The longtime chief executive of the $500bn Saudi development project Neom Nadhmi al-Nasr, launched by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has departed, according to a Neom statement issued on November 12.

Neom CEO steps down as Saudi Arabia reduces scope of mega-projects

A top executive associated with Neom, the world's biggest construction project, has come under scrutiny after he went on a racist rant about having his Sunday evening ruined over the death of three workers.

'F***ing morons': Executive behind $500bn sci-fi city Neom goes on racist rant after death of 3 workers

Saudi Arabia is developing a futuristic city- 'NEOM'. The nation is clearing all obstacles. One of the obstacles is residents on land. Saudi ‘Arabia has approved 'lethal force’ to clear residents from land for a futuristic city.

Saudi Arabian forces to 'kill' residents to clear land for its futuristic city Neom

Representatives of Saudi Arabia's mega project Neom were recently in China. Doing what? Meeting leaders and prospective investors. Reports say Saudi Arabia has had to scale down its trillion-dollar project Neom because of finance-related issues. Will China come to the rescue?

Gravitas: Saudi Arabia seeks Chinese investment to revive over-ambitious Neom

The West Asian country of Saudi Arabia is undertaking a major engineering marvel. The oil-rich country is building a zero-carbon city named NEOM that will have vertical layers of buildings for work, living, farming, and leisure stretching 170 kilometers into the horizon. Straight out of a fantasy novel, Crown Prince and de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman want it completed by 2030.

Saudi Arabia's fantasy city Neom being built for $1 trillion

Saudi Arabia's Neom has just hosted its first Bollywood shoot as Shah Rukh Khan shot a portion of his upcoming film 'Dunki' at the location. The film marks the first collaboration of filmmakers Rajkumar Hirani and Khan.

Shah Rukh Khan's 'Dunki' becomes the first Bollywood film to shoot in Neom, Saudi Arabia

NEOM's chief executive officer Al-Nasr highlighted that NEOM is now creating 15 islands as phase 1 of its development, which will be followed by a complete mobility system, the "largest marina on Earth," and a commitment to sustainable energy.

Wow ! A tour inside Saudi Arabia’s sci-fi city 'NEOM'

The futuristic Saudi megacity Neom will feature two skyscrapers extending across a swathe of desert and mountain terrain. Will this be the future of cities? Ghadi Francis tells you on The West Asia Post.

The West Asia Post: Saudi Arabia plans $1 trillion mirrored skyscraper in Neom

According to reports, Saudi Arabia is planning to build the world's largest buildings as part of its $500 billion mega development plan. The Saudi authorities reportedly plan to build two 500 meters tall skyscrapers as part of the NEOM project.

Saudi Arabia planning to build world’s largest buildings

Saudi Arabia megacity project NEOM is flirting with a major taboo. The futuristic city has not ruled out allowing alcohol in what would be a historic change for the kingdom. On The West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis decodes what it means for Riyadh.

The West Asia Post: Saudi Arabia megacity project NEOM is flirting with a major taboo

With an artificial moon and flying taxis, Neom has been billed as humanity's next chapter. Ghadi Francis tells you about this $500 billion megacity in the deep deserts of Saudi Arabia. For more such stories, keep watching the West Asia post with Ghadi Francis every Friday at 8:30 PM IST, only on WION.

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