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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alex Croft

Saudi Arabia ‘scales back plans for 100-mile desert megacity’ after concerns raised over billions spent

Saudi Arabia will significantly downscale the construction of the futuristic development Neom after concerns were raised by government officials over costs and repeated delays, according to a report.

The flagship project, which had been scheduled for completion in 2030, contained plans for a city named The Line consisting of a vast stretch of 500-metre-tall skyscrapers in the desert.

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