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73-457: It is located to the northeast of Al Khor City and to the southeast of Al Thakhira . "Ras" in Arabic means "head", in this context it is being used to refer to a headland . On the other hand, "matbakh" is translated as "kitchen". This name was given because the area was used a massive fireplace in the past for cooking. In the 1820s, George Barnes Brucks carried out the first British survey of

146-550: A Qatari Coast Guard station was initiated in 2014. As part of the project, two administrative structures, two supporting structures and a road were built, resulting in a developed area of 3,156 m occupying a total area of 16,995 m. Ashghal (The Public Works Authority) announced the completion of the 101,000 square meter facility of the Aquatic Fisheries and Research Centre in Ras Matbakh in 2017. The total cost of

219-410: A burial for a Bahraini or Mesopotamian sailor who died near the site. This Qatari location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Al Khor (city) Al Khor ( Arabic : الخور , romanized :  Al Khawr ) is a coastal city in northeast Qatar , located 50 kilometres (31 mi) north of the capital Doha . Considered one of Qatar's largest cities, it

292-537: A considerable size increase for the village. To protect both the coveted Ain Hleetan Well and the town's fledgling harbor, the villagers built the Al Khor Towers around 1900. Originally a collection of eight towers, only three survived throughout the ages. Multiple different families were tasked with maintaining and renovating each tower. Located next to these towers at the northern boundary of Al Khor

365-442: A government-sanctioned plan saw the allocation of QR 200 million towards building new schools with a planned completion date of late 2016. The Urban Planning & Development Authority conducted extensive surveying of Al Khor throughout 2007 and 2008 before officially publishing the 'Al-Khor City Master Plan 2032' in 2008. Key features of the master plan include increased availability of public transport, extensive development along

438-508: A hospital with a bed capacity of 500 at a cost of QR 3.6 billion by 2017. Also included in the plan was a modern health center. The first formal school in Qatar outside of Doha opened in the city in 1952. The city's first public library opened in 1977. Al Khor International School is the main school in Al Khor, accommodating 4,000 students of families employed by QatarEnergy LNG . In 2015,

511-535: A planned completion date of 2013 and its plots were to be sold through several phases. However, in December 2009, the project was put on hold indefinitely. Families of Qatargas were provided with accommodation in Al Khor Community , one of the largest residential complexes in the country. Al Khor International School is located within the community. An investment of over QR 2 billion has been spent on

584-501: A planned project which would see the desalination capacity of the plants increase from 35 million gallons of water per day to 65 million gallons per day. The project began in 2017. In 1999, QatarEnergy proposed to construct a facility which would meet the water cooling requirements of Ras Laffan's petrochemical industries. This project came to fruition with the launch of the facility's inaugural phase in 2003 with an hourly production capacity of 308,000 cubic meters of seawater. By 2010,

657-506: A railway station and a museum. The renovated park was officially reopened on 18 February 2016. The park also features a zoo, which hosts pandas, a first-ever in the Middle East. The Baladna complex, which contains Baladna Farm and Baladna Park, is a popular local destination catering to families. Occupying an area of 2.4 million square meters, the complex offers various outdoor activities and games. A zoo hosting various animal species

730-415: A report of the site on 23 November. They unearthed a green pot near the coastline containing long-decomposed human remains, likely those of an adult, as well as some animal bones. The Danes estimated that the pot could originate from 500 to 300 BC and stated it resembled the burial tradition and pottery design found in ancient Bahrain and Mesopotamia at that time. Thus, they postulated that it may have been

803-470: A residential house, and charged admission fees to attendees. Various social issues were often the subject of the club's plays. Aside from hosting plays and cultural performances, these clubs also organized amateur football matches. In 1982, the Ministry of Information established Al Khor Cultural Center in an attempt to conserve and document the local culture. This center was later put under the auspices of

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876-532: A result, Khor Al Shaqiq represented a wide range of cultures and ethnicities at the time. Around 1850, many of these tribes united to form the Al Muhannada tribal confederation. In 1871, the Ottoman Empire expanded its reach into Eastern Arabia. After establishing themselves on Al-Hasa coast, they advanced towards Qatar. Abdullah II Al-Sabah of Kuwait was sent to the town to secure a landing for

