Saudi photographer Ali al-Mubarak has caused a great deal of grief among many Saudis, especially residents of the capital Riyadh, after he shared on his Twitter account new photos showing the Kingdom and Al-Faisalia Towers two decades ago. Construction.

Al-Mubarak explained in an interview with Al Arabiya.net that he was contracted by a publishing company in 1998 to cover the monthly shooting of Al-Faisalia Tower, and that a year later he set out to document the excavation of the Kingdom Tower. Basics until opening.

He added: “Most of the photos are film, so the company keeps most of the archives. As a certified photographer, I did not face any challenges because I enjoyed this task so much, I was in a basket with a crane hanging on it, walking in the abyss, even climbing areas under construction for years.” That’s the nature of my job. “

Kingdom Tower under construction by Saudi photographer Ali al-Mubarak

The Saudi photographer found that he was not afraid of heights, and when he took a photo of the Sabic factories in Jubail in 1995, he expressed his feelings there: “Looking down, I’m happy to dance with joy. Al-Bunyan also describes himself as an occasional photographer who has specialized in documenting projects, factories, and companies for 38 years, taking advantage of high-altitude ironwork and the opportunity to document certain facilities.

Various pictures and important personalities

Al-Mubarak also had the experience of photographing petrochemical factories, hotels and hospitals, while his archive was filled with various portraits of the city of Riyadh, industrial portraits, and portraits of other prominent figures, but he also enjoyed photographing nature. He has a chance.

He said of his relationship with the camera: “When I started middle school, I was obsessed with learning how the camera works and how to print a picture on paper, while the sources of information and studio owners do not allow the secrecy of the job.”

Al-Faisaliah Tower Under Construction – Copied by Saudi Photographer Ali Al-Mubarak

However, joining the University of Petroleum and Minerals prompted him to meet with the Student Photography Club, where he found what he wanted and answered: “I borrowed a camera from them and they helped me develop and print some photos, so I’m very happy to learn and repeat the experience anyway.” There was. “

Al-Mubarak commented that it was very expensive to develop and print photos at that time, especially for a university student, pointing out that it was important to wait during the filming period, so the photographer would be sure to take the shot before taking the photo. To avoid loss.