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28-567: The exact boundaries of the DMA are open to interpretation, with different definitions existing. However, at a minimum, the following areas are included in the DMA: Some definitions attribute a larger area to the DMA by including the entire urbanized section in the easternmost half of Al Rayyan Municipality, all of northern Al Wakrah Municipality terminating before Mesaieed , all of Umm Salal Municipality and all of Al Daayen Municipality, including

56-659: A car stockyard in Birkat Al Awamer with a capacity of 1,700 cars in September 2016. Maritime industries such as fishing and pearling comprised the economic foundation of Al Wakrah's coastal settlement in the past. Further inland, nomadic pastoralism dominated. At present, agriculture plays only a minor role in Al Wakrah's economy. Farmland in Al Wakrah only accounted for 4.6% of Qatar's total farmland in 2015. There were 71 farms spread out over 2,188 hectares, with

84-484: A gradual westward expansion, encompassing segments of Al Rayyan Municipality , mirrored the city's demographic influx. This foundational growth phase laid the groundwork for subsequent transformations of Greater Doha. A notable a milestone in Greater Doha's urbanization was the 2006 Asian Games , which catalyzed a rapid surge in urban development, directing attention towards the western districts and culminating in

112-465: A legal district. The municipal board has a president and four members. The current president of the Municipal board is Mansour Ajran Al-Buainain. The southern end of Al Wakrah is characterized by dense sand sheets sand dunes. Unlike northern Qatar where most areas lie close to sea level, much of the southern and central portions of Al Wakrah are at elevations of 40 to 60 meters above sea level. Water

140-491: A result. Wadis tend to be associated with centers of human population because sub-surface water is sometimes available in them. Nomadic and pastoral desert peoples will rely on seasonal vegetation found in wadis, even in regions as dry as the Sahara , as they travel in complex transhumance routes. The centrality of wadis to water – and human life – in desert environments gave birth to the distinct sub-field of wadi hydrology in

168-709: A wide range of sedimentary structures, including ripples and common plane beds. Gravels commonly display imbrications , and mud drapes show desiccation cracks. Wind activity also generates sedimentary structures, including large-scale cross-stratification and wedge-shaped cross-sets. A typical wadi sequence consists of alternating units of wind and water sediments; each unit ranging from about 10–30 cm (4–12 in). Sediment laid by water shows complete fining upward sequence. Gravels show imbrication. Wind deposits are cross-stratified and covered with mud-cracked deposits. Some horizontal loess may also be present. Modern English usage differentiates wadis from canyons or washes by

196-564: Is Ras Abu Fontas . A 6.3 km "regional logistics hub" was launched in the southern portion of the municipality in 2016. The development of this hub will take place in Birkat Al Awamer and Aba Saleel, which are in close proximity to Hamad Port and Mesaieed Industrial Area. Among the facilities in this hub will be car workshops, labor camps, and commercial offices. Construction of the hub will be managed by Qatari company Manateq. The Doha Marketing and Services Company established

224-483: Is Ras Al Maharef. Two islands are found off its shores: Sheraouh Island and Al Aszhat Island. One of the most prominent of its hills is Jebel Al Wakrah, an 85-foot (26-meter) high rocky hill located one mile south of the city of Al Wakrah . The Naqiyan Hill Range dominates the southern quarter of the municipality in Khor Al Adaid . The UNESCO -recognized Khor Al Adaid is Qatar's largest nature reserve and

252-437: Is located on the south-east corner of the municipality. Also known by its English name Inland Sea , the area was declared a nature reserve in 2007 and occupies an area of approximately 1,833 km . Historically, the area was used for camel grazing by nomads, and is still used for the same purpose to a lesser extent. Various flora and fauna are supported in its ecosystem, such as ospreys , dugongs and turtles . Most notable