949-561: A shallow tidal creek , which led to the area being settled by the whole of the Al Muhanada tribe after relocating from their home in Al Khuwayr in northeast Qatar. According to an alternative version of this story, it is stated that the two cousins stumbled upon Al Khor after unsuccessfully chasing down a hare , rather than searching for their lost camels. It was decided that the name of the town would be prefixed with 'khor' which

1022-594: A stronghold in Al Khor. One of its leaders belonged to the Al-Missned sub-tribe of the Al Muhannada, and the group was popular with residents. In retaliation, a small number of high-ranking Al Thani members suggested bombing Al Khor, though this idea was dismissed. After the Qatari government cracked down on the group, in 1964 they banished many members of the Al Muhannada to Kuwait , where they would remain for several months before returning to Qatar after mediation from

1095-513: A view of the bay and docks near the museum. There are two major sports stadiums in the city: Al-Khor SC Stadium , whose tenants are Al Khor SC and Al Bayt Stadium , which was completed for the 2022 FIFA World Cup . Al Bayt Stadium, which translates to 'the house', is designed to replicate a traditional tent used by Qatari nomads. The seating capacity is 68,895 spectators, and it hosted the semi-final between France and Morocco on 14 December 2022. The Italian industrial group Salini Impregilo

1168-601: A well known as Ain Al Jahsha, located about 10 km (6.2 mi) to the west of the settlement. Another closer-by water source, Ain Hleetan, was also used by the residents, and some even believed that water obtained from Ain Hleetan possessed medicinal properties, leading it to gain the moniker of "the doctor". In the 1820s, George Barnes Brucks carried out the first British survey of the Persian Gulf . He recorded

1241-637: Is 50 miles (80 km) north of the capital Doha and 23 miles (37 km) southeast of Ras Rakan . There is a reef off the coast. Together with Fuwayrit , Ras Laffan accommodates approximately 30% of all sea turtle nests in Qatar. The area has been noted for the presence of the rough-tailed gecko as well as communal nesting sites. Common vegetation found in Ras Laffan includes arfaj ( Rhanterium epapposum ), rak ( Salvadora persica ), desert thumbs ( Cynomorium coccineum ), ndeewa ( Cressa cretica ), rukbah ( Cyperus jeminicus ) near

1314-523: Is Qatar's main site for production of liquefied natural gas and gas-to-liquid . It hosts among others ORYX GTL and Pearl GTL plants, QatarEnergy LNG plants, and the Dolphin gas processing plant , the Laffan Refinery, and Ras Laffan A, B, and C integrated water and power plants. With an enclosed water area of approximately 4,500 hectares Ras Laffan Port is the largest artificial harbour in

1387-466: Is also found in the complex. Baladna also has a visitors center that provides educational tours of dairy production. Attractions in Al Khor include Al-Sultan Beach Hotel & Resort, a palace that was converted into a hotel, and its large concentrations of modern and historical mosques. The main industry of the city is fishing. There are several beaches surrounding Al Khor, and the beaches south of it are home to many beach houses owned by both residents of

1460-509: Is an environmental NGO formed as a joint partnership between QatarEnergy Industrial Cities and several other large companies operating in Ras Laffan. It was established as a response to calls for improved environmental management in the area surrounding the city resulting from petrochemical processing. Currently, Ras Laffan accommodates three power generation and water desalination plants, abbreviated as Ras Laffan A, B, and C (also known as Ras Qartas Energy Plant ). In 2014, Kahramaa announced

1533-487: Is dotted with numerous cafes, green areas, and recreational areas. Beginning in 2017 and finishing in 2018, Ashghal (the Public Work Authority) refurbished the entire corniche. They added two children's play areas, bringing the total to five. They also improved accessibility for handicapped people, added over 6,000 m (65,000 sq ft) of green areas and over 250 seats, and replaced every tile of

