Al Daayen (Baladīyat az̧ Z̧a‘āyin)
Al Daayen (الضعاين [; Wehr: aḍ-ḍaʿāyin]; also spelled as الظعاين [; Wehr: aẓ-ẓaʿāyin]) is a municipality in the state of Qatar. Most of the urban landscape can be found in the southern zone of the municipality, particularly in the city of Lusail, while the northern and central sections are primarily rural. It is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Qatar due to its close proximity to the capital Doha.
Umm Qarn hosts the municipal office and serves as the municipality's administrative seat.
Al Daayen Municipality is named after the village of the same name, which derives its name from the Arabic word "dhaayen", which roughly translates to "travel". It was given this name in reference to the Qatari tribes who abandoned the village and traveled elsewhere in search of water and suitable pasture.
Umm Qarn hosts the municipal office and serves as the municipality's administrative seat.
Al Daayen Municipality is named after the village of the same name, which derives its name from the Arabic word "dhaayen", which roughly translates to "travel". It was given this name in reference to the Qatari tribes who abandoned the village and traveled elsewhere in search of water and suitable pasture.
Map - Al Daayen (Baladīyat az̧ Z̧a‘āyin)
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Country - Qatar
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Qatar has been ruled as a hereditary monarchy by the House of Thani since Mohammed bin Thani signed a treaty with the British in 1868 that recognised its separate status. Following Ottoman rule, Qatar became a British protectorate in 1916, and gained independence in 1971. The current emir is Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, who holds nearly all executive and legislative authority under the Constitution of Qatar, as well as controlling the judiciary. He appoints the prime minister and cabinet. The partially-elected Consultative Assembly can block legislation and has a limited ability to dismiss ministers.
Currency / Language
ISO | Currency | Symbol | Significant figures |
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QAR | Qatari riyal | رق | 2 |
ISO | Language |
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AR | Arabic language |
ES | Spanish language |