Saudi Arabia Integrates Robotics into Neom Construction Amid Labor Concerns

NEOM Investment Fund ventures into automated robotic technology for its construction projects.

Saudi Arabia’s Neom project is incorporating robotic technology to enhance construction efficiency and address labor rights concerns, following reports of over 21,000 worker fatalities in the Gulf nation. The initiative aims to reduce the number of laborers needed on-site while improving safety standards.

Neom’s Steel Dependency Raises Concerns Amidst Ambitious Plans

Neom Megacity Rendering

Neom, the $500 billion giga-project in Saudi Arabia, is set to consume one-fifth of global steel production, raising critical questions about sustainability and resource management. As the project aims to redefine urban living, its overwhelming demand for steel could have far-reaching impacts on both local and global markets

Camel Races: A Look into a Time-Honored Desert Tradition

Jockeys Competing in a Camel Race in Algeria

Camel racing is most popular in the Middle East, where it has been a beloved tradition for centuries. Countries like the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia host some of the most prestigious camel racing events in the world, attracting thousands of spectators and participants. In Australia, camel racing has become a popular tourist attraction, with events like the Alice Springs Camel Cup drawing large crowds.

Saudi Arabia Unveils Design for the Mukaab, a Large-Scale Cube-Shaped Skyscraper in Riyadh

Digital rendering of the Mukaab, a cube-shaped supertall skyscraper, as the center of the new Murabba district in downtown Riyadh.

audi Arabia has unveiled plans for a cube-shaped supertall skyscraper called the Mukaab, which will measure 400 meters in height, width, and length. The building is set to become the center of the new Murabba district in downtown Riyadh and part of the New Murabba Development Company (NMDC), which aims to create one of the largest downtown developments in the world.