Saudi Arabia’s Next Mega-Projet: Mukaab, An Indoor Super-City In Riyadh


Have you seen Saudi Arabia’s new mega project proposal in Riyadh?

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has announced a bold new project that promises to be the world’s largest modern downtown and would be large enough to hold 20 Empire State Buildings.

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Let’s say Saudis love outstanding ideas!

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