Hawally, Kuwait

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

Hawalli

حولي

Hawally
Dome of Al Othman Mosque in Hawalli
Hawalli
Coordinates: 29°20′N 48°2′E
Country Kuwait
GovernorateHawalli Governorate
Population
 • Total164,212
Time zoneUTC+3 (AST)

Hawally is a large city suburb 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.

As of 31 December 2007 the population of Hawally is estimated to be 164,212 (source PACI: ).

The Qadsia sports club also resides within Hawally. 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. Also, Hawally holds its own theme park named Hawally Park. Near the Hawally Park resides the Muhallab mall..

Education

The American School of Kuwait is in Hawally.[1]

The American International School of Kuwait is also located in Hawalli.

The New Pakistan International School is in Hawally.[2]

The American Creativity Academy is in Hawally.[3]

The Kuwait International English School (KIES) is in Hawally.

Sport

Hawalli is home to Qadsia SC and Mohammed Al-Hamad Stadium

References
  1. "ASK – About Us". www.ask.edu.kw. Retrieved 27 November 2018.
  2. "Contact School Archived 14 February 2013 at the Wayback Machine." New Pakistan International School. Retrieved on 19 February 2011.
  3. "American Creativity Academy | Best Education for your Child in Kuwait | ACA". www.aca.edu.kw. Retrieved 22 September 2017.

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