280-631: Is projected to be built in Al Wakrah City. Called Al Wakrah Stadium , it has a planned seating capacity of 40,000 and will replace Saoud bin Abdulrahman Stadium as Al Wakrah SC's home stadium. Due to the unique ecosystem and landscape of Khor Al Adaid , it serves as one of the most important ecotourism site in the country. Sealine Beach Resort, located on the coast in Mesaieed , was the first tourist resort to be established in

308-485: Is scarce in most areas as the water table is relatively low. Although there are some rawdas (depressions), they are rare when compared to northern Qatar. Furthermore, the southern groundwater is often saline. As a result, permanent settlements were few and far between, with some exceptions being found at Al Kharrara , Traina and Al Furayah north of Khor Al Adaid . Many nomadic camps were created in Al Wakrah's south in past times; these sites can often be identified by

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336-504: Is the Arabic term traditionally referring to a river valley . In some instances, it may refer to a wet ( ephemeral ) riverbed that contains water only when heavy rain occurs. Arroyo ( Spanish ) is used in the Americas for similar landforms. The term wādī is very widely found in Arabic toponyms . Some Spanish toponyms are derived from Andalusian Arabic where wādī

364-416: Is the reserve's unique geographic features. The appearance and the quick formation of its sabkhas is distinct from any other system of sabkhas, as is the continuous infilling of its lagoon. The following is climate data for the city of Mesaieed , south of the capital Al Wakrah City . Al Wakrah Municipality was established in 1972 and supervises the city of Al Wakrah in addition to other settlements in

392-527: The city of Al Wakrah , which derives its name from the Arabic word "wakar", which roughly translates to "bird's nest". According to the Ministry of Municipality and Environment, this name was given in reference to a nearby hill which accommodated the nests of several birds. On 17 July 1972, the creation of the municipalities of Ar Rayyan , Al Wakrah, Al Khawr and Thakhira, Al Shamal , and Umm Salal were issued. This law identified Al Wakrah Municipality as

420-537: The 3,993 female students. According to the 2015 government census, there were 4 registered healthcare facilities in the municipality. Primary healthcare centers are located in Al Wakrah City and Al Thumama . Al Wakrah Hospital was established in 2012 and serves the southern region of the country. It is based in Al Wakrah City and is the largest hospital building in Qatar. Eleven pharmacies were recorded in

448-425: The action and prevalence of water. Wadis, as drainage courses, are formed by water, but are distinguished from river valleys or gullies in that surface water is intermittent or ephemeral. Wadis are generally dry year round, except after a rain. The desert environment is characterized by sudden but infrequent heavy rainfall, often resulting in flash floods . Crossing wadis at certain times of the year can be dangerous as

476-416: The city of Lusail . The Doha Metropolitan Area has witnessed substantial growth since the 1980s, marking when Qatar began investing its hydrocarbon wealth into developing its infrastructure on a major scale. From 1984 to 2020, the metropolitan area expanded eightfold while the amount of bare land decreased by half. In 2003, Greater Doha's urban confines primarily clustered around the downtown core. However,

504-640: The country. The resort has 37 rooms, 1 hectare of green space, a gym, a spa and 95 square meter multi-purpose hall. According to the Ministry of Municipality and Environment, the municipality accommodates 6 parks as of 2018. The following table is a breakdown of registered live births by nationality and sex for Al Wakrah. Places of birth are based on the home municipality of the mother at birth . Wadi Wadi ( Arabic : وَادِي , romanized :  wādī , alternatively wād ; Arabic : وَاد , Maghrebi Arabic oued , Hebrew : וָאדִי , romanized :  vadi , lit.   'wadi')

532-564: The development of the Aspire Zone . This urban sprawl coincided with the emergence of new residential developments. By 2007, Greater Doha's geographical boundaries had expanded further, enveloping extensive swathes of Al Daayen Municipality . This sustained pattern of urbanization continued in the following years, characterized by progressions westward and northward. Since then, the traditional population centers of Greater Doha have shifted from densely populated downtown hubs to areas flanking

