Saudi Arabia Unveils World’s First 3D Printed Mosque in Jeddah

News Desk
Islamabad: The world’s first mosque constructed using 3D printing technology was inaugurated in the city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
According to a report from the foreign news agency “Al-Arabiya News,” the late Abdul Aziz Abdullah Sharbatli Mosque, built using modern technology, is part of the Al-Jawhra Project in Jeddah Governorate.
This project is one of several initiatives undertaken by the National Housing Company.
A significant gathering of government officials, businessmen, and ordinary citizens attended the inauguration ceremony of the mosque.
The report mentions that the new mosque was commissioned by businesswoman Wijant Muhammad Abdulwaheed as a tribute to her late husband.
Spanning an impressive area of 5,600 square meters, the mosque was completed in approximately six months.
Manufactured by a Chinese company utilizing 3D printing technology, this groundbreaking project marks a significant milestone in modern construction techniques.
Wijant Abdulwaheed expressed her desire to contribute to the introduction of this advanced technology in the Kingdom.
With the completion of this mosque, Saudi Arabia has achieved the distinction of being the first country to pioneer such innovative mosque construction.
Abdulwaheed emphasized that this achievement sets a new standard in the realm of technology and contemporary construction practices, showcasing Saudi Arabia’s commitment to embracing modern advancements in the field of construction.