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2015 Qatari Municipal Elections
Municipal elections in Qatar were held for the fifth time on 13 May 2015. Five women contested the polls as candidates. Two women were elected to the Central Municipal Council (CMC) after winning their constituencies, heralding the first time two women have occupied seats in the council. This round of elections witnessed the merging of a number of depopulated constituencies and the addition of several new constituencies. Early indications suggested that the voter turnout would be low. However, the voter turnout in various constituencies ranged from 51% to 87%, with an overall voter turnout of 70%. This was a marked increase from the 43% voter turnout in the 2011 elections. The total number of voters was 21,735. There were 109 candidates. Background According to government officials, 136 candidates signed up to run. Twenty-five candidates withdrew from the elections before the onset of voting, including three candidates who withdrew on 12 May. This resulted in the contention of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Qatar
Qatar, officially the State of Qatar, is a country in West Asia. It occupies the Geography of Qatar, Qatar Peninsula on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in the Middle East; it shares Qatar–Saudi Arabia border, its sole land border with Saudi Arabia to the south, with the rest of its territory surrounded by the Persian Gulf. The Gulf of Bahrain, an inlet of the Persian Gulf, separates Qatar from nearby Bahrain. The capital is Doha, home to over 80% of the country's inhabitants. Most of the land area is made up of flat, low-lying desert. Qatar has been ruled as a hereditary monarchy by the House of Thani since Mohammed bin Thani signed an agreement with Britain in 1868 that recognised its separate status. Following Ottoman Empire, Ottoman rule, Qatar became a British protectorate in 1916 and gained independence in 1971. The current emir is Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, who holds nearly all executive, legislative, and judicial authority in an autocratic manner under ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fereej Al Murra
Fereej Al Murra () is a district in Qatar, located in the municipality of Al Rayyan. It is named after the Al Murrah tribe, who settled in the area in the 1960s. In the 2015 census, it was listed as a district of zone no. 55 which has a population of 283,675 and also includes Bu Sidra, Al Aziziya, Al Waab, Fereej Al Soudan, Muaither, Al Mearad, New Fereej Al Ghanim, Fereej Al Manaseer and Al Sailiya. It borders Bu Sidra to the west, the Doha Industrial Area to the south, Ain Khaled Ain Khaled () is a Qatar, Qatari district in the municipality of Al Rayyan. Located on the outskirts of the capital Doha, the area is historically known for its well which served the people of Doha and neighboring villages. Etymology The first w ... to the east and south-east, New Fereej Al Ghanim to the east, and Al Aziziya to the north. References Populated places in Al Rayyan {{Qatar-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madinat Al Kaaban
Madinat Al Kaaban () is a village in Qatar, located in the municipalities of Qatar, municipality of Ash Shamal. It lies close to the border with Al Khor, Al Khor Municipality. Etymology The 'madinat' portion translates to 'city' in English. 'Kaaban' refers to the Al-Kaabi tribe, who founded the village. Geography Madinat Al Kaaban has historically been inhabited by the Al-Kaabi tribe. To the north-east of the village is Waab Al Mashrab, a now-abandoned village. Waab Al Mashrab was likely built around the 1950s and was also mainly inhabited by the Al-Kaabi tribe, but the village was abandoned in 1976 amidst the government's efforts to resettle rural Qataris to urban areas. Some of its inhabitants moved to Madinat Al Kaaban. Now in ruins, Waab Al Mashrab has approximately 50 houses, a mosque, a school and several farms. Qatar's capital city, Doha, is about 65 km south from the village while Madinat ash Shamal is roughly 35 km to the north-west. Infrastructure After Qata ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al Thakhira
