<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Al Rayyan</span></span> ( الريان; <em>Ar Rayyan</em>) is the third-largest municipality in the state of Qatar. It occupies the entire eastern section, largely covering Metropolitan Doha, and functions as a suburb. The vast expanse of mostly undeveloped lands in the southwest falls under the municipality&#39;s administration.</span></p>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">The city stems its name from the Arabic term &quot;ray,&quot; which means &quot;irrigation.&quot; Due to its low height, this name was vested upon it, allowing it to act as a flood plain and provide an upheld water supply to the numerous plants that grew within its boundaries.</span></span></span></p>

<h2 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="color:#0e101a">Municipality&nbsp; &nbsp; Al Rayyan</span></span></h2>

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	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Zone&nbsp; 52 (Old Al Rayyan)</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Zone 53 (New Al Rayyan)</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">District no.61 (Old Al Rayyan)</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">65 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; (New Al Rayyan)</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Area &nbsp; &nbsp; 11.9 km2 (4.6 sq mi)</span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<h2 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="color:#0e101a">Five Municipalities Border Al Rayyan:</span></span></h2>

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	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Umm Salal to the northeast,</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Al-Shahaniya to the west,</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Doha to the east</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Al Wakrah to the southeast</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Al Gharrafa</span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">The west includes rural territories, farms, and open desert, and the east comprises the city of Al Rayyan, an urban offshoot of Metropolitan Doha&#39;s westward growth.Al Gharrafa is a district of Al Rayyan City. Also, a part of metropolitan Doha is being developed as a large-scale commercial hub for residents of northwest Doha, northern Al Rayyan, and southern Umm Salal.</span></span></span></p>

<h2 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="color:#0e101a">Districts of Al Rayyan</span></span></h2>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Two main areas represent the city&#39;s historical center:</span></span></span></p>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Old Al Rayyan الريان القديم</span></span></span></p>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">New Al Rayyan الريان الجديد</span></span></span></p>

<h2 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="color:#0e101a">Other Districts of Al Rayyan City</span></span></h2>

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	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Abu Hamour</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Al Aziziya</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Al Gharrafa</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Al Luqta</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Al Waab</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Al Wajbah</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Gharrafat Al Rayyan</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Muraikh</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Luaib</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Mehairja</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Baaya</span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<h2 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="color:#0e101a">Famous LandMarks in Al Rayyan</span></span></h2>

<h2 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="color:#0e101a">Oxygen Park</span></span></h2>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Oxygen Park was constructed over 1,30,000 sq meters, presenting a pleasant atmosphere to all its tourists. It is one of the ideal spots where people can jog, walk or even enjoy playing games like volleyball. Moreover, the architecture has been uplifted by nature to enlighten people about the value of healthy living. This park is one of the most suitable and pleasing places to spend time with friends and family. Additionally, people can even spend a day at the beaches in Doha.</span></span></span></p>

<h2 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="color:#0e101a">Aspire Park</span></span></h2>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">It is one of the biggest parks of Qatar and has an area of around 88 hectares. It is the best place to do many recreational activities and fanfare with your friends and family. There are artificial lakes that intensify the beauty to view the towering skyscrapers. You observe greenery all around that enhances the beauty of the park. It is in Doha, Qatar. It is open 24 hours with an entry fee of 498 QAR. You can go walking, jogging, and barbecuing.</span></span></span></p>

<h2 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="color:#0e101a">Villaggio Mall</span></span></h2>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Villaggio Mall</span></span> is a shopping mall in the Aspire Zone in the west end of Doha. It is located on Al Waab Street between the Hyatt Plaza and Sports City. To the surprise, the mall has over 200 stores, including many famous brands in the U.S., U.K., Italian and German markets. Inside, the interiors are Italianate-themed, both as an Italian hill town and a 150-meter long indoor canal with gondolas.</span></p>

<h2 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="color:#0e101a">Gondolania Theme Park</span></span></h2>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">The mall contains the Gondolania Theme Park, an indoor theme park that includes the Gondolania Ice Rink, one of two ice hockey rinks in Qatar, the home of the Qatar Ice Hockey League, and the regional Desert Cup tournament. It is the only Olympic-size rink in Qatar. Also included are a ten-pin bowling center and a roller coaster.</span></span></span></p>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Aspire Zone has Doha&#39;s tallest structure; the </span></span>Aspire Tower, bordering Villaggio Mall, is the most popular mall in Qatar. The complex is a significant feature of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Aspire Zone, also called Doha Sports City, is a 250-hectare (2.5 km2) sporting complex located in the Baaya district of Doha, Qatar, owned by the Aspire Zone Foundation.</span></p>

