Mesaieed

Mesaieed (Arabic: مسيعيد, also transliterated as Musay'id and Umm Sa'id) is an industrial city in Al Wakrah Municipality in the State of Qatar, approximately 50 kilometres (31 mi) south of Doha. It was one of the most important cities in Qatar during the 20th century, having gained in recognition as a prime industrial zone and tanking center for petroleum received from Dukhan.

Both Mesaieed and its industrial area are administered by a subdivision of Qatar Petroleum called "Mesaieed Industry City Management", which was established in 1996.

History

Mesaieed was established in 1949 as a tanker terminal by Qatar Petroleum on a previously uninhabited site along the coast. It was chosen by the company because of its proximity to the working population in Doha and Al Wakrah and because of the depth of its waters. It was the only deepwater port in Qatar for more than 20 years.

It was administered wholly by Qatar Petroleum at the time of its inception. After Qatar Petroleum transferred its headquarters from Dukhan to Mesaieed in 1956, they undertook substantial development on workers' camps and facilities. The government had agreed to the company's request to allow it full jurisdiction over the area, and additionally, until the 1960s, the government had prioritized the development of Doha rather than its natural gas industry. The rapid growth of oil revenues in the 1960s and the accession of Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani in 1972 resulted in the government assuming a portion of control over the area.

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Amir inaugurates Ras Laffan and Mesaieed solar power plants

The Peninsula 29 Apr 2025
Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani inaugurated the Ras Laffan and Mesaieed solar photovoltaic power plants at the Ras Laffan Industrial City yesterday ... Ras Laffan and Mesaieed industrial cities.
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Amir inaugurates Ras Laffan and Mesaieed solar PV power plants

Gulf-Times 28 Apr 2025
His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, inaugurated the Ras Laffan and Mesaieed solar PV power plants with a combined capacity of 875 megawatts (MW), which will more than double ...
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Amir patronizes the opening ceremony of the Ras Laffan and Mesaieed solar power plants

Gulf-Times 28 Apr 2025
His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, inaugurated the Ras Laffan and Mesaieed solar PV power plants with a combined capacity of 875 megawatts (MW), which will more than double Qatar’s ...
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His Highness the Amir inaugurates Ras Laffan and Mesaieed Solar Power Plants (QatarEnergy)

Public Technologies 28 Apr 2025
) His Highness the Amir inaugurates Ras Laffan and Mesaieed Solar Power Plants -. ​His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of the State of Qatar, inaugurated the Ras Laffan and Mesaieed ...
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Permanent Closure Of Hamm Street Exit On Mesaieed Road Announced

MENA FN 18 Apr 2025
(MENAFN - The Peninsula) The Peninsula Online Doha. Qatar's Public Works Authority (Ashghal) announced on Thursday the permanent closure of the temporary exit on Mesaieed Road for vehicles coming ... .
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