Summary
Saudi Arabia's plans for a large, futuristic city called Neom are being significantly changed. The project will be smaller than originally planned, focusing more on industrial uses like data centers. This change is part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 plan to expand its economy beyond oil.
Key Facts
- Neom is a planned city in Saudi Arabia, initially designed as a new model for urban living.
- The city was supposed to include high-tech features like flying taxis and robot assistants.
- The redesign means the project will be scaled down and focus more on practical uses.
- Neom's centerpiece, The Line, will be reworked to be less ambitious.
- Saudi Vision 2030 aims to broaden the country's economy and reduce reliance on oil.
- Plans for Neom have faced delays and high costs, leading to these changes.
- Neom's redesign includes shifting towards industrial projects like data centers.
- A ski resort called Trojena, part of Neom, will also be downsized and will not host the 2029 Asian Winter Games.
