Saudi Arabia's Jeddah Tower, set to be the world's tallest skyscraper upon completion at around a kilometre high, was originally proposed in 2007. However, the megaproject was mothballed in 2013 amid a national corruption purge, while the COVID-19 pandemic further stalled development of the super-ambitious structure.

At long last, work has resumed on the setback-plagued endeavour. But will it ever be finished? Read on to discover the epic saga behind the Jeddah Tower – and find out when the soaring edifice is finally due for completion.

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