NEOM
- A sci-fi writer who did research for The Line says Neom will be more of a resort than a real city.
- Chris Hables Gray carried out work for Neom in 2021, researching aesthetics from science fiction.
- Neom officials say the megacity will cater to both tourists and permanent residents.
A consultant who worked on Saudi Arabia's Neom megaproject says its centerpiece called The Line will be more of a resort than a functioning city.
Chris Hables Gray, an author and consultant who researched science fiction design aesthetics for The Line in 2021, told Business Insider that the futuristic city was a "resort for 0.01% of the population."