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24-532: Salmiya is administratively divided into 12 blocks. The blocks located closer to the interior of the district tend to be mostly residential, while those located beside the Persian Gulf coastline have a great deal of commercial and up-scale residential real estate. The interior residential areas boast a huge population of foreigners consisting mainly of those from the Indian sub-continent and other Arabs who are not native to

48-650: A Roman Catholic Chapel, the district passport office ("Jawazat") and a well-equipped park beside the 5th Ring Road. Notable malls include the Salmiya Souq Mega-mall which was the first mall in the nation, Marina Mall in the Marina World shopping and entertainment district, and the Omariya mall . The Gulf Road is coveted for its amazing sea vistas and is the main hub for new construction of future buildings and renovations. A boulevard passing through much of coastal Salmiya

72-587: A big park situated in the heart of Salmiyah. Boulevard Park is a massive park and mall in Salmiya which encompasses 353 thousand square meters including outstanding a shopping mall, restaurant village, train station & tunnel, cricket pavilion, and huge landscape including fountains, lakes, and several outdoor play grounds. Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Cultural Centre includes six massive museums in one place inclusive of: There are several educational institutions located in Salmiya. The American University of Kuwait which

96-466: A dual focus on internal diversification and external stabilization. By investing in new economic sectors and pursuing diplomatic avenues for conflict resolution, these states aim to secure their futures in a post-oil era while navigating the complex dynamics of Middle Eastern politics. This strategic approach underscores the intricate link between regional stability and economic prosperity in the Gulf, highlighting

120-574: A well-developed and modern bustling commercial avenue. Salmiya is also one of the most expensive area for real estate in the country. Salmiya is home to the Thamir Stadium , which belongs to Al Salmiya Club . Construction has begun on a cricket ground , which once completed will be of One Day International standard. It is hoped the facility will help develop cricket in Kuwait, as well as luring international teams to play neutral matches there. The ground

144-405: A wide array of retail giants and local outlets. Much of the old souk had been built over, but the feel and atmosphere of the past albeit remains visible at the traditional precincts of this shopping district. The experience varies from modernized (and Westernized) in the strip malls, to a true Kuwaiti experience on some of the back streets. It is notable to point out that the more eastward away from

168-523: Is a reflection of Kuwait's drive to modernity. The Salem Al-Mubarak Street shopping district, commonly known as Salmiya Center, runs down the outer blocks of Salmiya. It is one of the oldest and largest shopping districts of Kuwait . It is a remnant of Kuwait's once numerous traditional souk bazaars, similar to the ones located in Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh and the centre Kuwait City. Well known in the past for pearls , gold and jewellery , it now consists of

192-530: Is due for completion in 2012. Some of the major roads connecting Salmiya are the 4th Ring road, 5th Ring road, and the Gulf Road. There are 3 major bus operators, City Bus, Mowasalat and the Kuwait Public Transportation Company, serving all major routes along Salmiya. Taxis are widely available in Salmiya and one can expect to pre-bargain about the fare. In 2010, Salmiya Park was proposed to

216-495: Is only walking-distance from the heart of Salmiya Centre. Also nearby is the Gulf English School and The French School of Kuwait . The American International School of Kuwait is also located in Salmiya. 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. The Pakistan School and College

240-564: Is popularly elected. In the United Arab Emirates , a federation of seven monarchical emirates, the Federal National Council , functions only as an advisory body, but some of its members are now chosen via a limited electoral college nominated by the seven rulers. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia remains a hereditary monarchy with limited political representation. In Qatar , an elected national parliament has been mooted and

264-463: Is the oldest school in Kuwait. The Indian Community School , and Indian English Academy School (a branch of Don Bosco Schools, India) and Indian Public School are notable schools that largely cater to the Indian community in Salmiya. Arab States of the Persian Gulf The Arab states of the Persian Gulf ( Arabic : دول الخليج الفارسي ) refers to a group of Arab states bordering

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288-489: Is written into the new constitution, but elections are yet to be held. Saudi Arabia and Qatar are the two Arab states and absolute monarchies to have never held elections since their respective establishments as nations in 1932 and 1971 respectively. Iraq is the only federal republic situated in the Persian Gulf . Mass media in the seven Arab Persian gulf states have varying degrees of freedom , with Kuwait topping

