Neom's CEO Departs Amid Saudi Arabia's Mega-Project Adjustments
Neom, Saudi Arabia's ambitious $500 billion urban development project, has lost its CEO, Nadhmi al-Nasr, reportedly due to missed construction deadlines. The project, envisioned by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, aims to create a futuristic city with features like robot dinosaurs and flying cars. However, it faces significant challenges, including high costs, construction delays, and reports of harsh working conditions leading to numerous worker deaths. The Saudi Public Investment Fund is now overseeing the project, which critics estimate could cost up to $2 trillion.