Dukhan
Dukhan (Arabic: دخان) is a city in the western municipality of Al-Shahaniya in Qatar. It is approximately 80 kilometres (50 mi) west of the capital, Doha. Dukhan is administered by Qatar's state oil agency QatarEnergy and is the site of the first oil discovery in Qatar. It was previously a part of Al Rayyan municipality.
Dukhan
دخان | |
|---|---|
City | |
"Welcome to Dukhan" sign on Dukhan Highway | |
Dukhan Location in Qatar | |
| Coordinates: 25°25′10″N 50°47′32″E | |
| Country | Qatar |
| Municipality | Al-Shahaniya Municipality |
| Zone | Zone 86 |
| District no. | 621 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 39.8 sq mi (103.2 km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (AST) |
| Website | Official website |
All the industrial operations inside the city are administered by the Dukhan Operations Department. A special permit from QatarEnergy, in the form of a Dukhan entry gate pass, is required for entry to the city. Dukhan Highway, a four-lane motorway that runs for approximately 66 km, connects the city with Doha.
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