Al Khurayb

Al Khurayb
الخريب
Village
Al Khurayb village center
Al Khurayb
Location in Qatar
Coordinates: 25°26′0″N 51°13′12″E / 25.43333°N 51.22000°E / 25.43333; 51.22000Coordinates: 25°26′0″N 51°13′12″E / 25.43333°N 51.22000°E / 25.43333; 51.22000
Country Qatar
Municipality Al-Shahaniya

Al Khurayb (Arabic: الخريب‎; also spelled Lekhraib and Al Khuraib) is a village in Qatar located in the municipality of Al-Shahaniya. The closest major city is the municipal seat, Al-Shahaniya City.[1] Historically, the village has been inhabited primarily by members of the Dawasir tribe.[2]

Etymology

According to the Ministry of Municipality and Environment, "khurayb" is derived from the Arabic word "kharab", which translates to "damage". This name was given to the area because during the wet season, fast-flowing water would engulf the area, causing harm to the local vegetation.[1]

Geography

Al Khurayb is close to the municipal seat of Al-Shahaniya City, 7 km to the south. It is situated 40 km away from the capital Doha.[3]

The Al Dossari Zoo & Game Reserve, a private park founded in 1980, is based in Al Khurayb.[2] More than three-hundred animals can be found in the park which spans at least 100,000 square meters. It is a popular destination for families. Facilities include residential buildings and a heritage center.[3] The Qatar Tourism Authority has been active in developing the site as a tourist destination.[2]

Infrastrucutre

Basic utilities such as water and electricity are sub-par. Waste removal is also a problem in the village, as debris often obstructs its streets. Few shops are located nearby.[4]

The village hosts the largest sheep complex in Qatar, and in recent years the government established a feed storage warehouse. There is not yet a veterinary clinic in the complex.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 "GIS Portal". Ministry of Municipality and Environment. Retrieved 14 July 2018.
  2. 1 2 3 Suleiman Haj Ibrahim (16 July 2016). "محمية الدوسري في الخريب القطرية: معالم عريقة لبيئة خلابة وحيوانات برية طليقة ومقتنيات نفيسة من تراث البلد" (in Arabic). Al Quds Al Arabi. Retrieved 14 July 2018.
  3. 1 2 "Natural World and Nature Reserves in Qatar". Marhaba. 28 March 2016. Retrieved 14 July 2018.
  4. 1 2 "عزب الخريب الجديدة تنتظر شبكة المياه" (in Arabic). Al Raya. 9 May 2018. Retrieved 14 July 2018.


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