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Najma (Doha)
Najma () is a Qatari district located in the municipality of Doha. Considered to be one of Doha's older districts, the bulk of Najma's commercial and office spaces are located along the arterial roads of Airport Street, C Ring Road and B Ring Road. The district is characterized by its high population density and its historic architecture, particularly the traditional courtyard houses, some of which date back to the 1960s. Land adjacent to the Al Mansoura station, the highest-density area, is predominantly privately owned, featuring a variety of residential structures, including villas, apartments, and worker accommodations. Retail establishments also line most streets, with the commercial offerings encompassing car dealerships, lodging facilities, markets, and cinemas. A notable landmark is Souq Al Haraj, situated in the central area of the neighborhood, which serves as a focal point for local commerce. The district predominantly consists of South Asian expatriate workers and is ... [...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] |
Old Airport (Doha)
Old Airport (; also referred to as Al Matar Al Qadeem) is an area of Doha, Qatar. The district is located close to the site of Doha's old international airport servicing Qatar before the construction of the Hamad International Airport. Running through the district is Al Matar Al Qadeem Street (known in English as Old Airport Street), around which many businesses and retailers cater to the residents of the area. The first mall constructed in Qatar is also located within the district, next to the congested Najma roundabout. History The Qatar government decided to create an airport in the mid-1900s, and Old Airport served as the site of this airport before it was relocated to a new site. Municipal officials turned their attention towards developing Old Airport in the 1970s. In the 1980s, the falling price of oil resulted in these plans scaled back and eventually put on hold indefinitely. No new master plans have been put in place for the district since then. In September 1985, a pos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Literacy Rate
Literacy is the ability to read and write, while illiteracy refers to an inability to read and write. Some researchers suggest that the study of "literacy" as a concept can be divided into two periods: the period before 1950, when literacy was understood solely as alphabetical literacy (word and letter recognition); and the period after 1950, when literacy slowly began to be considered as a wider concept and process, including the social and cultural aspects of reading, writing, and functional literacy. Definition The range of definitions of literacy used by Non-governmental organization, NGOs, think tanks, and advocacy groups since the 1990s suggests that this shift in understanding from "discrete skill" to "social practice" is both ongoing and uneven. Some definitions remain fairly closely aligned with the traditional "ability to read and write" connotation, whereas others take a broader view: * The 2003 National Assessment of Adult Literacy (USA) included "quantitativ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Red Line (Doha Metro)
The Red Line is a rapid transit line of the Doha Metro in 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 b .... It runs north-south through Doha and its southern terminus of Al Wakrah and its northern terminus of Lusail, with a spur serving Hamad International Airport. It was the first line of the system, with the first segment opened on 8 May 2019. Operation At first, the line was only open from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM Sunday–Thursday. Later, it added weekend hours of 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM on Friday and 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM on Saturday, and also extended the weekday timings to 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM. It now runs on all days except Friday from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, and from 2:00 PM to 1:00 AM on Fridays. Stations References {{Rail transport in Qatar Doha Metro Rapid tr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doha Metro
The Doha Metro (, ''Romanization of Arabic, romanized: Mitru ad-Dawha'') is a rapid transit system in the Doha Metropolitan Area of Qatar's capital city Doha, which became operational on 8 May 2019. It has three lines with an approximate overall length of and 37 stations. It is an integral component of the larger Qatar Rail network, which will include a long-distance rail for passengers and freight, linking Qatar to the Gulf Cooperation Council, GCC, and the Lusail LRT. Capable of reaching , the Doha Metro has one of the fastest driverless trains in the world. Doha Metro is operated and maintained for a duration of 20 years by RKH Qitarat, a joint venture formed by Hamad Group (51%) and French transit operators Keolis and RATP Group, RATP Dev (49%), on behalf of system owner Qatar Rail. History In 2009, Qatari Diar and Deutsche Bahn signed a joint venture to develop a concept for a railway network in Qatar. In 2011, Qatar Rail became the sole owner of the project while Deuts ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Umm Ghuwailina
