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With plans continually shrinking—from a colossal 106 miles to a mere mile and a half—the feasibility of meeting these objectives became increasingly uncertain. However, some snippets of information suggest that strategic planning may help alleviate the oversupply and associated costs seen in previous projects.
Repercussions and Revelations
Despite grand opening parties (complete with appearances from celebrities) and ambitious output goals, the reality behind Neom's operations reveals a labyrinth of financial irregularities and miscalculations. Internal audits indicated that Neom's management skews projections to justify ongoing expenses. This manipulation occurred despite awareness of the risks tied to lofty goals failing to materialize.