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The beginning of construction at Jeddah Tower. Photo: Jeddah Economic Company
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The site of the $500bn Neom project in the Tabuk Province of northwestern Saudi Arabia. Photo: SCTH
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The Line, a civilisational revolution that will preserve the surrounding nature. Photo: NEOM
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Oxagon is planned to be the largest floating industrial complex in the world. Photo: PRNewsfoto / NEOM
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The tourist destination Trojena will open in 2026 as part of Saudi Arabia's mega-city of the future, Neom. Photo: Neon
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Mohammed bin Salman Foundation “Misk” revealed details on the masterplan for Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City. Photo: MISK
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Saudi Arabia is to open its first waterpark. The $750-million Qiddiya Water Theme Park will be the region's largest, with 22 rides and slides. Photo: QIC
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The Red Sea Project will turn untouched coastlines into one of Saudi Arabia's biggest tourism projects where conservation is key. Photo: The Red Sea Development Company
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Amaala's design for its Triple Bay Yacht Club. Photo: Amaala
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Silhouette of Salwa Palace in At-Turaif in Ad Diriyah with palm trees in foreground. The $17bn development will encompass several luxury resorts. Photo: Meshari Almuhanna / DGDA
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Water features at King Salman Park. Photo: Royal Commission for Riyadh city
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The beginning of construction at Jeddah Tower. Photo: Jeddah Economic Company
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The site of the $500bn Neom project in the Tabuk Province of northwestern Saudi Arabia. Photo: SCTH
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The Line, a civilisational revolution that will preserve the surrounding nature. Photo: NEOM
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Oxagon is planned to be the largest floating industrial complex in the world. Photo: PRNewsfoto / NEOM
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The tourist destination Trojena will open in 2026 as part of Saudi Arabia's mega-city of the future, Neom. Photo: Neon
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Mohammed bin Salman Foundation “Misk” revealed details on the masterplan for Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City. Photo: MISK
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Saudi Arabia is to open its first waterpark. The $750-million Qiddiya Water Theme Park will be the region's largest, with 22 rides and slides. Photo: QIC
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The Red Sea Project will turn untouched coastlines into one of Saudi Arabia's biggest tourism projects where conservation is key. Photo: The Red Sea Development Company
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Amaala's design for its Triple Bay Yacht Club. Photo: Amaala
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Silhouette of Salwa Palace in At-Turaif in Ad Diriyah with palm trees in foreground. The $17bn development will encompass several luxury resorts. Photo: Meshari Almuhanna / DGDA
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Water features at King Salman Park. Photo: Royal Commission for Riyadh city
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The beginning of construction at Jeddah Tower. Photo: Jeddah Economic Company
Saudi megaprojects 2022: from The Line at Neom to the Red Sea Project
The kingdom is investing heavily in diversifying its economy with several new developments in the pipeline
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Ian Oxborrow
17 August, 2022
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