Al Ebb
Al Ebb العب | |
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Country | Qatar |
Municipality | Al Daayen |
Al Ebb (Arabic: العب) is a settlement in the municipality of Al Daayen in Qatar.[1] It is located in the southern portion of the municipality, and is being developed as a residential hub.[2]
Etymology
Al Ebb derived its name from the Arabic term "abba" which roughly translates to "maximum capacity". It received its name due to its defining feature being a large depression, hosting various types of plants, which would be filled with water during the rainy months.[3]
References
- ↑ "2015 Population census" (PDF). Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics. April 2015. Retrieved 21 May 2018.
- ↑ "Al Daayen Municipality: Vision and Development Strategy" (PDF). Ministry of Municipality and Environment. December 2017. Retrieved 22 May 2018.
- ↑ "District map". The Centre for Geographic Information Systems of Qatar. Retrieved 21 May 2018.
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