Jabriya
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Jabriya is located in Jabriya District
in Hawalli Governorate in the country of Kuwait
. It is a large suburb mainly being residential. It borders with Surra
, Hawalli, Salmiya
and Bayan. Jabriya has seen an increase of commercial activities as of recent years.
As of 31 December 2007 Jebriya population is estimated to be 66,056 (source PACI: http://www.paci.gov.kw/Sttc/tblanalis02.aspx?Page=tblpopbygovnatsex).
Mubarak Al-Kabeer Hospital
, one of the six public hospitals in Kuwait was built there in 1982. Other organizations within the area incluce the Kuwait Medical Association (KMA)
and the Kuwait Central Blood Bank
.
Jabriya is divided into 12 blocks with 2 blocks 1 and 3 sectioned into A and B parts. Jabriya contains more than 10 schools; which is vast compared to its size. It is home to some of the finest schooling foundations such as New English School, The English Academy, Bayan Bilingual School and Fajr Al Sabah. Jabriya is a home of people for various people other than kuwaities.
Danah Khader, (a Jordanian student in charge of the Environment Society of Kuwait) lives in Jabriya.
Like Salwa
, Jabriya has many problems with traffic, yet in Jabriya the condition is even more effecting. Jabriya is also well known for its relative safety and diversity.
Jabriya recently has two supermarkets, many choices of clinics, pharmacies , restaurants and coffeeshops. Tariq Rajab Museum is in Jabriya
Jabriya District is one of the districts of Hawalli Governorate in Kuwait
.
Jabriya hosts a large number of facilities beginning from hospitals such as Mubarak Al-Kabeer
and private clinics such as Al Hadi Hospital and has in Block 12 the New English School. It also has three Starbucks Coffee branches (one which is in Al Hadi Hospital) and also has a Hardees, McDonald's
and KFC
branch. Recently The Sultan Center
opened a branch in Block 12 of Jabriya and there is also the local co-op/supermarket. There is also a branch for the National Bank of Kuwait
and Al Ahli Bank.
Also in Jabriya just on the borders with Hawalli
is the Central Blood Bank. There is also a Medical Research Center.
Jabriya is home to many foreigners who work in schools close by and of course it contains a large number of Kuwaitis. Houses in Jabriya are between 2-4 stories tall. From Jabriya, you can get onto the Fahaheel Expressway which leads to areas such as Bayan
, Salwa
, Rumathiya and Abu Halifa
.
Jabriya District
Jabriya District is one of the districts of Hawalli Governorate in Kuwait.Jabriya hosts a large number of facilities beginning from hospitals such as Mubarak Al-Kabeer and private clinics such as Al Hadi Hospital and has in Block 12 the New English School. It also has two Starbucks Coffee branches ...
in Hawalli Governorate in the country of 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...
. It is a large suburb mainly being residential. It borders with Surra
Surra, Kuwait
Surra is a residential district located in Kuwait. It is located west of Jabriya and east of Qurtoba. It has six residential blocks and is considered home to about 30,000 Kuwaitis....
, Hawalli, Salmiya
Salmiya
Salmiya is a district of the Hawalli Governorate in the State of Kuwait.Salmiya is located southeast of Kuwait City and is one of the largest areas in Kuwait consisting of both commercial and residential areas...
and Bayan. Jabriya has seen an increase of commercial activities as of recent years.
As of 31 December 2007 Jebriya population is estimated to be 66,056 (source PACI: http://www.paci.gov.kw/Sttc/tblanalis02.aspx?Page=tblpopbygovnatsex).
Mubarak Al-Kabeer Hospital
Mubarak Al-Kabeer Hospital
Mubarak Al-Kabeer Hospital is a general hospital built in Jabriya, Kuwait in 1982. The hospital was named after Shiekh Mubarak Al-Kabeer Al-Sabah. It serves the Hawalli Governorate and covers about 700,000 people in the area....
, one of the six public hospitals in Kuwait was built there in 1982. Other organizations within the area incluce the Kuwait Medical Association (KMA)
Kuwait Medical Association
Kuwait Medical Association was founded in October 1963. It is an establishment which provides and represents all doctors in Kuwait. The Kuwait Medical Association headquarters are in the Kuwait Medical Professionals building....
and the Kuwait Central Blood Bank
Kuwait Central Blood Bank
Kuwait Central Blood Bank is the only blood bank in Kuwait being operated by the government. It is located in Jabriya behind Mubarak Al-Kabeer Hospital....
.
Jabriya is divided into 12 blocks with 2 blocks 1 and 3 sectioned into A and B parts. Jabriya contains more than 10 schools; which is vast compared to its size. It is home to some of the finest schooling foundations such as New English School, The English Academy, Bayan Bilingual School and Fajr Al Sabah. Jabriya is a home of people for various people other than kuwaities.
Danah Khader, (a Jordanian student in charge of the Environment Society of Kuwait) lives in Jabriya.
Like Salwa
Salwa
Salwa is a suburb of the, Hawalli Governorate in Kuwait, bordering Rumaithiya to the north and Messila to the south. To the east , it overlooks the Persian Gulf...
, Jabriya has many problems with traffic, yet in Jabriya the condition is even more effecting. Jabriya is also well known for its relative safety and diversity.
