Reports highlight violence and worker safety issues at Saudi Arabia's NEOM mega project

Reports from Saudi Arabia's NEOM mega project reveal serious issues, including gang rapes, suicides, and other violent crimes among migrant workers. These incidents have emerged from the construction camps, raising concerns about worker safety and living conditions. Since 2020, around 100,000 workers have been employed at NEOM, but many have faced harassment and violence. A British company found no cohesive safety plans, and numerous worker deaths have occurred due to accidents on site. Despite claims of prioritizing worker welfare, conditions remain dire. The ambitious Vision 2030 project has seen over 21,000 worker deaths in eight years, with significant delays in project completion timelines.