Business Chief Middle East edition - May 2018

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3 Milad Tower

Milad Tower, located in Tehran, Iran, is a multi-purpose structure that contains a five-star hotel, a large convention centre, IT park and world trade centre, with the building also acting as a radio tower. It measures 1,427 ft to the tip of the antenna and is the tallest building in Iran. The head of the tower is a large pod with 12 floors and a large flat roof.

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2 Abraj Al-Bait Clock Tower

Controversially built on the location of the historic Ottoman Fortress Ajyah, Abraj Al-Bait Clock Tower has the world’s largest clock face and is the tallest building in Saudi Arabia. It is also the most expensive building in the world, costing $15bn, more than 10 times the amount of the Burj Khalifa. Standing at 1,972 ft, the Abraj Al-Bait Clock Tower has 120 storeys and 96 elevators, and took over seven years to build, with construction finishing in 2011. The clock face can be seen from as far away as 16 miles.

http://thetowerinfo.com/ buildings-list/abraj-al-bait/

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