Saudi Arabia has made a major advancement in digital governance, rising 25 places in the UN E-Government Development Index 2024.
It now ranks first regionally, second among G20 nations, and sixth globally, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
The achievement, announced at the LEAP25 conference, highlights the Kingdom’s rapid digital transformation.
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Employing advanced technology to operate these futuristic structures will be absolutely essential
With Saudi Arabia’s iconic and innovative giga projects becoming a reality, the kingdom’s real estate landscape is expanding at a phenomenal pace, creating an issue for building managers and an unrivalled opportunity for progressive and technically astute FM companies and professionals.
Employing advanced technology to operate these futuristic structures will be absolutely essential and as a consequence, facility managers will need to be conversant with how these hi-tech buildings function, in order to optimise efficiency, sustainability and safety.
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The Line is part of Saudi Arabia's troubled NEOM megaproject, which the kingdom hopes will help in the economic diversification of the country.
Saudi mega project NEOM and its controversial "The Line" smart city is now projected to be completed in 100 years, much longer than previously announced, comments from officials involved in the project suggest.
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NEOM and DataVolt have entered into a landmark agreement, marking a significant step toward realizing Saudi Arabia’s vision for a sustainable, data-driven economy. This collaboration aims to establish advanced data centers within NEOM, the ambitious megacity under development in the kingdom’s northwest.
The partnership focuses on creating state-of-the-art data infrastructure to support NEOM’s technological and environmental goals. DataVolt, recognized for its expertise in developing and operating data centers, will play a pivotal role in this initiative. The agreement underscores Saudi Arabia’s commitment to integrating cutting-edge technology with sustainable practices, aligning with the broader objectives of Vision 2030.
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Saudi Arabia shared a new update on the progress of its visionary Neom project, particularly on the construction of its futuristic mega-city, The Line.
Neom is an urban area being built by Saudia Arabia in Tabuk province and is part of plans to transform the country's predominately oil-based economy to one focused more on tourism.
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