Madinat ash Shamal is the capital city of the municipality of Al Shamal in Qatar. It was delimited in 1988 and shares its boundaries with Ar Ru'ays to the east and Abu Dhalouf to the west.EtymologyThe city's name "Madinat ash Shamal" translates to "city of the north".EducationThe city's first public library was opened in 1979.