RIYADH: The facade of Riyadh’s Tuwaiq Tower has become a vast canvas bearing a portrait of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in one of the largest murals painted on a building in the region and the world.
The team behind the project hopes it will earn a place in Guinness World Records.
The mural covers the facade of the roughly 305-meter tower, one of the tallest buildings in the Saudi capital. Its palette draws on traditional colors, blending the building’s architectural identity with public art.
Saudi mural artist Badr Al-Balawi said the idea came from the tower’s owner, businessman Ibrahim Al-Muhaidib.
The project took 31 days of continuous work and required four cranes, specialized equipment and materials designed for outdoor use. (Badr Al-Balawi)
