The Government of Abu Dhabi has announced the successful demolition of Mina Plaza towers in Mina Zayed areas on Friday.
Modon Properties announced that the demolition set a new Guinness World Records title for the tallest building demolished using explosives (controlled demolition).
The momentous project was carried out in partnership with a leading demolition company with the highest international safety measures in place.
With a total of 144 floors, the four high-rise towers were demolished in approximately 10 seconds through a controlled implosion using stable non-primary explosives of robust qualities and excellent safety record.
Comprising four large high-rise structure, a total of 144 floors were demolished in 10 seconds with stable non-primary explosives placed in 18,000 drill holes within the structures.
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