Elsewhere in the world, sceptics sensing a scam might reserve their judgement until the 2029 Asian Winter Games. Earthmovers are already in motion, though to create Neom—Saudi crown prince Mohammed Bin Salman’s snow-on-the-sands fantasy.

There will be a gorgeous Nordic-grey lake ensconced in the mountains, a fold-up village for the visiting athletes, villas, hotels and facilities for yachting and diving.

Football stars, desert ski resorts, 2029 Asian Games-Saudi Arabia is building post-oil future comes via ChinaTechNews.com.