Al Amarat (Khartoum)

Al Amarat (Arabic: العمارات ‎ / transliterated: Al Amarat) Al Amarat is a large district and one of the most prestigious neighbourhoods in Khartoum city.[1]

Al Amarat

العمارات
District
Arabic transcription(s)
 • Commonالعمارات
Map of Al Amarat (inset: map of Khartoum)
Al Amarat
Location of Al Amarat in Sudan
Coordinates: 15°39′N 32°29′E
CountrySudan
GovernorateKhartoum
Time zoneUTC+3 (East Africa Time)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3

Geography

Al Amarat is bounded on the east by Africa or (Airport) road and on the west by Mohamed Naguib road. The nomenclature of the neighbourhood streets starts with 1st street and ends by 61st street, using odd numbering only.[2]

The former President Ibrahim Abboud
Alamart neighbourhood
Africa Street

History

The district is a modern residential district in Khartoum, and was founded by the government of the former president Ibrahim Abboud. Al Amarat district has been known as a major residential area of the capital of Sudan.[3]

Etymology

The neighbourhood was named Al Amarat, as it was the first district in Khartoum with high-rise buildings, and was originally called "South Amarat". It was planned for both first class and second class buildings.

The Export Development Bank
Alhawi supermarket, 15th Street

Climate

Just like Khartoum, the Al Amart district features a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen climate classification BSh) with a dry season occurring during November to March. This is typical for the Saharo-Sahelian zone, which marks the progressive passage between the Sahara's vast desert areas and the Sahel's vast semi-arid areas. The climate is extremely dry for most of the year, with about nine months, where average rainfall is lower than 5 mm (0.20 in). The very long dry season is itself divided into a hot, very dry season between November and March as well as a very hot, dry season between April and June.[4]

Social life in Al Amarat district

Al Amarat is one of the safest districts in Khartoum, especially considering its size. There are plenty of good restaurants, clustered in wealthier neighbourhoods, where lots of expats live. Houses and apartments are also in high supply. Amarat has been the favorite neighbourhood in Khartoum. The people have become accustomed to rush to their homes early in the evening, because Khartoum yawns early due to the government decision to stop private parties at 11:00 pm, an hour before midnight.

Famous places and buildings
  • Decor House buildings 15th Street
  • Mobilia Center Building 15th Street[5]

Education

Al Amarat District knew Education since it was established and since then spread to the schools District at different stages. Elementary Schools and High Schools:

  • Khartoum New Secondary School For Girls
  • Hassouna Secondary School For Boys
  • Al Amarat Girls Intermediate School
  • Al Amarat Elementary School For Boys
  • Al Amarat Intermediate School For Boys.[6]

Important figures who have lived in Al Amarat
  • El Ferik Ibrahim Abboud (Arabic: إبراهيم عبود‎, 26 October 1900 – 8 September 1983) was a Sudanese president, general, and political figure. A career soldier, Abboud served in World War II in Egypt and Iraq. In 1949, Abboud became the deputy Commander in Chief of the Sudanese military. Upon independence, Abboud became the Commander in Chief of the Military of Sudan. He served as the head of state of Sudan between 1958 and 1964 and as president of Sudan in 1964; however, he soon resigned, ending Sudan's first period of military rule.[7]
  • Africa (Airport) road
  • Movement on Africa (airport) road
  • Mohammed Najib Road at 15th Street

References
  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2007-10-20. Retrieved 2014-12-01.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link). sudan.gov.sd
  2. "مفوضية تشجيع الإستثمار - ولاية الخرطوم". Investment Encouragement Commission.
  3. "حكومة ولاية الخرطوم". Khartoum.
  4. "World Weather Information Service – Khartoum". UN. Retrieved 6 May 2010.
  5. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-03-06. Retrieved 2015-05-06.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  6. "Sudanese higher education". Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research. Retrieved 2011-09-15.
  7. Biography of El Ferik Ibrahim Abboud at bookrags.com
  1. https://web.archive.org/web/20150505234133/http://www.sudanway.sd/index.htm
  2. http://www.tawtheegonline.com/vb/showthread.php?t=40340
  3. http://www.khartoum.gov.sd
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