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The Jeddah Tower Completion Project in Saudi Arabia aims to build the world's tallest building, expected to exceed 1,000 meters in height. Originally commenced in 2013, the construction was halted in 2018 following a broad anti-corruption campaign, with the project having reached 63 out of the planned 157 floors at that time.

Gjenopptatt bygging med nye avtaler

The Jeddah Economic Company (JEC), the developer of the project, has actively resumed the construction efforts as of 2023. They have invited proposals from several Saudi and international contractors, such as Austrian firm Strabag and various Chinese companies, although some, like Skanska, declined to bid. A new agreement was signed in late 2024 with the original contractor, Saudi Binladin Group.

Ambisiøse mål og kostnader

This ambitious project spans a planned coverage area of 1.5 square kilometers and aims to surpass the current tallest building, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, by 172 meters. Estimated costs for the project are around 100 billion Saudi riyals (approximately 300 billion Norwegian kroner). The completion of the tower is seen to bring significant economic and aesthetic benefits to the Jeddah Economic City area.

42 måneders tidslinje til 2028

The construction timeline has been set to 42 months from the restart in early 2025, projecting an opening date in 2028. The final stages of preparation include a bidding process with a response deadline by the end of 2023, aligning with the renewed focus on timely completion.

Overvunnet utfordringer og optimisme

There have been various challenges throughout the project, including previous contractor issues and significant external political factors that led to the initial halt. With the resumed construction and revised agreements, there is renewed optimism towards achieving the goal of completing the tallest building in the world, marking a pivotal accomplishment for the region.