The region was ruled by the Al Muhannadi tribe, which consists of seven Bedouin families, before Qatar gained its independence in 1971.

Tourism has been increasing in recent years owing to the municipality's various resorts, natural areas and cultural attractions.

[6] In the past, it was well known for the role it played in Qatar's bustling pearling industry, as well as for its harbour which is filled with fishing boats and small crafts.

[9] A seafront promenade stretched over a 28,000 square meter area known as Al Khor Corniche runs through the municipal seat.

[10] According to the Ministry of Municipality and Environment, the municipality accommodates 170 rawdas, 49 wadis, 57 jeris (places where water flows), seven jeryan (multiple jeris), seven plains, 22 hills, five highlands, 13 sabkhas, 17 capes, four bays, and three coral reefs.

[24] On the ground floor of the museum, handiwork relating to Qatar's cultural heritage are on display, and there are exhibits on the maritime traditions historically engaged in by Qataris, such as fishing and shipbuilding.

The committee is responsible for organizing the Al-Khor SC's summer camps which include educational lectures and physical activities.

[26] Programs put into effect by the committee include the Midar Maritime Festival at Al Khor Port, the Phantom Jets Championship in January 2015 at Al Khor Airport, diving classes, and natural history tours of various archaeological sites in the country.

[28] As part of Qatar's annual Eid Al Fitr Festival, theatrical performances take place in the mall.

The north-east portion of the municipality, known as Ras Laffan, was converted to a natural gas processing center.

[34] In June 2017, amidst the Qatar diplomatic crisis, the government ordered the two plants to be shut down indefinitely.

There were 344 farms spread out over 16,943 hectares, most of which (220) were mixed operations, 119 of which were occupied solely by crops, and 3 of which livestock were reared on.

[41] This project will be based on a two-million square meter plot owned by Baladna in the Umm Al Hawaya locality of the municipality.

[44] Capitalizing on the municipality's rich maritime tradition, the 101,000 square meter facility of the Aquatic Fisheries and Research Centre was completed in Ras Matbakh by Ashghal in 2017 at a cost of QR 237.7 million.

[50] Shell Project, a real estate project featuring 350 housing units, a supermarket, and a mosque spanning an area of 138,000 square meters, was completed by Barwa Al Khor in 2016 and its ownership transferred to Royal Dutch Shell.

Located in Umm Enaig near Al Thakhira, it hosts 15,000 people and has well-developed infrastructure, including a medical center, five sports facilities, a library, schools, a skate park and playgrounds.

[52] Turkish company Tekfen was contracted to construct the $2.1 billion Al Khor Expressway in August 2016.

The airport is mostly used by general aviation aircraft and has served as the venue of the annual Al Khor Fly-In since 2008.

The former will run from Mushayrib Station to Al Khor City, over a length of 55.7 kilometres (34.6 miles).

Al Bayt Stadium, which translates to 'the house', is designed to replicate a traditional tent used by Qatari nomads.

[61] Intended to serve the entire municipality of Al Khor as well as portions of Al Shamal Municipality, the sporting facilities within this massive complex include four cricket fields, four football fields, four basketball courts and three volleyball courts.

Considered to be a domestic ecotourism destination, the island is connected to the mainland by a tapered dirt path which runs through a number of streams.

[68] Aside from its scenic landscape, the island is also known for its historical role in the Kassite dyeing industry dating back several thousand years.