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Qatari Municipal Elections, 2015
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 thr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Qatar
Qatar (, ; ar, قطر, Qaṭar ; local vernacular pronunciation: ), officially the State of Qatar,) is a country in Western Asia. It occupies the Qatar Peninsula on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in the Middle East; it shares 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, and the land area is mostly 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 a treaty with the British in 1868 that recognised its separate status. Following 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 and legislative authority under the Constitution of Qat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fereej Al Murra
Fereej Al Murra ( ar, فريج المرة) is a district in Qatar, located in the municipality of Al Rayyan. 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 Al Sailiya ( ar, السيلية, As Saylīyah) is a district of Al Rayyan City in Qatar, located in the municipality of Al Rayyan. Etymology The word "sailiya" is derived from the Arabic term "sayl", which translates as "to flow". It gained this .... It borders Bu Sidra to the west, the Doha Industrial Area to the south, Ain Khaled 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 ( ar, مدينة الكعبان, Madīnat al Ka‘bān) is a village in Qatar, located in the municipality of Ash Shamal. It is near the border with 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. Infrastruct ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al Thakhira
Al Thakhira ( ar, الذخيره, Adh Dhakhīrah, Ammunition) is a town on the coast of the Al Khor municipality in Qatar, about northeast of the city of Al Khor City and from the capital Doha. It is closely affiliated with Al Khor City, with both having been founded by the Al Muhannadi tribe. Like other coastal settlements in the area, its inhabitants historically relied solely on 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 alleges that the town was named by 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. Geography Together with Al Khor Ci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al Khor (city)
Al Khor ( ar, الخور) is a coastal city in northern Qatar, located 50 kilometres north of the capital, Doha. Considered one of Qatar's largest cities, it is the capital city of the municipality of Al Khor. The name of the city means creek in Arabic; it was given this name because the original settlement was built on a creek. Al Khor is home to many employees of the oil industry due to its proximity to Qatar's northern oil and natural gas fields and to Ras Laffan Industrial City. It was also the venue for the opening game of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. History Historically, Al Khor was ruled by the Al Muhannadi, a tribe which consists of several Bedouin families. According to oral tradition, Al Khor was first settled by the Al Muhannadi tribe in the late 18th century. The settlement expanded its borders after one of their hunting groups discovered a substantial water source near the coast in the mid-19th century. This led them to construct Ain Hleetan Well, which helped susta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al Jemailiya
Al Jemailiya ( ar, الجميلية, Al Jumaylīyah) 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 situated roughly 30 km 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''. Geography Al Jemailiya is in north-west Qatar. The village of Al Qa'iya is to the north-east. The town is made up of two adjacent v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al-Shahaniya (city)
Al-Shahaniya City ( ar, مدينة الشحانية, Madīnat Ash Shīḩānīyah) is a city in Qatar, located in the municipality of its namesake, Al-Shahaniya. Qatar's most notable camel racetrack, Al-Shahaniya Camel Racetrack, is situated 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 Middle East and North Africa region but which is scarce in Qatar due to its unsuitable soils. Geography Al Shahaniya is situated in central Qatar. Nearby areas of interest include the village of Lehsiniya and the Al Dehailiyat Army Camp to the east, the village of Umm Leghab to the north-east and the village of Al Khurayb to the north. It is approximately from Dukhan, from Zekreet, from Doha and from Al Nasraniya. The following areas are considered to b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rawdat Rashed
Rawdat Rashed ( ar, روضة راشد, Rawḑat Rāshid) 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. 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 in honor of a man named Rashed who died in the rawdat. Geography Rawdat Rashed is situated in central Qatar. The villages of Wadi Al Jamal Al Shamali and Umm Wishah are nearby. Barwa Group launched a planned community named Madinat Al Mawater (literally 'Motor City') on the outskirts of Rawdat Rashed, near the junction of Rawdat Rashed Road–Salwa Road. The community will host residential units, workshops, car showrooms, and apartment complexes. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al Wakrah
Al Wakrah ( ar, الوكرة, al-Wakra) is the capital city of the Al Wakrah Municipality in Qatar. Al Wakrah's eastern edge is the shores of the Persian Gulf and Qatar's capital Doha is situated to the city's immediate north. 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 considered to be the second-largest city in Qatar. It has undergone extensive development and growth since the turn of the 21st century while also being steadily encroached on by rapidly expanding Doha from the north. Notable milestones in the city's modern history include the May 2019 inauguration of Al Janoub Stadium, a venue for the Qatar 2022 World Cup, the opening of Al Wakrah Heritage Village in 2016, the Al Wakrah Main Road Project which was set to be completed in 2020, and the city's integration into the Doha Metro's Red Line. Etymology The ci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Umm Salal Mohammed
Umm Salal Mohammed ( ar, أم صلال محمد, Umm Şalāl Muḩammad) is a town in the Municipalities of Qatar, municipality of Umm Salal in Qatar. The town has numerous farms, wells and a large water reservoir which is filled during the rainy season. Geography The town is bordered by Umm Salal Ali to the north, and Al Kharaitiyat to the south. Qatar's capital, Doha, is relatively close, located 21 km to the south. Other distances include Al Khor (city), Al Khor – 23 km to the north, Al Wakrah – 22.4 km to the south, Zubarah – 52 km to the northwest, and Dukhan – 65.2 km to the west. 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. Visitor attractions Umm Salal Muhammad is a small town in the center of the c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al Sakhama
Al Sakhama ( ar, الصخامة, As Sakhāmah) is a village in Qatar, located in the municipality of Al Daayen. It is situated near 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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al Kharaitiyat
Al Kharaitiyat ( ar, الخريطيات, Al Khurayţīyāt) 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 rawda (depression) that was named for its uneven terrain and winding patterns, presenting a map-like appearance in a sense. 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. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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