NEOM 2026: The City of the Future Opens Its Doors and Welcomes Its First Residents

In a historic achievement embodying the ambitions of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, NEOM has announced the beginning of the first phase partial opening of "The Line" — the world's first linear city. This announcement represents a paradigm shift in global urban development, as the city prepares to welcome its first residents in 2026.

Smart Infrastructure: A Revolution in Urban Planning

The Line project extends 170 kilometers through the heart of NEOM in northwestern Saudi Arabia, standing 500 meters tall and just 200 meters wide. This unique design aims to completely eliminate carbon emissions and rely entirely on renewable energy. Official data indicates the first phase includes 5 fully equipped kilometers of smart infrastructure.

Advanced Technologies: From AI to Robotics

NEOM serves as the world's largest living laboratory for advanced technologies. The first phase technologies include AI-powered city management, renewable energy plants exceeding 2 GW capacity, autonomous electric vehicles, over 500 advanced construction robots, and AI-powered diagnostic health centers.

Economic Impact: Jobs and Massive Investments

NEOM is expected to create over 380,000 jobs by 2030, including 45,000 in the first phase alone. Total investments have exceeded $500 billion, making it the largest construction project in modern history. NEOM has signed strategic partnerships with over 120 global companies.

Future of NEOM: Beyond 2026

The first phase opening marks the beginning of a long journey toward realizing the project's full vision, including the Oxagon floating industrial city and the Trojena mountain resort.