Ruwi

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Mosque in Ruwi

Ruwi is commercial hub and the main business district of Muscat, Sultanate of Oman. It's located around 5 km from the main residential localities of Al-Khuwair, Madinat Al Sultan Qaboos, Shati Al-Qurm and Al-Qurm. One of the oldest parts of Muscat Ruwi was known for its narrow streets and old buildings some of which were demolished in the 1970s to build commercial structures.

A number of churches and Hindu temples are located in the multi-denominational compound in Ruwi.

Coordinates: 23°36′01″N 58°32′36″E / 23.60028°N 58.54333°E / 23.60028; 58.54333