Agricultural transformation in Saudi Arabia:
In Saudi Arabia’s desert, an extraordinary project is underway to transform the future of farming. Known as Neom, this plan led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman aims to convert a vast desert area into green farmland and a futuristic city. However, growing crops in Saudi Arabia is a major challenge. This is where Dutch scientists will create a synthetic climate to grow crops in the desert. They will use advanced technology (greenhouse) to make sustainable agriculture possible in this tough environment.
Dutch horticulturist in Saudi Arabia:
Growing crops in Saudi Arabia is really hard. But a skilled plant expert from the Netherlands, Van Der Hoeven, is joining hands with Saudi Arabia to make the desert into farmland. They’re spending $120 million to make special places (greenhouses) in Neom where they can test how to grow plants in the desert. These places will copy the natural climate, helping plants grow all year round, even though the weather is tough. Dutch scientists will create a “synthetic climate and grow crops in its desert land.”

What is Neom? Where Tradition Meets Technology:
“Neom” shows the vision of this groundbreaking project. Blending the Greek word for “new” with the Arabic term for “future,” Neom represents a blend of innovation and tradition. The goal is to transform how food is produced, distributed, and consumed in ways that are both technologically advanced and ecologically sustainable. Their aim is to make the desert into farmland.
Dutch-Saudi agricultural partnership:
Van Der Hoeven‘s Chief Executive Officer, Michiel Schoenmaeckers, sheds light on the remarkable journey. He says they’re working together to make a fake climate (greenhouse) that’s perfect for growing plants, even when the weather outside is really tough. They’re using very advanced methods and technology to make it happen. Growing crops in Saudi Arabia NEOM city all year long is their goal, which is a new and better way to do farming in the desert that takes care of the environment.

Growing crops in Saudi Arabia:
Making the big dreams of Neom (futuristic city) come true involves teamwork across different places and using smart technology. The Dutch experts are really good at creating special climates for plants to grow crops in the desert. This helps Neom move closer to changing how people live in the future. Neom’s focus on technology shows how clever people working together can make a better world with less harm to nature.