DUWAYM, AD-

also spelled Ed-dueim, city, central Sudan, on the western bank of the White Nile, about 87 miles (140 km) southwest of Wad Madani and located at an elevation of 1,253 feet (382 m). It is an agricultural centre for the surrounding area, which produces cotton, cereals, oilseeds, peanuts (groundnuts), wheat, fruits, and vegetables. Industries include mechanized mills producing oils from sesame seeds and peanuts, soap factories, and food processing units. Ad-Duwaym is linked by road with Kusti and Tandalti; both are stations on the Kassala-Nyala railway. A ferry service on the White Nile connects the city with Al-Qutaynah. Pop. (1973) 26,257.