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Ar-Ruʼays
Ar-Ruays (), also spelled Al Ruwais, is a port town in the Qatari municipality of Qatar, municipality of Al Shamal. It is located on the northern tip of Qatar, approximately north of the capital Doha. Before the country's economic landscape was transformed by oil extraction, Al Ruwais was one of the most important fishing centers on the peninsula. The town is best known for the Al Ruwais Port, the second-most important port in Qatar. It is also known for accommodating what is thought to be the earliest-constructed surviving mosque in Qatar. Etymology Ar Ru'ays translates to 'small head' in Arabic. It was so named because the town juts out into the sea relative to the land surrounding it. History 19th century In the 1820s, George Barnes Brucks carried out the first British survey of the Persian Gulf. He recorded the following notes about Al Ruwais, which he referred to as ''Rooes'': A survey conducted by the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office, British Hydrographic Office in 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madinat Ash Shamal
Madinat ash Shamal () is the capital city of the municipality of Al Shamal in Qatar. Located more than north of Qatar's capital Doha, the city was founded in the 1970s, shortly after the country gained independence. It was delimited in 1988 and shares its boundaries with Ar-Ruʼays to the east and Abu Dhalouf to the west. Madinat ash Shamal's creation came in an attempt to consolidate northern Qatar's industries and services into one main area. As a result, the city has several government offices in the Al Shamal Government Center and hosts the industrial hub of the municipality – Al Shamal Industrial Area. Etymology The city's name "Madinat ash Shamal" translates to "city of the north". Geography Madinat ash Shamal is over from the capital Doha. It is the main area of the two main habitation zones for the ''ghaf'' tree, the other being in Rawdat Rashed in central Qatar. According to a field study, there are over a dozen ghaf trees in Madinat ash Shamal that are over 100 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ras Rakan
Ras Rakan () is the northernmost point in the Qatari Peninsula and is located in Al Shamal. It is the north-western point of an islet called Jazirat Ras Rakan, but as the channel between this islet and the mainland is not passable for boats, Jazirat Ras Rakan may be regarded as forming the northern extremity of the promontory. ''This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.'' Location The islet is nearly from the shore, and may be reached by wading through low water. The northernmost town of Qatar, Ar-Ruʼays, lies miles south-east from the islet. If approached from a northward direction, Ar-Ruʼays becomes visible before Ras Rakan is spotted. Description Jazirat Ras Rakkan is a very low, T-shaped islet, with tufts of grass on it. There are some small mangroves on the southern side of it. It is nearly in length east to west, and extremely narrow. The T-head, at its western end, is long. Hydrology In a 2010 survey of Ras Rakan's coastal wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abu Dhalouf
Abu Dhalouf () is a town on the north coast of Qatar, in the municipality of Al Shamal. It was demarcated in 1988 and is bounded by Madinat ash Shamal to the immediate east, with Ar-Ruʼays to the immediate east of Madinat ash Shamal. Etymology In Arabic, 'abu' means 'father' and in this context is used to describe an area with a distinct feature. 'Dhalouf' is derived from the Arabic term 'dhalfa', which is the name for the curved ends of saddles used for camel riding. It was said to be so named because of a prominent hill that resembled the end of a saddle. Alternative transliterations of the name are Abu Dhaluf, Abū Ḑalūf, Abu Dhuluf, and Abū Z̧ulūf. History In the 1820s, George Barnes Brucks was tasked with preparing the first British survey of the Persian Gulf. He wrote down the following notes about Abu Dhalouf, which he referred to as ''Boodeshoof'': Map of Qatar Peninsula in 1824 - Abu Dhalouf.jpg, Abu Dhalouf as ''Boodeshoof'' in an 1824 map of the Qatar Peninsu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Municipalities Of Qatar
Since 2015, Qatar has been divided into eight Municipality, municipalities. In 2004, a new municipality, Al Daayen, was created under Resolution No. 13, formed from parts of Umm Salal and Al Khawr; at the same time, Al Ghuwariyah was merged with Al Khawr; Al Jumaliyah was merged with Ar Rayyan; Jarayan al Batnah was split between Al Rayyan and Al Wakrah; and Mesaieed was merged with Al Wakrah. In 2014, the western city of Al-Shahaniya split off from Al Rayyan Municipality to form its own municipality. For statistical purposes, the municipalities are further subdivided into Zones of Qatar, 98 zones (as of 2015), which are in turn subdivided into districts and blocks, the latter being the lowest subdivision. History According to Ministry of Municipality and Urban Planning, in 1963, the first municipality was the Municipality of Qatar, created under Law No. 11. Later in the same year, its name was changed to Municipality of Doha by Law No. 15. Then, on 17 July 1972, Ar Rayyan, Al Wak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Utub
The Bani Utbah (, plural Utub; ', singular Utbi; ') is an Arab tribal confederation in the Arabian Peninsula. The confederation is thought to have been formed when a group of clans from Najd migrated to Eastern Arabia in the late 17th century and early 18th century. Most of the Utub clans and families, such as the Al-Sabah and Al-Khalifa, trace their lineage back to the Anizah tribe, with the exception of some, such as the Al Bin Ali, whose lineage goes back to the Banu Sulaym tribe. The Al Bin Ali along with the current ruling families of Bahrain and Kuwait were the rulers of the federation. The name of the confederation is found in the form Attoobee or Uttoobee in English sources up to the late 19th century. History Invasion of Oman (1697) The Shia Iranian Safavids asked for the assistance of the Utub in invading Oman in 1697; however, they were defeated, as they were already engaged in another war with the Ottomans for the control of Basra. Some Utub and Huwala at t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fuwayrit
