N E W W AY. N E W E R A

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U N R I V A L L E D I N C O N C E P T

U N M AT C H E D I N I N T E L L I G E N C E

U N C O N S T R A I N E D B Y H I S T O R Y

A N D B U I LT O N H U M A N I T Y ’ S G R E AT E S T R E S O U R C E : I M A G I N AT I O N

N E O M I S A N E W K I N D O F T O M O R R O W I N T H E M A K I N G

A P L A C E O N E A R T H L I K E N O T H I N G O N E A R T H

A N E W B L U E P R I N T F O R S U S TA I N A B L E L I F E

O N A S C A L E N E V E R S E E N B E F O R E

W H E R E I N V E N T I V E N E S S S H A P E S A N E W,

I N S P I R I N G E R A F O R H U M A N C I V I L I Z AT I O N

W H E R E W E L I V E T H E F U T U R E ,

A S W E C R E AT E T H E F U T U R E

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I N V E S T O R S +

I M A G I N AT I O N L E A D I N G B U S I N E S S L I G H T S W I L L B R I N G T H E I R W I L D E S T

I M A G I N AT I O N S T O T H E TA B L E . I N N O V AT O R S , I N V E S T O R S

A N D T H E B U S I N E S S E S T H E Y C R E AT E W I L L F O R G E A N

U N P R E C E D E N T E D B L U E P R I N T.

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I N 1 8 8 9, F O U R O F

T H E W O R L D ’ S G R E AT E S T

P I O N E E R S M E T I N PA R I S .

Nikola Tesla, Jules Verne, Thomas Edison and Gustave Eiffel shared a

vision – to create a place on earth where nothing would be impossible.

If they saw our plans for NEOM today, they’d be astounded.

NEOM will be an independent, vibrant, diverse new society of millions in the North-West corner of Saudi Arabia at the intersection

of Egypt and Jordan. It will be the most exciting, fulfilling place to live and work on the planet. It will offer world-class education,

healthcare and culture. Underpinned by advanced, automated, zero-carbon infrastructure and forward-thinking, business-friendly

governance. A tribute to humanity’s timeless ambition, the herald of a new era and a new standard for centuries to come.

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G O O D C L I M AT E

Long beaches, valleys and deserts cradled by mountains all located in

north-western Saudi Arabia with breathtakingly diverse terrain, this unique

geographical location enjoys a temperate climate. Cool winds from the Red Sea

create the most desirable temperatures for future residents – on average around

10°C cooler than surrounding areas and the rest of the GCC.

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AT T H E C R O S S R O A D S

O F T H E W O R L D

I D E A L

G E O G R A P H Y

I N T H E W O R L D ’ S F I R S T

I N D E P E N D E N T E C O N O M I C Z O N E

2 6 , 5 0 0 K M 2

O F L A N D I N S A U D I A R A B I A ,

E G Y P T A N D J O R D A N

1 0 0 %

G R E E N F I E L D S I T E

$ 1 0 0 B I L L I O N B Y 2 0 3 0

P R O J E C T E D T O T A L G D P ( P. A . )

There’s nowhere like this vast site.

Untouched, diverse terrain, sheltered

by mountains and cooled by

Red Sea breezes. A temperate

Mediterranean climate. 468 km

of coastline with beaches and

coral reefs, as well as mountains

up to 2,500 m high.

F L O W S T H R O U G H T H E R E D S E A

AT T H E C E N T R E

O F W O R L D T R A D E

UP TO 10% OF WORLD TRADE

7 0 % O F T H E G L O B E

L I V E < 8 H O U R S ’ F L I G H T A W AY

A strategic location on one of

the world’s most prominent

economic arteries will make

NEOM a global hub for trade,

innovation and knowledge.

NEOM will operate as an independent

economic zone – with its own laws, taxes

and regulations specially created to boost

healthy growth and wealth for the region,

investors and residents.

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E N E R G Y

A N D W AT E R

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A D V A N C E D

M A N U FA C T U R I N G

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M O B I L I T Y

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T E C H N O L O G I C A L

A N D D I G I TA L

S C I E N C E S

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B I O T E C H

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M E D I A

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F O O D

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E N T E R TA I N M E N T L I V I N G A S N E O M ’ S

F O U N D AT I O N

O U R C E N T R A L A M B I T I O N I S B O L D , B U T S I M P L E :

W O R L D - B E AT I N G Q U A L I T Y O F L I F E

N E O M ’ S U N M AT C H E D L I V A B I L I T Y A N D E C O N O M I C P R O S P E C T S W I L L B E P O W E R E D B Y A P R O F I TA B L E E C O N O M Y T H AT W I L L P I O N E E R T H E

F U T U R E O F N I N E S E C T O R S :

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E N E R G Y A N D WAT E R

1 .

As the sun rises over NEOM, it will glint against vast

fields of solar panels paired with wind turbines and

light up enormous stretches of energy grids storing

power for generations.

All this being sufficient to supply all of NEOM and beyond with low-cost regenerative energy.

The beams, bridges and archways of this grand destination will be immaculate, untainted by

pollution. Buildings will remain pristine and the air fresh and clear. And NEOM scientists will

pioneer the future of energy production, use and storage – for water, gas, oil, solar, wind,

algae... and whole new kinds of energy the world has yet to hear of.

