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25-509: Al Thakhira translates to 'ammunition' in English. There are two prevalent theories regarding the origin of this name. The first theory states that its inhabitants used to keep large reserves of food, money and weapons. Another theory opines that the town was named by a group of sailors who had lost their bearings. After finding and docking at Al Thakhira, they set out to look for food, taking with them their weapons and ammunition. Alternative forms of

50-621: A flogging . His younger brother William Lorimer and younger sister Hilda Lockhart Lorimer were scholars. Educated at the High School of Dundee , and the University of Edinburgh , Lorimer trained at Christ Church, Oxford for the Indian Civil Service. He was stationed first in Punjab and later in the restive Northwest frontier province . Passionate about languages, he authored a book on

75-533: A Free Church minister, and his wife Isabella Robertson. The Lorimer family was intimately associated with colonial service; his maternal uncle (who served as a judge) was killed during the Indian mutiny of 1857. His younger brother David Lockhart Robertson Lorimer served as British vice-consul in Arabistan . His other brother Robert worked in the Indian civil service until he was dismissed for refusing to participate in

100-509: A major park was opened in Al Thakhira covering an area of 14,580 m². Sharq Garden, a public park, was inaugurated in March 2019. It spans an area of 4,841 m², of which about 3,500 m² comprises vegetated areas. A footpath stretching for 320 meters and with a width of two meters runs through the park. Al Thakhira has its own amateur football league. In 2005, Al Thakhira FC was formed and has competed in

125-507: Is one of the best-preserved beaches in Qatar and receives periodic renovations and cleanups under the auspices of the Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME). In March 2019, the 1,800 meter-long and two meter-wide Al Thakhira Walkway was opened alongside the beach. The promenade features a 1,250 m² playground, 93 light poles, dozens of seating areas and a 2,000 meter-long cycle route. In 2009,

150-403: Is part of Simaisma , Umm Birka , and Ras Laffan . In the inaugural municipal elections in 1999, Ali Hassan Al-Mohannadi won the elections, receiving 34.4%, or 65 votes. The runner-up candidate was Salem Abdullah Al-Shahwani, whose share of the votes was 19.3%, or 42 votes. Voter turnout was 90.5%. Al-Mohannadi retained his seat in the 2002 and 2007 elections. In 2011 , Hamad Lahan Al Mohannadi

175-482: Is the largest salt pan in the world. As of 2024, with an estimated 23 million tons , Bolivia holds about 22% of the world's known lithium resources (105 million tons); most of those are in the Salar de Uyuni. The large area, clear skies, and exceptional flatness of the surface make the Salar an ideal object for calibrating the altimeters of Earth observation satellites. Parts of Rann of Kutch (India) are salt marsh in

200-696: The QFA -sanctioned Qatar Amateur League since 2013. A recreational facility known as Al Dhakhira Club was established in 1997. The club hosts a barbershop, a south-east Asian restaurant, a children's play area, a lounge and several sports courts. Also nestled in the town is Al Thakhira Youth Center, an affiliate of the Ministry of Culture and Sports. It was established in 2006. The following schools are located in Al Thakhira: John Gordon Lorimer (1870-1914) John Gordon Lorimer CIE (14 June 1870 – 8 February 1914), also known as J. G. Lorimer ,

225-400: The sun . They are found in deserts and are natural formations (unlike salt evaporation ponds , which are artificial). A salt pan forms by evaporation of a water pool, such as a lake or pond . This happens in climates where the rate of water evaporation exceeds the rate of precipitation  —   that is, in a desert. If the water cannot drain into the ground, it remains on

250-590: The Agency to offer their condolences. In an offer of commiseration, the ruler of Bahrain, Isa ibn Ali Al Khalifa , ordered the flags at his residence and at the customs house lowered, while his son Abdullah traveled to the Agency to pay his respects. He is the older brother of David Lockhart Robertson Lorimer , Hilda Lockhart Lorimer and at least six other siblings. Salt pan (geology) Natural salt pans or salt flats are flat expanses of ground covered with salt and other minerals , usually shining white under

275-536: The coast, making the coastline between Al Thakhira and Al Khor City the most densely populated mangrove habitat in Qatar. Other common vegetation found in Al Thakhira include mature shrubs of the Taverniera genus including aelijaan ( Taverniera spartea ) and dahseer ( Taverniera aegyptiaca ). In a 2010 survey of Al Thakhira's coastal waters conducted by the Qatar Statistics Authority , the average depth

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300-626: The eastern Sahara Desert contains many such traps which served as strategic barriers during World War II . The Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah , where many land speed records have been set, are a well-known salt pan in the arid regions of the western United States . The Etosha pan , in the Etosha National Park in Namibia , is another prominent example of a salt pan. The Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia

