Umm Al Amad ( ar, ام العمد) is a village in the municipality of

Umm Salal Umm Salal (; also spelled Umm Slal) is a municipality in the State of Qatar. It contains several historic places, such as Barzan Tower. The municipal headquarters Umm Salal is located in Umm Salal Ali, about 10 km from the coast and 15 ...

in Qatar.

Etymology

"Umm" in Arabic translates to "mother", whereas the term "amad" is used to describe a supportive structure for a building. It was so named because of its propensity of

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and samr trees which were cut and used as a foundation for many of the houses constructed in the village.

Geography

Situated to the immediate north of the village is Sunai, a 4 km square protected area. It was given legal protection to preserve its biodiversity and to prevent the negative effects of urbanization. To the west of Sunai is Abal Najem. This area is a rawda (depression) which hosts a rich diversity of plants. In 2017, the Ministry of Municipality and Environment launched a rehabilitation campaign to help beautify and preserve the rawda. This campaign involved disposing of waste and planting native tree species, and was participated in by

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and Barzan Youth Center.

Infrastructure

Umm Al Amad has seen rapid urban development since the 21st century, with large residential complexes being built in the village. One of the most notable features of the village is its plant nursery, which contains over 500 trees, shrubs and ornamentals, attracting customers from other parts of the country due to its relatively low prices.

References

Populated places in Umm Salal {{Qatar-geo-stub