Saudi Arabia's Futuristic "The Line" Gets Reality Check, As Project ...
Saudi Arabia's The Line project in NEOM has been suspended by several years, and work now won't start until beyond 2030. This is rough.
onemileatatime.comThe Line appeared at leadership sessions by consultants reassess its viability under tightened budgets; New leadership delays past initial targets. Unveiled as part of Vision 2030 with a 170-km car-free design targeting up to 1.5 million residents by 2030; updates suggest a much smaller population and limited early construction progress. Funding constraints driven by fluctuating oil revenue plus leadership changes at NEOM have contributed to a scaled-back outlook and revised milestones.