Saudi Arabia

The world's largest earthworks, millions of work hours, and huge sums of money have all gone into pursuing the dream of a 105-mile-long desert city in Saudi Arabia. However, a recent report suggests it might all turn out to be a mirage.

The future world's tallest building has passed a major construction milestone. Saudi Arabia's JEC Tower has now reached 102 floors and is rapidly progressing toward its planned height of more than 3,280 ft.

The Line is the most ambitious and eye-catching part of Saudi Arabia's incredible construction boom. However, the futuristic megacity is reportedly now undergoing a major rethink and looks likely to be significantly reduced in scope.

Saudi Arabia rarely does things by halves, so it's no surprise that its new high-profile theme park has already smashed multiple world records. Six Flags Qiddiya City features the world's longest, fastest, and tallest roller coaster.

Mukaab, the world's largest skyscraper, is one of the most ambitious construction projects ever conceived. However, according to a new report, Saudi authorities have stopped work on the the gigantic building, and its future now looks uncertain.

Construction on the new world's tallest skyscraper is rapidly approaching a major milestone. Saudi Arabia's JEC Tower is racing towards 100 floors, making it another step closer to achieving its projected 2028 completion date.

The past 12 months have produced a remarkable number of buildings that push architecture to new heights. From a megatall skyscraper to the world's longest suspension bridge, here's our pick of the year's most ambitious architecture projects.

2025 has been a big year for wild ideas. From building a skyscraper in a rural Alpine village, to massive animal-shaped power line pylons, read on for our top 10 architectural oddities of 2025.

Following construction restarting earlier this year, more details have been revealed on what is arguably the world's most ambitious architecture project: the mind-bogglingly tall JEC Tower, which is currently rising in Saudi Arabia.

According to a recent news report, Saudi Arabian authorities are taking a closer look at the feasibility of that most unfeasible of architecture projects, the Line, with potential consequences for its incredible ambition.

Work recently completed on yet another extraordinary luxury getaway in Saudi Arabia. Named Shebara Resort, the development features a collection of futuristic pod-like villas that appear to float above the Red Sea.

Saudi Arabia and Egypt are reportedly planning to build a bridge across the Red Sea to connect the two countries. The ambitious proposal is part of an effort to boost tourism and trade, and to support Saudi's ongoing Neom giga-project.