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Saudi Arabia Scales Back Ambitious NEOM Project Amid Financial Strains

1/26/2026

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Saudi Arabia's NEOM is being redesigned and scaled back, according to the Financial Times.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) envisions a smaller NEOM project due to delays and cost overruns.
The Line may be reimagined to utilize existing infrastructure.
The reassessment aligns with Saudi Arabia's tighter finances and commitments such as Expo 2030.
The Public Investment Fund (PIF) owns NEOM and manages nearly $1 trillion.

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Story summary

Saudi Arabia's NEOM is being redesigned and scaled back, according to the Financial Times.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) envisions a smaller NEOM project due to delays and cost overruns.
The Line may be reimagined to utilize existing infrastructure.
The reassessment aligns with Saudi Arabia's tighter finances and commitments such as Expo 2030.
The Public Investment Fund (PIF) owns NEOM and manages nearly $1 trillion.