Hawally is the capital of the Hawalli Governorate located in the State of Kuwait.

Hawally is a large suburb and the commercial center for most computer-related goods in Kuwait

Kuwait

The State of Kuwait is a sovereign Arab state situated in the north-east of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia. It is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south at Khafji, and Iraq to the north at Basra. It lies on the north-western shore of the Persian Gulf. The name Kuwait is derived from the...

. Prior to the first Gulf War

Gulf War

The Persian Gulf War , commonly referred to as simply the Gulf War, was a war waged by a U.N.-authorized coalition force from 34 nations led by the United States, against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait.The war is also known under other names, such as the First Gulf...

, it housed a large number of Palestinians

Palestinian people

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, but many were expelled after the War. Currently, Hawally is home to many of the Arab populations in Kuwait.

As of 31 December 2007 the population of Hawally is estimated to be 164,212 (source PACI: http://www.paci.gov.kw/Sttc/tblanalis02.aspx?Page=tblpopbygovnatsex).

The Al Qadsiya sports club also resides within Hawally. Its football

Football (soccer)

Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...

 stadium is one of the most famous in Kuwait

Kuwait

The State of Kuwait is a sovereign Arab state situated in the north-east of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia. It is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south at Khafji, and Iraq to the north at Basra. It lies on the north-western shore of the Persian Gulf. The name Kuwait is derived from the...

 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 were many extravagant and various shops take place.

Education

The American School of Kuwait

American School of Kuwait

Founded in 1961, the American School of Kuwait is a K-12 institution which also includes a pre-school . ASK operates with the approval of the Kuwaiti government and is associated with the United States Department of State through the Office of Overseas Schools...

 is in Hawally.

The New Pakistan International School

New Pakistan International School

New Pakistan International School is a school offering a Pakistani curriculum located in Hawally, Kuwait.It was founded in 1997 by its Director, Anita Bukharey, with the collaboration of KEES with about 500 students, 25 qualified and experienced faculty members and 17 sections...

 is in Hawally.

Embassies in Hawalii

Embassies in Kuwait

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