Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh

Jileeb Al-Shiyukh (Gulf Arabic: جليب الشيوخ, pronounced /d͡ʒɪliːb lɪʃjuːχ/), often shortened to just Jilīb/Jileeb (الجليب), is one of the oldest and most congested areas in Kuwait. It is located within Farwaniya Governorate and borders Kuwait International Airport. It is largely inhabited by expatriates from countries such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Egypt & Syria.

Jileeb Al-Shiyukh
جليب الشيوخ
Jilīb l-iŠyūkh
Etymology: lit. Sheikhs' Well
Nickname: 
Jilīb
Interactive map outlining Jilīb l-iŠyūkh
Jileeb Al-Shiyukh is located in Kuwait
Jileeb Al-Shiyukh
Jileeb Al-Shiyukh
Location of Jilīb in Kuwait
Coordinates: 29°16′0″N 47°56′0″E
Jilīb l-iŠyūkh on Kuwait's Official GIS Maps
CountryKuwait
GovernorateFarwaniya Governorate
Blocks5
Area
  Total10 km2 (4 sq mi)
Elevation60 m (200 ft)
Population
 (June 2023)[2]
  Total274,026
  Density27,000/km2 (71,000/sq mi)
Time zoneGMT+3
Electoral Circle4th
Co-Op SocietyJleeb Al-Shuyoukh Co-Op Society
LocationBlock 4
ChairThāmir Radin l-iMṭēri[3]

Jilīb is divided into 5 blocks, with a mosque in every block. Block 4, where a lot of Kuwaiti nationals live, is also known as ʿAbbāsīya (العباسية). Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh Co-Op Society operates there. Blocks 2 and 3 are known as il-Ḥasāwi (الحساوي).

Many newly-constructed areas are being or have been built recently around Jilīb, including ʿAbdalla Al-Mubarak, formerly known as West Jilīb.

Jileeb houses telecommunication exchange that serves communications needs of Airport and of Dhajeej which is a major commercial centre in Farwaniya Governorate.

Etymology

The term jilīb جليب is a Kuwaiti Arabic term that means (water) well, whereas Shyūkh شيوخ is the Arabic plural for sheikh. The area was named after a water well that was dug up by two of Kuwait's Emir Mubarak The Great's brothers.

Landmarks

Iblis Roundabout

Iblis Roundabout or The Devil's Roundabout is a roundabout in Jilīb that has caused controversy and amusement in Kuwait. The roundabout is notorious for alleged illegal activities, though some dispute this classification and claim activities there are more innocuous than portrayed.[4][5]

Schools

A number of schools reside in various locations of Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh, majority of them are Indian Schools in Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh:

  • Indian Educational School, also known as Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
  • Indian Central School
  • United Indian School Abbasiya
  • Integrated Indian School Abbasiya
  • Kuwait Indian School Abbasiya
  • Al-Rashed Indian School
  • Indian Learners Own Academy
  • Smart Indian School
  • Pakistan English School & College
  • Nottingham British School
  • United International Indian School
  • Indian Central School

Transportation

Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh has a large population that utilizes the public transport systems run by Kuwait Public Transport Company (KPTC), Citybus (a Boodai group subsidiary) and KGL Transportation.

The area is flanked by major roads - Ghazali Expressway and the 6th Ring Road and is less than 5 km from the Kuwait International Airport. Taxis are widely available and one can expect to pre-bargain about the fares.

References

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