312-479: The Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP)'s Global Peace Index of 2016, the six governments had varying degrees of success in maintaining peace amongst their respective borders with Qatar ranked number 1 amongst its regional peers as the most peaceful regional and Middle Eastern nation (and ranked 34 worldwide), while Kuwait ranks second both in the Persian Gulf and Middle East regions (and 51 worldwide), followed by

336-476: The Persian Gulf area. Approximately, two-thirds of the district's population reside in blocks 8 to 12. These blocks are highly desirable among the residents due to its urban amenities and the well-designed infrastructure, including the city's public works and built environment, enhances the overall quality of life for its residents. Salmiya hosts numerous museums, mosques , an aquarium , a Scientific Center, IMAX movie theaters, football stadium, medical centers,

360-645: The Persian Gulf . There are seven member states of the Arab League in the region: Bahrain , Kuwait , Iraq , Oman , Qatar , Saudi Arabia , and the United Arab Emirates . Yemen is bound to the six countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council , based on history and culture . The term has been used in different contexts to refer to a number of Arab states in the Persian Gulf region. The prominent regional political union Gulf Cooperation Council includes Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and

384-477: The 1960s. During the Gulf War Salmiya was destroyed by invading Iraqi occupation, but from 1993 onward it was gradually rebuilt and re-populated. The old rugged 3-storied buildings and open fields, which Salmiya was famous for, have given way to high density layouts of high-rise apartments and complexes. The beach front, once a hub and harbor for the fishing and pearl diving community, has been transformed into

408-532: The Arab Persian gulf states. The seven Arab gulf states lie in a volatile region and their seven governments, with varying degrees of success and effort, try and advance peace in their own countries and other countries. However, Arab countries in the Persian Gulf region—specifically Qatar—stand accused of funding militant Islamist organizations , such as Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood . According to

432-416: The Gulf Road. The popular Salem Al-Mubarak Shopping strip is in relative close proximity to the capital. The boom in real estate in Salmiya has seen its demographics being constantly on the move. Increasing rental prices have gradually pushed out its working class expatriate community towards the interior districts of Kuwait. The influx of foreigners to Salmiya is of historical importance dating as far back as

456-500: The UAE in the third spot (61 worldwide). Most of these Arab states have significant revenues from petroleum . The United Arab Emirates has been successfully diversifying its economy . 79% of UAE's total GDP comes from non-oil sectors. Oil accounts for only 2% of Dubai's GDP. Bahrain has the Persian Gulf's first "post-oil" economy because the Bahraini economy does not rely on oil. Since

480-648: The United Arab Emirates. In modern history, various former British Empire protectorates , including the Trucial States were Arab states along the Persian Gulf . Some of the Persian gulf states are constitutional monarchies with elected parliaments. Bahrain ( Majlis al Watani ) and Kuwait ( Majlis al Ummah ) have legislatures with members elected by the population. The Sultanate of Oman also has an advisory council ( Majlis ash-Shura ) that

504-405: The capital one moves along the strip, the fancier and pricier the shops are in general. There are many gold and fabric shops in the "Old Souk " area located onwards from the intersection of the 4th Ring Road and the strip. Salmiya has been a model district in the context of modernization. It has undertaken a major face lift in recent times primarily due to ever-expanding commercial real estate on

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528-465: The late 20th century, Bahrain has heavily invested in the banking and tourism sectors. The country's capital, Manama , is home to many large financial structures. The UAE and Bahrain have a high Human Development Index (ranking 31 and 42 worldwide respectively in 2019) and was recognised by the World Bank as high income economies . According to the World Bank , most of these Arab states have been

552-453: The league with a lively press that enjoys considerably more freedom than its gulf counterparts according to Freedom House and Reporters Without Borders . Both organizations rank Kuwait's press as the freest of all Arab states of the Persian Gulf . Kuwait ranks amongst the top three for free press in the Arab world. Qatar and Oman come in second and third respectively within the regional ranks of

576-635: The world's most generous donors of aid as a share of GDP. The persistent instability in the Middle East, particularly the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel, poses a considerable threat to the Gulf Cooperation Council states' economic ambitions. Regional stability is paramount for these nations to achieve their goals, as it directly impacts the investment climate and their capacity to engage in global trade and tourism. The Gulf states' economic and political strategies are thus characterized by

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