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| name                    = Nuaija
| native_name             = نعيجة
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| subdivision_name        = {{flagicon|QAT}} [[Qatar]]
| subdivision_type1       = [[Municipalities of Qatar|Municipality]]
| subdivision_name1       = [[Ad-Dawhah (municipality)|Ad Dawhah]]
| subdivision_type2       = [[Zones of Qatar|Zone]]
| subdivision_name2       = Zone 41, Zone 43, Zone 44
| subdivision_type3       = District no.
| subdivision_name3       = 42
| area_total_km2          = 6.3
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'''Nuaija''' ({{langx|ar|نعيجة|Nu‘ayjah}}) is a [[Qatar|Qatari]] district in the [[municipalities of Qatar|municipality]] of [[Ad-Dawhah (municipality)|Ad Dawhah]].<ref name="2010census">{{cite web|url=http://www.qsa.gov.qa/eng/publication/annabs/2014/1_Population2013.pdf|title=2010 population census|publisher=Qatar Statistics Authority|access-date=29 June 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402142501/http://www.qsa.gov.qa/eng/publication/annabs/2014/1_Population2013.pdf|archive-date=2 April 2015}}</ref> One of Nuaija's zones, Zone 41, was formerly known as [[Al Hilal (district)|Al Hilal]] West<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.qsa.gov.qa/Eng/publication/qatar-census-2004/pubulation-ar/Tabels/Pubulation/T02.htm|title=2004 population census|publisher=Qatar Statistics Authority|access-date=1 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924083650/http://www.qsa.gov.qa/Eng/publication/qatar-census-2004/pubulation-ar/Tabels/Pubulation/T02.htm|archive-date=24 September 2015|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref> but was incorporated into Nuaija as of the 2010 census.<ref name="2010census"/> Municipal authorities are developing district as a major mixed-use hub for south-central Doha.<ref name="creport"/>
==Etymology==
Deriving its name from the [[Arabic language|Arabic]] word ''naaja'' meaning "female sheep", the area was so named because a well in the area was said to yield water as sweet as [[sheep's milk]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://geoportal.gisqatar.org.qa/qmape/index.html|title=District map|publisher=The Centre for Geographic Information Systems of Qatar|access-date=31 December 2018}}</ref>
==History==
Nuaija's first mention may be in an 1867 account by Captain C. G. Constable and A. W. Stiffe in which they mention "a tower near wells, with little cultivation" near [[Al Bidda]], though this remains inconclusive.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Eddisford|first1=Daniel|last2=Carter|first2=Robert A.|url=https://originsofdoha.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/origins-of-doha-and-qatar-season-3-nuaija-survey-report.pdf|title=Report on Architectural Recording and Archaeological Survey Undertaken at Nu’aija, Doha|publisher=Origins of Doha and Qatar Project|page=9|date=May 2015|accessdate=10 June 2024}}</ref>
In the summer of 1885, amidst [[Qatari–Abu Dhabi War|a war]] between Qatar and the [[Emirate of Abu Dhabi]], tribesmen of the Al Bu Shaar branch of the [[Manasir (tribe)|Manasir]] tribe, affiliated with [[Zayed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan]], conducted a raid on [[Bedouin]] encampments loyal to [[Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani]] at Nuaija. This incursion resulted in the abduction of three female slaves. In retaliation, several tribes loyal to Jassim traveled to Abu Dhabi territory, specifically targeting the Al Bu Shaar residents and stealing their camels, which they sold at the market of Al Bidda.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.qdl.qa/en/archive/81055/vdc_100023526379.0x000049|title=‘Persian Gulf gazetteer. Part 1. Historical and political materials. Précis of Katar [Qatar] affairs, 1873-1904.’ [36r] (71/92)|publisher=Qatar Digital Library|accessdate=19 July 2024}}</ref>
Another raid on Nuaija soon followed. In February 1888, approximately 400 fighting men of the Manasir arrived in Nuaija. During their raid, they captured 40 slaves, while another raid outside the confines of Al Bidda saw the capture of a few more slaves. Jassim bin Mohammed's forces attempted to apprehend the Manasir but to no avail.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.qdl.qa/en/archive/81055/vdc_100023526379.0x00004a|title=‘Persian Gulf gazetteer. Part 1. Historical and political materials. Précis of Katar [Qatar] affairs, 1873-1904.’ [36v] (72/92)|publisher=Qatar Digital Library|accessdate=19 July 2024}}</ref>
In J.G. Lorimer's ''[[Gazetteer of the Persian Gulf]]'' in 1907, Nuaija was described as place 3 miles from the town of Al Bidda from whence the town derived its water supply. He remarked that Nuaija would have to be garrisoned if an external force who invaded Al Bidda were to retain possession of the town.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.qdl.qa/en/archive/81055/vdc_100023206838.0x000076|title='Persian Gulf Gazetteer Part II, Geographical and Descriptive Materials, Section II Western Side of the Gulf' [59v] (117/286)|publisher=Qatar Digital Library|access-date=23 July 2015}}</ref> He also states that date palms are grown in the area.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.qdl.qa/en/archive/81055/vdc_100023515719.0x000029|title='Gazetteer of the Persian Gulf. Vol. II. Geographical and Statistical. J G Lorimer. 1908' [1525] (1640/2084)|publisher=Qatar Digital Library|access-date=28 July 2015}}</ref> Nuaija's wells retained their importance as a water source for the people throughout the century, as wells in other areas were often found to contain water unsuitable for drinking. This abundance of groundwater was used to cultivate the area too, resulting in numerous farms. Among all of Doha's old wells, Nuaija's is the only one still standing.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Eddisford|first1=Daniel|url=https://originsofdoha.wordpress.com/2015/02/21/the-nuaija-wells-dohas-water-source/|title=The Nu'aija Wells: Doha's Water Source|publisher=The Origins of Doha and Qatar Project|date=21 February 2015|accessdate=10 June 2024}}</ref>
