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NEOM appoints new Acting Media Head amid racism allegations against former chief Wayne Borg


Several senior executives involved in the NEOM megacity project are facing serious allegations of inappropriate behaviour and racism towards staff at various construction sites.  According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, evidence including recorded phone calls has surfaced, revealing that multiple executives made discriminatory remarks against employees.

Borg has been a prominent advocate for the media sector within NEOM since its inception in 2019, frequently representing the project at industry events and panels.

In light of these allegations, Michael Lynch, the Arts and Culture Executive, has been appointed as the Acting Sector Head for Media at NEOM. This appointment comes as other top executives are under scrutiny for alleged racism and inappropriate workplace conduct.

In response to the allegations, a spokesperson for NEOM stated: “Any allegations of wrongdoing and misconduct are thoroughly investigated. If any wrongdoing is substantiated, we take appropriate action.”

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