Saudi Arabia’s bold Neom venture is advancing quickly, with LineWorld positioned as the centerpiece. The plan aims to convert a vast desert tract into a futuristic urban landscape featuring The Line, a major ski facility, and a wide array of amenities. Fresh activity at the site shows hundreds of workers, a forest of cranes, and machines shaping the desert as preparations continue for the 170-kilometer backbone that will link the interior dunes to the Red Sea coast.
The construction area presents a sweeping half-kilometer-high wall that is slated to have a mirrored exterior, creating a dramatic silhouette. Inside, operations are expected to be dynamic, guided by firm commitments to sustainability echoed by project managers.
“ecological” project
Organizers stress that Neom and The Line are built on an ecological framework. The city will run on renewable energy, and local mobility is designed to be carbon-free. The plan envisions a high-speed rail journey of roughly 20 minutes from one end of the 170-kilometer expanse to the other, with daily services, shops, and essential facilities located within a short walk for residents—approximately five minutes on foot.
Dozens of cranes dominate the skyline as the landscape evolves, illustrating a bold long-term vision for a modern metropolis. The leadership emphasizes a commitment to sustainable innovation as a core feature of Neom’s identity.
Officials preview ongoing site developments and highlight a constant stream of new ideas, innovations, and striking visuals that will reveal more about The Line’s interior environment as work progresses.
Where will the water come from?
A major challenge for The Line and the broader Neom city, including the ski resort, is securing enough water for residents and infrastructure. One plan involves large-scale water treatment facilities that would transport water from the Red Sea toward inhabited areas. While desalination powered by renewable energy is proposed, experts question whether current technology can reliably support such vast operations with low emissions. If solar energy is used, emissions from electricity generation remain a concern for some analysts.
Construction activities, including machinery use, transport, and material handling, are expected to generate notable emissions. Whether these figures will be offset by announced sustainability measures remains a key topic for observers and regulators.
Beyond environmental considerations, some human rights groups raise concerns about freedoms and living conditions in the region. Reports have documented evictions tied to the project and related legal actions, underscoring a broader debate about governance and residents’ rights in this ambitious endeavor.
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