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What is Neom and why are ads for the futuristic Saudi Arabian city all over social media?

The linear megacity will be within Neom, the ambitious urban development project already announced. But who will pay for it?

ABC News · Sep 15, 2022

What is The Line, the 170km-long mirrored metropolis Saudi Arabia is building in the desert?

As climate change rapidly advances, many Middle Eastern states are aiming to make the transition from carbon-based economies to alternatives that attract people from around the world – for tourism, business, work or to live.

The Conversation · Sep 14, 2022

Nine million people in a city 170km long; will the world ever be ready for a linear metropolis?

Saudi Arabia has unveiled designs for a futuristic megastructure in the desert. But it is an idea that has preoccupied the imaginations of architects – and megalomaniacs – for generations

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2022

NEOM Advances Saudi Trends for Investing in Quality Infrastructure

Saudi Arabia's orientation towards intensifying investment in qualitative development of infrastructure and expanding the base of manpower and skilled minds is evident in the designs of NEOM’s project The Line, experts told Asharq Al-Awsat. On Monday, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who is also the chairman of the NEOM Board…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 27, 2022

A 105-mile-long city will snake through the Saudi desert. Is that a good idea?

The futuristic, walled city in the desert will have a mirrored facade and will use renewable energy. Known as The Line, it will be taller than the Empire State Building and only about 220 yards wide.

WEKU · Jul 26, 2022

$500bn investment, 9m residents, 100% renewable energy: Mohammed bin Salman unveils Saudi city of future

Crown Prince reveals architectural and financial vision ahead of new round of diplomatic visits to Europe

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2022

$500 billion investment, 9 million residents, 100% renewable energy: Mohammed bin Salman unveils Saudi’s plan for city of the future

Crown Prince unveils architectural and financial vision ahead of new round of diplomatic visits to Europe

Evening Standard · Jul 26, 2022

Saudi Arabia unveils plans for vast ‘vertically layered’ buildings in zero-carbon city NEOM

‘Vertically layered communities will challenge traditional flat, horizontal cities,’ says Prince Mohammed bin Salman

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2022

Saudi Crown Prince Announces Designs for NEOM's THE LINE

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Chairman of the NEOM Board of Directors, announced on Monday the designs of NEOM’s THE LINE, a civilizational revolution that puts humans first, providing an unprecedented urban living experience while preserving the surrounding nature. In January 2021, he launched the initial idea and vision…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 25, 2022

Saudi Prince's Plan for 'Walkable' City of Single-File Buildings Could Be Two Miles-Long Skyscrapers Instead

The idea is exactly as dumb as it sounds.

Reason · Jun 1, 2022