Neom Project Undergoes Significant Scale-Down Amid Delays and Budget Issues
DATA AND AI INFRASTRUCTURE
Saudi Arabia's Neom project, originally envisioned as a climate-neutral city called The Line, is undergoing significant scale-down due to delays and budget issues, with plans to repurpose existing infrastructure. The ski resort Trojena will no longer host the 2029 Asian Winter Games, and the focus may shift towards developing data centers to enhance AI capabilities. Despite these changes, officials in Riyadh perceive the adjustments as a strategic response rather than a failure.

Jan 26, 2026, 10:10 AM