Fuwayrit (; also spelled as Fuwairat) is a Qatari coastal village in the municipality of Ash Shamal approximately north of the capital Doha. It is an important site for Qatar's oil industry. Archaeological evidence suggests that it may have been settled as early as the 16th century. Previously, it was one of the most important towns in the northern sector of Qatar, having served as the seat of power for the Al Thani who had migrated here during the 18th century, before relocating to Al Bidda (presently Doha) in 1847. According to tradition, Mohammed bin Thani, recognized as the first ruler of the Qatari Peninsula, was born here. Etymology According to the Ministry of Municipality and Environment, Fuwayrit is derived from the Arabic word ''farat'' (or ''fart''), meaning to advance or to progress. This name was chosen in reference to a man who left his tribe in Fuwayrit by boat. Another theory states that the name originates from ''furat'', which is translated as a small hill. Hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
House In Al Ruwais Qatar
A house is a single-unit residential building. It may range in complexity from a rudimentary hut to a complex structure of wood, masonry, concrete or other material, outfitted with plumbing, electrical, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.Schoenauer, Norbert (2000). ''6,000 Years of Housing'' (rev. ed.) (New York: W.W. Norton & Company). Houses use a range of different roofing systems to keep precipitation such as rain from getting into the dwelling space. Houses generally have doors or locks to secure the dwelling space and protect its inhabitants and contents from burglars or other trespassers. Most conventional modern houses in Western cultures will contain one or more bedrooms and bathrooms, a kitchen or cooking area, and a living room. A house may have a separate dining room, or the eating area may be integrated into the kitchen or another room. Some large houses in North America have a recreation room. In traditional agriculture-oriented societies, domes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al Ghariyah
Al Ghariyah () is a village on the northeast coast of Qatar located in the municipality of Al Shamal. It was founded in 1885 by settlers from the town of Al Wakrah. It was a site of contention between Qatari tribes allied with the Ottomans and Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani. A number of ancient cup-marks and rock engravings were discovered in Al Ghariyah. Etymology The name "Ghariyah" is derived from the Arabic word for cave, "ghar". It was so named because the area contains many mountains with small caves. Geography Because of Al Ghariyah's precise location on the coast, in the past its inhabitants lacked direct access to the groundwater. Moreover, the water that could be obtained was saline. Therefore, the village formed a trade relationship with the nearby settlements of Al-ʽAdhbah, Filiha, and Ain Sinan in which it would receive water in exchange for sea goods such as fish and pearls. Al Ghariyah's landscape is influenced by a series of wind-blown ridges believed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al Mafjar
Al Mafjar () is an abandoned village in Qatar, located in the municipality of Ash Shamal in the north. There are plans to redevelop ruins of the ancient village as a tourist attraction.Natural Landmarks Qatar Tourism Umm Tais National Park and are nearby. Etymology Al Mafjar roughly translates to 'bomber'. There is a high ground to the north of the village which has long prevented seawater from washing in, but when sea levels rose unexpectedly, the seawater "exploded" and spread around the village, thus giving it the name 'Al Mafjar'.
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Al Jumail
Al Jumail () is an abandoned village in north-east Qatar located in the municipality of Al Shamal. It was an important town in the northern peninsula prior to the 21st century. Nearby settlements include Ruwayda to the south-west and Yusufiyah and Abu Dhalouf to the north. Etymology The town's name comes from the Arabic word "jameel", which means "beautiful"; a reference to the trees that grow in the area year-round. Various alternative transliterations of the name are used, such as ''Al Jemail'', ''Al Jamil'', ''Lumail'', and ''Yamail''. History In the 1820s, George Barnes Brucks was tasked with preparing the first British survey of the Persian Gulf. He documented Al Jumail in this survey, referring to it as "Yamale" and concisely stating that "Yamale, in lat. 26° 5' 40" N., long. 51° 14' E., is a small village." In J.G. Lorimer's Gazetteer of the Persian Gulf written in the early 1900s, he makes mention of ''Jumail'', noting its location as "midway between Abu Dhalouf and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al Khuwayr
Al Khuwayr () is an abandoned village in northwest Qatar, located in the municipality of Al Shamal. It is a popular domestic tourist attraction due to its history and ruined structures. History 18th century Al Khuwayr was previously known as ''Khor Hassan'', literally meaning 'beautiful inlet'. In the late 18th century, noted pirate and tribal leader Rahmah ibn Jabir al-Jalhami settled Al Khuwayr. It served as his base of operations against the Al Khalifa in Bahrain. Rahmah's base in Al Khuwayr was surrounded by a protected bay which made it difficult for his enemies to attack the area. He resided in a fort with mud walls with only a few huts in the vicinity. Rahmah ibn Jabir successfully persuaded several Bahraini dissidents and people hostile to the Al Khalifa to migrate to Al Khuwayr. To ibn Jabir’s enemies, the settlement bore the nickname “the fox’s den”. In 1793, during the Saudi siege of Qatar, forces led by the Saudi commander Sulaiman ibn Ufaysan razed the village ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ain Mohammed
Ain Mohammed () is an abandoned village in northern Qatar, located in the municipality of Ash Shamal. It lies about 1.5 km southwest of the abandoned village of Freiha. To the north is a series of small hills known as Al Jebailat. The site comprises 24 structures in total, among which are two mosques and a fort. Etymology Named after a local well, the first constituent of the village's name, "ain", refers to a natural source of water in Arabic. "Mohammed" was the name of the individual who built the well which supplied water to the village. History In 1908, J.G. Lorimer recorded Ain Mohammed in his ''Gazetteer of the Persian Gulf'', giving its location as "2 miles north-east of Zubarah". He makes note of a masonry well, 3 fathoms deep, yielding indifferent water, and a ruined fort. ''This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.'' Based on field work carried out by anthropologists in Qatar in the 1950s, the main tribe in the area of Ain Mohamme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
