Saudi Arabia's futuristic mountain ski resort and the centerpiece of the world's largest construction project, known as Neom, is unlikely to be ready in time to host the 2029 Asian Winter Games, a new report said.

The Games could be relocated to South Korea , a main engineering and construction contractor responsible for executing the complex said, according to business news outlet The Edge Malaysia.

Newsweek has reached out to Eversendai Corporation Berhad and Neom for comment.

Why It Matters

The news aligns with multiple media reports on delays and budget overruns facing the kingdom's flagship project. Neom's development is focused on the mainland area of Tabuk Province, along the Red Sea coast. The project encompasses various regions, including The Line, Oxagon, and Trojena, a

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