Hawally
حولي
Hawally
Hawally is located in Kuwait
Hawally
Hawally
Coordinates: 29°20′N 48°2′E / 29.333°N 48.033°E / 29.333; 48.033
Country Kuwait
GovernorateHawalli Governorate
Established1906
Area
 • Total6.7 km2 (2.6 sq mi)
Population
 • Total218,141
Time zoneUTC+3 (AST)

Hawally (Arabic: حولي) is an area in the Hawalli Governorate, located in the State of Kuwait.

Hawally is a large settlement and the commercial center for most computer-related goods in Kuwait. Prior to the first Gulf War, it housed many Palestinians, but many left during and after the War. Currently, Hawally is home to many of the Arab populations in Kuwait including Egyptians, Syrians, Iraqis and Lebanese. It is also home to many Asians including Filipinos, Indians, Nepalis, Bengalis and Pakistanis.

History

The settlement was first established in the 7th century around fresh water wells that were dug during Al-Ala al-Hadhrami's time in what is now Kuwait and later officially became a city in 1906 during Al Sabah's rule. The settlement's name come from the Arabic phrase "الحلو لي " meaning "the fresh [water] for me".[1]

Demographics

As of 2022 the population of Hawally is estimated to be 218,141[2]

Sport

Hawalli is home to Qadsia SC and Mohammed Al-Hamad Stadium, Its football stadium is one of the most famous in Kuwait and is a popular venue for many international matches that happen within the region.

Landmarks

Hawally houses many landmarks that are widely recognized, such as Bait al-Othman, Mirror House, and Muhallab Complex. Hawally also has its own theme park, Hawally Park, which is near the Muhallab Complex. The Mirror House is a traditional Kuwaiti house made of glass; The Bait al-Othman is a museum in the famous Abdullah al Othman St in Hawally, containing many old Kuwaiti sculptures, artifacts and pictures. It is also where questions are asked for rewards of over 50 KD daily in Ramadan

Education

Hawally houses many schools, including:

The American School of Kuwait = https://www.ask.edu.kw/

The American International School of Kuwait = https://www.ais-kuwait.org/

The New Pakistan International School = https://www.npiskuwait.com/

The American Creativity Academy = https://aca.edu.kw/

Hawally Pakistan English School = https://www.hpeskuwait.net/

The Kuwait International English School = https://www.kieskuwait.com/

Al Qabas Private School for Boys = https://findruba.com/school/al-qabas-private-school

Al Najat Private School for Boys = https://alnajat.edu.kw/

Jeel al Jadeed Private School for Boys = https://www.daleeeel.com/en-kw/location/9317/al-jeel-al-jadeed-school-hawally-kuwait

References

  1. ↑ "اسماء مناطق الكويت قديما". dodo33.ahlamontada.com (in Arabic). Retrieved 17 February 2021.
  2. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20080505220320/http://www.paci.gov.kw/Sttc/tblanalis02.aspx?Page=tblpopbygovnatsex

29°20′N 48°02′E / 29.333°N 48.033°E / 29.333; 48.033


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