NEOM: Saudi Arabia’s $500 Billion Smart City

Overview

NEOM is a futuristic urban development project being built in northwestern Saudi Arabia as part of Vision 2030. The project aims to create a technology-driven economic zone powered by renewable energy and advanced digital infrastructure.

Key Components

  • The Line (linear smart city)
  • Oxagon (industrial and logistics hub)
  • Trojena (mountain tourism destination)
  • Sindalah (luxury island development)

Technologies Involved

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Internet of Things (IoT)
  • Digital Twins
  • Autonomous Mobility
  • Smart Energy Grids
  • Robotics

Why It Matters

NEOM represents one of the world’s most ambitious experiments in urban planning and smart city development.