Umm Al Amad (Qatar)

Umm Al Amad
ام العمد
Umm Al Amad
Coordinates: 25°29′32″N 51°24′1″E / 25.49222°N 51.40028°E / 25.49222; 51.40028Coordinates: 25°29′32″N 51°24′1″E / 25.49222°N 51.40028°E / 25.49222; 51.40028
Country Qatar
Municipality Umm Salal

Umm Al Amad (Arabic: ام العمد‎) is a village in the municipality of Umm Salal in Qatar.[1]

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 sidra and samr trees which were cut and used as a foundation for many of the houses constructed in the village.[2]

Geography

Desert near Umm Al Amad

Situated to the immediate north of the village is Sunai, a 4 km square protected area.[3] It was given legal protection to preserve its biodiversity and to prevent the negative effects of urbanization.[4]

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 Ooredoo and Barzan Youth Center.[5]

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.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "2015 Population census" (PDF). Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics. April 2015. Retrieved 20 May 2018.
  2. ↑ "District map". The Centre for Geographic Information Systems of Qatar. Retrieved 20 May 2018.
  3. ↑ "Umm Slal Municipality: Vision and Development Strategy" (PDF). Ministry of Municipality and Environment. December 2017. p. 27. Retrieved 10 July 2018.
  4. ↑ "Sunai Reserve". Qatar eNature. Retrieved 10 July 2018.
  5. ↑ Mansour Al-Mutlaq (1 April 2017). "ربيع قطر يستقطب «كشاتة» دول «التعاون»". Al Watan. Retrieved 10 July 2018.
  6. ↑ Mohammed Al Faki (4 May 2016). "أم العمد وأم عبيرية مناطق جديدة تجذب السكان رغم الصعوبات" (in Arabic). Al Arab. Retrieved 20 May 2018.
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