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1606-449: Is located 57 km (35 mi) to the south. Common vegetation found in Al Khor include alaqool ( Alhagi maurorum ) in the northwest, qurdi ( Ochradenus baccatus ), mangroves ( Avicennia marina ), glasswort ( Salicornia europaea ), hadh ( Cornulaca aucheri ), rimth ( Haloxylon salicornicum ), Arab bean ( Gypsophila vaccaria ), cottina ( Bassia eriophora ), broadleaf seagrass ( Halophila stipulacea ) near

1679-482: Is mentioned that a pearling bank known as Umm Al Shebh is found off the coast of Ras Laffan, although Lorimer provides no description of Ras Laffan itself. As an industrial city, Ras Laffan was commissioned in 1996. The purpose of its founding was to host petrochemical facilities for the natural gas obtained from North Field . The North Field, found in 1971, is the world's biggest natural gas field, occupying an offshore area of roughly 6,000 square km; more than half

1752-407: Is served by Ras Laffan Hospital, which is spread over 200,000 square meters and features four levels, including an underground level. The bed capacity is 118, with future plans to expand this with the addition of 100 beds. A mosque with a 400-worshiper capacity is also in the works. It has a 30-bed emergency building distributed over 6,000 square meters of the hospital. Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC)

1825-594: Is situated on the Farkeeh Coast and accommodates bathrooms, a playground and a concession stand. Three historic watchtowers , known as the Al Khor Towers , remain near Al Khor's shoreline, having been built in the late 19th century to early 20th century. Their primary purposes were to provide a vantage point and to scout for potential attacks. The three towers, each cylindrical, have walls that are 60 cm (24 in) thick and diameters of approximately 4 m (13 ft) each. Among Al Khor's historic sites

1898-471: Is the Ain Hleetan Well, which oral tradition suggests led to the founding of the city. First built in the late 1800s of a mixture consisting of plaster, clay, and gravel, the water from the well was believed by locals to be of medicinal value. It is said that it was discovered by a group of hunters, and that its construction eventually led to the development of the surrounding area which evolved into

1971-525: Is the Arabic translation of 'creek', however, multiple names were used in the settlement's initial stages. The two most popular names were 'Khor Al Muhanadah', named after the founding tribe, and 'Khor Al Shaqiq', which is named after the incision in the wood used in constructing sailboats, a craft for which the settlement was well known. Of these two, 'Khor Al Shaqiq' was the more commonly used variant. Carsten Niebuhr , an 18th-century German explorer who visited

2044-520: Is the capital city of the municipality of Al Khor and Al Thakhira . Dating back to the 18th century, it is one of Qatar's oldest settlements. The name of the city, meaning creek in Arabic , emerged because the original settlement was built on a creek. Until the mid-1900s, it was known as Khor Al Shaqiq . Originally a fishing and pearling village, much of Al Khor's recent growth has been due to its proximity to Qatar's northern oil and natural gas fields and to Ras Laffan Industrial City . Along with

2117-551: Is the world's biggest petrochemicals export port, taking up a grand total of 56 square km. The first time an LNG carrier docked in the port was in 1996. In 2015, the port had the capacity to dock 200 tankers annually. Named after the legendary Arab pirate Rahmah ibn Jabir al-Jalahimah , the Erhama bin Jaber Al Jalahma Shipyard occupies 110 hectares and is used by Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar . The city

2190-507: The Arabian Peninsula , created one of the first maps to depict the settlements of Qatar in 1765 in which he denoted 'Adsjar', possibly referring to Al Khor. Primarily a pearl diving and fishing village, the majority of activity took place during the summer when the pearling season was in full swing. During the winter, the nomadic tribesmen would rear livestock throughout the interior. The locals fetched their drinking water from

2263-534: The Ministry of Culture . A separate women's section was opened in 2006 with its own library and offers workshops and education trips to heritage sites. The Al Khor Girls Center was established by decree of the Minister of Culture (Decision No. 39 of 2011) and was officially inaugurated on 6 June 2012. The center aims to provide girls a platform to learn about and practice local customs and values. Qatari Arabic ,

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2336-479: The Persian Gulf . He recorded the following notes about Ras Matbakh: "Ras Mut Buck is an elevated cape, in lat. 25° 40' N., long. 51° 36' 15' E. This cape should not be approached under four or five fathoms." A survey conducted by the British Hydrographic Office in 1890 describes the area in significantly more detail: "Ras Matbakh is a point 3 miles N.N.E. of [Ras Al Nuf]; between them is

