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Killing of Saudi activist exposes tensions over Neom megacity project

The killing of Saudi activist Abdul-Rahim al-Howeiti has highlighted tensions over the construction of the futuristic megacity Neom.

Howeiti refused to leave his home to make way for the multi-million project, decrying what he described as ‘forced displacement’ of residents.
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