Saudi Arabia is on its way to becoming the most futuristic country in the world. On the Internet we all know the project The Line, the megalopolis of two skyscrapers that are about 500 meters high and 170 km long that draw a surprising line in the middle of the desert in the Middle East. Now, have revealed what will be oxagon.
According to the report published on the website of Connoisseurs, Oxagon will be the largest floating structure on Earth, serving as both a port and a city.
It is precisely the company neom the one behind its construction, the same one that is in charge of The Line. Oxagon will be one of 10 regions within the development in northeast Saudi Arabia and will be a port town on the Red Sea.
The goal of the Saudis with Oxagon is take advantage of transport at sea for trips through the Suez Canalan ideal location through which passes approximately 13 percent of world trade.
cutting edge technology
Oxagon will be one of the most technologically advanced logistics centers in the world with port and airport connectivity state-of-the-art integrated technology, highlights the report.
Like The Line, it is part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 plan, with which it seeks to diversify its economy and minimize dependence on oil production.
As its name indicates, as well as the leaked images, this port city will have an octagonal shape. Its development will be partly on land and a large section will protrude into the Red Sea.
The city part will be built around squares filled with water, connected by small canals. It will also have a cruise terminal and an oceanographic research centerall powered by 100 percent renewable energy.
Ultimately, Oxagon will establish the world’s first fully integrated port and supply chain ecosystem. To achieve this, the port, logistics and rail delivery facilities will be unified, with zero carbon emissions.