As the area is rich in bird fauna, it was a historically popular area for [[falconry]] and bird watching among locals until its rapid development in the later 20th century.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.al-watan.com/news-details/id/138297/%D8%B9%D8%A8%D8%AF%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%B2%D9%8A%D8%B2-%D8%A8%D9%86-%D9%85%D8%AD%D9%85%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AE%D8%A7%D8%B7%D8%B1-%D8%B0%D8%A7%D9%83%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D8%B1%D9%85%D8%B6%D8%A7%D9%86-2-/d/20180522%20class=%20class=|title=عبدالعزيز بن محمد الخاطر ..ذاكرة رمضان "2"|publisher=Al Watan|language=Arabic|date=22 May 2018|accessdate=25 December 2021}}</ref> In the 1980s, the district contained the main wastewater treatment plant for all of Doha. This was used to irrigate the numerous landscaped areas found throughout the municipality at the time.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.raya.com/2023/02/25/%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b1%d8%a7%d9%8a%d8%a9-%d9%84%d9%88%d9%84-%d8%b5%d9%81%d8%ad%d8%a9-%d8%a3%d8%b3%d8%a8%d9%88%d8%b9%d9%8a%d9%91%d8%a9-%d8%aa%d8%b5%d8%af%d8%b1-%d9%83%d9%84-%d8%b3%d8%a8%d8%aa-%d9%88-4/|title=طرق حديثة لري الحدائق والشوارع|publisher=Al Raya|language=Arabic|date=2 January 1985|accessdate=10 June 2024}}</ref>
==Historic architecture==
Nuaija contains what is believed to be one of the only remaining ''zajara'' [[well]]s in Qatar, used before the introduction of mechanical pumps.<ref name="eddisfordp5">{{cite web|last1=Eddisford|first1=Daniel|last2=Carter|first2=Robert A.|url=https://originsofdoha.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/origins-of-doha-and-qatar-season-3-nuaija-survey-report.pdf|title=Report on Architectural Recording and Archaeological Survey Undertaken at Nu’aija, Doha|publisher=Origins of Doha and Qatar Project|page=5|date=May 2015|accessdate=10 June 2024}}</ref> Several other hydrologic-related historic structures have been observed in Nuaija, including wells, [[water tank]]s and irrigation channels.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Eddisford|first1=Daniel|last2=Carter|first2=Robert A.|url=https://originsofdoha.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/origins-of-doha-and-qatar-season-3-nuaija-survey-report.pdf|title=Report on Architectural Recording and Archaeological Survey Undertaken at Nu’aija, Doha|publisher=Origins of Doha and Qatar Project|page=4|date=May 2015|accessdate=10 June 2024}}</ref> Additionally, a [[majlis]] building with an adjoining [[bathroom]] was found, which was atypical for majlises at the time. Two horse [[stable]]s have also been uncovered.<ref name="eddisfordp5"/>
==Transport==
[[File:D Ring Road in Nuaija 44.jpg|thumb|D Ring Road in Nuaija 44]]
Major roads that run through the district are Najma Street, Haloul Street, Rawdat Al Khail Street, C Ring Road, D Ring Road, E Ring Road and Salwa Road.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://psaqatar.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?appid=aae83dba20634eb7953cb78ebe0540e2|website=ArcGIS.com|title=Index map of Qatar|access-date=30 August 2019}}</ref>
Currently, the underground Nuaija Metro Station is under construction, having been launched during Phase 1A. Once completed, it will be part of [[Doha Metro]]'s Green Line.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=d7bdb1a6c8374913a8b98292194b187c|title=QAR Metro|website=arcgis.com|access-date=17 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191204130524/https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=d7bdb1a6c8374913a8b98292194b187c|archive-date=4 December 2019|url-status=dead}}</ref>
==Qatar National Master Plan==
The Qatar National Master Plan (QNMP) is described as a "spatial representation of the [[Qatar National Vision 2030]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mme.gov.qa/QatarMasterPlan/English/About-QNMP.aspx|title=About Qatar National Master Plan|publisher=Ministry of Municipality and Environment|access-date=11 November 2019}}</ref> As part of the QNMP's Urban Centre plan, which aims to implement development strategies in 28 central hubs that will serve their surrounding communities, Nuaija has been designated a District Centre, which is the lowest designation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mme.gov.qa/QatarMasterPlan/English/Centers.aspx?panel=about|title=About the Centre Plans|publisher=Ministry of Municipality and Environment|access-date=11 November 2019}}</ref>
