost estimated at 500 billion dollars.
Neom is considered one of the world's most ambitious urbanism projects. The city aims to set new standards in sustainability, human-centered design and technological innovation.
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