Satellite images have revealed substantial progress at a UNESCO World Heritage site in Saudi Arabia, whose plans to create a multibillion-dollar tourism hub have caught the attention of President Donald Trump's business.

American engineering firm Parsons Corporation is leading phase two of the design and construction in the historic city of Diriyah, northwest of Saudi capital Riyadh, as part of a recent contract worth $56 million. Diriyah—home to the At‑Turaif UNESCO site—is undergoing a major transformation into a $63 billion international business attraction.

Newsweek has reached out to Diriyah Company, the project's developer, for comment.

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Saudi Arabia is investing heavily in tourism projects to diversify its economy and rebrand politically. Lingering human rights

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