Saudi Arabia's crown prince on Sunday announced plans to build a zero carbon city at NEOM, a $500 billion flagship business zone aimed at diversifying the kingdom's oil-based economy.
Prince Mohammed bin Salman said in televised remarks that the city, which will be capable of housing one million residents, would comprise "carbon-positive urban developments powered by 100 per cent clean energy", reports Reuters.
A Saudi statement said construction would start in Q1 2021 on the project, which is expected to contribute $48 billion to the kingdom's GDP.
