[2] The Arabic word "oqda" is roughly translated to "hold on to" in English.

As the area is a rawda (depression), it would collect and retain vast amounts of water and sediments during rainy season, hence its name.

[3] Strategically centered just outside Al Khor City, it is one of the most important equestrian facilities in the country.

Since then, the Al Khor Municipal Council has requested that the government distribute housing vouchers in the district.

[5] According to statements made by government officials in March 2017, the infrastructure projects in Al Egda will be completed by 2020 in order to meet the needs of 254 housing vouchers which had been allocated by the government.