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Ethical Concerns Lead Green Energy CEO to Cancel $100M Neom Contract Introduction: In a startling revelation, Malcolm Aw, CEO and founder of Solar Water, withdrew from a lucrative $100 million contract with Neom after uncovering disturbing reports of human rights abuses.  Neom, envisioned as a green energy "eco-city" by Saudi ruler Mohammed bin Salman, has come under scrutiny for bulldozing villages to make space for its ambitious megacity project. Unveiling Ethical Dilemmas: Aw's initial engagement with Neom was driven by a shared vision of pioneering sustainable energy solutions.  However, his enthusiasm waned as he became aware of the displacement of indigenous communities to facilitate Neom's development.  Reports of villages being razed to the ground to make way for luxury tourism and innovation hubs appalled Aw, prompting him to terminate the contract despite having already established infrastructure in the area. Alarming Revelations: Allegations ...