Archive · 27 Jan 2026

Saudi Arabia's Neom Megacity May Become AI Data Hub

Saudi Arabia's Neom Megacity May Become AI Data Hub

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had a big plan to build a futuristic city called Neom.

This city was supposed to be 170 kilometers long and have very tall buildings.

But now, because it's too expensive and hard to build, they might change it into a place for computers and AI instead.

The original plan was to build 16 kilometers by 2030, but now they're only planning to build 2.4 kilometers.

Some people are worried that building this city could hurt the environment.

The Crown Prince wants to keep the buildings tall, even though it's expensive, and is looking for other ways to save money.

The project has faced many delays and cost increases, and some experts think the original plan was not realistic.

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