Saina Al-Humaidi Explained

Saina Al-Humaidi
Native Name:صنيع الحميدي
Native Name Lang: ar
Pushpin Map:Qatar
Coordinates:25.5333°N 75°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Qatar
Subdivision Type1:Municipality
Subdivision Name1:Umm Salal
Subdivision Type2:Zone
Subdivision Name2:Zone 71
Subdivision Type3:District no.
Subdivision Name3:133
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:8.3
Population Density Km2:auto

Saina Al-Humaidi (Arabic: صنيع الحميدي; also spelled Snay Lehmaidi) is a Qatari village in the municipality of Umm Salal.[2] [3] The village has been inhabited primarily by the Al-Humaidi tribe for decades.

Etymology

In Arabic, "sana" is a term used to denote an area where water accumulates. The term may also refer to the type of wood used in a barrier enclosing a water reservoir.[3]

Infrastructure

The number of housing units stand at about 15, all being owned by the Al-Humaidi. There is a mosque in the area, called "Smra Bin Muawiya". The village is typified by poor sanitation and a lack of facilities.[4] Resident typically travel to Umm Qarn, 2 km away, to purchase products.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: District Area Map. Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics. 12 March 2019.
  2. Web site: 2015 Population census. Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics. April 2015. 8 August 2017.
  3. Web site: District map. The Centre for Geographic Information Systems of Qatar. 8 August 2017.
  4. Web site: مشروعات تطوير "صنيع الحميدي" مع وقف التنفيذ. Hussain Abunada. Al Raya. Arabic. 18 March 2010. 8 August 2017.
  5. Web site: محمد الحميدي: الزراعة مكلفة.. والأرض الصخرية أبرز العوائق. Omar Abdullatif. Al Arab. Arabic. 6 March 2012. 8 August 2017.