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M O B I L I T YAcross land, air and sea, NEOM will

become a global hub of connectivity.

Within its boundaries, it will harness progressive, automated, 100% green

transport systems that will glide smoothly and safely in three dimensions

along both superbly efficient and scenic routes.

Beyond its borders, it will create brand new connections; like an

awe-inspiring new bridge that will link Asia with Africa, a bridge

whose unifying symbolism will be as strong as its iconic design.

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Tomorrow’s healthcare will start life here. The

world will look to NEOM for next-generation

gene therapy, genomics, stem cell research,

nanobiology and bioengineering.

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B I O T E C H

Biotech research means no less than a quest for the world’s future wellbeing

and fulfilment. Attracting the talent to research, develop and apply our

new knowledge, NEOM will be a new nexus for this vital activity.

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F O O D

How will humanity produce fresh food

in a desert with no water? Or create

fresh drinking water at sea?

World prosperity is locked behind these questions – NEOM will find

the key. It will lead the way in state-of-the-art technologies like arid

and seawater farming and solar-powered greenhouses. Its vertical

urban farms will soar skywards – delivering crisp, fresh produce to its

citizens with unprecedented speed and space efficiency.

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A D VA N C E D

M A N U FA C T U R I N G

There’s never been a more exciting time for manufacturing.

New materials and methods are breaking open whole worlds

of possibility for our future living. Nowhere is better placed

to take advantage of these possibilities than NEOM.

NEOM won’t just innovate in nanotechnology, 3D printing, sensors, IoT devices, electrical

vehicles, robotics and renewables. Starting from scratch means a chance to innovate

the very systems underpinning those innovations of R&D, supply, transport, infrastructure.

And a chance to test out inventions like personalized, fully automated, point-to-point

transfers, passenger drones, self-learning traffic systems in a live destination setting and

refine them to perfection.

FA C T S

• Robotics is a $3.6 trillion sector with

a projected growth rate of 16% until 2030

• Smart traffic technology could reduce traffic

in NEOM by 25% and congestion by 40%

• Global renewables market = $650 billion

• R&D could reduce battery cost by 35%

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The world’s most distinguished directors

will look to NEOM’s creatives for inspiration.

M E D I A

Talent – both established and new – will flood in, wanting to be part of the action.

They’ll be welcomed with all the support and infrastructure they need, from

production houses to studios so they can produce, deliver and distribute film,

TV, music, video games and social media. NEOM will seize the world’s attention,

becoming a media hub not just for the Middle East but the world.

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E N T E R TA I N M E N T

NEOM will be the place to be. Packed full of

sports, performance and visual arts venues.

World-renowned restaurants by glittering

marina watersides. Elite shopping experiences

that outpace the world’s capitals.

And NEOM will redefine what urban entertainment means, by turning up the dial and

raising the scale. With futuristic, record-breaking theme parks. Endless natural parkland.

The world’s largest garden in the heart of the metropolis. A waterpark with a wave machine

where Olympians will perfect their technique. It will attract tourists from thousands of

miles around. And for residents, bring epic to the everyday.

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TECHN O LO G I C AL AND

D I G ITAL SCIEN CE S

Think of the future and a few key things

spring to mind. Artificial intelligence. Virtual

reality. Smart, connected devices that make

life effortless. The Internet of Things.

NEOM will innovate on an open source platform, inviting the world’s top

data scientists to analyse data and innovate. Inventors will enjoy a world-first

opportunity – to use the destination itself as a test ground for urban innovations.

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L I V I N G A S N E O M ’ S

F O U N D AT I O N

What will life be like in NEOM?

NEOM is positioned to become an aspirational society

that heralds the future of human civilization by offering its

inhabitants an idyllic lifestyle set against a backdrop of a

community founded on modern architecture, lush green spaces,

quality of life, safety and technology in service of humanity

paired with excellent economic opportunities.

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N E O M W I L L B E B A C K E D B Y

M O R E T H A N $ 5 0 0 B I L L I O N

O V E R T H E C O M I N G Y E A R S

B Y T H E K I N G D O M O F S A U D I

A R A B I A , T H E S A U D I A R A B I A N

P U B L I C I N V E S T M E N T F U N D ,

A S W E L L A S L O C A L A N D

I N T E R N AT I O N A L I N V E S T O R S

In March 2015, the Council of Ministers issued a decree to transfer oversight of the

Public Investment Fund to the Council of Economic and Development Affairs (CEDA).

As part of this process, a new Board was appointed, chaired by His Royal Highness

the Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman Al-Saud.

To help achieve Saudi Arabia’s vision of a sustainable, diversified economy, the

Board of Directors has taken several steps to clearly define the Public Investment

Fund’s vision, objectives and strategy in line with Vision 2030.

The Public Investment Fund is developing a portfolio of high quality

domestic and international investments, diversified across sectors,

geographies and asset classes. Working alongside global strategic

partners and renowned investment managers, PIF acts as the

Kingdom’s main investment arm to deliver a strategy focused on

achieving attractive financial returns and long-term value for the

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The Public Investment Fund aims to be a global investment

powerhouse and the world’s most impactful investor,

enabling the creation of new sectors and opportunities

that will shape the future global economy, while driving

the economic transformation of Saudi Arabia.

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B E PA R T O F T O M O R R O W

D I S C O V E R N E O M . C O M