What is the Saudi Arabian Giga Project?
Saudi Arabia officially refers to its currently developing super project as the giga project, which includes a series of strategic and dispersed government investment plans in different fields, including tourism, residential, commercial, retail, and industrial projects, aimed at revitalizing and diversifying the local economy, in line with the ambitious economic transformation goals of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. These super projects will become catalysts for Saudi Arabia to maintain economic growth, create employment, promote social and cultural diversity, and are known as the "crown jewels" of the Saudi 2030 vision by the Saudi government. They are an important component in shaping Saudi Arabia's future trajectory.The term "giga project" is currently a lack of standardized definition and is specifically used to refer to giant investment projects in Saudi Arabia, emphasizing the importance and scale of individual projects. According to Saudi officials, the five development projects of NEOM New City, Red Sea Tourism Development Project, Qiddiya New City, ROSHN Housing Project, and Diriyah Ancient City are currently under the concept of giga project, while other large-scale projects in Saudi Arabia are expected to be included in this category as their scale and importance change during their respective development processes.
Saudi Arabia officially refers to its currently developing super project as the giga project, which includes a series of strategic and dispersed government investment plans in different fields, including tourism, residential, commercial, retail, and industrial projects, aimed at revitalizing and diversifying the local economy, in line with the ambitious economic transformation goals of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. These super projects will become catalysts for Saudi Arabia to maintain economic growth, create employment, promote social and cultural diversity, and are known as the "crown jewels" of the Saudi 2030 vision by the Saudi government. They are an important component in shaping Saudi Arabia's future trajectory.The term "giga project" is currently a lack of standardized definition and is specifically used to refer to giant investment projects in Saudi Arabia, emphasizing the importance and scale of individual projects. According to Saudi officials, the five development projects of NEOM New City, Red Sea Tourism Development Project, Qiddiya New City, ROSHN Housing Project, and Diriyah Ancient City are currently under the concept of giga project, while other large-scale projects in Saudi Arabia are expected to be included in this category as their scale and importance change during their respective development processes.
Image source: MEEDNEOM New City is a technology driven green city with a total investment of 500 billion US dollars. This includes:The Line is a mega city with a population of 9 million, spanning 170 kilometers and consisting of 135 units (modules). Its underground transportation system can transfer people from one end of the city to the other in 20 minutes;Oxagon: A floating industrial complex that will serve as a fully automated port for Red Sea shipping. Its 7-kilometer wide northern cluster (including ports) will become the world's largest floating structure; The southern cluster (located on land) is planned for the production of green hydrogen and ammonia;
Trojena: a sustainable mountain tourism destination consisting of six regions: artificial lakes, ski villages, and vertically folded villages;Sindalah: a high-end island destination connected to Mediterranean navigation routes, consisting of docks, hotels, and golf courses;Shusha Island: located along the Red Sea coast of Tabuk Province, Saudi Arabia, it is expected to be a luxurious destination covering an area of 100 hectares and will include the world's largest coral garden;Gulf of Aquaba: A 120 kilometer long coastal area located within NEOM New City, including projects such as NEOM Bay,
NEOM Bay Airport, and NEOM Industrial City. The project also includes three boutique hotels located in the peaceful natural environment of Leyja.
