[1] Located more than 100 kilometres (62 mi) north of Qatar's capital Doha, the city was founded in the 1970s, shortly after the country gained independence.

[3] Madinat ash Shamal's creation came in an attempt to consolidate northern Qatar's industries and services into one main area.

According to a field study, there are over a dozen ghaf trees in Madinat ash Shamal over the age of 100 years.

[11] Shared with neighboring Abu Dhalouf and Ar Ru'ays,[12] among the features of Al Shamal Corniche are a pedestrian walkway stretching for 2,570 metres (8,430 ft), 450 trees, dozens of seating and shaded areas, and a playground.

The roof, fashioned from mangrove sticks, forms a mesh atop sun-dried plaster and mud bricks.

The mosque's minaret, standing 10 to 15 meters tall, commands attention with its cylindrical shape and octagonal base.

Notably detached from the main structure, it likely served both religious and defensive purposes, offering a vantage point for calls to prayer and surveillance of the surrounding desert.

Modern amenities such as lighting and air conditioning were installed, while structural reinforcements addressed cracks and weather-induced damage, ensuring the preservation of the mosque.

[18] When free elections of the Central Municipal Council first took place in Qatar during 1999,[19] Madinat ash Shamal was designated the seat of constituency no.

The plan will focus on upgrading Al Ruwais Port, increasing tourism to the area, and preserving the coastal ecosystem.