7 Crazy Saudi Arabian Projects Accused of Environmental Damage

in blurtconnect •  10 months ago 

Through large-scale investment, Saudi Arabia is building the NEOM megaproject. This futuristic city has been criticized for its impact on human rights and the environment.

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The Line is part of NEOM's future city project. The Line is located in the Tabuk region, northwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This metropolis is said to be able to blend into the surrounding landscape because it has glass facades and is claimed to operate with 100% renewable energy and maintain 95% of its territory for wildlife. Photo: NEOM

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Trojena will be a snowy area 50 kilometers from the coast of the Gulf of Aqaba. This location has an altitude ranging from 1,500 meters to 2,600 meters and is prepared to prepare for the 2029 Asian Winter Games. Photo: NEOM

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Sindalah island resort tourism is scheduled to open in early 2024. Sindalah is a luxury island destination spread over 840 thousand square meters in the Red Sea, including several high-class hotels, giant cruise ships, beach clubs, health centers and luxury shopping outlets. Photo: NEOM

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The NEOM project also includes Oxagon, a floating metropolis that is predicted to revolutionize the global industrial sector. The city was built somewhere around the Red Sea, near the Suez Canal. Photo: NEOM

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The Amala project will be a super-luxury tourist destination being developed in northwestern Saudi Arabia along the Red Sea coast. Its area is more than 4,000 square kilometers. Photo: NEOM

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The project is being built on 90 undeveloped islands between Umluj and Al Wajh on Saudi Arabia's west coast. There will be 100 holiday villas for the scheme along with an airport specifically serving the area. Photo: NEOM

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Diriyah Gate will be built around the UNESCO World Heritage site At Turaif, which represents the original capital of the modern Saudi Kingdom. Taking inspiration from the context of At Turaif, the project aims to create a unique district that preserves cultural heritage, imitates traditional urban forms and preserves the natural environment. Photo: NEOM

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