Saudi Arabia Reassesses The Line as Construction Advances Under New CEO
Consultants hired by the Public Investment Fund will reassess the zero-carbon city's viability under tightened budgets driven by slumping oil revenue.
ground.newsThe Line megacity appeared at consultant briefings by consultants reevaluate viability under tightened budgets; Under new leadership delays beyond original timelines. Unveiled as part of Vision 2030 to be a 170-km car-free city aimed for up to 1.5 million residents by 2030; updates indicate a far smaller population and limited early construction progress. Funding constraints driven by fluctuating oil revenue and leadership changes at NEOM contributed to a scaled-back outlook and revised milestones.