NEOM's latest film reveals rapid progress unfolding in saudi arabia

‘neom is open for business’ – watch the second progress film

The construction of NEOM, Saudi Arabia‘s future gigacity, is now well underway, with significant development achieved since the last progress film was shared with the world in January 2023. The second video, launched today (October 11, 2023) at 14:00 KSA time, reveals rapid advancements in the destination’s key regions, bolstered by large-scale investments and supported by market-leading partners, and talent from more than 90 countries. With more than 60,000 workers currently on ground, footage reveals construction progress on its four megacities — THE LINE, Oxagon, Sindalah and Trojena — moving forward quickly, with major infrastructure projects like roads, utilities and a hospital already built.

all screenshots: NEOM in Progress – October 2023, courtesy NEOM

saudi arabia’s future gigacity is showing leaping developments

Beyond THE LINE, Oxagon, Sindalah, and Trojena, the latest progress video shared by NEOM (see more here) also captures plans for the $2 billion development of the gigacity’s already-developing Port, with the first new advanced container terminal set to complete in 2025, representing a significant upgrade to the terminal that is already operational. Additionally, towards the end of the film, the company offers the viewer a glimpse into the world’s largest green hydrogen plant, which is set to be operational in 2026 under the NEOM Green Hydrogen Company, a joint venture with Air Products and Acwa Power.

aerial view of the rapid progress unfolding in Saudi Arabia

Additional features and programs mentioned in the progress video includes NEOM’s new take on social and pulbic infrastructures — focusing on its international standards related to tax, the regulatory environment, and commercial law — with access to 13% of world trade flowing through the nearby Red Sea. This will offer a new level of connectivity and a strategic location at the crossroads of global trade. What the complete YouTube video at the top of this feature and stay tuned for more updates on Saudi Arabia’s future gigacity.

major infrastructrures likes roads are already built