Economist: And yet, the Saudis feel economically pressured
Recent developments highlight economic strain in Saudi Arabia, affecting ambitious projects like the Mukaab and The Line due to low oil prices.
SEEING FROM SPACE? β© See how powerful the world's largest planned building would actually be
The Mukaab project in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh, designed to be the largest building in the world, is currently in an uncertain state and may remain unfinished.
Update on Β£36bn 'world's largest building' project as big as 20 Empire State Buildings
The Mukaab project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is set to become the world's largest building, with major developments reported about its construction.