Saudi Arabia’s Record-Breaking Jeddah Tower is officially back on track after a five-year halt, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The Kingdom Holding Company has emphasized that they are speeding up construction process as concrete pouring has already kicked off.
Construction of the Jeddah Tower, a global symbol of ambition and progress, has officially restarted the concrete pouring in the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kingdom Holding Company, Eng. Talal bin Ibrahim Al… pic.twitter.com/CzdgbETgHl
— شركة المملكة القابضة (@Kingdom_KHC) January 20, 2025
Set to rise to an incredible 3,281 feet, the jaw-dropping skyscraper will be the world’s tallest building.
Concrete pouring has begun for the 64th floor with plans to complete one floor every four days.
According to the company, the tower will surpass 1,000 meters in height, reshaping Jeddah’s skyline and showcasing Saudi Arabia’s architecture excellence.
The Chairman of the company, Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, commended the government’s support stressing that they have repaid most of the construction loans. Therefore, this step allowed the company to efficiently manage the project.
برج جدة قبل قليل ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Z7sDR8O8aN
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Crucially, he noted that the tower will be completed in 42 months and the total investment will surpass 100 billion riyals.
Once complete, Jeddah Tower will house between 75,000 and 100,000 people.
It will boast luxury apartments, offices, a hotel, and an observation deck that makes you feel like you’re on top of the world.
The project aligns with the Saudi Vision 2030 which aimed at cutting oil dependency and diversifying national economy.
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