Saudi Crown Prince: Talking to Amazon, Alibaba over NEOM Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said Saudi Arabia is in talks with some of the world’s biggest companies to develop technologies that will power life in the $500 billion city he’s planning to build on the Red Sea, according to Bloomberg. The city is due to open for business by 2025, with limited operations expected as early as 2020, Prince Mohammed told Bloomberg News in an interview in Riyadh on Wednesday. Amazon.com Inc., Alibaba Group Holding Ltd and Airbus SE are already involved in discussions, he said.

NEOM is the world’s first independent special zone stretching over three countries. It is set to become a new vibrant destination located in the north-western region of Saudi Arabia. Expected to emerge as a leading global hub that exemplifies the future of human civilization by offering its inhabitants an idyllic lifestyle combined with exceptional economic prospects. NEOM seeks to attract top talent from around the world to push the boundaries of innovation like never before and drive the growth of this zone and its residents. OPPORTUNITY-RICH DEVELOPMENTAL AREA This special zone is located in the north-western region of Saudi Arabia and is set to include territory from within the Egyptian and Jordanian borders, to comprise a total area of 26,500 km2. NEOM will provide a plethora of unique development opportunities, as the project’s strategic coastal Red Sea location is notable for its: The unique geographical location of NEOM ensures a temperate climate, roughly about 10°C cooler – on average – than its surrounding areas and the rest of the GCC. Cradled in a mountainous region that is home to the breathtakingly diverse terrain in the North of Saudi Arabia, the area earmarked for the development also enjoys cooler winds coming in from the Red Sea for the best possible climate for future residents.

AUN.

lol. Can't get more honest than that I guess.

It is a brilliant story. If you ever want to encourage someone to seek knowledge, show them this video.

Good analysis Galbeedi. I don't think Bixi will win. There is a sizeable Somaliland diaspora here in Fairfax area and everyone in my family circles is under the impression Wadani has the population numbers working for them.

Solidarity: Women in Garowe cry after the deadly attack in Mogadishu.

I agree Galbeedi, that was a silly video. Mooge, that video of stupid teenagers bragging about how they (somalilanders) fund Alshabab and screw Southern girls is not much different from other kids spewing bs all the time on facebook. On another note, I was actually intrigued by how the boys all had dirty stained teeth as if they ate the same meal. Or perhaps it is the water in their town.

And the innocent in Mogadishu are the main victims. Farmaajo is still enjoying his tours.

23 dead, more than 30 wounded in Mogadishu hotel attack

He may win Somaliland Elections.

Gobweyn, Jubbada Hoose, Somalia.

Mooge, welcome back saaxib. We missed your unique qaylo. lol

Those were too many Mooge. How do you expect anyone to move them all. lol. just kidding.

Catalonian secessionists overplayed their hand. Europe will outright reject them and they will be eventually defeated like the Basque separtists who gave up all their weapons and chose to be part of Spain. Shame on Charles Puigdemont for misleading his own people and damaging Catalonia's tourism economy.

Good luck to everyone.

I don't know why take off your shirt like that. This reporter is brave.

As I explore ... But I like the forum so far.

Impressive. Boston the progressive and intellectual base of America is leading the way.

I don't think the guy knows what he is doing. It doesn't get worse than this.

@gooni said: balse caadifad raqiis ah iyo wariye madax bannaan baan ahay waa shaqo fudud gabdhaha ha u daayo wakhti adag baa lagu jiraa. Gooni is sexist. loool.

Saalax, your whole popular brand is to keep conversation cool and clean saxib. Keep doing that.

@Saalax said: Faysal was the most hardcore secessionist and even he knows Somaliland is a joke project that can crumble anytime. That is some crazy new development.