Updated posts 2026
Big things are happening in Saudi Arabia’s future gigacity, NEOM. Since the last update in January 2023, there’s been a lot of exciting progress. On October 11, 2023, at 2:00 PM KSA time, NEOM Gigacity unveiled a new progress video, revealing swift advancements.
With over 60,000 workers on the ground, they’ve been making quick headway in THE LINE, Oxagon, Sindalah, and Trojena. Roads, utilities, and even a hospital are already up and running.
Each of those four names represents a distinct piece of the project. THE LINE is the mirrored linear city stretching across the desert, designed to house residents without cars or streets. Oxagon sits on the coast as a floating industrial hub built around advanced manufacturing and logistics. Trojena climbs into the mountains, where the plan calls for year-round outdoor skiing at a site already awarded the 2029 Asian Winter Games. Sindalah, the smallest of the four, is a Red Sea island positioned as a luxury yachting destination and the first section intended to welcome visitors.
A Thrilling Transformation
The video doesn’t stop there. It also showcases plans for a $2 billion expansion of NEOM’s Port. By 2025, they’ll have a brand new advanced container terminal, a major upgrade to the existing one.
But the real showstopper is the world’s largest green hydrogen plant, set to go live in 2025. It’s a result of NEOM’s collaboration with Air Products and Acwa Power in the NEOM Green Hydrogen Company.
Innovating Infrastructure
NEOM is changing the game with their approach to social and public infrastructures. They’re focusing on international standards for taxation, regulatory environments, and commercial law. Plus, being strategically located where 13% of world trade passes through the Red Sea, NEOM offers incredible connectivity and trade opportunities.
Stay Tuned
Watch the full video at the top of this article to see the incredible progress in Saudi Arabia’s gigacity. Keep an eye out for more updates on this ambitious project. NEOM is open for business and turning the desert into a bustling city!
