Manpower, Recruitment & HR Services in NEOM
Al Fahmi Services supports employers in NEOM, in the Tabuk Region, with Manpower Supply, Professional Recruitment, HR Consultancy, Executive Search and B2B Housekeeping. The work spans Construction, Oil & Gas, IT, Facility Management, Logistics, Healthcare and Hospitality, and every service page for NEOM is written around that sector and the city's own zones, projects and gateways.
We work through Ajeer-, Qiwa- and Nitaqat-compliant processes, so employers in NEOM can plan headcount with the compliance position in view.
- Ajeer & Qiwa Ready
- Nitaqat-aware workforce planning
- Mobilisation to NEOM
NEOM: business and workforce profile
NEOM is a giga-project on the north-west Red Sea coast of the Tabuk Region, developed as a set of distinct regions rather than a single town. Oxagon, The Line, Trojena and Sindalah each carry their own scope and delivery cycle, and the programme is being reprioritised, so employer requirements move with each work package. Demand comes mainly from contractors, developers and operators working to NEOM-issued standards, not from a conventional local labour market.
The surrounding area has a relatively sparse local population, so most of the workforce is mobilised in from other regions and from abroad, housed in camps or project accommodation and onboarded through NEOM contractor processes. Manpower planning here is as much a logistics question as a hiring one: transport, accommodation, site access and Saudization targets under Nitaqat all need to be settled before crews arrive.
Key areas and projects in NEOM
Districts, zones and projects in NEOM
The Line
Linear urban development whose scope is being reworked; demand here comes from civil, structural and MEP contractors, and depends on which packages are active.
Oxagon
Industrial and port-led region; relevant for marine civil works, port and logistics operations and process-plant skills.
Trojena
Mountain destination in development; remote-site construction first, with resort and operations hiring depending on how the programme is phased.
Sindalah
Island resort destination; hospitality and facility-service requirements for a marina and resort setting, to be confirmed project by project.
NEOM Green Hydrogen Company
Green hydrogen and ammonia facility at Oxagon; relevant to process, piping and instrumentation trades and specialist HSE cover.
Getting to NEOM: gateways and labour market
Gateways to NEOM
- NEOM Bay Airport, the air gateway to the NEOM area
- Port of NEOM at Oxagon, for sea-borne cargo
- Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Tabuk, and the road corridor from Tabuk
Other cities we serve
Other cities we serve include Tabuk, Yanbu, Madinah and Jeddah.
Labour market notes for NEOM
- Rental housing around the sites is limited, so most crews live in contractor camps or project accommodation. Confirm bed allocation, camp standards and who bears the accommodation cost before mobilising anyone, because these terms decide whether a supply plan is deliverable.
- Remote sites make travel part of the programme: flights to NEOM Bay Airport or road transfers from Tabuk, site-access approvals, induction and medical clearance all precede the first shift. Fixed-leave rotations are common, so build replacement cover in.
- Summer heat on the coast and the seasonal midday outdoor-work ban shape shift patterns, while Trojena is cooler because of its elevation. Expect surges when packages are awarded and pauses when scopes are reprioritised, not a steady annual cycle.
What we do in NEOM across industries
The summaries below show, sector by sector, where employer demand in NEOM centres and which of our services apply.
Construction in NEOM
Construction demand in NEOM centres on Oxagon and Port of NEOM, The Line, Trojena and Sindalah island.
Roles in particular demand, which our manpower supply covers: Formwork and steel-fixing crews; MEP installers; Heavy-equipment operators; Marine and port civil trades.
We provide Manpower Supply, Professional Recruitment, HR Consultancy, Executive Search and B2B Housekeeping for Construction employers in NEOM.
Hospitality in NEOM
Hospitality demand in NEOM centres on Sindalah island, Trojena and NEOM Bay Airport guest arrivals.
Roles in particular demand, which our manpower supply covers: Pre-opening hotel teams; Chefs and culinary brigades; Spa and wellness therapists; Marine-leisure and marina staff.
We provide Manpower Supply, Professional Recruitment, HR Consultancy, Executive Search and B2B Housekeeping for Hospitality employers in NEOM.
