Muaither

District in Al Rayyan, Qatar From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Muaither (Arabic: معيذر, romanized: Mu'aīdhir) is a district of Al Rayyan City in Qatar, located in the municipality of Al Rayyan.[3][4]

CountryQatar Qatar
Elevation31 m (102 ft)
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Muaither
معيذر
District
Muaither Street hosts several businesses and runs through the center of Muaither.
Muaither Street hosts several businesses and runs through the center of Muaither.
Muaither is located in Qatar
Muaither
Muaither
Coordinates: 25°15′58″N 51°25′15″E
CountryQatar Qatar
MunicipalityAl Rayyan
ZoneZone 53, Zone 55
District no.88
Area
  Total
14.4 km2 (5.6 sq mi)
Elevation31 m (102 ft)
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Sign for Muaither 55 on Al Furousiya Street.

Etymology

Referencing the area's geography, Muaither is derived from the Arabic mathar, meaning "place where animals are kept". Muaither is situated in a rawda (depression), meaning that water runoff accumulates in it, leading to increased plant activity. Various perennials such as the samr tree and fennel grow here. As such, the area serves as a good grazing area for Bedouins rearing their livestock.[5]

Administration

When free elections of the Central Municipal Council first took place in Qatar during 1999,[6] Muaither was designated the seat of constituency no. 15.[7] It would remain seat of constituency no. 15 in the next three consecutive elections until the fifth municipal elections in 2015, when it was decided that it would become the seat of constituency no. 12. It is the only electoral district in its constituency.[8]

In the inaugural municipal elections in 1999, Hamad Abdullah Al-Marri won the elections, receiving 33.1%, or 188 votes. Trailing behind him with 22%, or 125 votes was Dafi Rashid Al-Marri. Voter turnout was 78.7%.[7] Hamad Abdullah Al-Marri was defeated by Dafi Rashid Al-Marri in the 2002 elections,[9] who then lost his seat to Mohammed Ali Al-Neda in 2007.[10] In both the 2011[11] and 2015 elections, Al-Neda was successful in retaining his seat.[12]

Landmarks

  • Muaither Gardens on Rawdat Jarrah Street.[13]
  • Q-Post office on Muaither S Street.[13]
  • Muaither Family Park on Al Bahtari Street.[13]
  • Muaither Park on Al Aqda Street.[13]

Health

Al-Hekma Medical Complex, a health care facility, is located in Muaither.[14]

Transport

Currently, the underground Muaither Metro Station of Doha Metro's Green Line is under construction, having been launched during Phase 2B.[15]

Sports

Muaither is currently represented by Muaither SC, a multi-sports club whose football team competes in the second division of Qatari football.

Education

The following schools are located in Muaither:

More information Name of school, Curriculum ...
Name of schoolCurriculumGradeGendersOfficial websiteRef
Al Andalus Elementary Private Schools for BoysIndependentPrimaryMale-onlyOfficial website[16]
Al Emam Ashafei Prep Independent BoysIndependentPrimary – SecondaryMale-onlyN/A[17]
Bright Future Pakistani Private SchoolInternationalKindergarten – SecondaryBothOfficial website[18]
Creator Kids KindergartenIndependentKindergartenBothN/A[19]
Edison International Academy - Muaither branchInternationalKindergarten – SecondaryBothN/A[20]
Hayat Universal SchoolInternationalKindergarten – SecondaryBothOfficial website[21]
Kids Academy KindergartenInternationalKindergartenBothN/A[22]
Modern Muaither KindergartenIndependentKindergartenBothN/A[23]
Royal International SchoolInternationalKindergarten – SecondaryBothN/A[24]
The Scholars' International SchoolInternationalKindergarten – SecondaryBothOfficial website[25]
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