Kingdom eyes alternative countries to host event after falling behind on construction of desert ski resort
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Futuristic facility was part of kingdom’s $500bn Neom mega-project
One option being discussed is to broaden the event’s scope beyond snow and ice sports
Riyadh in talks to move 2029 event to China as costs mount and construction deadlines slide
Developments such as futuristic Neom hit by budget overruns and lower oil prices
Wave of arrests and fines are in apparent response to online anger over reforms to social security benefits
Review expected to propose a significant redesign after years of delays and overruns