Al Thakhira () is a town on the coast of the Al Khor (municipality), Al Khor municipality in Qatar, about northeast of the city of Al Khor (city), Al Khor City and from the capital Doha. Al Thakhira is closely affiliated with Al Khor City, both of which were founded by the Al Muhannadi tribe. Like other coastal settlements in the area, its inhabitants historically relied solely on Pearl hunting, pearling and fishing for sustenance. Etymology Al Thakhira translates to 'ammunition' in English. There are two prevalent theories regarding the origin of this name. The first theory states that its inhabitants used to keep large reserves of food, money and weapons. Another theory opines that the town was named after a group of sailors who had lost their bearings. After finding and docking at Al Thakhira, they set out to look for food, taking with them their weapons and ammunition. Alternative forms of the name include Ad Dhakhīrah, Adh Dhukhayr, and Al Zakhira. History John Gordon Lor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al Khor (city)
Al Khor () is a coastal city in northeast Qatar, located north of the capital Doha. Considered one of Qatar's largest cities, it is the capital city of the Municipalities of Qatar, municipality of Al Khor, Al Khor and Al Thakhira. Dating back to the 18th century, it is one of Qatar's oldest settlements. The name of the city, meaning Creek (tidal), creek in Arabic, emerged because the original settlement was built on a creek. Until the mid-1900s, it was known as ''Khor Al Shaqiq''. Originally a fishing and Pearl hunting, pearling village, much of Al Khor's recent growth has been due to its proximity to Qatar's northern oil and Natural gas in Qatar, natural gas fields and to Ras Laffan Industrial City. Along with the neighboring Al Khor Community, it hosts a large number of Oil industry, oil workers. Al Khor Island, an important archaeological and tourist site, is northeast of the city. It was also the venue for the opening game of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. History Initial settl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al Jemailiya
Al Jemailiya () is a town in the municipality of Al-Shahaniya, Qatar. It used to be the seat of Al Jemailiya Municipality before it was incorporated into Al Rayyan Municipality in 2004. In 2014, the town was incorporated into the newly created Al-Shahaniya Municipality. The town is roughly north-west of the Al-Shahaniya Exit of Dukhan Highway. It has been designated a District Centre for Al-Shahaniya Municipality, meaning that it is being developed to serve the needs of nearby communities, such as Al Suwaihliya. Etymology The name derives from the Arabic word 'jamila', which means 'beauty'. It was so named because of its relative abundance of vegetation. Various alternative transliterations of the name exist, such as ''Al Jumaliyah'', ''Lijmiliya'', ''Al Gummaylah'' and ''Al Jumaylīyah''. History In J. G. Lorimer's 1908 ''Gazetteer of the Persian Gulf'', he mentions "Jimalīyah" as a nomadic outpost situated " east-north-east of the foot of Doḩat Faishshākh". He stated t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al-Shahaniya (city)
Al-Shahaniya City () is a city in Qatar, located in the similarly named municipalities of Qatar, municipality of Al-Shahaniya. Qatar's most notable Camel racing, camel racetrack, Al-Shahaniya Camel Racetrack, is located in the city. Etymology Al-Shahaniya derives its name from a plant known locally as 'sheeh' which was valued for its anti-inflammatory effects. It is also spelled ''Al-Sheehaniya''. The plant's Latin name is ''Artemisia inculta''; it is an aromatic perennial that frequently grows in the MENA, Middle East and North Africa region but which is scarce in Qatar due to its unsuitable soils. History 20th century In John Gordon Lorimer (1870-1914), J.G. Lorimer's ''Gazetteer of the Persian Gulf'', Al-Shahaniya is described as a 'Bedouin camping ground' with a 35-feet deep masonry well yielding good water in 1908. As part of an initiative by the Qatari government to provide free housing to its citizens, 86 houses had been built in the town by 1976. In 1983–84, Al-Shaha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rawdat Rashed
Rawdat Rashed () is a village in Qatar, located in the municipality of Al-Shahaniya. It was demarcated in 1988. It used to be part of the Jariyan Al Batnah municipality before the municipality was incorporated into Al Rayyan. In 2014, the village was incorporated into the newly created Al-Shahaniya Municipality. Located in central Qatar, approximately from the capital Doha, the village was once of considerable size but lost much of its population due to government efforts to resettle the country's rural population in Doha in the mid-to-late 20th century. The region in which the village lies is extremely arid and, thus, was historically sparsely populated. Previously, the site was accessible only via unpaved desert roads. The Dhal Al Misfir cave is located in the area. Etymology In Arabic, rawdat refers to a depression where rainfall runoff accumulates. The second part of the name, "Rashed", was given to commemorate a man named Rashed who died in the rawdat. Geography Rawd ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al Wakrah
