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Saudi Arabia's Trojena Ski Resort Faces Delays and Controversies

8/21/2025

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Saudi Arabia faces engineering challenges and potential delays in constructing the Trojena ski resort for the 2029 Asian Winter Games.
Alternative hosting options in South Korea or China are being explored.
Falling oil prices are creating financial constraints for the broader Neom project, affecting infrastructure plans.
Reports indicate human rights concerns, including forced evictions of the Howeitat tribe for Neom's development.

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Story summary

Saudi Arabia faces engineering challenges and potential delays in constructing the Trojena ski resort for the 2029 Asian Winter Games.
Alternative hosting options in South Korea or China are being explored.
Falling oil prices are creating financial constraints for the broader Neom project, affecting infrastructure plans.
Reports indicate human rights concerns, including forced evictions of the Howeitat tribe for Neom's development.