Saudi Arabia is building a giant car-free region beside the Red Sea, but its futuristic city plans have changed | TheBriefWire
Saudi Arabia is building a giant car-free region beside the Red Sea, but its futuristic city plans have changed
Published 15 July 2026 ยท world
What is NEOM and how big is the region The original plan for a car free eco city Why The Line was scaled back so
What is NEOM and how big is the region The original plan for a car free eco city Why The Line was scaled back so dramatically What is actually being built at NEOM right now Why the project ran into financial and engineering trouble What comes next for Saudi Arabia's eco region
Published: July 15, 2026 โข 5:00 PM IST ยท Updated: July 15, 2026 โข 5:34 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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What is NEOM and how big is the region The original plan for a car free eco city Why The Line was scaled back so dramatically What is actually being built at NEOM right now Why the project ran into financial and engineering trouble What comes next for Saudi Arabia's eco region