Saudi Crown Prince Announces Zero Carbon City in NEOM

Saudi Crown Prince Announces Zero Carbon City in NEOM

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday announced plans to build "The Line", a zero carbon city at NEOM.

The Crown Prince said in televised remarks that the city, which will be capable of housing one million residents, would comprise "carbon-positive urban developments powered by 100% clean energy.“

A statement said construction would start in Q1 2021 on the project, which is expected to contribute $48 billion to the Kingdom's GDP and provide 380,000 job opportunities by 2030.