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Major update to Saudi Arabia’s ‘$1 trillion giga project’ The Line as new plans revealed
- Saudi officials signal a major revision to The Line as costs rise and feasibility tightens
- New plan focuses on data centres rather than a traditional mega-city
- The Line's original scope included seven million people in a 110-mile line, now under review
- Sindalah, Neom's first project, opened in October 2024 after delays and budget overruns
- Officials warn the Neom project may shift away from social and cultural aims toward AI and industrial applications
- Financial strains emerged as annual cost estimates for The Line rose, prompting reevaluation
- Saudi regime suggests reprioritisation to manage deficits and budget pressures
- The Line's envisioned integration included micro-services and a connected, walkable city design
- The Line aimed to be the centerpiece of a broader diversification strategy for Saudi assets
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