Al Kharaitiyat

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Al Kharaitiyat
الخريطيات
Town
Al Kheesa Road in Al Kharaitiyat
Al Kheesa Road in Al Kharaitiyat
Al Kharaitiyat is located in Qatar
Al Kharaitiyat
Al Kharaitiyat
Coordinates: 25°24′0″N 51°25′30″E / 25.40000°N 51.42500°E / 25.40000; 51.42500
Country Qatar
MunicipalityUmm Salal
ZoneZone 71
District no.127
Area
  Total
15.7 km2 (6.1 sq mi)
Sign for Al Kharaitiyat on New Al Hateem Street.

Al Kharaitiyat (Arabic: الخريطيات, romanized: Al Khurayţīyāt) is a town in the municipality of Umm Salal in Qatar.[2][3]

Kharaitiyat is the plural form of the Arabic term khurat, which roughly translates to "map-like". The town received its name from a nearby depression that was named for its uneven and winding terrain, presenting a map-like appearance.[3]

History

In February 2025, the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) completed the first phase of its Roads and Infrastructure Development Project in Al Kharaitiyat and Al Froosh. The works served about 411 residential plots through the construction of 17.8 kilometres (11.1 mi) of roads, new drainage and water networks, and 655 street lighting poles. Despite challenges posed by high groundwater levels and rocky soil, the project was completed with 80% of materials sourced locally under Ashghal's Ta'heel initiative.[4]

Landmarks

Al Kharaitiyat SC headquarters off Al Ebb Road in Al Kharaitiyat

Transport

Currently, the elevated Al Kharaitiyat Metro Station is under construction, having been launched during Phase 2A. Once completed, it will be part of Doha Metro's Green Line.[6]

Sports

Al Kharaitiyat is represented by the multi sportsclub Al Kharaitiyat SC.[7]

Central Municipal Council

Education

References

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