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The ambitions of Neom are undermined by ethical concerns as reports detail the displacement of local populations and the chilling consequences of protesting these forced evictions. With the looming deadline of the Asian Winter Games in 2029 set to showcase an eventual site at a not-yet-existent Trojena, doubts persist about the practicality of MBS's grand designs.
Critics liken Neom to the disastrous dreams once promised by projects like Fyre Festival—grandiose visions that ultimately crumble under the weight of reality. The extravagant promises echo a Silicon Valley playbook where words take precedence over actual implementation, focused on attracting investment rather than delivering tangible change.