Satellite Images Reveal The Reality Of Saudi Arabia's $2 Trillion Megacity In The Desert

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The world's largest construction project is carving a path through the Saudi desert, but will the 170-kilometer-long megacity known as "the Line" ever become a reality? Journalists cannot freely report from Saudi Arabia, so we analyzed satellite imagery and spoke to experts to separate the vision from reality. Not only have the cost and the timeline for construction shifted in the sand, but recent reports suggest that thousands of migrant workers have died while trying to deliver Mohammed bin Salman's "Vision 2030." 00:00 - Intro 01:43 - Mohammad Bin Salman's Dream City 02:25 - Luxury Island And Ski Resort 03:21 - Construction And Design Of The Line 05:39 - Solving The Problem Of Expanding Cities 07:11 - Circular Vs Linear Cities 08:32 - The History Of Linear Cities 10:16 - Delays And Spiralling Costs 12:12 - Human Rights And Cleared Villages 15:49 - Sustainability Pledges 16:45 - Environmental Impact Of Construction 18:06 - Keeping The Line Cool 19:32 - Water And Desalination 20:27 - Bird Migration 20:53 - Progress Update 21:27 - Credits ------------------------------------------------------ #saudiarabia #megacity #businessinsider #viewfromabove MORE VIDEOS: The Dark Truth Behind Syria's Deadliest Prison | Insider Docs | Business Insider https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMqewkANMEg Why Bringing Back Supersonic Is Almost Impossible | The Limit | Business Insider https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLm9zbGoli4 The True Cost of Trump's Presidential Transition | Business Insider https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccdXOAkY6K8 Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit our homepage for the top stories of the day: https://www.businessinsider.com Business Insider on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessinsider Business Insider on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessinsider Business Insider on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/businessinsider Business Insider on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/Business_Insider/5319643143 Business Insider on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessinsider Satellite Images Reveal The Reality Of Saudi Arabia's $2 Trillion Megacity In The Desert