Saina Al-Humaidi
صنيع الحميدي
View of Saina Al Humaidi from Al Shamal Road
View of Saina Al Humaidi from Al Shamal Road
Saina Al-Humaidi is located in Qatar
Saina Al-Humaidi
Saina Al-Humaidi
Coordinates: 25°32′N 51°24′E / 25.533°N 51.400°E / 25.533; 51.400
Country Qatar
MunicipalityUmm Salal
ZoneZone 71
District no.133
Area
[1]
 • Total8.3 km2 (3.2 sq mi)

Saina Al-Humaidi (Arabic: صنيع الحميدي; also spelled Snay Lehmaidi) is a village in the municipality of Umm Salal in Qatar.[2][3] The village has been inhabited primarily by the Al-Humaidi tribe for several decades.[4]

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]

References

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