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Al Majd Road–Al Shamal Road junctions are at Al
Mazruah Interchange and Umm Asmira Interchange. This junction allows commuters from Al Khor travelling on Al Shamal Road easy access to Dukhan Highway via Al Majd Road. It also permits residents of
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