Update: World’s Tallest Skyscraper-to-Be Climbs Higher
Summary
Saudi Arabia's Jeddah Tower, which aims to become the tallest building in the world, has surpassed 80 floors. The project is part of Saudi Arabia's effort to diversify its economy beyond oil, with the tower expected to be completed by 2028.Key Facts
- Jeddah Tower is set to surpass the Burj Khalifa as the world's tallest building.
- The tower has now exceeded 80 floors and will have around 130 floors once complete.
- When finished, the tower will be over 1,000 meters (3,280 feet) tall.
- The building will include a luxury hotel, office space, apartments, and the highest observation deck in the world.
- Construction started in 2009 but paused in 2018 due to Saudi Arabian purges.
- The tower requires an advanced elevator system with 59 elevators in total.
- Jeddah Tower is part of broader projects to boost Saudi Arabia's economy outside of the oil industry.
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