Ain Khaled Explained
| Ain Khalid |
| Native Name: | عين خالد |
| Native Name Lang: | ar |
| Settlement Type: | District |
| Pushpin Map: | Qatar |
| Coordinates: | 25.2167°N 51.45°W |
| Elevation Footnotes: | [1] |
| Elevation M: | 24 |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: |  Qatar |
| Subdivision Type1: | Municipality |
| Subdivision Name1: | Al Rayyan |
| Subdivision Type2: | Zone |
| Subdivision Name2: | Zone 56 |
| Subdivision Type3: | District no. |
| Subdivision Name3: | 95 |
| Area Footnotes: | [2] |
| Area Total Km2: | 11.2 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
Ain Khaled (ar|عين خالد|‘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]
Etymology
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]
Transport
Currently, the elevated Ain Khaled Metro Station is under construction, having been launched during Phase 2C. Once completed, it will be part of Doha Metro's Gold Line.[8]
Education
The following schools are located in Ain Khaled:
| Name of School | Curriculum | Grade | Genders | Official Website | Ref |
|---|
| Al Maha Academy for Boys | International | Kindergarten – Secondary | Male-only | N/A | [9] |
| Al Maha Academy For Girls | International | Kindergarten – Secondary | Female-only | N/A | [10] |
| Ahmed Bin Mohmmad Secondary School | Independent | Secondary | Male-only | N/A | [11] |
| Doha British School | International | Kindergarten – Secondary | Both | Official website | [12] |
| Leaders International School | International | Kindergarten – Secondary | Both | N/A | [13] |
| Philippine International School - Qatar | International | Kindergarten – Secondary | Both | Official website | [14] |
| Jordanian Private School | International | Kindergarten – Secondary | Both | N/A | [15] | |
Notes and References
- Web site: Ain Khaled, Zone 56, Qatar on the Elevation Map. elevationmap.net. 2 January 2019.
- Web site: District Area Map. Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics. 12 February 2019.
- Web site: 2010 population census. Qatar Statistics Authority. 31 July 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150402142501/http://www.qsa.gov.qa/eng/publication/annabs/2014/1_Population2013.pdf. 2 April 2015. dead. dmy-all.
- Web site: Dalila Services. Ministry of Municipality and Environment. 6 January 2019. 4 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201104205655/http://www.mme.gov.qa/cui/index.dox. dead.
- Web site: District map. The Centre for Geographic Information Systems of Qatar. 1 January 2019. 24 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201124143437/https://geoportal.gisqatar.org.qa/qmape/index.html. dead.
- Web site: Creative Landscaping of Ain Khaled Roundabout. Ministry of Municipality and Environment. 5 March 2019. 17 March 2019.
- Web site: Ain Khaled Commercial Avenue Development in Qatar. Construction Week Online. 15 June 2009. 31 July 2015.
- Web site: QAR Metro. arcgis.com. 17 March 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191204130524/https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=d7bdb1a6c8374913a8b98292194b187c. 4 December 2019. dead.
- Web site: Al Maha Academy for Boys. Supreme Education Council. 31 July 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150924100043/http://www.sec.gov.qa/En/ServicesCenter/Pages/schooldetails.aspx?SchoolID=167. 24 September 2015. dead. dmy-all.
- Web site: Al Maha Academy For Girls. Supreme Education Council. 31 July 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150924100041/http://www.sec.gov.qa/En/ServicesCenter/Pages/schooldetails.aspx?SchoolID=166. 24 September 2015. dead. dmy-all.
- Web site: Ahmed Bin Mohmmad Secondary Independent Boys. 31 July 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150924100148/http://www.sec.gov.qa/En/ServicesCenter/Pages/schooldetails.aspx?SchoolID=205. 24 September 2015. dead. dmy-all.
- Web site: Doha British School. Supreme Education Council. 31 July 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150721194906/http://www.sec.gov.qa/En/ServicesCenter/Pages/schooldetails.aspx?SchoolID=215. 21 July 2015. dead. dmy-all.
- Web site: Leaders International School. schoolsinqatar.net. 24 June 2019. 24 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201024025525/https://www.schoolsinqatar.net/school-admin/leaders-international-school-admin/. dead.
- Web site: International Philippine School. Supreme Education Council. 31 July 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150721195106/http://www.sec.gov.qa/En/ServicesCenter/Pages/schooldetails.aspx?SchoolID=213. 21 July 2015. dead. dmy-all.
- Web site: Jordanian Private School. Supreme Education Council. 31 July 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150721194721/http://www.sec.gov.qa/En/ServicesCenter/Pages/schooldetails.aspx?SchoolID=56. 21 July 2015. dead. dmy-all.
