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The NEOM project in Saudi Arabia is undergoing significant changes, marked by the suspension of The Line megacity, which was set to span 170 kilometers and accommodate 9 million people. This decision was made in September 2025 after an investment of about $50 billion, as rising costs may see the total project expenses soar to $8.8 trillion, far exceeding the initial $1.5 trillion estimate.

Meanwhile, Oxagon, part of NEOM, is being developed into a strategic hub for artificial intelligence data centers, including a $5 billion partnership with DataVolt to establish a net-zero data center campus operational by 2028. This aligns with Saudi Arabia's broader ambitions to be a leader in AI and cloud computing, with $40 billion allocated for AI investments.