W H AT I S

N E O M
A N AC C E L E R AT O R
OF HUMAN PROGRESS

A N E C O N O M I C E N G I N E F O R T H E R E G I O N

AND THE WORLD

A P O W E R F U L A P P R O A C H T O

E N V I R O N M E N TA L C O N S E R VAT I O N

A L I V I N G L A B O R A T O R Y W H E R E

ENTREPRENEUR SHIP WILL CHART THE

COURSE FOR A NEW FUTURE

A H O M E F O R A N I N T E R N A T I O N A L

COMMUNITY OF DREAMERS AND DOERS

A P L A C E W I T H E X C E P T I O N A L L I V A B I L I T Y

A N D B R E AT H TA K I N G LY D I V E R S E T E R R A I N

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 IMAGINE NEOM IN 2030

EXCEPTIONAL T H R Wind
IVING REINVENTING
L I VA B I L IT Y BUSINESSES C O N S E RVAT I O N

Safe and One of the world’s most One of the first climate
vibrant cities attractive tourist destinations positive societies

An international Laws conducive to a vibrant Eliminates driving as a priority

community economy and society mode of transport

Walkable cities free Diverse workforce Wise use of

of congestion natural resources

Mass transit
Mass transit powered powered
by clean energy Home to the Unrivalled commitment to protect
by clean energy greatest minds and enhance local ecosystems

Access to diverse landscapes: Innovation hub Incorporates nature into

mountains, deserts and beaches urban spaces

Sustainablelocally agriculture
Sustainalbe agriculture and
produced food and Rapidly advancing Powered by abundant
locally produced food technology low-cost, renewable energy

Proximity to natural open R&D solving the world’s

spaces within 2 km biggest problems

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 S T R AT EGY

HOW WILL NEOM

COME TO LIFE?

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 PRIME
LO C AT I O N
In northwest Saudi Arabia,
ideally located at the
crossroads of the world
B U I LT F R O M
THE GROUND UP
Focused on the future, freed from legacy infrastructure
Unrestricted
NEOM is being designed, constructed and independently
administered in a way that is free from the constraints of
outdated and inefficient infrastructure.

Fresh solutions
40% of the globe
Flight
lives less
NEOM’s approach is the first of its kind — and comes at a time
than a 4-hour flight away
when the world needs fresh thinking and new solutions.

Future-oriented
This will enable NEOM to build an economy and a society that are
oriented to the future, not the present, serving as a model for
Approximately 10%
Flow of world trade the Kingdom and the world.
flows through the Red Sea

Over 35x larger than Singapore

Larger than Singapore

Coastline
Over 450 km of
L AW S A N D R EG U L AT I O N S
spectacular coastline Ease of doing business

Progressive legal system

NEOM’s development be supported by a progressive law
10° cooler than the
Temperature
compatible with international norms and conducive to economic
rest of the GCC
growth across NEOM’s sector strategies.

Efficient regulation
NEOM’s legal system has been developed to provide “red carpet, not
red tape” by opening doors and supporting residents, businesses,
20 MJ/m
Solar 2
perennial
Resources entrepreneurs and investors.
solar resources
Sustainable practices
The principles of environmental responsibility will be enshrined in
NEOM’s laws and regulations.

Empower society
10.3 m/sWind
available NEOM’s legal system embody the values of respect, cooperation and
wind speed tolerance, and be a foundation for the flourishing of society.

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 DIVERSIFIED ECONOMY
Powered by an economy that will pioneer the future of its sectors and industries

ENERGY WAT ER MOBILITY BIOTECH

FOOD M A N U FA C T U R I N G MEDIA E N T E R TA I N M E N T,
C U LT U R E A N D FA S H I O N

TECHNOLOGY AND TOURISM SPORT DESIGN AND

D I G I TA L CONSTRUCTION

SERVICES H E A LT H A N D ED U C AT I O N L I VA B I L IT Y
W E L L- B E I N G

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 A N I N T E R N AT I O N A L P R O J EC T
W I T H S A U D I A R A B I A’ S S U P P O R T

A cornerstone of the Vision 2030, NEOM will help create new jobs, attract
international investments, increase net imports to the Kingdom, and drive
in-Kingdom consumer spending, which will strengthen and diversify the
Saudi economy and benefit the world.

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