A conceptual image of the planned design for The Line in Saudi Arabia's Neom, shows a large mirrored facade extending out into the water from the desert.
The planned design for The Line in Neom.
  • Saudi Arabia is reportedly getting ready to slash Neom's budget.
  • The megaproject is expected to get 20% less than its target funding, Bloomberg reported. 
  • Saudi Arabia has been struggling to justify the enormous cost of megaprojects such as Neom.

Saudi Arabia appears to be facing up to the reality of its Neom dreams.