Bani Hajer (Al Rayyan)
Bani Hajer
بني هاجر | |
|---|---|
District | |
 Al Shahama Street in Bani Hajer | |
  Bani Hajer  Bani Hajer  Bani Hajer | |
| Coordinates: 25°14′12″N 51°24′19″E / 25.2367°N 51.4054°E | |
| Country |  Qatar |
| Municipality | Al Rayyan |
| Zone | Zone 51 |
| District no. | 50 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.7 km2 (1.0 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 27 m (89 ft) |
Bani Hajer (Arabic: بني هاجر) is a district in Qatar, located in the municipality of Al Rayyan.[3][4]
In the 2015 census it was listed as a district of Zone 51, with a population of 56,027. It includes Izghawa, Gharrafat Al Rayyan, Al Gharrafa, Al Seej, Rawdat Egdaim and Al Themaid.[3]
The district is 10 km away from central Doha.[5] It is bordered to the north by Rawdat Egdaim.[4]
Landmarks[edit]
- Fereej Bani Hajer Stadium (managed by Qatar Olympic Committee) on Al Athab Street.[6]
- Bani Hajer Roundabout.[6]
Development[edit]
Ashghal (The Public Works Authority) launched a QR 322 million road and infrastructure project in Bani Hajer in 2015. One of the primary focuses of the project was the construction of paved roads in future housing areas. New roads linking existing neighborhoods to arterial roads and building additional roads into Rawdat Egdaim were also planned.[5] In February 2018, the project was completed. According to Saoud Al Tamimi, Roads Projects Department Manager at Ashghal, the project resulted in a 60% reduction in time spent traveling in the district and helped integrate the roads into the national expressway network. Overall, 91 km of shared pedestrian and cycling paths, 1,937 light poles, 7,100 parking bays and over 20 km of road was constructed.[7]
The most vital road constructed as part of the road and infrastructure project was Bani Hajer Interchange, which links westward Dukhan with Bani Hajer and Al Rayyan City. Four overpasses, two loops and two link bridges are included on this highway, the most heavily trafficked being the Bani Hajer Underpass which connects Bani Hajer's Al Shahama Street to Al Rayyan Al Jadeed Street in Al Rayyan City.[8]
Education[edit]
The following schools are located in Bani Hajer:
| Name of School | Curriculum | Grade | Genders | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Manar Model School | Independent | Primary | Male-only | [9] |
| Ali Bin Jassim Bin Mohammed Al Thani Secondary Boys | Independent | Secondary | Male-only | [10] |
| Omamah Bint Hamzah Primary Independent Girls | Independent | Primary | Female-only | [11] |
| Sherborne Qatar Preparatory School | British | Primary | Both | [12] |
| Sherborne Qatar Senior School | British | Secondary | Both | [13] |
References[edit]
- ^ "District Area Map". Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics. Retrieved 12 February 2019.
- ^ "Bani Hajer, Zone 51, Qatar on the Elevation Map". elevationmap.net. Retrieved 3 January 2019.
- ^ a b "2015 population census" (PDF). Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 February 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
- ^ a b "District map". The Centre for Geographic Information Systems of Qatar. Archived from the original on 24 November 2020. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
- ^ a b "Signing New Design and Construction Contracts for Infrastructure Projects with a Value Exceeding QR 5 Billion and 533 Million". Ashghal. 3 December 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
- ^ a b "Dalila Services". Ministry of Municipality and Environment. Archived from the original on 4 November 2020. Retrieved 7 January 2019.
- ^ "Packages 1 & 7 of Roads & Infra. Project in Bani Hajer North–Rawdat Egdaim Completed". Ashghal. 12 February 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
- ^ "A boon to Al Rayyan, Bani Hajer: Ashghal opens Bani Hajer Underpass". Gulf Times. 3 February 2018. Retrieved 24 June 2019.
- ^ "Al Manar Model School". Supreme Education Council. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
- ^ "Ali Bin Jassim Bin Mohammed Al Thani Boys Secondary". Supreme Education Council. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
- ^ "Omamah Bint Hamzah Primary Independent Girls". Supreme Education Council. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
- ^ "Coeducational Preparatory School at Bani Hajer". Sherborne Qatar. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
- ^ "Welcome to our Coeducational Senior School". Sherborne Qatar. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
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