Saudi Arabia is pouring billions of dollars into what it describes as a “futuristic megaproject.” Neom is currently under construction in the northwest of the kingdom, and it has been mired with controversy from the start. From the violent displacement of the tribes that lived on the land, to the abuse of the workers tasked with turning the crown prince’s vision into reality. The World’s Shirin Jaafari reports on how a group of influencers are now giving us a glimpse into this megaproject.
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