# NEOM

## About

Discover NEOM: an opportunity of unprecedented scope for sustainable living, technological innovation and human progress.

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## Services

### Smart City Solutions
- [IoT Integration Services](https://bilarna.com/services/smart-city-solutions/iot-integration-services)

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What is the NEOM project in Saudi Arabia?**
A: NEOM is a pioneering region under development in northwest Saudi Arabia, designed as a hub for sustainable living, technological innovation, and economic diversification. Covering 26,500 km², it is a cornerstone of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, aiming to build a knowledge-based economy. Key developments include Oxagon, a reimagined industrial city and home to the Port of NEOM, and the NEOM Green Hydrogen Company. The project leverages a strategic location at the crossroads of three continents, with 40% of the world's population within a six-hour flight. It is committed to preserving nature, having already planted 4.7 million plants and shrubs, and is powered by ambitious investments in renewable energy, water management, and digital infrastructure.

**Q: What are the strategic advantages of NEOM's location?**
A: The primary strategic advantage of NEOM's location in northwest Saudi Arabia is its position at the crossroads of three continents—Asia, Africa, and Europe—providing unparalleled global connectivity. This proximity facilitates access to key international trade routes, with 13% of global trade passing nearby. Furthermore, 40% of the world's population is within a six-hour flight, making it a highly accessible hub for talent and commerce. The region also benefits from abundant renewable energy resources, such as solar and wind, which are essential for its sustainable industrial model. Supported by robust land, energy, water, digital, and subsea infrastructure, this location is engineered to become a global gateway for priority industries and a central node in supply chains linking markets from Egypt and the Gulf to Europe.

**Q: How is NEOM implementing sustainable development and environmental protection?**
A: NEOM is implementing sustainable development through a foundational commitment to environmental protection, renewable energy, and circular economy principles. A core environmental action is large-scale ecosystem restoration, including planting 4.7 million native plants and shrubs and pioneering innovative mangrove planting techniques to revive coastal ecosystems. For energy, the project is investing in 100% renewable power, leveraging its abundant solar and wind resources, with initiatives like the NEOM Green Hydrogen Company leading the way in clean fuel production. The water management system is designed to eliminate waste and prevent pollution. Furthermore, urban planning prioritizes nature preservation, with regions dedicated to diverse ecologies like mountains, desert, and sea, and a goal to create smart, shared, and sustainable mobility systems powered by clean energy.

## Links

- Profile: https://bilarna.com/provider/neom
- Structured data: https://bilarna.com/provider/neom/agent.json
- API schema: https://bilarna.com/provider/neom/openapi.yaml