Neom Megacity Faces Leadership Shakeup Amid Scaling Back

Saudi Arabia's ambitious Neom project undergoes changes as costs rise and human rights concerns mount.

Neom's CEO Nadhmi al-Nasr has stepped down, with Aiman al-Mudaifer named as acting CEO.
The project has faced significant financial challenges, leading to scaled-back plans, including reducing The Line's length from 106 miles to 1.5 miles.
Reports have surfaced of human rights abuses and worker fatalities, raising international scrutiny.
The project is part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, aiming to diversify the economy away from oil.
Neom's development includes plans for sports venues to host international events like the 2034 World Cup.