Jabriya recently has two supermarkets, many choices of clinics, pharmacies , restaurants and coffeeshops. Tariq Rajab Museum is in Jabriya
Jabriya District is one of the districts of Hawalli Governorate 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...
.
Jabriya hosts a large number of facilities beginning from hospitals such as Mubarak Al-Kabeer
Mubarak Al-Kabeer
Mubarak Al-Kabeer is one of the governorates of Kuwait which mainly houses residential areas. It was formed in 2000 when the Hawalli governorate was split in two. It has about 180,000 residents.-Districts :*Abu Ftaira*Al-Adan*Al-Qusour*Al-Qurayn...
and private clinics such as Al Hadi Hospital and has in Block 12 the New English School. It also has three Starbucks Coffee branches (one which is in Al Hadi Hospital) and also has a Hardees, McDonald's
McDonald's
McDonald's Corporation is the world's largest chain of hamburger fast food restaurants, serving around 64 million customers daily in 119 countries. Headquartered in the United States, the company began in 1940 as a barbecue restaurant operated by the eponymous Richard and Maurice McDonald; in 1948...
and KFC
KFC
KFC, founded and also known as Kentucky Fried Chicken, is a chain of fast food restaurants based in Louisville, Kentucky, in the United States. KFC has been a brand and operating segment, termed a concept of Yum! Brands since 1997 when that company was spun off from PepsiCo as Tricon Global...
branch. Recently The Sultan Center
The Sultan Center
The Sultan Center is an organization based in Kuwait, incorporating a diverse range of products and services. Mainly acknowledged for its retail business, it is presently the largest retailer in Kuwait. Operating eleven outlets at home, TSC opened its first retail store abroad in Muscat in 1999...
opened a branch in Block 12 of Jabriya and there is also the local co-op/supermarket. There is also a branch for the National Bank of Kuwait
National Bank of Kuwait
-The National Bank of Kuwait:The National Bank of Kuwait was incorporated in 1952 as the first local bank and the first shareholding company in Kuwait and the Gulf region. Over the years, NBK has maintained its position as the leading bank in Kuwait and built a well-established banking franchise...
and Al Ahli Bank.
Also in Jabriya just on the borders with Hawalli
Hawalli
Hawally is one of the six governorates of Kuwait, consisting of the following districts :*Hawalli, also the capital of Hawalli Governorate*Surra*Bayan*Mishref*Jabriya*Rumaithiya*Salmiya*Salwa*Shaar...
is the Central Blood Bank. There is also a Medical Research Center.
Jabriya is home to many foreigners who work in schools close by and of course it contains a large number of Kuwaitis. Houses in Jabriya are between 2-4 stories tall. From Jabriya, you can get onto the Fahaheel Expressway which leads to areas such as Bayan
Bayan
Bayan may have the following meanings coming from various cultures* Bayan, means dawn in Kurdish language.*Bayan, the larger drum of the tabla set.* an Arabic female name meaning "clearness, eloquence."*Bayan, the Turkish word for "lady"...
, Salwa
Salwa
Salwa is a suburb of the, Hawalli Governorate in Kuwait, bordering Rumaithiya to the north and Messila to the south. To the east , it overlooks the Persian Gulf...
, Rumathiya and Abu Halifa
Abu Halifa
Abu Halifa or Abu Hulayfah or Abi Huleifa or Abu Haleifah is a village in the Abu Halifa District of the Al Ahmadi Governorate in southern Kuwaitand since this area was rich in small plants called " حنيفا Hanifa ", the name arose....
.
Landmarks of Jabriya
- Mubarak Al-Kabeer HospitalMubarak Al-Kabeer HospitalMubarak Al-Kabeer Hospital is a general hospital built in Jabriya, Kuwait in 1982. The hospital was named after Shiekh Mubarak Al-Kabeer Al-Sabah. It serves the Hawalli Governorate and covers about 700,000 people in the area....
named after Shiekh Mubarak Al-Kabeer Al-SabahMubarak Al-SabahMubarak bin Sabah Al-Sabah, KCSI, KCIE "the Great" was the ruler of Kuwait from May 18, 1896 until his death on November 28, 1915. Mubarak ascended the throne upon the controversial death of his half-brother, Muhammad Al-Sabah. Mubarak was the seventh ruler of the Al-Sabah dynasty...
. It serves the Hawalli Governorate and covers about 700,000 people in the area. - Royale Hayat Hospital www.royalehayat.com
- Al Hadi Hospital
- Health Science Center and Faculty of Medicine
- Kuwait Central Blood BankKuwait Central Blood BankKuwait Central Blood Bank is the only blood bank in Kuwait being operated by the government. It is located in Jabriya behind Mubarak Al-Kabeer Hospital....
Museums
- Tariq Rajab Museum in JabriyaJabriyaJabriya is located in Jabriya District in Hawalli Governorate in the country of Kuwait. It is a large suburb mainly being residential. It borders with Surra, Hawalli, Salmiya and Bayan...
, opened in 1980 - Dar El CID in JabriyaJabriyaJabriya is located in Jabriya District in Hawalli Governorate in the country of Kuwait. It is a large suburb mainly being residential. It borders with Surra, Hawalli, Salmiya and Bayan...
Mosques
- Al Qatan Mosque build in 1987
- Mohammed Al Kandari Mosque
- Al Mawash Mosque
- Mubarak Al Kabeer Mosque
Embassies in Jabriya
Embassies in Kuwait
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