560-504: The distal portions of alluvial fans and extend to inland sabkhas or dry lakes . In basin and range topography , wadis trend along basin axes at the terminus of fans. Permanent channels do not exist, due to lack of continual water flow. They have braided stream patterns because of the deficiency of water and the abundance of sediments . Water percolates down into the stream bed, causing an abrupt loss of energy and resulting in vast deposition. Wadis may develop dams of sediment that change

588-498: The majority (38) being used to grow crops, 3 being used to raise livestock and the remaining 30 being split between livestock and crops. The municipality had a livestock inventory of 14,946, of which 8,375 were sheep and 6,093 were goats. In terms of artisanal fishing vessels, Al Wakrah city had the second-highest amount out of the major cities surveyed in 2015 at 179 vessels. However, its fleet has been significantly reduced from earlier years, for earlier in 2010 it had accommodated

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616-412: The most fishing vessels out of all cities surveyed with 237 vessels. The number of sailors was 1,186 in 2015, but this figure too had been decreasing over the years. Qatar Stars League team Al-Wakrah SC , founded in 1959, is based in Al Wakrah City . They club plays its home games at the 12,000 capacity Saoud bin Abdulrahman Stadium . One of the proposed twelve venues for the 2022 FIFA World Cup

644-578: The municipality in 2013 by Qatar's Supreme Council of Health. Mesaieed Industrial Area , an industry hub, is located in Al Wakrah Municipality. Umm Al Houl , another industrial city located in the municipality which is near to Mesaieed, hosts Qatar's main seaport Hamad Port , and is the site of construction for what will eventually be Qatar's largest electricity and desalination plant. A third industrial area containing some of Qatar's most important power stations and desalination plants

672-840: The municipality. The municipality has four sections: Financial and Administrative Affairs Section, Health Affairs Section, General Affairs Section and the Technical Affairs Section. Al Thumama is geographically located in both Al Wakrah Municipality and Doha Municipality . The municipality is divided into 7 zones which are then divided into 1410 blocks. The following administrative zones are found in Al Wakrah Municipality: Other settlements in Al Wakrah include: Public schools in Al Wakrah amounted to 19 in 2016 as recorded in that year's education census – 9 were exclusively for girls and 10 were for boys. Male students (4,017) slightly outnumbered

700-555: The presence of small, open mosques. It is likely that Bedouins visited the region mainly during times of suitable weather, such as the rainy season. Herdsman were able to nourish their camels with the saline water, which would, in turn, yield drinkable milk. According to the Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME), the municipality accommodates 192 rawdas , 13 wadis , four jeris ( places where water flows ), seven plains , 14 hills, four highlands , seven sabkhas , four bays , and three coral reefs . The only cape recorded here

728-403: The ring roads, encroaching into the neighboring municipalities of Al Rayyan and Al Daayen. Al Wakrah (municipality) Al Wakrah Municipality (also spelled Al Wakra Municipality; Arabic : بلدية الوكرة Baladīyat al-Wakrah) is a municipality of Qatar bordered by the municipalities of Doha and Al Rayyan . The municipal seat is Al Wakrah city . The municipality was named after

756-485: The stream patterns in the next flash flood . Wind also causes sediment deposition. When wadi sediments are underwater or moist, wind sediments are deposited over them. Thus, wadi sediments contain both wind and water sediments. Wadi sediments may contain a range of material, from gravel to mud, and the sedimentary structures vary widely. Thus, wadi sediments are the most diverse of all desert environments. Flash floods result from severe energy conditions and can result in

784-428: Was used to mean a permanent river, for example: Guadalcanal from wādī al-qanāl ( Arabic : وَادِي الْقَنَال , "river of refreshment stalls"), Guadalajara from wādī al-ḥijārah ( Arabic : وَادِي الْحِجَارَة , "river of stones"), or Guadalquivir , from al-wādī al-kabīr ( Arabic : اَلْوَادِي الْكَبِير , "the great river"). Wadis are located on gently sloping, nearly flat parts of deserts; commonly they begin on

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