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Umm Salal, Qatar
Located in the north-east of Qatar, the city of Umm Salal is home to sites such as the Barzan Towers.
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City population
149,701
person
Member since
2024
Mayor
Mr Abdullah Ahmed Al-thani
Focal point
Vision
In the near future, Umm Salal aims to enhance public facilities, promote sustainable practices, protect historical sites and ensure equal educational opportunities for all residents. In the long term, the city plans to develop sports facilities near schools, improve public transportation, support food security, enhance workers’ living conditions, expand health care coverage and construct environmentally sustainable buildings, underlining a commitment to holistic growth and inclusivity.
Umm Salal is actively collaborating with local people and institutions to achieve its goals. By fostering a cohesive community that prioritize lifelong learning, the city is making significant progress towards achieving sustainable growth with regard to the economy, education and health care.
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Mr Abdullah Ahmed Al-thani
Mayor of Umm Salal
Policies, plan and implementation
Sustainability and health
Initiatives involve raising health awareness with programmes like Safe Food, ensuring safe food delivery practices, and educating on sustainability, agriculture, and recycling through awareness campaigns. Social media campaigns further engage the community, promoting responsibility for a sustainable and healthy environment.
Equity and inclusion
The city actively works to bridge educational disparities, with a particular focus on students with disabilities, and strives for gender balance within government institutions. Additionally, Umm Salal engages older adults in educational activities and recognizes the contributions of workers towards enhancing the city’s overall appearance and cleanliness.
Decent work and entrepreneurship
The city supports youth centres and provides workforce training programmes to promote a culture of entrepreneurship. New laws safeguard workers from summer heat exposure, and initiatives like the Dohatna Logistics Park offer high-quality, well regulated job opportunities.
Good practices
Darb Al Saai
This annual gathering is dedicated to discovering and understanding the cultural heritage, values and principles of Qatar. It serves as a unifying platform for all members of society to actively engage in the country’s National Day celebrations.
Barzan Olympic Park
This multifaceted facility offers diverse spaces for a wide array of sports and social gatherings, including specialized accommodation for individuals with special needs. Its overarching goal is to foster a sense of communal pride and promote unity by bringing people together through shared activities and events.
Barzan Youth Centre
Dedicated to empowering young individuals, the centre provides a range of skills-enhancement workshops, vocational training programmes and educational assistance. These offerings aim to equip young people with practical skills and knowledge that not only enrich their personal growth but also bolster their professional development.