Saudi Arabia wants to build the world's tallest skyscraper

Burj Dubai is 700 meters tall. Will it be surpassed?

London - Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal wants to build a skyscraper in the port of Jeddah on the Red Sea that will far exceed all existing records in height. The planned building, named Mile High Tower, is set to be twice as tall as the Burj Dubai in the capital of the United Arab Emirates, which will stand 700 meters tall upon completion. The British Sunday newspaper The Sunday Times reported on the project of the Saudi billionaire.
    Alwaleed bin Talal, a member of the Saudi ruling dynasty, is currently ranked as the 19th richest person in the world according to the latest Forbes list. His estimated wealth is £11 billion (approximately 350 billion CZK). The prince plans to invest about £5 billion (around 160 billion CZK) into the construction of the gigantic skyscraper, the top of which is said to have a view of the African coast across the Red Sea. However, he has not announced when construction is expected to begin.
    The construction, which will involve British firms, will be structurally very challenging due to its height. Structural engineers and architects will also need to ensure that the skyscraper can withstand extremely high temperatures and strong desert winds. Therefore, computer-controlled dampers will likely have to be installed in the underground levels to regulate any swaying of the tower, which might cause unpleasant sensations similar to motion sickness for its users. The stability of the skyscraper will also be maintained by two smaller towers connected to the main building by arches.
    The current tallest building in the world is the Burj Dubai, which surpassed the previous record set by the Taiwanese skyscraper Taipei 101, which is 508 meters tall, even before its completion.