2409-566: The 19th century, several other tribes within the country began migrating to Khor Al Shaqiq as a result of its reputation and its well-known spring, Ain Hleetan. The two main tribes, Shahwan and Bani Hajer , soon intermarried with the Al Muhannada tribe and formed new families, including the Al-Baddha, Al-Missned, Al-Hassan and Al Arbeed. Further migrants came from the Utub , Al Manasir , and Al Dawasir , as well as immigrants from Persia and Najd. As

2482-616: The Al Khor Police Station on the coast, and the Roza Dam, built to the north near what is today Al Thakhira Road. The village had an international presence during this period, with frequent trade missions taking place to the coast of Fars . Their relationship was so extensive that it was even incorrectly speculated by English diplomat Charles Belgrave that the Al Muhannada originated from Iran. Goods that were brought back from trading missions would then be sold at one of

2555-448: The Al Muhannada take place in public venues during holidays, Al Khor being the only town in Qatar other than Abu Dhalouf where such performances by a tribe take place. Ras Laffan Industrial City Ras Laffan Industrial City ( Arabic : راس لفان , romanized :  Ra’s Lafān ) is a Qatari industrial hub located 80 kilometres (50 mi) north of Doha . It is administered by QatarEnergy . Ras Laffan Industrial City

2628-718: The Al Muhannadi in Al Khor had about 600 fighting men led by Sheikh Ahmed Bin Essa, and were closely tied to the Bani Hajer tribe. In 1950, anthropologist Henry Field visited Qatar, publishing his findings a year later. While there, he interviewed Mansur bin Khalil, a local sheikh, who informed him that the population of the Al Muhannadi in Al Khor was approximately 2,000 people. Some lived in tents while others resided in primitive stone dwellings. J. G. Lorimer 's Gazetteer of

2701-636: The Ottoman troops, bringing with him four Ottoman flags for the most influential personages in Qatar. One of these flags was destined for Ali bin Abdul Aziz, the ruler of Khor Al Shaqiq. For defensive purposes, in the 1890s sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani ordered all of Qatar's northernmost settlements, including Al Khuwayr and Ar Ru'ays , to be evacuated and its inhabitants moved to Al Bidda , Al Wakrah and Khor Al Shaqiq, leading to

2774-646: The Persian Gulf gives an account of Al Khor (referring to it as Khor Shaqiq) in 1908: Modernization in the town started in the 1940s and 1950s, after Qatar started reaping the benefits of its newly discovered oil fields . The first paved road connecting Al Khor to the capital Doha was constructed in the 1940s, and in the 1950s, the town constructed its first hospital. A primary school followed shortly after. The town also began to be referred to simply as 'Al Khor' rather than 'Khor Al Shaqiq'. At this time, most of Al Khor's houses, built out of stone, were located along

2847-562: The Saudi government. It was also stipulated that each tribe member was to pledge allegiance to the emir of Qatar, and those who refused would stay in exile. In July 1972, the Al Khor Municipality was officially established with Al Khor as its seat. Following this decree, the government began large-scale development projects in the town, which included replacing all old housing units and establishing government office branches in

2920-521: The auspices of Hamad Medical Corporation . It has a bed capacity of 115 and was opened in May 2005 as the first multi-specialty healthcare facility situated outside of Doha. Health services provided by the hospital include general medical care, general surgery, obstetrics, pediatrics and neonatal care. There are also a few health centers, one of the largest being Al Khor Community Medical Centre. Ashghal (Public Works Authority) announced their intent to open

2993-742: The backs of donkeys to be transported back to the village. There were also several springs in the village, among them, Ain Sadd, Ain Salam, Ain Al-Dab, and Ain Masoud. Each spring was named after the individual responsible for excavating it. Furthermore, the village's basic water needs were met by three primary reservoirs: Al-Jalta Dam, a cement dam built inland in Al Egda , the Ain Al-Dab Dam built near

