Abraj Al Bait: Tallest Clock Tower in the World Owned by Arab Government

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Apart from the Kaaba which is the main icon, Makkah, Saudi Arabia also has a Clock Tower or Makkah Royal Clock Tower. The location is right next to the Grand Mosque.

This clock tower is one of the tallest buildings in the world. With a height of 601 meters, this tower is the third tallest building in the world after the Shanghai Tower in China and the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. Even for clock towers, the Makkah Royal Clock is the tallest building in the world.

Apart from being a business center such as a hotel and shopping center, this tower also has an astronomy museum inside. The large clock movement which is always maintained is also a special attraction. Not to mention the viewing tower where visitors can see activities at the Grand Mosque, especially the tawaf congregation at the Kaaba.

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So, of course you are curious, right, who is the owner of this magnificent complex? Abraj Al Bait This? While answering this question, it would be good if you also studied the history below.

Sejarah Abraj Al Bait

Quoted from thetowerinfo.com and neomsaudicity.net. The Abraj Al Bait Tower Complex is one of the most magnificent complexes in the world and has the highest clock tower in the world, the Abraj Al Bait tower is located right next to the Kaaba.

The Abraj Al Bait complex was built on the ruins of an ancient castle called Ajyad which belonged to Sharif Sorour Bin Mosaed. This project was ordered by King Fahd and ran for 9 years. When King Fahd died, this project was continued by his crown prince Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz.

The Abraj Al Bait complex construction project was carried out by the Saudi Bin Laden Company, this project is one of the largest projects in the world. The project area exceeds 1.4 million square meters and consists of 7 towers close to each other. Of course, the architectural design of this building uses typical Islamic architecture.

Owner of the Abraj Al Bait Complex

The owner of the Abraj Al Bait complex does not actually belong to the king, or to an individual group. This complex is a form of endowment by the Arab king for his country. Currently the Abraj Al Bait complex is managed by the Arab government under the responsibility of the Ministry of Islamic Affairs (Ministry of Islamic Affairs)

So, after reading the history, now it’s clear, right friends? The Abraj Al Bait complex belongs to the Arab government, not to individual groups. Even though this project was an order from the king, it did not mean it was complex Abraj Al Bait belongs to the Arab king.

Hopefully it’s useful!

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2024-03-14 22:03:07
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