Saudi Arabia cancels building contracts for desert ski resort
Futuristic facility was part of kingdom’s $500bn Neom mega-project
Futuristic facility was part of kingdom’s $500bn Neom mega-project

Review expected to propose a significant redesign after years of delays and overruns

Developments such as futuristic Neom hit by budget overruns and lower oil prices

Kingdom eyes alternative countries to host event after falling behind on construction of desert ski resort

A glittering ghost town no longer: Riyadh’s King Abdullah Financial District is finally filling up

With the Strait of Hormuz choked off, Riyadh focuses on Red Sea infrastructure

Project announced on eve of Saudi Crown Prince’s visit to White House