The Burj Khalifa's remarkable height and stability are attributed to Bill Baker's pioneering buttressed core system, which ...

As Burj Khalifa marks its 16th anniversary on January 4, 2026, the iconic skyscraper continues to captivate the world as the ...

Cities around the world welcomed 2026 with dazzling fireworks, vibrant light shows, and public celebrations, as millions rang ...

Fireworks explode around the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, during New Year's Eve celebrations in Dubai, United ...

People around the globe toasted the end of 2025 as the clock ticked down on Wednesday, bidding farewell to one of the hottest ...

Fireworks explode around the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, during New Year's Eve celebrations in Dubai, United ...

The 2026 Beijing New Year Countdown celebration at the Juyongguan Great Wall, January 1, 2026 in Beijing, China. At 11 a.m. ET, revelers counted down to the new year in Hong Kong. Revellers celebrate ...

Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, was developed by Emaar Properties and is owned by its founder Mohamed Alabbar, a key architect behind Dubai’s global rise and iconic skyline.

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Scientists have produced the most detailed 3D map of almost all buildings in the world. The map, called GlobalBuildingAtlas, combines satellite imagery and machine learning to generate 3D models for ...

PORTLAND, Maine — The Portland Planning Board has approved a proposal Tuesday to build a 30-story, mixed-use tower in Old Port. Once constructed, it will be the tallest building in Maine. The ...