Al-ʽArish (Arabic: العريش) is an abandoned village in Qatar, located in the municipality of Ash Shamal.[2] It lies one mile south-west of the coastal village of Al Khuwayr.[3]
Al-ʽArish العريش | |
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Abandoned village | |
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  Al-ʽArish Location in Qatar | |
| Coordinates: 26°3′3″N 51°3′24″E / 26.05083°N 51.05667°E | |
| Country |  Qatar |
| Municipality | Ash Shamal |
| Zone | Zone 78 |
| District no. | 393 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.5 sq mi (14.2 km2) |
Etymology
Arish, an Arabic term, refers to palm trees; it was named so after palm trees growing in the area which shaded the entire village.[4]
History
Al Arish was among the villages occupied by Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani's forces in July 1937 during his military expedition against the Alkubaisi tribe of Zubarah and its supporters, whom he considered to be defectors to Bahrain.[5]
Geography
To the south-west is Sabkhat Al-Arish. A sabkha (salt-flat) whose elevation is close to sea level. Due to the high level of salinity, few trees grow there.[4]
Power station
Inaugurated in 1975 with a power production capacity of 8.5 megawatts, the Al Arish Power Station was constructed to serve as an energy source for Qatar's northern area.[6]
Notable residents
- Lahdan bin subah Alkubaisipoet and the leader of Alkubasi tribe[7]
Gallery
Old central square of Al Arish
Old Al Arish Police Station
Intdertidal stone fish traps at Al Arish
