[3] Al Sailiya is located to the immediate north of the district while the Doha Industrial Area is south.

This name came about due to the fact that the district lies in the pathway of a nearby rawda (depression).

[4] Ashghal (The Public Works Authority) launched a QR 6.6 million project to construct a religious complex in Al Mearad in November 2013.

Maha Al Khaleej for Contracting Co. was selected as the contractor.

As part of the project, a 1300 worshipper capacity mosque, an imam's house and a Quran learning center were constructed.