Correct Answer:
A. Neom
The question refers to a significant urban development project by Saudi Arabia. NEOM is a groundbreaking futuristic mega-city project announced by Saudi Arabia in 2017. It is strategically located in the Tabuk Province, stretching along the Red Sea coast, and is a cornerstone of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 plan for economic diversification and sustainable development. NEOM is envisioned as a smart, sustainable, and innovative hub.
- Tabuk is an existing city and province, not a newly founded mega-city in the same context as NEOM.
- Asir is a mountainous region in the southwest of Saudi Arabia, not on the Red Sea coast.
Therefore, NEOM is the correct answer, representing Saudi Arabia's ambitious new city on the Red Sea shores.