Sawda Natheel (Arabic: سودا نثيل, romanized: Sawdā’ Nathīl) is an area in Qatar, located in the municipality of Al Rayyan.

Sawda translates to 'black', while Natheel is an Arabic term used to denote soil deposits found in water obtained from a well.

[7] Qatar's capital, Doha, is located at a distance of 115 km to the north-east.

[8] In the past, Sawda Natheel accommodated a border crossing into the UAE.

This crossing was a vital economic boon for Qatar as it provided a direct pathway for bilateral trade between the two countries.