Saudi Arabia’s Neom, the World’s Biggest Construction Project Gets a Reality Check
WSJ - 2024-05-07T04:01:00.000Z

Saudi Arabia's plans for twin 105-mile-long skyscrapers have lost momentum amid spiraling costs and construction glitches. A handout picture...

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