Saudi Arabia's $500 Billion Mega City: A Marvel of Engineering or Worker Safety Nightmare?
In the scorching Saudi desert, a colossal construction site is underway, giving shape to the futuristic city-state of Neom. This $500 billion project boasts stunning architecture, featuring skyscrapers taller than the Empire State Building, stretching 106 miles long. As the crown jewel of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed's vision, Neom is set to revolutionize urban planning, but concerns over worker safety and labor rights have sparked debate. With cutting-edge technology and innovative design, Neom is poised to become a marvel of modern engineering, but at what cost to its workers? The project's fate hangs in the balance, as the world watches with bated breath. Key issues include construction safety, futuristic architecture, and urban development.