For almost half a century, New York City held the title for the world’s tallest building. Between 1931 and 1972, the iconic Empire State Building remained the highest — standing at 1,454 feet tall.

The construction of the Jeddah Tower, the world's tallest building, is "progressing quickly," the firm behind it told Newsweek.

Construction is progressing on what’s set to become the world’s tallest building. With a final planned height of over 3,280 feet, the Jeddah Tower located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, is set to break the ...

The U.S. hasn't housed the world's tallest building since 1974, when the Willis Tower in Chicago was completed.

The Jeddah Tower has reached 100 floors and 400 metres, a significant milestone to its construction. The building will be completed in 2028 and become the tallest building in the world, surpassing the ...

From iconic towers to casinos and luxurious residences, these multi-billion-dollar developments are among the world's most ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Construction on Saudi Arabia's long‑delayed Jeddah Tower has surged ...

The skyscraper and the twentieth century are synonymous; the tall building is the landmark of our age. As a structural marvel ...