The Saudis are quite keen on flashing the gold and proving just how powerful and rich they really are, even if the people of that land might not be as free as they’d like. But what they’ve got planned next is sure to outdo just about any other oil-rich country: build a mile-high skyscraper.
The 5000 foot building, which will be twice the size of the Dubai Tower (2300 feet) will tower over the city of Jeddah and will cost about 30 billion dollars. A city with a capacity of 80 000 people will also be built around the tower, extending over an area of 23 million square metres.
On a good day, you’ll be able to see the Middle East, North Africa and the Indian Ocean. Can you just imagine spitting off there?
[Source : The Next Web, The Daily Mail, The Daily]
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