This is the Jeddah Tower in May 2026, after construction had reached the 100th floor in Saudi Arabia. Once completed, Jeddah Tower is planned to be the first 1-kilometre-tall (1,000 m; 3,300 ft) building and would become the world's tallest building. What’s the point of these enormous skyscrapers?

This is the Jeddah Tower in May 2026, after construction had reached the 100th floor in Saudi Arabia. Once completed, Jeddah Tower is planned to be the first 1-kilometre-tall (1,000 m; 3,300 ft) building and would become the world's tallest building. What’s the point of these enormous skyscrapers?

Posted Aug 13, 2026, 4:55 PM UTC

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