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3066-495: The bay ranges from 2.2 to 6.5 km (1.4 to 4.0 mi). It is linked to the open sea by a channel with a width of roughly 750 meters (2,460 ft) on its southern end. The area is home to extensive stands of mangroves , which cover an area of about 168 hectares off the coast. In a 2010 survey of Al Khor's coastal waters conducted by the Qatar Statistics Authority , it was found that its average depth

3139-517: The beachfront, being connected by a series of narrow alleyways. Many were two-story houses with cooling rooms on the top floor for summer months. In 1965, the city was integrated into Qatar's electrical grid. In the early 1960s, pan-Arabism had established itself in the peninsula, and in 1963, the Qatar National Unity Front was created. The movement, which opposed royal privilege and advocated for increased workers rights, had

3212-479: The city and residents of Doha. Al Khor Mall is the primary mall in the city, having opened in 2012. The city's first cinema was slated to open in Al Khor Mall at the end of 2015. Al Khor Corniche is one of the most popular and accessible attractions in the city. A seafront promenade that runs for approximately 1 km (0.62 mi) and takes up over 28,000 m (300,000 sq ft). The corniche

3285-447: The city's 8 km (5.0 mi) of seafront and development of Al Khor Beach, a popular domestic attraction. Barwa Group carries out real estate projects in Al Khor through its subsidiary, Barwa Al Khor. In November 2008, the group unveiled its major 'Urjuan' project, which had a projected cost of $ 10 billion. Urjuan was described as a planned city capable of hosting 63,000 inhabitants spread over 5.5 million square km. The project had

3358-422: The coast of Ras Laffan. In a 2010 survey of Ras Laffan's coastal waters conducted by the Qatar Statistics Authority , it was found that its maximum depth was 12.5 meters (41 ft) and minimum depth was 5 meters (16 ft). Furthermore, the waters had an average pH of 8.05, a salinity of 46.94 psu, an average temperature of 24.6 °C and 6.86 mg/L of dissolved oxygen. Laffan Environmental Society

3431-566: The coast, and cleome barbaran ( Cleome brachycarpa ). Plants such as qalam ( Arthrocaulon macrostachyum ) and thailoth ( Halocnemum strobilaceum ) are found primarily in salt marshes . Flowers of the Sonchus genus (commonly known as common sow thistles) have also been observed in rare instances. Al Khor overlooks a sheltered bay upon which Al Khor Island (also known as Purple Island and Jazirat Bin Ghanim ) lies. The width of

3504-572: The coast, incense grass ( Cymbopogon commutatus ) in sandy depressions , kebaisha ( Erodium glaucophyllum ), reeds ( Phragmites australis ) in wet areas, ja'ad ( Teucrium polium ), nafayj ( Pulicaria gnaphalodes ), and stoneseed ( Echiochilon jugatum ). Other common vegetation found in Ras Laffan include mature shrubs of the Taverniera genus including aelijaan ( Taverniera spartea ) and dahseer ( Taverniera aegyptiaca ). Roughly 17 hectares of mangroves are found off

3577-454: The complex over the years by Alaqaria, a subsidiary of Barwa Group . The city has one of the largest parks – Al Khor Family Park & Zoo – in Qatar with an area of 240,000 m (2,600,000 sq ft). Starting in June 2010, the government has invested QR 250 million in refurbishing the park. This has resulted in the development of new facilities in the park such as a mini-golf course,

3650-434: The continuous expansion at Ras Laffan Industrial City , the number of facilities and services available in the town is rapidly increasing. In October 2015, Ashghal (Public Works Authority) revealed that it would be investing billions of Qatari riyals into developing infrastructure in Al Khor. Its plan includes the creation of additional hospitals and schools and the refurbishment of the road system. Qatar's capital, Doha ,

3723-420: The dialect of Gulf Arabic spoken in Qatar, varies slightly between the bedouin populations and the hadari (urban) populations. There has been a growing trend in Al Khor and other towns in Qatar to adopt urban linguistic features. Bedouins are transitioning to the hadari dialect to align with the cosmopolitan, educated, and sophisticated lifestyle epitomized by Qatar’s royal family . Ardah performances by

