Khalid bin Hamad
- -2025-06-29
From Saudi Arabia's futuristic city NEOM to the UAE's Mars Science City, the GCC is home to some of the world's most ambitious construction and development projects. This article explores the vision, scale, and potential economic impact of these "giga-projects."
These are not mere real estate developments; they are living laboratories for new models of urbanism, sustainability, and technology. Projects like NEOM in Saudi Arabia aim to be powered entirely by renewable energy and run by AI, reimagining what a city can be. These initiatives are designed to be powerful magnets for foreign investment, global talent, and tourism, serving as physical manifestations of the region's forward-looking ambitions.
The sheer scale of these giga-projects creates a massive economic ripple effect. They stimulate the construction, hospitality, and entertainment sectors, creating hundreds of thousands of jobs. They also serve as catalysts for new industries, from advanced logistics and robotics to sustainable desalination and agri-tech. By pushing the boundaries of what's possible, these projects are fundamentally reshaping the economic and social landscape of the Gulf.
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From Saudi Arabia's futuristic city NEOM to the UAE's Mars Science City, the GCC is home to some of the world's most ambitious construction and development projects. This article explores the vision, scale, and potential economic impact of these "giga-projects."
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