Umm Hawta

Umm Hawta is a village in southern Qatar, located in the municipality of Al Rayyan.
The village of Al Aamriya is nearby to the south.
Qatar's armed forces operate a military installation known as Umm Hawta Camp in the area.

Etymology

The name consists of two Arabic components. The term umm, meaning "mother", is commonly used in Qatar as a prefix in toponyms to denote a place distinguished by a notable feature. The second element, hawta, translates to "fence". The name is thought to refer to a series of pale hills encircling a nearby rawda, forming a natural enclosure reminiscent of a fence.