“Thousands” of electric heli-pods ordered for upcoming World Expo

Austrian startup FlyNow is opening manufacturing facilities in Saudi Arabia, after the announcement that “thousands” of its coaxial twin-rotor helicopters will transport visitors at the upcoming World Expo in Riyadh.Continue ReadingCategory: Aircraft, … Continue reading “Thousands” of electric heli-pods ordered for upcoming World Expo

Researchers catch Yemeni hackers spying on Middle East military phones

The firm Lookout says that Houthi use of cyberespionage is a sign that mobile surveillance is a growing force in global conflicts.

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Hajj Pilgrimage Hit by Extensive Phishing and Data Theft Scams

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Planning to perform Hajj this year? Ensure your journey to Saudi Arabia is secure and avoid online scams that could jeopardize your life savings and personal data.
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Surf’s up in the Saudi desert: Huge water park joins Qiddiya giga-project

If you were to think of practical places to locate a water park, the Saudi Arabian desert probably wouldn’t be high on the list. However, Saudi authorities don’t seem too worried about practicalities lately so Aquarabia is currently under construction,… Continue reading Surf’s up in the Saudi desert: Huge water park joins Qiddiya giga-project

Ummahat AlShaykh Island sets new standards in sustainable tourism

In the realm of innovative architecture, few projects rival Ummahat AlShaykh Island in sheer ambition and eco-conscious design. Spearheaded by architect Kengo Kuma and his team, this project is a triumph of sustainability and luxury tourism in the hear… Continue reading Ummahat AlShaykh Island sets new standards in sustainable tourism

Latest Saudi extravagance floats as superyacht marina for the mega rich

Though its initial plans for the Line seem to have been scaled back – by a lot – Saudi Arabia isn’t done wowing us with its wildly ambitious, and at times impractical, vision to remake the desert country into a tourist paradise. Its latest project unde… Continue reading Latest Saudi extravagance floats as superyacht marina for the mega rich

Is Saudi’s vision of a 170-km-long mirrored skyscraper a desert mirage?

Given the mind-boggling size of Saudi Arabia’s planned 170-km (105 mile)-long skyscraper the Line, perhaps it was inevitable that there would be some kind of reality check. Now a new report suggests that the initial phase of the project will be much mo… Continue reading Is Saudi’s vision of a 170-km-long mirrored skyscraper a desert mirage?

Video: Spectacular Saudi resort bridges lagoon with massive infinity pool

Yet another Neom project has been revealed as part of Saudi Arabia’s incredibly ambitious plan to turn its desert landscape into a tourist paradise. Named Treyam, the strange futuristic design consists of a resort that bridges a lagoon with a massive 4… Continue reading Video: Spectacular Saudi resort bridges lagoon with massive infinity pool

Futuristic golf temple is the latest Saudi tourism extravagance

Saudi Arabia’s unprecedented building boom continues with the announcement of Gidori: a futuristic-looking project that will transform a sizable chunk of the desert landscape into a luxurious vacation destination focused on golfing and other outdoor ac… Continue reading Futuristic golf temple is the latest Saudi tourism extravagance

Mile high club: Enormous Saudi skyscraper dwarfs all others

Assuming it actually goes ahead, the as-yet-unnamed Saudi skyscraper will reach an incredible maximum height of 2 km (1.2 miles)

A new report suggests that Saudi Arabia is planning one of its most audacious architecture projects to date: a mega-tall multibillion dollar skyscraper that would reach an incredible maximum height of 2 km (1.2 miles) tall.

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