The District Centre encompasses the intersection of Najma Street and D ring Road. One of the longer-term objectives set out by the plan is the construction of a [[green highway]] to the [[Industrial Area (Doha)|Industrial Area]] sometime in the 2030s. [[Environmental sustainability]] is a key goal of the plan.<ref name="creport">{{cite web|url=http://geoportal.gisqatar.org.qa/Zoning_intro/CentresReport.pdf|title=Centre Plans and Zoning Regulations|volume=4|publisher=Ministry of Municipality and Environment|pages=137–144|access-date=11 November 2019}}</ref>
==Demographics==
[[File:Cambridge International School for Girls in Nuaija, Doha.jpg|thumb|[[Cambridge International School for Girls]] in Nuaija]]
As of the 2010 census, the district comprised 4,525 housing units<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.qsa.gov.qa/QatarCensus/Housing%20units/PDF/9_25_B.pdf|title=Housing units, by type of unit and zone (April 2010)|publisher=Qatar Statistics Authority|access-date=7 August 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150708032221/http://www.qsa.gov.qa/QatarCensus/Housing%20units/PDF/9_25_B.pdf|archive-date=8 July 2015}}</ref> and 401 establishments.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.qsa.gov.qa/QatarCensus/Establishments/PDF/10.02.pdf|title=Establishments by status of establishment and zone (April 2010)|publisher=Qatar Statistics Authority|access-date=7 August 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150708050951/http://www.qsa.gov.qa/QatarCensus/Establishments/PDF/10.02.pdf|archive-date=8 July 2015}}</ref> There were 29,703 people living in the district, of which 53% were male and 47% were female. Out of the 29,703 inhabitants, 72% were 20 years of age or older and 28% were under the age of 20.<ref name="gsa">{{cite web|url=http://gsa.qsa.gov.qa/gsa/GSA.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120911175559/http://gsa.qsa.gov.qa/GSA/GSA.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 September 2012|title=Geo Statistics Application|publisher=[[Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics]]|access-date=7 August 2015}}</ref>
Employed persons made up 55% of the total population. Females accounted for 37% of the working population, while males accounted for 63% of the working population.<ref name="gsa"/>
==Education==
The following schools are located in Nuaija:
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! Name of School !! Curriculum !! Grade !! Genders !! Official Website !! Ref
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| [[Cambridge International School for Girls]] || International || Kindergarten – Secondary || Female-only || [http://www.cisgqatar.com/ Official website] || <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sec.gov.qa/En/ServicesCenter/Pages/schooldetails.aspx?SchoolID=29|title=Cambridge International School For Girls|publisher=Supreme Education Council|access-date=18 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924100321/http://www.sec.gov.qa/En/ServicesCenter/Pages/schooldetails.aspx?SchoolID=29|archive-date=24 September 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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| Iranian School for Girls || International || Kindergarten – Secondary || Female-only || N/A || <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sec.gov.qa/En/ServicesCenter/Pages/schooldetails.aspx?SchoolID=23|title=Iranian School For Girls|publisher=Supreme Education Council|access-date=18 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150721194946/http://www.sec.gov.qa/En/ServicesCenter/Pages/schooldetails.aspx?SchoolID=23|archive-date=21 July 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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| Iqraa English Kindergarten  || International || Kindergarten || Both || [http://iqraenglishschool.com/ Official website] || <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sec.gov.qa/En/ServicesCenter/Pages/schooldetails.aspx?SchoolID=492|title=Iqraa English Kindergarten|publisher=Supreme Education Council|access-date=18 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150721195142/http://www.sec.gov.qa/En/ServicesCenter/Pages/schooldetails.aspx?SchoolID=492|archive-date=21 July 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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| Summit Academy Kindergarten || International || Kindergarten || Both || N/A || <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sec.gov.qa/En/ServicesCenter/Pages/schooldetails.aspx?SchoolID=485|title=Summit Academy Kindergarten|publisher=Supreme Education Council|access-date=18 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924115016/http://www.sec.gov.qa/En/ServicesCenter/Pages/schooldetails.aspx?SchoolID=485|archive-date=24 September 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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| Step One School || International || Primary || Both || N/A || <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sec.gov.qa/En/ServicesCenter/Pages/schooldetails.aspx?SchoolID=277|title=Step One School|publisher=Supreme Education Council|access-date=18 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924100306/http://www.sec.gov.qa/En/ServicesCenter/Pages/schooldetails.aspx?SchoolID=277|archive-date=24 September 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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==References==
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