Al Quds Endowment Tower

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Al Quds Endowment Tower
القدس برج الوقف
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Location within Doha
General information
StatusNever built
Location Doha, Qatar
Coordinates 25°19′48″N51°31′48″E / 25.33006°N 51.530102°E / 25.33006; 51.530102 Coordinates: 25°19′48″N51°31′48″E / 25.33006°N 51.530102°E / 25.33006; 51.530102
Construction started2009
Height
Antenna spire495 m (1,624 ft)
Technical details
Floor count100
Design and construction
Architect(s)Arab Engineering Bureau
DeveloperPrivate Engineering Office
References
[1] [2]

Al Quds Endowment Tower was a multipurpose skyscraper on hold in Doha, Qatar. The foundations were laid down in 2009 but construction was halted in spring 2010. It was cancelled on 14 August 2019.

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References

  1. "Al Quds Endowment tower". CTBUH. Retrieved 2013-01-14.
  2. "Al Qud's Tower". SkyscraperPage.com. Retrieved 2013-01-14.