Al Salamiya

Al Salamiya (السلمية) is a village in western Qatar located in the municipality of Al-Shahaniya.

It is located about 19 km southeast of the industrial city of Dukhan, about 13 km southwest of Al Nasraniya and about 9 km north of Al Kharsaah.

Etymology
A short tree known locally as Salam (Acacia ehrenbergiana) occurs frequently in the area, giving the village its name. The tree, which grows up to 3 m tall and which has yellow-colored flowers, flourishes in the rawdas (depressions) of the area due to the sediment and water runoff.

Geography
Al Salamiya is located in west-central Qatar. It forms the northernmost boundary of the southern sector of the central belt region. It is characterized by its high elevations relative to the surrounding area.