Saudi Arabia wants China to help fund its struggling $500 billion Neom megaproject. Investors may not be too excited.

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A rendering of The Line, which developers say will be a key part of Saudi Arabia's Neom project.

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Saudi Arabia's $500 billion Neom megacity is reportedly seeking new sources of cash

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Sindalah, Neom
Sindalah is one part of the Neom project.

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The reality of spending $500 billion to build a city in the desert is starting to hit home for Saudi officials

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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.

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Saudi Arabia's futuristic $500 billion Neom megacity just got a lot smaller ... for now, report says

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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.
A conceptual image of "The Line" in Neom.

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Saudi Arabia and the UAE are battling to become the Middle East's economic superpower

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Mohammed bin Salman and Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan have had a longstanding relationship.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan have a long-standing relationship.

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Vision 2030 is Saudi Arabia's grand plan to future-proof its oil-based economy. Experts say it's a huge risk.

Tech Insider : Economy
NEOM, MBS
A rendering of The Line, part of the Neom project, and its mastermind, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

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Saudi Arabia is grappling with rising borrowing costs as it embarks on massive spending plans

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Cristiano Ronaldo
Saudi soccer club Al Nassr agreed to sign Cristiano Ronaldo at the start of 2023.

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Saudi Arabia is planning to execute three local tribe members who opposed its futuristic NEOM megacity project, UN experts warn

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Neom in Saudi Arabia, on January 12, 2021.
Neom in Saudi Arabia, on January 12, 2021.

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The Saudi crown prince wants to build a trillion-dollar utopia in the desert. His deals with China reveal a darker vision.

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NEOM, MBS
This image shows the design plans for 'The Line,' a part of the Saudi Arabian megacity of NEOM, and a portrait of its mastermind, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

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Saudi Arabia Is Trying to Pivot From Big Oil to Big Tech

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The country of Saudi Arabia has scrounged up several billion dollars in investments from major tech companies, which are interested in building cloud computing centers in the region.

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