At first glance
Friday, November 17, 2023 | 20 Views |
The Line was conceived as a linear city, a ribbon of interconnected communities stretching 170 kilometers across the desert. The brainchild of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the project aimed to revolutionise the concept of urban living, addressing issues of sustainability, environmental impact, and the quality of life.
The futuristic proposal garnered attention for its boldness, promising a city where people could live, work, and thrive in a seamlessly integrated environment. At first glance, the Line appeared to be a marvel of innovation, a city designed for the future.
It is not uncommon in this part of the world for parents to actually punish their children when they show signs of depression associating it with issues of indiscipline, and as a result, the poor child will be lashed or given some kind of punishment. We have had many suicide cases in the country and sadly some of the cases included children and young adults. We need to start looking into issues of mental health with the seriousness it...