Saudi Arabia Begins Construction Of World’s Largest Building Worth $50 Billion

Saudi Arabia has commenced construction on the Mukaab, a $50 billion megastructure in Riyadh, which aims to be the world’s largest building. Rising 1,300 feet, it will feature 2 million square meters of space, including residential units, hotels, and retail areas. Part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Vision 2030, the project has drawn both admiration and criticism for its social impacts.