💨 Abstract

Saudi Arabia's $500 billion NEOM megacity project, announced in 2017, has faced significant setbacks and controversies. Originally envisioned as a futuristic, sustainable utopia, NEOM has seen costs spiral to an estimated $8.8 trillion, with completion potentially delayed until 2055. The project has been marred by human rights abuses, including the forced displacement of indigenous communities, worker deaths, and unsafe labor conditions.

Courtesy: www.thesun.co.uk