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Saudi Arabia’s New Murabba Development Company has achieved significant construction progress on its Mukaab development as part of the New Murabba downtown development in Riyadh.

According to an official statement released on 15 October: "Excavation works at the Mukaab and surrounding podium sites have reached 86% completion, with over 10 million cubic metres of earth moved."

Beijing-headquartered China Harbour Engineering Company is carrying out the excavation works.

New Murabba has also started the foundation works on the Mukaab building, which is being carried out by UAE-headquartered HSSG Foundation Contracting.

The client is preparing to undertake the raft concrete works beneath the Wadi podiums and Mukaab. It has allowed bidders until 20 October to submit offers for the contract.

Mukaab, a Najdi-inspired landmark, will be one of the largest buildings in the world. It will be 400 metres high, 400 metres wide and 400 metres long.

The Mukaab will encompass a tower on top of a spiral base and a structure featuring 2 million square metres of floor space designated for hospitality. It will feature commercial spaces, cultural and tourist attractions, residential and hotel units and recreational facilities.

The main packages include the Mukaab core, Wadi podiums, infrastructure and public realm, corner towers, rooftop and Najdi screen.