Saudi Arabia Reviews Gigantic City at Neom Called "The Line"

Project Overview - The Line, a 170-kilometer car-free city within Neom, is undergoing a strategic review to assess its business viability [2][1] - The Line is a key component of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 plan, a $2 trillion initiative to diversify the Saudi economy [1] Financial Considerations - Lower oil prices and budget cuts have prompted Saudi Arabia to prioritize megaprojects, including those within Neom [3][4] - Bloomberg Economics estimates that Saudi Arabia requires a crude oil price of over $100 per barrel to balance its budget, considering sovereign wealth fund spending [3] Decision-Making Process - Any changes to The Line following the strategic review require agreement from the PIF (Kingdom Sovereign Wealth Fund) and the government [4] - The government may decide to proceed as planned or introduce alterations to the project after the review [4]