Tag: desert construction

• Ruth Kamau
• Thu Apr 11, 2024

Saudi Arabia Faces Setback as Ambitious $1.5 Trillion ‘The Line’ Project Shrinks from 106 Miles to 1.5 Miles, Leading to Worker Layoffs at Desert Construction Site

Saudi Arabia’s ambitious $1.5 trillion endeavor to erect a groundbreaking 106-mile linear desert city has encountered a significant setback, compelling the kingdom to reevaluate its grandiose plans. At the heart of this venture lies The Line, an integral component of Saudi Arabia’s visionary NEOM project, which initially aimed to accommodate 1.5 million residents by the […]