Old Al Hitmi
Old Al Hitmi (Arabic: الهتمي العتيق; also known as Al-Hitmi Al-Ateeq or simply Al Hitmi) is a mixed-use district in Qatar, located in the municipality of Ad Dawhah. The name is derived from Al-Hitmi family, which is a branch of the main Al Bin Ali tribe.[2] Together with Al Rufaa, it forms Zone 17, which has a population of 6,028.[3]
Old Al Hitmi الهتمي العتيق | |
|---|---|
District | |
  Old Al Hitmi  Old Al Hitmi | |
| Coordinates: 25.2849°N 51.5479°E | |
| Country |  |
| Municipality | Ad Dawhah |
| Zone | Zone 17 |
| District no. | 15 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
History
The district was first settled around 1930 by the Al Hitmi family, a branch of the Al Bin Ali tribe. Most residential units here date back to the early-to-mid 20th century. As a result of many years of neglect, most of the older buildings have fell into state of disrepairs.[4] After Qatar began profiting from oil extraction in the 1970s and 1980s, many modernistic high-rise buildings were constructed.[5] Currently, the neighborhood suffers from cluttered roads and a shortage of sidewalks, pedestrian crossings and parking spaces.[6]
Gallery
Sheraouh Street in Old Al Hitmi. The district's northern boundaries are at the National Museum of Qatar (seen on the far right), which is located in Old Salatah.
See also
References
- "District Area Map". Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics. Retrieved 11 February 2019.
- "District map". The Centre for Geographic Information Systems of Qatar. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
- "2015 population census" (PDF). Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
- Nafi', Sarah Ibrahim (June 2017). Towards Integrated Socio-Cultural Space in “Fareej Old Al-Hitmi” Neighborhood in Doha (PDF) (Thesis). Qatar University. p. 55. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
- Nafi', Sarah Ibrahim (June 2017). Towards Integrated Socio-Cultural Space in “Fareej Old Al-Hitmi” Neighborhood in Doha (PDF) (Thesis). Qatar University. p. 72. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
- Nafi', Sarah Ibrahim (June 2017). Towards Integrated Socio-Cultural Space in “Fareej Old Al-Hitmi” Neighborhood in Doha (PDF) (Thesis). Qatar University. p. 74. Retrieved 18 March 2019.