Hawally حولي Hawally
Hawally
Coordinates: 29°20′N 48°2′E / 29.333°N 48.033°E / 29.333; 48.033
Country	Kuwait
Governorate	Hawalli Governorate
Established	1906
Area
• Total	6.7 km2 (2.6 sq mi)
Population
• Total	218,141
Time zone	UTC+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.

Block divisions

Hawally is administratively divided into 12 blocks. These blocks tend to be mostly residential.

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".

Demographics

As of 2022 the population of Hawally is estimated to be 218,141^[1]

Sport

Hawally 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. There are also many restaurants and malls in this area. 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

There are several educational institutions located in Hawally. There is a large number of schools catering to different nationalities. Notably among these are the Indian, Arab, and Pakistani schools present in the area serving their respective communities.