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Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) has launched bids to build a supertall 2-km-high Rise Tower in its capital, Riyadh's North Pole district, a futuristic zone prioritising vertical living and green energy.

Priced at USD 5 billion (approximately Rs 41,500 crore), the tower will dwarf Dubai's 828-meter Burj Khalifa more than two times and even the under-construction 1-km Jeddah Tower.

The Rise Tower will feature 678 floors with observation decks, luxury hotels, and metro connectivity. It will anchor the North Pole district, blending residential, commercial, and industrial zones with parks and schools.

At 3.5 times the ...