Saudia, a member of the SkyTeam alliance, has announced the commencement of bookings for its new NEOM Bay to London Gatwick service. This move, effective from the Northern Summer 2025 season, will see the airline replace its existing London Heathrow route with weekly flights to Gatwick. The service, which will operate using a 110-seater Airbus A320, reflects Saudia’s strategic focus on supporting the development of the NEOM project while enhancing connectivity to and from this emerging destination.

Mayar Holding Co. announced a SAR 2.3 million increase, excluding VAT, in the contract value between its subsidiary, Saudi Drip Irrigation Co., and NEOM Co.   In a statement to Tadawul, the company noted that this increase represents 8% of the original contract value.

The National Center for Wildlife (NCW), in cooperation with NEOM, has released on Tuesday 134 endangered species into NEOM Nature Reserve as part of programs for breeding and rewilding native species in their natural habitats.  NEOM Nature Reserve received 100 Arabian oryxes, 20 Arabian gazelles, eight Nubian ibexes, and six Idmi gazelles to enhance previous releases, enrich biodiversity, and restore ecological systems within the Kingdom's natural environments.

Vantage Markets and NEOM McLaren Electric Racing celebrate three years of partnership with the release of a festive greetings video. The video reflects on the incredible journey with Vantage, whilst celebrating electric racing and climate change awareness.

A recent report from the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, and consultancy firm Hello Tomorrow highlights the rapid growth of deep tech startups in Saudi Arabia, with 50% of these startups focusing on AI and IoT. These sectors are emerging as key drivers of innovation and investment in the Kingdom, with over 43 high-growth startups collectively raising more than 987 USD in funding.

This project, part of the broader Vision 2030, reflects the kingdom’s commitment to diversification away from its historical reliance on oil. By investing in mega infrastructure projects like NEOM City, and others, Saudi Arabia is not only enhancing its economic prospects but is also laying the groundwork for a more sustainable, diversified and prosperous future.

Adhering to the principle of adapting to market demands, the Chinese-Polish Joint Stock Shipping Company (Chipolbrok) launched a new liner service from China, the Far East, and Southeast Asia to the Arabian Gulf. This new connection to eastern destinations is underpinned by a long-term contract to supply industrial products, primarily manufactured in China, to these rapidly expanding economic zones.