Ever wondered what it takes to build a megacity in the Saudi desert? Meet “the Line,” a bold 170-kilometer-long construction project that feels straight out of a sci-fi movie! But here’s the kicker—will it actually see the light of day? With journalists facing tight restrictions in Saudi Arabia, we turn to satellite imagery and expert insights to uncover the truth behind the shimmering vision of Mohammed bin Salman’s “Vision 2030.” While plans have shifted as much as the sands themselves, troubling reports indicate that the human cost—particularly among migrant workers—has been shockingly high. So, can ambition and reality coexist in this audacious endeavor? Let’s dive in! LEARN MORE.
“The world’s largest construction project is carving a path through the Saudi desert, but will the 170-kilometer-long megacity known as “the Line” ever become a reality? Journalists cannot freely report from Saudi Arabia, so we analyzed satellite imagery and spoke to experts to separate the vision from reality.
Not only have the cost and the timeline for construction shifted in the sand, but recent reports suggest that thousands of migrant workers have died while trying to deliver Mohammed bin Salman’s “Vision 2030.” – Via Business Insider | Posted by Thrillz