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70-483: The formation of the Al-Mohannadi Arab tribal confederacy likely involved a collective agreement among various families to defend the villages of Al Thakhira and Al-Khor . Mustafa Murad Al-Dabbagh mentioned in his book, Qatar, Its Past and Present , that the city of Al-Khor was established in 1200 AH (1785–1786 AD), and its population in the middle of the last century reached more than 2,000 people, belonging to

140-517: 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 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,

210-415: 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 the region. Cannons belonging to

280-442: 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

350-499: 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,

420-512: A major park was opened in Al Thakhira covering an area of 14,580 m². Sharq Garden, a public park, was inaugurated in March 2019. It spans an area of 4,841 m², of which about 3,500 m² comprises vegetated areas. A footpath stretching for 320 meters and with a width of two meters runs through the park. Al Thakhira has its own amateur football league. In 2005, Al Thakhira FC was formed and has competed in

490-522: 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

560-500: 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

630-465: 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

700-554: 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 a result, Khor Al Shaqiq represented

770-509: 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 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

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840-584: 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

910-513: 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

980-538: 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 the Ottoman troops, bringing with him four Ottoman flags for

1050-461: 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 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

1120-725: Is a town on the coast of the Al Khor municipality in Qatar , about 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) northeast of the city of Al Khor City and 60 kilometres (37 mi) from the capital Doha . Al Thakhira is closely affiliated with Al Khor City, both having been founded by the Al Muhannadi tribe. Like other coastal settlements in the area, its inhabitants historically relied solely on pearling and fishing for sustenance. Al Thakhira translates to 'ammunition' in English. There are two prevalent theories regarding

1190-466: 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

1260-478: 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

1330-449: 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

1400-482: 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 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

1470-410: Is one of the best-preserved beaches in Qatar and receives periodic renovations and cleanups under the auspices of the Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME). In March 2019, the 1,800 meter-long and two meter-wide Al Thakhira Walkway was opened alongside the beach. The promenade features a 1,250 m² playground, 93 light poles, dozens of seating areas and a 2,000 meter-long cycle route. In 2009,

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1540-407: Is part of Simaisma , Umm Birka , and Ras Laffan . In the inaugural municipal elections in 1999, Ali Hassan Al-Mohannadi won the elections, receiving 34.4%, or 65 votes. The runner-up candidate was Salem Abdullah Al-Shahwani, whose share of the votes was 19.3%, or 42 votes. Voter turnout was 90.5%. Al-Mohannadi retained his seat in the 2002 and 2007 elections. In 2011 , Hamad Lahan Al Mohannadi

1610-643: 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

1680-463: 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

1750-524: 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 ,

1820-559: 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 the backs of donkeys to be transported back to

1890-645: The QFA -sanctioned Qatar Amateur League since 2013. A recreational facility known as Al Dhakhira Club was established in 1997. The club hosts a barbershop, a south-east Asian restaurant, a children's play area, a lounge and several sports courts. Also nestled in the town is Al Thakhira Youth Center, an affiliate of the Ministry of Culture and Sports. It was established in 2006. The following schools are located in Al Thakhira: Al Khor (city) Al Khor ( Arabic : الخور , romanized :  Al Khawr )

1960-698: 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

2030-603: The Al-Mohannadi tribe tells the story of a man with many pearling boats and his rival May who had even more, they competed over pearls until Ghilan inspired by a grasshopper's wings invented the sail which allowed him to reach pearl beds faster than May. This story is known mainly in Al Khor and reflects the Al Mohannadi tribe's maritime heritage. Al Thakhira Al Thakhira ( Arabic : الذخيره , romanized :  Adh Dhakhīrah , lit.   'Ammunition')

2100-461: The Al-Muhanada tribe, whose leaders were known as Al-Misanada. The settlement expanded its borders after one of their hunting groups discovered a substantial water source near the coast in the mid-19th century. This led them to construct the Ain Hleetan Well, which helped sustain the villagers' basic needs. Some locals believed that water obtained from the well possessed medicinal properties. In turn,

2170-640: 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

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2240-481: The Persian Gulf gives an account of Al Thakhira in 1908: A village on the east coast of Qatar, situated on a khor or inlet of the same name about 30 miles north of Doha , and consisting of about 300 houses of the Mahandah ( Al Muhannadi ) tribe. The people are all pearl-divers, following no other occupation except fishing and owning no flocks or herds. Fifteen pearl boats [manned by 180 men], two other sea-going boats of

2310-491: 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

2380-549: 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

2450-518: 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

2520-425: The average depth was recorded as 4.7 meters (15 ft) and average pH was 8.07. The waters had a salinity of 49.04 psu, an average temperature of 24.66°C and 6.64 mg/L of dissolved oxygen. The area is home to Al Thakhira Nature Reserve, which encompasses the small island mangrove -covered island of Umm Far, parts of the coastline, and multiple wadis and sabkhas . Mangroves are very common, extending throughout