Al Wakrah () is the capital city of the Al Wakrah Municipality in Qatar. Al Wakrah's eastern edge touches the shores of the Persian Gulf and Qatar's capital Doha is situated immediately north of the city. Governed by Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, it was originally a small fishing and pearling village. Over the years, it evolved into a small city with a population of more than 80,000 and is currently one of Qatar's most populous cities. The city was historically used as a pearling center during the period in which Qatar's economy was almost entirely dependent on the bustling pearling industry. According to the United States Hydrographic Office, by 1920, there were approximately 300 ships situated in the town. A following study carried out by the British in 1925 stated that there were 250 boats in Wakrah's port. Al Wakrah was thought to encompass the so-called ' Pirate Coast', as stated by a report written in 1898. Once the country began large-scale oil operations in th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Umm Salal Mohammed
Umm Salal Mohammed () is a town in the municipality of Umm Salal in Qatar. The town has numerous farms, wells and a large water reservoir which is filled during the rainy season. History Umm Salal Mohammed was initially founded around 1910 by its namesake, Sheikh Mohammed bin Jassim Al Thani. He designed and oversaw the construction of the town after he had decided to refurbish the Barzan Towers to serve as his winter residence as well as an outpost to scout for incoming Ottoman troops. In 2023, the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) initiated a major infrastructure development to improve the western sector of Umm Salal Mohammed. This project, covering an area of roughly 318 acres, is intended to support a new mixed-use neighborhood comprising hundreds of residential plots and commercial zones, six mosques, two schools, and 25 public parks. The scheme will involve the installation of over of roadways, a combined of wastewater and stormwater systems, and more than of pipelines fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al Sakhama
Al Sakhama () is a Qatari village in the municipality of Al Daayen. It lies close to the border with Umm Salal Municipality. Etymology In Qatari Arabic dialect, the word "sakhama" translates to "coal". It received this name due to the coal mining operations that were historically based in the village. History In J.G. Lorimer's ''Gazetteer of the Persian Gulf'', Al Sakhama is reported as a town 5 miles west of Lusail typified by a 4-acre garden containing approximately 300 date palms in 1908. The garden, which was said to have been established by Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, is described as being enclosed by a mud wall and surrounded on all sides by rows of tamarix trees. It was irrigated by eight large masonry wells, each of which were worked by a pair of donkeys. Additionally, it had a rest quarters for the gardeners and a tower which served as a rest place for Jassim bin Mohammed. Lorimer noted that it appeared to be one of the only seven sizable date palm plantations in Qatar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al Kharaitiyat
Al Kharaitiyat () is a town in the municipality of Umm Salal in Qatar. Etymology "Kharaitiyat" is the plural form of the Arabic term "khurat", which roughly translates to "map-like". The town received its name from a nearby depression that was named for its uneven and winding terrain, presenting a map-like appearance. Administration When free elections of the Central Municipal Council first took place in Qatar during 1999, Al Kharaitiyat was designated as seat of constituency no. 23. It would remain seat of constituency no. 23 in the next three consecutive elections until the fifth municipal elections in 2015, when it was split between constituencies no. 15 and no. 17, with the former accommodating its southern section and the latter being seated by its northern section. Aside from featuring northern Al Kharaitiyat as its seat, constituency no. 17 also includes the districts of Al Froosh and northern Izghawa. In the inaugural municipal elections of 1999, Abdullah Abdulrahman Al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
