THE LINE: The revolution of urban life !

Saudi Arabia unveiled new pictures of the Neom megacity planned by its ruler, Mohammed bin Salman.
They highlight the landscapes surrounding the city, and present it as a vacation paradise. 
But human-rights groups have concerns about the city's plans for mass surveillance.
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In a desert in the arid northwest of Saudi Arabia, plans for a trillion-dollar, futuristic megacity are beginning to take shape.

Neom is the brainchild of Saudi Arabia's crown prince and de facto ruler, Mohammed bin Salman.

In his bid to diversify Saudi Arabia's economy and reduce its reliance on fossil fuels, the crown prince aims to attract billions in investment to Neom, which he envisages as a tourism attraction and global hub for technology and innovation. 

In a new set of pictures released by Neom and Unsplash, the city is portrayed as a paradisaical adventure holiday resort. 

But activists are warning that that rights are being trampled as Saudi Arabia readies parts of the resort to be opened to visitors. 

Let's take a look at the latest images.