> There was also a very telling interview with architects, builders, concept people etc... and after talking about Neom in all enthusiasm for a bit the interviewer asked each a simple question: would you live in Neom?
Another question, WHO will live in Neom? Saudi Arabia only have 19-20 million native citizens, the rest are all expats.
> Another question, WHO will live in Neom? Saudi Arabia only have 19-20 million native citizens, the rest are all expats.
People from extremely poorly managed countries or countries unable to attract investment because of lack of law or other factors. The UAE is 90% or so migrants who will never become citizens. If you have quasi-competent government and are willing to allow migrant workers in you can print money. Paying people from a country where the average daily wage is $2 $20 per day leaves a lot of room for profit margin even in low profit margin low skill manufacturing like textiles, the classic way to kick start the transition from agricultural to manufacturing based economies.
Another question, WHO will live in Neom? Saudi Arabia only have 19-20 million native citizens, the rest are all expats.