Aug. 2, 2022

MbS outlines massive spending on Neom project to cheers, criticism

Peninsula/Economy

The story: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud (MbS) has presented plans for “the Line,” a futuristic linear city that will serve as the hub of the nascent Neom project. The Line is envisioned to eventually house 9M people in 34 km² (13.1 square miles) by the Red Sea. Plans for the new city of Neom were announced by MbS in 2017 as part of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 development agenda.

The coverage: The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) published a summary of the Line unveiling event, which was presented by MbS on July 25...

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