Saudi Arabia previews 170km mirrored skyscraper offering 'autonomous' services

The 200m wide linear structure, to be clad in mirrored glass, is the desert kingdom's attempt to design a"healthier, more sustainable quality of life".If it was the opening sequence of a science fiction movie, few would be surprised.

"Autonomous" services are being promised through the use of artificial intelligence, in what is being described as a"revolution in civilisation".

To be built in the country's northwest, it is planned to cover 34 square kilometres and travel from end to end is expected to take just 20 minutes.Energy and water supplies are described as"100% renewable".It will have 'five-minute walk neighbourhoods', the official blurb says. Pic: Saudi Press Agency

NEOM was announced in 2017 as part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's Vision 2030 reform plan which is intended to help diversify Saudi Arabia's economy away from oil.

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