He goes on to state: There was formerly a small settlement of the Sudan [Suwaidi] tribe here, but it has been abandoned in consequence of the badness of the water supply.

[7] Strategically located in Qatar's southeastern region to the immediate north of the Mesaieed Industrial Area and approximately 20 kilometres (12 mi) south of Hamad International Airport, the area was chosen as a maritime hub for its suitable geography and close distance to Qatar's industrial and economic centers.

During winter, the mats are consistently submerged under seawater with a salinity of about 5%, primarily sourced from seepage from the adjacent Persian Gulf, with minimal contribution from rainfall (annual precipitation rarely exceeds 100 millimetres (3.9 in)).

Summer conditions see the mats remain inundated, albeit with shallower water depths and significantly increased salinity, often exceeding 13% due to high evaporation rates.

[9] Currently, the elevated Umm Al Houl Metro Station is under construction, having been launched during Phase 2A.