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3796-492: The entrance to a small creek and backwater, called Khor Shajij ; the entrance to which has only one fathom at low water. A small village with several towers has been established here. The 3 fathoms line is 4 miles off this point, under which depth there is foul ground; there is a dry sand bank, 3 miles E. by S. of the point. Khor al Dhakira , which is also shoal, is another little creek, 3½ miles North of Matbakh. Shoals — Between 25° 41' N. and 25° 47' N. Lat., 6 miles off shore in

3869-434: The following notes about Al Khor, which he referred to as Khore Sheditch : "Khore Sheditch is a small boat harbour, to the southward of Ras Mut Buck , having from one and a half to two and a half fathoms water in it ; its entrance is in lat. 25° 40' 10' N., long. 51° 34' 50' E. The point at the entrance of Khore Aegarah is in lat. 25° 43' 10" N., long. 51° 36' 40" E. The Khore is small, having only one fathom in it." In

3942-502: The ground floor of the museum, handiwork relating to Qatar's cultural heritage are displayed, and there are exhibits on the maritime traditions historically engaged in by Qataris, such as fishing and shipbuilding. Ancient artifacts obtained from excavations, including those done on the dye industry in Al Khor Island , are hosted on the first floor, as well as geographic maps of Al Khor. On the second level, visitors are provided with

4015-536: The modern-day city of Al Khor. In recognition of its historic importance, a marketplace consisting of over 70 stores known as Ain Hleetan Market was erected near the well, bolstering its tourism potential. Qatar Museums is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the well. Comprising two houses adjacent to a marketplace, the Al Ansari Property is situated in the central part of Al Khor. It

4088-463: The most sailors (1,408) and was also the only major city to record an increase in the rate of sailors from 2010 to 2015. In 2019, the largest-ever expansion project of Qatari fishing ports was launched by the Ministry of Municipality and Environment , which included an additional 208 parking lots for boats in the Al Khor Harbor. The city is served by Al Khor General Hospital, which is under

4161-463: The neighboring Al Khor Community , it hosts a large number of oil workers . Al Khor Island , an important archaeological and tourist site, is northeast of the city. It was also the venue for the opening game of the 2022 FIFA World Cup . According to oral tradition, Al Khor was first settled by members of the Al Muhannadi tribe in the mid-18th century, possibly around 1750, making it one of

4234-399: The neighbourhood of Ras Matbakh, a series of shoal patches were observed from Beacon. These shoals had apparently 4 or 5 feet water on them, and from 16 to 20 feet inside; they are easily seen during daylight; and the lead gives plenty of warning. As the shore is very low, the distance off may have been over estimated, as it is not visible from the deck more than 4 or 5 miles." Construction of

4307-480: The oldest settlements in the country. Various versions of the story exist, but one version states that two nomadic Al Muhannada tribesmen, Mohammed bin Baddah and Majid Al Shuqairi, had gone in search of their missing camels. While searching, they discovered a stream of fresh water in a depression underneath a high ground, later to be known as Ain Hleetan. Further exploration also unveiled a suitable docking platform on

4380-496: The petrochemicals in Ras Laffan have been based in the specially-designated Ras Laffan Support Services Area since its inauguration in March 2013. The area's facilities consist of three large-scale workshops, a yard, and an administration building occupying an area of 46,600 square meters. Mainly, companies based in this area provide replacement and repair of damaged electrical and petrochemical-related equipment. The Port of Ras Laffan

4453-621: The project was QR 237.7 million. During the first large-scale archaeological expedition of Qatar in the 20th century, the Danish Mission, active from 1956 to 1964, made discoveries at Ras Matbakh. The area was first introduced to archaeologists Hans Jørgen Madsen and Jens Aarup Jensen in November 1961 by Ahmed bin Jassim Al Thani, then-ruler of Al Khor . Arriving on 22 November, the two Danish archaeologists surveyed and wrote

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4526-558: The region. Cannons belonging to the Ottoman garrison at Al Khor were found inside, suggesting it may have been built by the Ottomans for a defensive purpose. During the 20th century, drinking water was obtained primarily from the Umm aş Şuwayyah area to the southwest of the village, as this well was renowned for its water's freshness. Women would fetch this water in pots and place them on