Facility Management in NEOM
Facility Management demand in NEOM centres on Construction camps and worker accommodation, Sindalah island, NEOM Bay Airport and Oxagon.
Roles in particular demand, which our manpower supply covers: Camp and accommodation managers; Multi-skilled MEP technicians; HVAC technicians; Housekeeping supervisors.
We provide Manpower Supply, Professional Recruitment, HR Consultancy and B2B Housekeeping for Facility Management employers in NEOM.
Logistics in NEOM
Logistics demand in NEOM centres on Port of NEOM, NEOM Bay Airport, Oxagon and Tabuk road corridor.
Roles in particular demand, which our manpower supply covers: Port and cargo handlers; Storekeepers and laydown-yard controllers; Forklift and crane operators; Site-cleared heavy-vehicle drivers.
We provide Manpower Supply, Professional Recruitment, HR Consultancy, Executive Search and B2B Housekeeping for Logistics employers in NEOM.
Healthcare in NEOM
Healthcare demand in NEOM centres on Oxagon, The Line, Sindalah island and Trojena.
Roles in particular demand, which our manpower supply covers: Paramedics and emergency medical technicians; Occupational-health nurses; General practitioners for site clinics; Infection-control nurses.
We provide Manpower Supply, Professional Recruitment, HR Consultancy, Executive Search and B2B Housekeeping for Healthcare employers in NEOM.
IT in NEOM
IT demand in NEOM centres on Oxagon, Port of NEOM, NEOM Bay Airport and The Line.
Roles in particular demand, which our manpower supply covers: Network and fibre engineers; SCADA and BMS integrators; Cybersecurity analysts; Site IT support technicians.
We provide Manpower Supply, Professional Recruitment, HR Consultancy and Executive Search for IT employers in NEOM.
Oil & Gas in NEOM
Oil & Gas is a supporting market in NEOM, so work there is scoped around specific sites and projects.
Roles in particular demand, which our manpower supply covers: Process operators; Instrumentation technicians; Pipefitters and welders; HSE officers.
We provide Manpower Supply, Professional Recruitment and Executive Search for Oil & Gas employers in NEOM.
Frequently asked questions
How are construction crews accommodated on NEOM sites?
Accommodation is generally arranged through camps or project housing set up by the main contractor under NEOM's requirements, since the surrounding area has limited rental stock. Sub-contractors normally confirm bed allocation, transport rotations and site-access approvals before a crew is mobilised, so these items belong in the supply contract rather than being left until arrival.
Does NEOM hospitality hiring differ between Sindalah and Trojena?
In practice, yes. Sindalah is a coastal island resort, so roles lean towards marine leisure, beach service and marina operations, while Trojena is a mountain destination whose roles and seasons differ. Timelines for both have moved, so confirm the destination, opening phase and Saudization expectations separately before briefing a supply plan.
Who staffs the construction camps around NEOM?
Camp operations such as housekeeping, catering, laundry, maintenance and security are usually sub-contracted by the main contractor or the camp operator, and the staffing is supplied under that sub-contract. Scope and headcount vary by package, so request the camp service specification and accommodation standard first, then plan supervisors, shift patterns and replacement cover around it.
Is NEOM supplied mainly by sea or by road?
Both routes are used. The Port of NEOM at Oxagon handles sea-borne cargo, while road freight from Tabuk and the western Red Sea ports supplies sites and camps. Routing depends on the package and the type of cargo, so confirm the contractor's logistics plan before sizing driver, handler and storekeeper teams.
Which services do you offer in NEOM?
In NEOM we provide Manpower Supply, Professional Recruitment, HR Consultancy, Executive Search and B2B Housekeeping, across Construction, Oil & Gas, IT, Facility Management, Logistics, Healthcare and Hospitality. Each service page is written for a specific sector and city.
How do workers and professionals reach NEOM?
Key gateways serving NEOM include NEOM Bay Airport, the air gateway to the NEOM area; Port of NEOM at Oxagon, for sea-borne cargo; and Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Tabuk, and the road corridor from Tabuk. We plan travel and start dates around these entry points so that onboarding fits your programme.
Talk to us about your NEOM requirement
Share your site location, roles and timeline in NEOM. We will respond with a scoped proposal built around Saudi compliance requirements.