Al Luqta Explained
| Al Luqta |
| Native Name: | اللقطة |
| Native Name Lang: | ar |
| Settlement Type: | District |
| Pushpin Map: | Qatar |
| Coordinates: | 25.3107°N 51.4651°W |
| Elevation Footnotes: | [1] |
| Elevation M: | 23 |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Type1: | Municipality |
| Subdivision Name1: | Al Rayyan |
| Subdivision Type2: | Zone |
| Subdivision Name2: | Zone 52 |
| Subdivision Type3: | District no. |
| Subdivision Name3: | 60 |
| Area Footnotes: | [2] |
| Area Total Km2: | 2.0 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
Al Luqta (Arabic: اللقطة|Al-Luqṭah) is a district of Al Rayyan City in Qatar, located in the municipality of Al Rayyan.[3]
Etymology
The district's name originates from the Arabic word "luqeet", which is the term designated for an abandoned infant whose parents have not been identified. At the time of its naming, the district was situated in an isolated and largely unknown area, thus, its name is figurative for its geographic location.[4]
Geography
The districts of Al Shagub to the west and Gharrafat Al Rayyan to the north-west host Education City as well as other facilities belonging to Qatar Foundation.[4]
History
J.G. Lorimer mentioned Al Luqta in 1908 in his Gazetteer of the Persian Gulf, remarking that it appeared to be one of the only seven villages in Qatar that had sizable date palm plantations.[5]
Landmarks
- Chinese Health Centre (Ladies Branch) on Al Rayhan Street.[4]
- Syrian American Medical Centre on Al Luqta Street.[4]
- Dar Mona Hassan Al Benali Quran Learning for Women on Sahat Al Beday Street.[4]
- Ministry of Education Training Centre on Uhud Street.
- Hejen Racing Committee, the country's camel racing authority, has its headquarters on Al Diyaa Street.[4]
- Al Luqta Weaponry Museum on Al Maha Street.[4] The Weaponry Museum features around 2,300 distinct firearms, swords and daggers, some of which belong to former members of the ruling family of Qatar. Also included among the exhibits are weapons dating back to the Ottoman era and Persian-style rifles.[6]
- Al Luqta Children's Park on the corner of Al Maha Street and Al Najah Street. It has two playgrounds, a cafeteria, a prayer room, and an administrative building.[7] [8]
Embassies
U.S. Embassy in Qatar[9]
Education
The following schools are located in Al Luqta:
| Name of School | Curriculum | Grade | Genders | Official Website | Ref |
|---|
| Omar Bin Al Khattab Secondary School | Qatari | Secondary | Male-only | N/A | |
| Tunisian School in Doha | Tunisian | Kindergarten – Secondary | Both | Official website | |
| Royal Kids Nursery | British | Kindergarten | Both | N/A | [10] |
| Swiss International School of Qatar | Swiss | Kindergarten – Secondary | Both | Official website | [11] |
| The Syrian School in Qatar | Syrian | Kindergarten – Secondary | Both | N/A | [12] |
| Al Furqan Elementary Boys School | Qatari | Primary | Male-only | N/A | |
| Al Furqan Preparatory Boys School | Qatari | Secondary | Male-only | N/A | |
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Notes and References
- Web site: Al Luqta, Zone 52, 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: 2015 Population census. Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics. April 2015. 1 July 2018. 17 July 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160717042254/http://www.mdps.gov.qa/en/knowledge/Publications/Population/Population2015.pdf. dead.
- Web site: GIS Portal. Ministry of Municipality and Environment. 1 July 2018.
- Web site: 'Gazetteer of the Persian Gulf. Vol. II. Geographical and Statistical. J G Lorimer. 1908' [1526] (1641/2084)]. Qatar Digital Library. 6 July 2018. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- Web site: Weaponry Museum. Qatar Expat Women. 1 July 2018.
- Web site: Al Luqta Children’s Park. Karen Lee. Doha Family. 1 July 2018.
- Web site: حديقة اللقطة. Ministry of Municipality and Environment. Arabic. 6 January 2019.
- Web site: Home page. U.S. Embassy in Qatar. 16 December 2019.
- Web site: Royal Kids Nursery. Doha Mums. 6 January 2019.
- Web site: Swiss International School of Qatar. Marhaba. 6 January 2019.
- Web site: The Syrian School in Qatar. schoolsinqatar.net. 6 January 2019.
