Arab Parliament Selects NEOM as Best Arab Project

Visitors watch a 3D presentation during an exhibition on NEOM in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 25, 2017. (Reuters)
Visitors watch a 3D presentation during an exhibition on NEOM in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 25, 2017. (Reuters)
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Arab Parliament Selects NEOM as Best Arab Project

Visitors watch a 3D presentation during an exhibition on NEOM in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 25, 2017. (Reuters)
Visitors watch a 3D presentation during an exhibition on NEOM in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 25, 2017. (Reuters)

The Arab Parliament has selected the Saudi city of NEOM as the best Arab project to achieve sustainable development in 2022.

NEOM was chosen for promoting the concept of the future and sustainable development, as one of the models for building generations, creating smart cities, and supporting efforts to preserve the environment.

NEOM, located in the far northwest of the Kingdom in the Emirate of Tabuk, is a Saudi project aimed at building the first cognitive city with world-class technology. It was launched by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in October 2017 and stretches over an area of 460 kilometers on the Red Sea coast.

NEOM recently announced the building of a new city called The Line, which is projected to become a global hub for generating clean energy.

A model for extraordinary living, The Line will paint a revolutionary picture for what future communities would look like and how they would come to live in harmony with nature, NEOM CEO Nadhmi Al-Nasr said in an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat last month.

He added that the pedestrian city would offer an attractive environment for innovators, entrepreneurs and investors.

An official statement said construction would start in Q1 2021 on the project, which is expected to contribute $48 billion to the Kingdom's GDP and provide 380,000 job opportunities by 2030.



Madinah Investment Forum to Kick Off on Sunday

Madinah Investment Forum to Kick Off on Sunday
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Madinah Investment Forum to Kick Off on Sunday

Madinah Investment Forum to Kick Off on Sunday

The Madinah Investment Forum, organized by Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah Chamber under the theme "Invest in Madinah", will start on Sunday and run for two days.
The forum consists of a diverse range of programs, events, and four specialized dialogue sessions focusing on key aspects of the national investment strategy. It will host 18 speakers and more than 40 entities, and present 200 investment opportunities, valued at over SAR57 billion, in more than ten targeted sectors, SPA reported.
The event will highlight Madinah's significant achievements and showcase development and investment projects in the region. It will explore promising investment sectors, comparative and competitive advantages, and the region's potential to support investment growth. Key areas of focus include hospitality, logistics, agriculture, and real estate.
The forum's objectives include identifying investment opportunities in Madinah, fostering investment partnerships, attracting new investments, and introducing financing solutions and business sector services for major development projects.
The event is aimed at a broad audience, including local and international investors, government agencies, development organizations, private sector representatives, investment agencies, financial institutions, consulting firms, and professional service providers.