325-511: The grammar of Waziri Pashto in 1902. In 1903, he was commissioned by the British Raj to compile a handbook for British diplomats and agents in the Persian Gulf region. Initially given only six months, he insisted on being granted more time to ensure the handbook was thorough. The result was the 5,000 page two-volume Gazetteer of the Persian Gulf, Oman and Central Arabia . Its geography portion

350-497: The mushuwah type and five fishing boats are owned at Dhakhira. Transport animals are 10 camels. Drinking water is from Lubwairdah, 2 miles to the north-west. In July 1985, the government announced it had begun a campaign to distribute fresh water to rural villages in Qatar suffering from water shortages. As part of this campaign, over QAR 900,000 was allocated towards water distribution in Al Thakhira. Together with Al Khor City , roughly 1,392 hectares of mangroves are found just off

375-576: The name include Ad Dhakhīrah, Adh Dhukhayr, and Al Zakhira. J.G. Lorimer 's Gazetteer of the Persian Gulf gives an account of Al Thakhira in 1908: A village on the east coast of Qatar, situated on a khor or inlet of the same name about 30 miles north of Doha , and consisting of about 300 houses of the Mahandah ( Al Muhannadi ) tribe. The people are all pearl-divers, following no other occupation except fishing and owning no flocks or herds. Fifteen pearl boats [manned by 180 men], two other sea-going boats of

400-447: The near future as of 2017. Al Thakhira Beach is one of the largest tourist attractions in the town. Running for approximately 10 km, much of its coast is made up of sabkhas ( salt flats ). Salt-resistant mangroves grow abundantly along its coast. It is a popular spot for bird watchers. Furthermore, it is a popular spot for kayaking and fishing. Sea-turtles are known to regularly nest on this beach during late Spring and early Summer. It

425-438: The reserve for about 14 square kilometers, and it is one of the few areas of Qatar to boast natural tree growth. It was designated as a nature reserve by the government in 2006. RRC STUDIO Architects Milan was behind a project to expand Al Thakhira two-fold in preparation for the 2022 FIFA World Cup . As part of the project, 275,000 m² of new commercial and residential infrastructure was created. Protected areas for mangroves in

450-404: The surface until it evaporates, leaving behind minerals precipitated from the salt ions dissolved in the water. Over thousands of years , the minerals (usually salts) accumulate on the surface. These minerals reflect the sun's rays and often appear as white areas. Salt pans can be dangerous. The crust of salt can conceal a quagmire of mud that can engulf a truck. The Qattara Depression in

475-515: The town's north and south sectors were also designated. When free elections of the Central Municipal Council first took place in Qatar during 1999, Al Thakhira was designated the seat of constituency no. 27. It would remain the headquarters of constituency no. 27 for the next three consecutive elections until the fifth municipal elections in 2015 , when it was made the headquarters of constituency no. 26. Also included in its constituency

500-729: Was a British diplomat , historian and colonial administrator . Working for the British Raj in Punjab and the Northwest frontier province , he later served in the Gulf region as British Political Resident . He is most famous for his encyclopedia, the Gazetteer of the Persian Gulf, Oman and Central Arabia . John Gordon Lorimer was born in Glasgow in 1870, a son of the Rev Robert Lorimer (1840–1926)

525-503: Was elected, and retained his position in the 2015 elections . Al Thakhira recorded the highest voter turnout percentage at 73.8% in the 2019 municipal elections. The town is notable for its historic mosque, which dates back to 1870. In 2015, the Private Engineering Office conducted a major restoration project on the mosque. Fardhat Al Thakhira Harbor serves the town's fishing industry, of which there are plans to expand in

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550-498: Was found dead from a self-inflicted gun wound in the abdomen at age 43. A contemporary report stated that he was examining his pistol after supposedly emptying the magazine when he apparently overlooked a bullet present. The gunshot pierced major blood vessels, resulting in the loss of consciousness and death. His funeral took place the next day and he was buried at the Indo-European Telegraph Department cemetery. He

575-516: Was only completed in 1908 and the history portion was finished & published in 1915, a year after Lorimer's death. Due to the secrecy of the document, it was not acknowledged in his obituaries and public knowledge of the document only became apparent when the document was declassified in 1955. On the 8 February 1914, while serving as the British Political Resident in Bushire , Lorimer

600-406: Was recorded as 4.7 meters (15 ft) and average pH was 8.07. The waters had a salinity of 49.04 psu, an average temperature of 24.66°C and 6.64 mg/L of dissolved oxygen. The area is home to Al Thakhira Nature Reserve, which encompasses the small island mangrove -covered island of Umm Far, parts of the coastline, and multiple wadis and sabkhas . Mangroves are very common, extending throughout

625-674: Was survived by his wife Marian Agnes MacLean (d.1959). He is memorialised with his siblings in Warriston Cemetery in Edinburgh and on his wife's grave in Dean Cemetery . His death was mourned in the Persian Gulf region, particularly in Bahrain where the British Agency was closed as a sign of respect on the following day. Bahraini noblemen, merchants, and foreigners alike made their way at

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