Renowned Indian billionaire businessman, Anand Mahindra, recently engaged in an inspiring encounter with Nadhmi Al-Nasr, the distinguished CEO of Neom City, Saudi Arabia. Anand Mahindra lavished praise upon Al-Nasr for his unwavering leadership in transforming Saudi Arabia’s audacious vision into a tangible reality.
In a compelling social media post on the X platform, Mahindra extolled the visionary prowess of Nadhmi Al-Nasr, affectionately dubbing him ‘No-Nonsense Nadhmi.’ Accompanying his commendations was an exclusive glimpse of this monumental undertaking.
Initially, Mahindra acknowledged that the Neom Project, conceived by HRH Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia, appeared as though it were an ephemeral fragment from a George Lucas dreamscape. However, this perspective underwent a profound shift following his encounter with Nadhmi Al-Nasr.
“Project @NEOM, envisioned by HRH Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia, seemed to most to be just a figment of the imagination. Something out of a George Lucas dreamscape. But after meeting Nadhmi Al-Nasr, the CEO of NEOM (I would define him as No-Nonsense Nadhmi!), I realised that under his steerage they are actually pulling this off. As the months and years go by, the world will recognise that NEOM is not just a mirage in the desert,” proclaimed Anand Mahindra in his X post.
About NEOM
The appellation ‘Neom’ finds its origins in Ancient Greek, combining ‘neo,’ meaning ‘new,’ with the Arabic word ‘Mustaqbal,’ signifying ‘future.’ This groundbreaking city materialized as the brainchild of Mohammed bin Salman, the Crown Prince, and Chairman of the NEOM Company Board of Directors.
Boasting a colossal investment of approximately $500 billion from the Public Investment Fund of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as well as local and international investors, the ambitious Neom Project transcends the conventional definition of a city. Its multifaceted blueprint encompasses distinct regions, including the linear city ‘THE LINE,’ the advanced and eco-friendly industries center ‘Oxagon,’ a mountain retreat named ‘Trojena,’ and a luxurious island resort christened ‘Sindalah.’
Neom’s timeline forecasts the inauguration of its initial destination in 2024, with Oxagon welcoming its first residents in the same year. Trojena is slated to become a hub for living, working, and recreation by 2026, while the first modules of THE LINE will activate in the same year. By 2030, Neom anticipates accommodating one million residents, a number projected to burgeon to nine million by 2045.