<h2 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="color:#0e101a">Landmarks</span></span></h2>

<h2 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="color:#0e101a">Khalifa International Stadium</span></span></h2>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">It is also known as </span></span>National Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium in Doha,</span></p>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Education City.</span></span> Developed by the Qatar Foundation, the 12 square kilometers property houses various educational facilities, including satellite campuses of eight international universities.</span></p>

<h2 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="color:#0e101a">Qatar Science &amp; Technology Park (QSTP)</span></span></h2>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">It supports international technology companies and technology businesses.</span></span></span></p>

<h2 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="color:#0e101a">Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development</span></span></h2>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">According to the Qatar Foundation, its ambitions are training in education, science and research, and community development. It promotes international universities to establish campuses in Qatar to maintain a knowledge economy.</span></span></span></p>

<h2 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="color:#0e101a">2022 FIFA World Cup Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar</span></span></h2>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Education City Stadium - capacity of 45,350</span></span></span></p>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Ahmad bin Ali Stadium - capacity 44,740</span></span></span></p>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Khalifa International Stadium - capacity 40,000</span></span></span></p>

<h2 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="color:#0e101a">Ahmad bin Ali Stadium - capacity 44,740</span></span></h2>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Al Rayyan is famous for its love of traditions and local culture and its hugely popular football team, Al Rayyan Sports Club. The close-knit community is dedicated to the team, whose new stadium will host up to 44,470 fans at FIFA World Cup 2022 football. Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium is built on the site of a forum with the same name and includes symbols of Qatari culture in its stunning undulating fa&ccedil;ade. The stadium&#39;s structures also reflect the country, with sand dune-shaped designs reflecting the beautiful wildlands to the west. Further, Al Rayyan welcomes football fans from around the world with happiness, keen to show them the rich culture of Qatar.</span></span></span></p>

<h2 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="color:#0e101a">Quick Facts About Ar Rayyan</span></span></h2>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Ar Rayyan city is located on the east coast of the Qatar Peninsula in the Persian Gulf. Ar Rayyan&#39;s latitude and longitude are 25.2862&deg; N and 51.4204&deg; E. The estimated population of Ar Rayyan city is 6.06 lakhs residents as of 2018, in an area of more than 11.9 square kilometers (4.6 square miles).</span></span></span></p>

<ul>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Continent:</span></span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Asia</span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Country:</span></span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Qatar</span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Municipality:</span></span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Al Rayyan Municipality</span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Coordinates:</span></span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 25.2854&deg; N, 51.5310&deg; E</span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Area of Ar Rayyan:</span></span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 11.9 sq. km (4.6 sq mi)</span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">The population of Ar Rayyan:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 6.06 lakhs</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Official Language:</span></span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Arabic</span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Common languages: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; (English)</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Currency of Qatar</span></span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Riyal: (QAR)</span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Nearest Airports:</span></span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hamad International Airport(DOH)</span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Ar Rayyan International Airport(DIA)</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Metro:</span></span>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Green Line of the Doha Metro</span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Qatar Calling code: </span></span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; +974</span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Ar Rayyan Time Zone:</span></span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; AST (UTC+3)</span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Climate: </span></span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hot desert climate</span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Ar Rayyan Neighborhoods:</span></span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Old Al Rayyan, Qatar Foundation,</span></li>
</ul>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Al Gharrafa, Al Maqran, Mebaireek</span></span></span></p>

<h2 style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="color:#0e101a">Places to Visit in Ar Rayyan</span></span></h2>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Top Attractions in Ar Rayyan are</span></span></span></p>

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	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt">Museum of Islamic Art</span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Doha Corniche</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">The Pearl Qatar</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Imam Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab Mosque</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Katara Cultural Village</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">National Museum of Qatar</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Oxygen Park</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Aqua Park Qatar</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Snowy Dunes</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="color:#0e101a">Education City Mosque.</span></span></li>
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