Umm Besher (Arabic: ام بشر; also known as Barwa Village) is a district located in the municipality of Al Wakrah in Qatar, near the municipality's border with Doha.[1]

It borders Al Thumama to the north, Ras Abu Fontas to the east, Al Mashaf to the south and Jery Musabbeh to the west.[1] Barwa Village, a city-scale initiative by Barwa Group, is located here. Completed in 2010, Barwa Village comprises 18 mixed-use complexes with over 450 residential units and 900 commercial spaces. Contained within it are most modern amenities, including a health clinic, a shopping center, an international school, and parks.[3]

Landmarks

  • CentrePoint Shopping Mall[1]
  • Atlas Medical Clinic[1]

Education

  • Shantiniketan Indian School[1]
  • Pearl School at Umm Besher[4]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "District map". The Centre for Geographic Information Systems of Qatar. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
  2. ^ "District Area Map". Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
  3. ^ "Barwa Village". Barwa Group. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
  4. ^ "New purpose-built campus for Pearl School". The Peninsula. 14 November 2019. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
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