Latest News About Saudi Line project undergoes reassessment amid budget pressures

Updated 2026-06-18 11:42

The Line megacity was seen at consultant briefings as consultants reevaluate viability amid slumping oil revenue; Under new leadership delays push completion beyond the original timelines. Launched under Vision 2030 with a 170-km car-free design targeting up to 1.5 million residents by 2030; updates suggest a far smaller population with limited early construction progress. Budgetary pressures from fluctuating oil revenue and leadership changes at NEOM lead to a scaled-back outlook with revised milestones.

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