W H AT I S

N E O M

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A N A C C E L E R AT O R O F H U M A N P R O G R E S S

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

A N D T H E W O R L D

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 T A L C O N S E R V A T 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

E N T R E P R E N E U R S H I P W I L L C H A R T T H E

C O U R S E F O R A N E W F U T U R E

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

C O M M U N I T Y O F D R E A M E R S A N D D O E R S

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 T A K I N G LY D I V E R S E T E R R A I N

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Wind

Sustainalbe agriculture andlocally produced food

Mass transit powered by clean energy

I M A G I N E N E O M I N 2 0 3 0

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

T H R I V I N GB U S I N E S S E S

R E I N V E N T I N G C O N S E R V A T I O N

Proximity to natural open spaces within 2 km

R&D solving the world’s biggest problems

Wise use of natural resources

Walkable cities free of congestion

Diverse workforce

Safe and vibrant cities

One of the world’s most attractive tourist destinations

One of the first climate positive societies

An international community

Laws conducive to a vibrant economy and society

Eliminates driving as a priority mode of transport

Access to diverse landscapes: mountains, deserts and beaches

Innovation hub Incorporates nature into urban spaces

Sustainable agriculture and locally produced food

Rapidly advancing technology

Powered by abundant low-cost, renewable energy

Mass transit powered by clean energy

Home to the greatest minds

Unrivalled commitment to protect and enhance local ecosystems

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S T R AT E G Y

H O W W I L L N E O M C O M E T O L I F E ?

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B U I LT F R O M T H E G R O U N D U P

Focused on the future, freed from legacy infrastructure

UnrestrictedNEOM is being designed, constructed and independently administered in a way that is free from the constraints of

outdated and inefficient infrastructure.

Fresh solutionsNEOM’s approach is the first of its kind — and comes at a time

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 the Kingdom and the world.

L A W S A N D R E G U L AT I O N SEase of doing business

Flight

Temperature

Larger than Singapore

Coastline

Flow

Solar Resources

Wind

P R I M E L O C AT I O N

In northwest Saudi Arabia, ideally located at the

crossroads of the world

40% of the globe lives less than a 4-hour flight away

10° cooler than the rest of the GCC

Over 35x larger than Singapore

Over 450 km of spectacular coastline

Approximately 10% of world trade flows through the Red Sea

20 MJ/m2 perennial solar resources

10.3 m/s available wind speed

Progressive legal system NEOM’s development be supported by a progressive law

compatible with international norms and conducive to economic growth across NEOM’s sector strategies.

Efficient regulationNEOM’s legal system has been developed to provide “red carpet, not

red tape” by opening doors and supporting residents, businesses, entrepreneurs and investors.

Sustainable practicesThe principles of environmental responsibility will be enshrined in

NEOM’s laws and regulations.

Empower societyNEOM’s legal system embody the values of respect, cooperation and

tolerance, and be a foundation for the flourishing of society.

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D I V E R S I F I E D E C O N O M YPowered by an economy that will pioneer the future of its sectors and industries

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

S E R V I C E S H E A L T H A N D W E L L- B E I N G

E D U C A T I O N L I V A B I L I T Y

T E C H N O L O G Y A N D D I G I T A L

T O U R I S M S P O R T D E S I G N A N D C O N S T R U C T I O N

F O O D M A N U F A C T U R I N G M E D I A E N T E R T A I N M E N T, C U L T U R E A N D F A S H I O N

A N I N T E R N AT I O N A L P R O J E C 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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