Saudi Arabia's ambitious Neom project, a $500 billion initiative featuring a 105-mile long structure known as 'The Line', is facing significant challenges. The project, which includes massive investments in various infrastructures, is reportedly too costly even for one of the world's largest oil exporters. Recent reports indicate that Saudi authorities have permitted the use of lethal force to clear land for this futuristic city, involving dozens of Western companies. The situation has raised concerns about the feasibility and ethical implications of the project, and there are indications of scaling back the multi-trillion dollar building.
#NDTVWorld |a Saudi Forces "Told To Kill" To Clear Land For Futuristic City Neom: Report https://t.co/UH610rhIjc https://t.co/4NGCtlseK2
New from BBC Eye Investigations and BBC Verify: "Saudi authorities have permitted the use of lethal force to clear land for a futuristic desert city being built by dozens of Western companies, an ex-intelligence officer has told the BBC" #SaudiArabia https://t.co/92gD39Lbvx
“Saudi authorities have permitted the use of lethal force to clear land for a futuristic desert city being built by dozens of Western companies, an ex-intelligence officer has told the BBC.” https://t.co/sSeA5aSq6Z
Saudi forces 'permitted to kill’ for new eco-city https://t.co/huRTI4kzdb
Neom: Forces 'told to kill’ to clear land for eco-city https://t.co/CjwMaDeGdF
Saudi Arabia is barreling ahead with hundreds of billions of dollars in projects at Neom. None is more brazen than “The Line,” a pair of skyscrapers designed to run 105 miles through the desert. https://t.co/C4sQMzAId8 https://t.co/C4sQMzAId8
"Even for one of the world’s largest exporters of crude oil, Neom might just be too expensive." ▪️ World’s Biggest Construction Project Gets a Reality Check https://t.co/QtBvZfFasj
WSJ has more on the scaling back of Neom https://t.co/Gas3qdCCW0
A story from @RoryWSJ and I on Saudi Crown Prince MBS’ attempts to build this multi-trillion dollar building (It’s also really really tall) (They also don’t have enough spare cash) https://t.co/vmyDqeIZI7 https://t.co/2sUGQjWHM4
Saudi Arabia needs peace in the Middle East for its $500 billion Neom megaproject to succeed https://t.co/Q3DN7XtaX2