Ministry of Interior building
1992 establishments in Saudi ArabiaBuildings and structures in RiyadhGovernment buildings completed in 1992Government buildings in Saudi Arabia
The Ministry of Interior building (Arabic: مبنى وزارة الداخلية) is a 55-meter high six-story government building in the al-Olaya district of Riyadh that houses the main headquarters of the Ministry of Interior of Saudi Arabia. The building is a popular landmark in the city and is known for its inverted truncated square pyramid design surmounted by a dome, earning it nicknames like the Flying Saucer and the Spaceship by Western visitors. Designed by Archisystems and architects Musalli, Shakir and Mandill, it was constructed between 1980 and 1989 by Hyundai E&C.
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Al Olaya, Municipality of Olaya
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Ministry of Interior
Al Olaya
12611 Municipality of Olaya, Al Olaya District
Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia
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