Saudi Arabia has embarked on its ambitious project to build a horizontal city called The Line. While the concept of linear urban design has existed since the 19th century, few have attempted it.

A sci-fi writer who did research for The Line says Neom will be more of a resort than a real city. Chris Hables Gray carried out work for Neom in 2021, researching aesthetics from science fiction.

Neom planners are worried about The Line as costs skyrocket, The Wall Street Journal reported. Planners are reportedly concerned the horizontal skyscraper's design might not appeal to some people. The ...

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Building NEOM, a new futuristic city and adjusting targets cannot be seen as a humiliation for Saudi Arabia, but a sign for a transparent approach and a project that is designed to change the way ...

Neom’s new announcement video for its latest endeavor—a “flagship golf community” in Saudi Arabia call Gidori—opens on a shot of a woman playing a dramatic violin solo in the desert, decked out in a ...

The NEOM project grabbed global attention from the start thanks to its sheer ambition. The centerpiece was The Line, a futuristic linear city - one that is now slated for a major downsizing. Saudi ...

NEOM has announced a strategic partnership with hospitality group Our Habitas, introducing three flagship properties at its newly launched valley destination. A region in northwest Saudi Arabia, NEOM, ...

The internet can turn a concept sketch into a global sensation. In late October 2025, millions of people across X, TikTok, and YouTube watched a video showing what appeared to be a floating football ...