The supplier announcement
KONE Saudi Arabia announced its vertical-mobility partnership for Jeddah Tower on 10 October 2025 and said the order was booked in the third quarter of that year. The account describes UltraRope for a vertical journey exceeding 630 metres. [1]
Why long travel is an engineering milestone
Editorial analysis: elevator travel distance, building height and passenger journey time describe different things. A long express run can connect to other transport zones instead of serving every floor. The engineering questions include moving mass, ride quality, traffic demand and transfers, not just the machine’s maximum speed.
An archive report, not an operating record
This is an archived supplier announcement about a planned installation. It does not establish that the system is commissioned or that Jeddah Tower is open. Manufacturer energy-saving claims depend on their stated comparison; the linked guide explains the physical principles without assuming those savings apply to every tower.
Sources & references
Sources reviewed 8 September 2026. Undated guidance and product pages can change. Dated research and announcements retain their original context; technical principles do not substitute for locally adopted project standards.
- KONE Saudi Arabia. KONE partners with Jeddah Tower.10 October 2025.