future shock

Neom’s mega-city The Line comes under scrutiny for soaring costs

The Saudi Public Investment Fund has asked consulting firms to conduct a review and suggest possible changes amid declining world oil prices

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Artist illustration model of NEOM's The Line

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is taking a critical look at Neom and its banner construction project The Line to decide whether building the futuristic city from scratch is still feasible.

The sovereign wealth fund has asked consulting...