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Neom Project Stalls Amid Rising Costs and Controversies

11/10/2025

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Story summary

Saudi Arabia's Neom project, including the linear city The Line, faces significant setbacks as construction stalls and costs rise.
Only three modules are in development, fueling investor skepticism.
Human rights concerns arise over worker exploitation and forced evictions of local communities.
The Saudi government is shifting focus to other economic sectors and deprioritizing Neom amid delays.

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Story summary

Saudi Arabia's Neom project, including the linear city The Line, faces significant setbacks as construction stalls and costs rise.
Only three modules are in development, fueling investor skepticism.
Human rights concerns arise over worker exploitation and forced evictions of local communities.
The Saudi government is shifting focus to other economic sectors and deprioritizing Neom amid delays.