» For other uses, see Katif. Qatif or Al-Qatif (also spelled Qateef or Al-Qateef; ') is a historic, coastal oasis region located on the western shore of the Persian Gulf in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. It extends from Ras Tanura and Jubail in the north to Dammam in the south, and from the Persian Gulf in the east to King Fahd International Airport in the west. This region includes the city of Qatif as well many smaller towns and villages. History The historic oasis area shows its first… (More on Al-qatif)