Saudi Arabia Integrates Robotics into Neom Construction Amid Labor Concerns
As part of its ambitious Neom megacity project, Saudi Arabia has recently announced the deployment of robotic technology to enhance construction efficiency and address labor concerns.
The initiative comes in response to heightened scrutiny over worker safety and rights following reports of significant fatalities among laborers in the region.
An ITV Documentary has recently claimed that over 21,000 workers have died as a result of poor labor conditions while working on the Saudi Arabia Vision 2030 initiative, which includes Neom.
The Neom project, which includes the development of a groundbreaking 105-mile linear city known as The Line, is investing over 1 billion Saudi Riyals (approximately $266.6 million) in automated systems to support its construction efforts.
The large investment is part of a broader strategy to reduce reliance on manual labor, particularly in light of allegations surrounding worker mistreatment at construction sites across the kingdom.
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