Neom

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Neom (Arabic: نيوم, romanized: Niyōm; Hejazi Arabic pronunciation: [nɪˈjo̞ːm]; stylized as NEOM) is a megaproject and planned city in Tabuk Province in Saudi Arabia. Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, the project's main supporter and chairman, launched it in 2017. The project was part of Saudi Vision 2030, with the intent being to diversify the country’s oil-dependent economy by creating a sustainable, carbon-neutral smart city powered by renewable energy and advanced technology. At its peak, Neom was the world's largest construction project. The site is at the northern tip of the Red Sea, east of Egypt across the Gulf of Aqaba and close to Jordan. Neom's total planned area was 26,500 km2 (10,200 sq mi). Planners envisioned multiple regions, including a floating industrial complex, a global trade hub, and tourist resorts. However, Neom faced heavy criticism for its unrealistic plans. Costs were originally estimated at $1.6 trillion, growing to $8.8 trillion by 2025—more than 25 times the...

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