Umm Tais National Park
National park in Qatar
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Umm Tais National Park is on an uninhabited island on the northern tip of Qatar.[1] It includes sand bars and small islets with mangroves.[2] A number of migratory bird species also inhabit the island.[3] It was established in 2006 during the 15th Asian Games. Ruins of an ancient village known as Al Mafjar are nearby and there are plans to develop it as a tourist attraction.[2] It is also within 6.4 km (4 mi) of the town of Ar-Ruʼays.[4]
Wildlife
Umm Tais is one of the main hawksbill sea turtle nesting sites in Qatar.[5]
