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Trojena forfeit of Asian Games heralds NEOM restructuring

Administration of NEOM projects may be transferred to other state entities so they can be better aligned with Saudi Arabia’s required budget-tightening

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Artist rendering of NEOM's Trojena ski resort

By

Jonathan H. Ferziger

January 26, 2026

Saudi Arabia is moving to reconfigure its flagship NEOM megaproject after giving up on plans to stage the 2029 Asian Winter Games at its Trojena ski resort because of construction delays.

A joint statement issued by the Saudi Olympics...