2590-484: 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

2660-506: 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

2730-473: 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

2800-447: 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

2870-554: 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 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

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2940-557: 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

3010-453: The coast, making the coastline between Al Thakhira and Al Khor City the most densely populated mangrove habitat in Qatar. Other common vegetation found in Al Thakhira include mature shrubs of the Taverniera genus including aelijaan ( Taverniera spartea ) and dahseer ( Taverniera aegyptiaca ). In a 2010 survey of Al Thakhira's coastal waters conducted by the Qatar Statistics Authority ,

3080-450: 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,

3150-434: 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 ,

3220-420: 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

3290-495: 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

3360-414: 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 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

3430-521: 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

3500-539: 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 a considerable size increase for

3570-456: 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

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3640-499: The mushuwah type and five fishing boats are owned at Dhakhira. Transport animals are 10 camels. Drinking water is from Lubwairdah, 2 miles to the north-west. In July 1985, the government announced it had begun a campaign to distribute fresh water to rural villages in Qatar suffering from water shortages. As part of this campaign, over QAR 900,000 was allocated towards water distribution in Al Thakhira. Together with Al Khor City , roughly 1,392 hectares of mangroves are found just off

3710-451: The near future as of 2017. Al Thakhira Beach is one of the largest tourist attractions in the town. Running for approximately 10 km, much of its coast is made up of sabkhas ( salt flats ). Salt-resistant mangroves grow abundantly along its coast. It is a popular spot for bird watchers. Furthermore, it is a popular spot for kayaking and fishing. Sea-turtles are known to regularly nest on this beach during late Spring and early Summer. It

3780-463: The origin of this name. The first theory states that its inhabitants used to keep large reserves of food, money and weapons. Another theory opines that the town was named by a group of sailors who had lost their bearings. After finding and docking at Al Thakhira, they set out to look for food, taking with them their weapons and ammunition. Alternative forms of the name include Ad Dhakhīrah, Adh Dhukhayr, and Al Zakhira. J.G. Lorimer 's Gazetteer of

3850-440: The reserve for about 14 square kilometers, and it is one of the few areas of Qatar to boast natural tree growth. It was designated as a nature reserve by the government in 2006. RRC STUDIO Architects Milan was behind a project to expand Al Thakhira two-fold in preparation for the 2022 FIFA World Cup . As part of the project, 275,000 m² of new commercial and residential infrastructure was created. Protected areas for mangroves in

3920-408: 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 the 19th century, several other tribes within the country began migrating to Khor Al Shaqiq as

3990-518: The town's north and south sectors were also designated. When free elections of the Central Municipal Council first took place in Qatar during 1999, Al Thakhira was designated the seat of constituency no. 27. It would remain the headquarters of constituency no. 27 for the next three consecutive elections until the fifth municipal elections in 2015 , when it was made the headquarters of constituency no. 26. Also included in its constituency

4060-493: 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

4130-447: The tribe. They also settled the nearby village of Al Thakhira . In 1908, Lorimer noted that the village comprised 100 houses of the Al Mohannadi tribe. J. G. Lorimer also noted that in 1908 there were 80 pearl boats, 90 sea-going vessels, and 30 fishing boats, just 13 km (8 mi) north of Al-Khor. The maritime activities of the Al-Mohannadi contributed to Qatar’s economy and trade relations with neighboring regions. A tale from

4200-476: 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 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

4270-606: 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

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4340-522: 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 was the Barahat Al-Jawhar,

4410-775: 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 the Al Khor Police Station on the coast, and

4480-420: The villagers built the Al Khor Towers around 1900, to defend both the well and its harbor. In 1908, J. G. Lorimer , a British historian, compiled his two-volume encyclopedia, the " Gazetteer of the Persian Gulf, Oman and Central Arabia " in which he wrote that Al Khor was frequently referred to as 'Khor al-Mahandah [Mohannadi]'. He also wrote that the village consisted of 400 stone and mud houses belonging to

4550-427: 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),

4620-494: 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

4690-457: 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 the following notes about Al Khor, which he referred to as Khore Sheditch : "Khore Sheditch is a small boat harbour, to

4760-541: 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

4830-401: 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

4900-508: Was elected, and retained his position in the 2015 elections . Al Thakhira recorded the highest voter turnout percentage at 73.8% in the 2019 municipal elections. The town is notable for its historic mosque, which dates back to 1870. In 2015, the Private Engineering Office conducted a major restoration project on the mosque. Fardhat Al Thakhira Harbor serves the town's fishing industry, of which there are plans to expand in

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