NEOM Hosts Leading Industry Figures for its ‘Discover NEOM’ China Showcase

The tour began in Beijing on April 15, and continued in Shanghai on April 17. (SPA)
The tour began in Beijing on April 15, and continued in Shanghai on April 17. (SPA)
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NEOM Hosts Leading Industry Figures for its ‘Discover NEOM’ China Showcase

The tour began in Beijing on April 15, and continued in Shanghai on April 17. (SPA)
The tour began in Beijing on April 15, and continued in Shanghai on April 17. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia’s NEOM kicked off the China leg of its global “Discover NEOM” tour, in Beijing and Shanghai, with over 500 senior business and industry leaders in attendance.

The tour began in Beijing on April 15, and continued in Shanghai on April 17, said NEOM in a statement on Wednesday.

Organized in partnership with CCPIT Beijing and CCPIT Shanghai, the events included a series of presentations by NEOM’s leadership team showcasing on-the-ground progress and milestones to date, as well as details of NEOM’s various economic sectors.

The events highlighted opportunities for Chinese companies to engage and invest in NEOM. A number of companies expressing interest and discussing tangible next steps with NEOM leadership.

The agenda also included a forum that explored the vast number of opportunities available for Chinese construction companies. Over 100 companies participated in the forum and were briefed about the onsite construction progress across NEOM and its regions.

A private showcase, titled “Discover NEOM: A New Future by Design”, was the highlight of the events. It provided guests with an immersive experience that explored THE LINE, the 170-kilometer-long city that will be the future of urban living; Oxagon, which is redefining the traditional industrial model; Trojena, the mountain resort of NEOM, and finally, Sindalah, a luxury island destination in the Red Sea that will be open to the public later this year.

NEOM CEO Nadhmi Al-Nasr said: “We are grateful to CCPIT Beijing and CCPIT Shanghai for supporting our visit to China and for the opportunity to present NEOM’s vision.”

“To date, NEOM has already engaged with over 15 major Chinese businesses and invested in a number of Chinese startups to support the growth and diversification of NEOM. Collaboration with China will continue to play a vital role in the development of NEOM, and we look forward to strengthening our engagement with the country’s business community.”

CCPIT Beijing Chairman Guo Huaigang said that NEOM and Beijing have significant potential for economic cooperation, and that both are accelerating the development of new modes of productivity, deepening comprehensive reforms, promoting scientific and technological innovation, and working to ensure the protection of the environment. He added that CCPIT Beijing looks forward to the role the cooperation can have in Beijing’s future prosperity.

Deputy Secretary General of Shanghai Municipal Government Zhao Zhuping said: “Shanghai greatly values our relationship with Saudi Arabia. Over the years, we have engaged in extensive cooperation in trade, education, culture and more. We look forward to deepening mutually beneficial engagement with NEOM across infrastructure, renewable energy and technological innovation. The benefits and opportunities for this partnership will only continue to grow.”

“Discover NEOM” China is the latest edition of NEOM’s global roadshow; it follows engagements in key international markets, including Seoul, Tokyo, Singapore, New York City, Boston, Washington, D.C., Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Paris, Berlin and London.



Aramco Inaugurates Regional Center for Sustainable Fishery Development on Abu Ali Island

tthe inauguration of the regional center for sustainable fishery development, Arabian Gulf branch, was made in cooperation with the Ministry of Energy and the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture. Aramco
tthe inauguration of the regional center for sustainable fishery development, Arabian Gulf branch, was made in cooperation with the Ministry of Energy and the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture. Aramco
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Aramco Inaugurates Regional Center for Sustainable Fishery Development on Abu Ali Island

tthe inauguration of the regional center for sustainable fishery development, Arabian Gulf branch, was made in cooperation with the Ministry of Energy and the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture. Aramco
tthe inauguration of the regional center for sustainable fishery development, Arabian Gulf branch, was made in cooperation with the Ministry of Energy and the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture. Aramco

Saudi Aramco announced on Thursday the inauguration of the regional center for sustainable fishery development, Arabian Gulf branch, in cooperation with the Ministry of Energy and the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture.

Through this collaboration, Saudi Aramco aims to highlight its investments in citizenship initiatives and its efforts to drive economic growth, support local fishermen and their livelihoods, build expertise, and adopt the best practices to enhance production and cultivate fish of marketable sizes that can compete globally.

The center is part of the company's broader efforts to protect marine life in the Arabian Gulf. It involves the establishment of a fish hatchery on Abu Ali Island in Jubail, located on the Arabian Gulf coast, designed to produce local fish species that have experienced population declines due to fishing practices and to reintroduce them into Gulf waters.

The center's operations are designed to encompass the complete fish life cycle within designated tanks, from broodstock for egg production to larval rearing using plankton produced on-site and finally to the release of juvenile fish into the Arabian Gulf. The hatchery employs advanced aquaculture technologies to ensure fish health, and it utilizes top-tier water recycling techniques to enhance performance and meet the company's circular economy objectives.

The project aligns with Saudi Aramco's mangrove plantation initiative, under which more than 43 million trees have been planted to date. Mangrove forests provide vital nursery habitats for the juvenile fish released into the Gulf, further supporting the sustainability of marine ecosystems.