Qatar Tour Guide: Umm Said Last updated on
Saturday 24th April 2010
Umm Said is the heart of Qatar's industry. Situated 45km south of Doha on the east coast of the peninsula, it has both a commercial port and an oil-exporting port.
There are refineries in Umm Said as well as other industrial establishments producing steel, natural gas liquids, fertilisers and petrochemicals.
Umm Said also has fine beaches.
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