Saudi Arabia’s plans to build a futuristic mountain ski resort in the desert are facing uncertainty – reportedly forcing the country to consider relocating the 2029 Asian Winter Games.

The Games had been expected to take place in Trojena, in the Kingdom’s planned megacity of NEOM.

It was meant to feature 30km of ski runs and artificial snow, pumped from the Gulf of Aqaba, 200km away.

However, the project has grappled with construction difficulties, meaning the resort may not be completed in time, the FT reports.

Reportedly, Saudi Arabia and the Olympic Council of Asia have begun informal talks with other countries to potentially take over the 2029 Games.

South Korea and China are reportedly being considered as alternative hosts. A source familiar with the project told the Telegraph: ‘

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