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Satellite images reveal the reality of Saudi Arabia's $2 trillion megacity in the desert

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The 170 kilometre long mega city is the brainchild of Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman .

Satellite images show how the landscape is transforming in the Arabian desert.

The line is designed to be a city like no other city that's ever been built.

It promises to house 9 million people within a footprint of just 34 square kilometres .

The UN predicts it will be nearly 7 billion cities by 2050 , but this is not sustainable.

The line is designed as a solution to both urban sprawl and population explosion.

The team at NEON believe that cities need a reset.

Supporters of the line have praised MBS for being bold and innovative.

But there is evidence that NBS 's ambition may be stalling.

Saudi Arabia has pledged to build a $2 trillion energy line to meet its energy needs by 20-30 .

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