Saudi Crown Prince launches zero-carbon city in NEOM business zone


Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in a rare televised appearance, said the city, known as "The Line", would extend over 170 km (105 miles) and be able to house a million residents in "carbon-positive urban developments powered by 100% clean energy".

AL ULA, SAUDI ARABIA/LONDON: Saudi Arabia's crown prince unveiled plans on Sunday to build a zero-carbon city at NEOM, the first major construction project for the $500 billion flagship business zone aimed at diversifying the economy of the world's largest oil exporter.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in a rare televised appearance, said the city, known as "The Line", would extend over 170 km (105 miles) and be able to house a million residents in "carbon-positive urban developments powered by 100% clean energy".

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