Umm Ghuwailina () is a district in Qatar, located in the municipality of Ad Dawhah. Etymology The first word of Umm Ghuwailina is Arabic for "mother" and is used as a prefix to denote a geographic feature, while ''ghuwailina'' is a derivative of the name of a tree known locally as "ghulan". Hence, the area's name translates literally to "the mother of ghulan". The tree held local significance for its use as camel fodder. According to Qatar's Geographic Information System, there are seven other geographic features with the name "Umm Ghuwailina", including the village of Umm Ghuwailina in Al-Shahaniya Municipality. Landmarks *Umm Ghuwailina Health Centre on Simaisma Street. *Al Meera Supercenter on Ras Abu Aboud Street. * ''Al Arab'' Newspaper on C Ring Road. * Qatar Airways office on C Ring Road. *Sheikh Ali Bin Abdulla Al Thani Library on B Ring Road. *Research and Study Center of the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs on B Ring Road. *Capital Security Department of the Mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Old Al Ghanim
Old Al Ghanim () is a neighborhood of the Qatari capital Doha, located in the municipality of Ad Dawhah. It forms a part of Doha's historic downtown. A notable landmark was the New World Centre, a supermarket established in 1987. It has since been relocated. Numerous other local businesses have also been relocated to other parts of Doha by the Ministry of Municipality and Environment so it could carry out massive-scale reconstruction of the neighborhood and clear out portions to make way for the Doha Metro. The Al Ghanim Central Bus station is another important landmark found here. Etymology The district derives its name from the Al Ghanim branch of the Al Bin Ali tribe. History Old Al Ghanim first emerged as a district of Doha around the 1950s. Infrastructure Indian healthcare company Aster DM Healthcare Aster DM Healthcare Limited is a multinational for-profit private hospital network founded by Dr. Azad Moopen in 1987. The company has its corporate headquarters in Dubai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ad Dawhah Al Jadidah
Ad Dawhah al Jadidah () is a district in Qatar, located in the municipality of Ad Dawhah. It is bordered to the north by Mushayrib, Fereej Al Asmakh and Barahat Al Jufairi, to the east by Old Al Ghanim, to the south by Najma and Fereej Bin Durham, and to the west by Fereej Abdel Aziz. It is primarily a residential district with several compounds and apartment blocks such as Adam Residence, Jaidah Housing, Al Madinah Suites, Al Sultan Tower, Jumeirah Furnished Apartments, and New Doha Residential Complex. Geography Ad Dawhah al Jadidah borders the following districts: * Fereej Bin Durham & Najma to the south, separated by B Ring Road. * Rawdat Al Khail to the southwest, separated by the B Ring Road-Rawdat Al Khail Street Intersection. * Fereej Abdel Aziz to the west, separated by Rawdat Al Khail Street. *Mushayrib and Al Asmakh to the north, separated by Ahmed Bin Mohammed Bin Thani Street. * Old Al Ghanim to the east, separated by Airport Street. Landmarks *Al Hilal Build ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Qatar National Vision 2030
Qatar National Vision 2030 (; abbreviated as QNV 2030) is a development plan launched in October 2008 by the General Secretariat for Development Planning in the State of Qatar. The aim of QNV 2030 is to "transform Qatar into an advanced society capable of achieving sustainable development" by 2030. The plan's development goals are divided into four central pillars: economic, social, human, and environmental development. The government seeks to meet development goals by developing a strong bureaucratic framework and implementing strategies to address the challenges presented in human development reports. Development history Qatar National Vision 2030's strategies are devised to address the challenges presented in previous human development reports published by the General Secretariat for Development Planning. The first human development report was compiled in 2006; it highlighted the potential challenges and downfalls that could beset the country if left unabated. The challenges ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al Thumama (Doha)
Al-Thumama () is a district in Doha in Qatar. It comprises one of five mega reservoirs for Qatar, designed to improve water security. Completed in 2020, the reservoirs are among the largest in the world in their category. The district’s Al Thumama Stadium served as one of the venues for the Qatar 2022 World Cup. As one of Doha's newer districts, the area is well-planned and was laid out according to a strict grid pattern. City authorities first planned the district in the 1990s, and since then it has grown at a fast rate. It is primarily a residential district, with Qataris and Arab expatriates being the most common groups to reside here. Doha's road system is well-connected to the area, with important roads such as the E Ring Road, F Ring Road and Al Matar Street running through it. Furthermore, it is close to Hamad International Airport. Etymology The district derives its name from a plant that grows abundantly in the area. Known locally as "thumam" (Latin name ''Panicum tur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Municipalities Of Qatar
Since 2015, Qatar has been divided into eight Municipality, municipalities. In 2004, a new municipality, Al Daayen, was created under Resolution No. 13, formed from parts of Umm Salal and Al Khawr; at the same time, Al Ghuwariyah was merged with Al Khawr; Al Jumaliyah was merged with Ar Rayyan; Jarayan al Batnah was split between Al Rayyan and Al Wakrah; and Mesaieed was merged with Al Wakrah. In 2014, the western city of Al-Shahaniya split off from Al Rayyan Municipality to form its own municipality. For statistical purposes, the municipalities are further subdivided into Zones of Qatar, 98 zones (as of 2015), which are in turn subdivided into districts and blocks, the latter being the lowest subdivision. History According to Ministry of Municipality and Urban Planning, in 1963, the first municipality was the Municipality of Qatar, created under Law No. 11. Later in the same year, its name was changed to Municipality of Doha by Law No. 15. Then, on 17 July 1972, Ar Rayyan, Al Wak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
