Despite the accelerated pace of construction and the influx of global talent, Saudi Arabia's NEOM’s path to fruition is fraught with challenges.

Analysts speculate that Kuwait would reject "Saudi request for a loan" if offered for investment in NEOM, as it considers it an economically failed project conflicting with Kuwait's policy of not providing unsecured loans.

Years after Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman promised to build an unparalleled city in NEOM, the dream, more akin to fantasy, has begun to evaporate amid difficulties in funding and convincing foreign experts of its feasibility.

As head of the sports authority, Turki Al al-Sheikh, began meddling in Egyptian sports, resulting in disruptions to the Egyptian league and when he transitioned to head of the entertainment authority, his interference extended to Egyptian arts as well.

Saudi media and digital committees continue to escalate their hostility toward the Resistance in Gaza and applaud what the Zionists are doing there.