Ain Khaled
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Ain Khalid
عين خالد | |
|---|---|
District | |
 Intersection of Salwa Road and Umm Al Seneem Street in Ain Khaled. | |
  Ain Khalid | |
| Coordinates: 25°13′00″N 51°27′00″E / 25.21667°N 51.45000°E | |
| Country |  Qatar |
| Municipality | Al Rayyan |
| Zone | Zone 56 |
| District no. | 95 |
| Area | |
• Total | 11.2 km2 (4.3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) |
Ain Khaled (Arabic: عين خالد, romanized: ‘Ayn Khālid) is a Qatari district in the municipality of Al Rayyan.[3] Located on the outskirts of the capital Doha, the area is historically known for its well which served the people of Doha and neighboring villages.[4]
The first word in the district's name, ain, is an Arabic word reserved for natural underground water sources. Formerly, the district was known as "Ain Al Seneem", with "Al Seneem" being the name of a local well. However, the district's name was later changed to "Ain Khaled", in honor of a respected local who went by that name.[5]
Landmarks
- Fereej Ain Khaled Stadium, managed by the Qatar Olympic Committee, is located on Khaled bin Ahmed Street.[4]
- Ain Khaled Family Park is located on Bu Ethnaiteen Street.[4]
- Ain Khaled Gate Compound is located on Khaled bin Ahmed Street.[4]
- The Ain Khaled Roundabout is a local landmark. With a total area of 1,200 m2, the centerpiece of the roundabout is a traditional-style well with a pump powered by solar cells. Roughly half of the area of the roundabout is grassed while the other half is filled with decorative pebbles.[6]
Development
In 2009, Barwa Group launched a project to develop an 11 km-long commercial avenue in Ain Khaled.[7]