4599-456: The size of the State of Qatar. North Field contains over 900 trillion tcsf of recoverable gas. Ras Laffan's commissioning in 1996 marks the completion date for the city's first liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant to convert the natural gas obtained from North Field into LNG. At first, it was estimated that only 106 square km would be needed for industrial operations. However, in 2004, this figure

4672-493: The town. Residences on the shorefront were demolished, making way for modern housing built at higher elevations. Also in the early 1970s, Al Khor Health Center was inaugurated. By the 1980s, the primary and secondary road system for Al Khor was developed by the Ministry of Public Works. In 1983–84, Al Khor was included as part of a major project by the Ministry of Public Works valued at QAR 535 million to develop sewage infrastructure in major settlements outside of Doha. Due to

4745-432: The two remaining phases were completed, increasing the hourly production capacity to 937,000 cubic meters of seawater. In 2017, Qatargas and ExxonMobil launched the $ 10.4 billion Barzan Gas Project as a joint venture. Ras Laffan Emergency & Safety College is a training center for emergency professionals created to address the safety needs of the city's industrial companies. Companies providing support services to

4818-624: The village's three primary souqs . Captain Francis Prideaux, who was the British political resident in Bahrain , remarked in 1906 that, although Al Bidda was firmly under Al Thani -rule, the tribes of northern settlements, including Khor Al Shaqiq, did not pay tribute to the sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, nor did they consider themselves subjects of his. It was remarked by the British political resident in Bahrain in 1939 that

4891-427: The walkway. Al Khor Island (commonly known as Purple Island) is located near the city. Considered to be a domestic ecotourism destination, the island is connected to Al Khor by a tapered dirt path that runs through several streams. A fenced-off beach referred to as either Al Farkiya Beach or Al Khor Family Beach provides a recreational space for families. Running for a stretch of about 1,350 metres (4,430 ft),

4964-578: The world and contains the world's largest LNG export facility. The earliest-known English text to describe Ras Laffan was in the 1890 book The Persian Gulf Pilot , published by the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office . It recounts only geographic features, implying that the area was not settled at the time. In an early 1904 transcript of the Gazetteer of the Persian Gulf, Oman and Central Arabia by John G. Lorimer , it

5037-504: Was 5 meters (16 ft) and its average pH was 8.11. Furthermore, the waters had a salinity of 48.58 psu, an average temperature of 24.72 °C and 6.44 mg/L of dissolved oxygen. An industrial center exists to the northwest of Al Khor known as the Al Khor Industrial Area . In terms of artisanal fishing vessels, Al Khor had the highest amount out of any city surveyed in 2015 at 234 vessels. The city also had

5110-558: Was constructed around 1930 for members of the Al Ansari family, whom also owned the neighboring Al Khor Souq, which dates back to 1910. The houses underwent several expansions after their construction to lodge more family members. Located in a former two-level police station along the coast is the Al Khor Archaeological Museum. It houses artifacts collected from expeditions carried out in the municipality. On

5183-401: Was contracted to oversee the stadium's construction operations for a fee of QR 3.1 billion. By the 1960s, three social and cultural clubs had formed in Al Khor; Al Ittihad , Al Asifah , and Al Kifah . The former of those clubs was founded in 1966 by Mohammed Ali Al Mohannadi under the name Al Najma before changing its name to Al Ittihad. The club hosted plays in its theater, which was in

5256-457: Was more than drastically increased, to 296 square km. In March 2011, the city signed a memorandum of understanding with the Port of Rotterdam on the occasion of an official visit by Queen Beatrix to Qatar. Qatargas announced in May 2019 that the company's Ras Laffan terminal received its 10,000th non-LNG related shipment. Ras Laffan is located at a very low elevation and has sandy soils. It

5329-475: Was the Barahat Al-Jawhar, a cultural venue of unknown origins dating back to either the late 19th century or early 20th century. Holidays, cultural activities such as ardah performances, and wedding celebrations were held here due to the large amount of open space in this structure. It had arches on all sides, its façade had geometric patterns and it was built of a type of stone not naturally found in

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