Saudi megaproject executives detained by corruption watchdog

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Two senior execs at Riyadh's $63B Diriyah project detained by Nazaha watchdog in recent weeks:

Saudi Arabia's anti-corruption agency, Nazaha, has recently arrested at least two high-ranking officials from Diriyah, the ambitious $63 billion urban project in Riyadh, sources close to the situation confirmed.

The arrests stem from an active inquiry by the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority, with one individual already released pending further review. No formal accusations have been announced, and the investigation continues without public details.

As one of the kingdom's flagship initiatives, Diriyah hosted a lavish state banquet for U.S. President Donald Trump during his May Gulf visit, where the project's leader noted the leader's awe at its vast scope. Involved parties have declined to comment.

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