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Neom, Pt 2: The Emperor’s New Clothes

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The Delusions of Neom: Ambitions and Realities

This chapter explores the extravagant and often unrealistic plans for the Neom project, focusing on its ambitious structures in the Neom Mountain region. It addresses the escalating costs and financial manipulations behind the project while questioning the practicality of opulent designs amidst internal dissent and environmental concerns. Through vivid imagery and stark contrasts between vision and reality, it reveals the challenging and pressured environment faced by those involved in turning this dream into a reality.

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