Saudi Arabia's Megaproject Disaster!

Saudi Arabia's Neom megaprojects are running into major financial problems according to The Wall Street Journal. After more than $50 billion dollars has been spent the fantasy city has collided with reality. Costs have soared, delays are constant, and the capital expenditure estimates to complete...

20 min - Engineering & Megastructures - Patrick Boyle

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