What is Saudi Arabia’s hi-tech ‘Marmalade City’ and ‘Muqaab’ being built in it? Know what is the connection with the holy Kaaba of Islam

Saudi Arabia is building a hi-tech city named New Murabba, which will be ready by the year 2030. A building named ‘Mukaab’ will be built in the center of this city.

Saudi Arabia has announced that it is building a futuristic city named ‘New Murabba’ in its capital Riyadh, which will be ready by 2030. The city is being built under Saudi Arabia’s ambitious Vision 2030 project. The Saudi government says that the ‘New Murabba City’ will have such high-tech facilities, which will be unique and revolutionary in a way in terms of living.

Saudi Arabia’s ‘New Marmalade’ city will feature residential buildings, hospitals, retail markets, hotels, museums and theatres. According to the official release, houses will be built for more than one lakh families to live in this hi-tech city. Apart from this, more than 9000 hotels, 80 entertainment and cultural hubs will also be constructed. Marmalade buildings will be completely hi-tech and digital.

estimated to earn $180 billion

Saudi is also estimated to earn a lot from the ‘Marmalade’ city built in 19 square kilometers. The Saudi government estimates that this hi-tech city will add around $47 billion to its GDP every year and in a way reduce its dependence on oil earnings.

A grand building named ‘Mukaab’ will also be built in the center of ‘New Murabba’ City, which will be the center of this city. Muqaab means cube in Arabic. The ‘Muqaab’ will be 400 meters long and equally wide. More than 20 Empire Buildings can easily fit in it. A design of ‘Muqaab’ has also been shared by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of the Saudi Government and all its features have been told, but now a controversy has erupted over this design.

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Why was the cube shape design chosen for ‘Muqaab’?

Why is there a controversy over Mukaab? Before understanding this, let us know why the cuboid design was chosen for this building? The Saudi government has stated in its press release that the cuboidal ie cube shape design of ‘Muqaab’ will ensure that maximum space is utilized. Latest technology and holograms will be used inside the building, so that there is a unique experience.

According to the government, Mukaab will be built in the state-of-the-art Najdi architectural style. This design is considered best for desert areas. The release also states that the cuboid design has also been chosen so that climate control can be done inside the building.

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Why the controversy over Mukaab?

Seeing the design of Muqaab shared by the Saudi Government, many people are comparing it with the holy ‘Kaaba’ of Islam. The Kaaba located in Mecca is considered the holiest place for Muslims and the building of the Kaaba is also cuboid. A section says that the design of ‘Muqaab’ resembles the building of the Kaaba and is in a way derogatory. However, the Saudi government has not yet clarified whether there is any link between Muqab and Kaaba.

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