Ar-Ruʼays
Town in Ash Shamal, Qatar
Summary
Ar-Ruʼays, also spelled Al Ruwais, is a port town in the Qatari municipality of Al Shamal. It is located on the northern tip of Qatar, approximately 127 km 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.
Originally created by Goldfishbutt
8/24/2007, 11:53:12 PM
Modified
5/19/2026, 10:35:58 PM
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