Overview
Trojena is a global mountain tourism destination in NEOM, announced on 30 Rajab 1443 AH, corresponding to 3 March 2022.[1] It lies in the centre of NEOM, north-west of Tabuk city, and contains some of the highest mountain peaks in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.[7]
Outdoor snow skiing is one of the most prominent features of Trojena, across the region in general and in the Arab Gulf states in particular.[1]
Geographical Location
The Trojena mountains lie in the centre of NEOM, 50 kilometres from the coast of the Gulf of Aqaba, north-west of Tabuk city.[7] They are distinguished by some of the highest mountain peaks in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, rising to about 2,600 metres above sea level.[7]
Snow falls on the highlands in the winter seasons; it covered the Trojena mountains north-west of Tabuk city on 17 February 2024,[8] and the highlands saw snowfall and light rain on 17 December 2025.[9]
Announcement of the Project
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, announced on 30 Rajab 1443 AH, corresponding to 3 March 2022, the establishment of Trojena, the new global destination for mountain tourism, within the framework of NEOM's plan and strategy to contribute to supporting and developing the tourism sector in the region.[1]
Support for the announcement followed in the Tabuk region, where the project was described as a giant development project that reinforces the development projects launched across the Kingdom in this era.[2]
Mountain Tourism and Skiing
Trojena offers a mountain tourism experience built on its highlands and winter climate, with outdoor snow skiing as its most prominent mark.[1]
The peaks are covered with snow in the cold seasons, as was evident in the snowfall on the Trojena mountains in February 2024,[8] and on the highlands with light rain in December 2025.[9]
Hosting the Asian Winter Games
The Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee submitted a request on 5 Muharram 1444 AH, corresponding to 3 August 2022, to the Olympic Council of Asia to host the 2029 Asian Winter Games in Trojena in NEOM,[3] and the Olympic Council of Asia welcomed the request on 6 Muharram 1444 AH, corresponding to 4 August 2022.[4]
On 8 Rabi' al-Awwal 1444 AH, corresponding to 4 October 2022, Trojena won the right to host the ninth edition of the Games, as the first city in western Asia to host it.[5] The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia then formally received the flag of the Olympic Council of Asia on 15 Sha'ban 1446 AH, corresponding to 14 February 2025, marking the hosting of the tenth Asian Winter Games (NEOM 2029), as the first country in western Asia to host this continental gathering.[10]
On 5 Sha'ban 1447 AH, corresponding to 24 January 2026, the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee and the Olympic Council of Asia announced their agreement to postpone the hosting date to a date to be determined later.[11]
Hospitality and Tourism Investment
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Trojena? A: A global mountain tourism destination in NEOM, announced on 30 Rajab 1443 AH, corresponding to 3 March 2022.[1]
Q: Where is Trojena located? A: In the centre of NEOM, 50 kilometres from the coast of the Gulf of Aqaba, north-west of Tabuk city.[7]
Q: How high do the peaks of Trojena reach? A: They rise to about 2,600 metres above sea level, and are among the highest mountain peaks in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.[7]
Q: Does snow fall in Trojena? A: Yes; snow fell on its mountains north-west of Tabuk city on 17 February 2024, and on its highlands with light rain on 17 December 2025.[8][9]
Q: What sporting event does Trojena host? A: The ninth Asian Winter Games of 2029, which it won the right to host as the first city in western Asia; on 5 Sha'ban 1447 AH, corresponding to 24 January 2026, it was announced that the hosting date would be postponed to a date to be determined later.[5][11]
Conclusion
Trojena brings together its mountain location in the centre of NEOM north-west of the Tabuk region, the highest mountain peaks in the Kingdom, an outdoor skiing experience, hotel hospitality, and the hosting of the Asian Winter Games.[1][7][6] Related topics on the platform include NEOM, Tabuk Region, Jabal al-Lawz and The Red Sea Project.
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