Ain Khaled
Ain Khaled () is a district in the municipality of Al Rayyan in Qatar. Found on the outskirts of the capital city Doha, the area is historically known for its well which served the people of Doha and neighboring villages. Etymology. The first word in the district's name, "Ain", is an Arabic word reserved for natural underground water sources. Formerly, the district was known as "Ain Al Seneem", with "Al Seneem" being the name of a local well. However, the district's name was later changed to "Ain Khaled", in honor of a respected local who went by  that name. Development. In 2009, Barwa Group launched a project to develop an 11 km-long commercial avenue in Ain Khaled. Transport. Currently, the elevated Ain Khaled Metro Station is under construction, having been launched during Phase 2C. Once completed, it will be part of Doha Metro's Gold Line. Education. The following schools are located in Ain Khaled: