Dubai developer to design zero-carbon smart city in Saudi’s capital – Arabian Business

Dubai developer to design zero-carbon smart city in Saudi’s capital – Arabian Business

Dubai developer URB is to build a zero carbon “future city” in the Saudi Arabian capital.

The smart city of ALNAMA will promote sustainable living in a 10-square kilometre community with various hubs including residential, educational, commercial, tourism and medical.

Derived from the Arabic word “thrive”, ALNAMA is planned to provide 11,000 residential units for a population of 44,000 people. It will use 100 percent renewable energy and water recycling.