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W H AT IS N EO M?
NEOM is a bold and audacious dream. It’s a vision of what a New Future might look
like (in fact, NEOM means, “new future”). It’s an attempt to do something that’s
never been done before and it’s coming at a time when the world needs fresh
thinking and new solutions.

Simply put, NEOM will be a destination, a home for people who dream big and want
to be part of building a new model for sustainable living, working and prospering.

W H E R E IS N EO M?
NEOM is a region in northwest Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea being built from the
ground up as a living laboratory — a place where entrepreneurship will chart the
course for this New Future.

NEOM will provide a plethora of unique development opportunities, as its strategic

coastal Red Sea location is notable for its proximity to international markets and
trade routes, including:

Approximately 10% of the world’s trade flows through the Red Sea.

40% of the world’s population can reach NEOM in less than four hours.

In addition, NEOM is blessed with an incredible and diverse terrain that offers:

More than 450 km of coastline and spectacular islands.

Scenic snow-topped mountains, with views across the Gulf of Aqaba and the
Red Sea.

Idyllic and peaceful desert expanses that astound visitors.

W H O IS R E SP O NSI B L E F O R N EO M’ S D E V E LO P M E N T?
NEOM is being conceived, driven and initially backed by Saudi Arabia. It is an
international project that will be led, populated and funded by people from all
over the world.

IS T H IS A G O O D I N V E ST M E N T O F S AU D I A R A B I A’ S F I N A N C I A L R E S O U RC E S? SH O U L D
T H E Y N OT B E A L LO C AT E D TO D E V E LO P I N G T H E I N F R A ST RU C T U R E O F E X IST I N G C I T I E S ?
NEOM is a key investment for the future of Saudi Arabia, and the vision of HRH
Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman to generate growth and employment for a
unique area within KSA. Created by and for the greatest minds of our generation in
order to lead the way in creating the perfect living environment.

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W H AT IS T H E N AT U R E O F T H E J U D I C I A L A N D R EG U L ATO RY F R A M E WO R K T H AT
W I L L G OV E R N A L L C I V I L A N D C O M M E RC I A L A F FA I R S I N N EO M?
Citizens of NEOM will embody an international ethos and embrace a culture of
exploration, risk-taking and diversity — all supported by a progressive law compatible
with international norms and conducive to economic growth.

W H AT IS T H E P RO P O SE D T I M E L I N E F O R T H E C O M P L E T I O N O F N EO M?
Work on NEOM has already started, and construction will start as soon as we finalize
the research and planning phase that is currently underway. We expect the bulk of
the construction of NEOM to be completed within the next 7-10 years.

H O W M A N Y R E SI D E N TS W I L L N EO M AC C O M M O DAT E?
While the population of NEOM will grow organically in line with its development,
we expect NEOM will be home to 1 million residents by 2030.

W H O W I L L I N H A B I T N EO M? S AU D IS O R E X PAT R I AT E S?
By offering its inhabitants an idyllic lifestyle paired with excellent economic
opportunities that surpasses that of any other metropolis, it will attract Saudis
and expatriates alike, as do all other global societies.

W H AT W I L L L I F E B E L I K E I N N EO M?
NEOM is 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, paired with excellent economic opportunities.

NEOM will offer its residents convenient accessibility enabled by state-of-the-art

urban design principles to design future-proof infrastructure. Public services will be
fully automated to help provide efficient services for its residents and businesses.
NEOM will also provide its residents with free facilities, such as comprehensive free
Internet coverage, thereby supporting education and communication.

W H AT SEC TO R S W I L L C O M P R ISE T H E EC O N O M Y O F N EO M?
NEOM aims to develop key economic sectors for the future.

The key sectors have been identified as:

The Future of Energy
The Future of Water
The Future of Mobility
The Future of Biotech

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The Future of Food

The Future of Manufacturing
The Future of Media
The Future of Entertainment, Culture and Fashion
The Future of Technology and Digital
The Future of Tourism
The Future of Sport
The Future of Design and Construction
The Future of Services
The Future of Health and Well-Being
The Future of Education
The Future of Livability

W H AT A R E T H E O P P O RT U N I T I E S F O R I N T E R N AT I O N A L I N V E STO R S I N N EO M?
NEOM offers unique opportunities and advantages to worldwide leading investors
and business owners. The most notable of which is the direct access NEOM will
provide to both Saudi and global markets.

Additionally, NEOM will provide a regulatory framework that is conducive to investors’

participation through their inclusion in the drafting of regulation and legislation.
Additional business owners and investors will receive financial support to develop
projects that serve NEOM’s future goals.

NEOM will be backed by more than $500 billion over the coming years by the Public
Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, as well as local and international investors.

W H AT E X AC T LY W I L L N EO M B E, A F R E E ZO N E, T R A NSI T ZO N E, E TC.?
NEOM will be a semi-autonomous region with its own government and laws.

For further information and to

follow the development of NEOM,
please visit NEOM.com