Al Salamiya

Al Salamiya is a village in western Qatar located in the municipality of Al-Shahaniya.
It is located about southeast of the industrial city of Dukhan, about southwest of Al Nasraniya and about north of Al Kharsaah.

Etymology

A short tree known locally as Salam occurs frequently in the area, giving the village its name. The tree, which grows up to tall and which has yellow-colored flowers, flourishes in the rawdas of the area due to the sediment and water runoff.

Geography

Al Salamiya is located in west-central Qatar. It forms the northernmost boundary of the southern sector of the central belt region. It is characterized by its high elevations relative to the surrounding area.