Bayan, Kuwait Explained

Bayan is a residential area and district^[1] in the Hawalli Governorate of Kuwait, consisting of 13 blocks, and situated approximately 15 kilometres away from the core areas of Kuwait City.^[2] Its naming was inspired by the fact that it is in an area of higher altitude in comparison to its surrounding Mishref, Salwa, and Rumaithiya. The Kuwaiti Government headquarters are located in Bayan Palace^{[3] [4] [5]} which houses its own mosque and gardens within its walls. Beside it, the main skyline feature one group of Kuwait Water Towers (known for their white-and-blue vertical stripes and long mushroom form), as nine of them are arranged in a diamond shape. Its area is 4,300,000 m².

Bayan also houses several international embassies, including that of the United States, Belgium, and Thailand.^{[6] [7]}

Notes and References

1. Book: The Muslim Brotherhood in Kuwait: 1941–1991 . 978-981-99-3050-0 . 30 August 2023 . Springer .
2. Book: Islamic Extremism in Kuwait: From the Muslim Brotherhood to Al-Qaeda and other Islamic Political Groups . 978-1-136-98955-1 . 29 April 2010 . Routledge .
3. Web site: Emir of Kuwait receives Saudi minister at Bayan Palace . 27 May 2024 .
4. Web site: KUNA : Kuwait Amir patronizes, attends flag-hoisting ceremony at Bayan Palace - diwan - 31/01/2024 .
5. Web site: Bayan Palace opens doors for condolences . 18 December 2023 .
6. Web site: US embassy staffer in Kuwait commits suicide: Report . 25 July 2021 .
7. Web site: Indian working at the US Embassy in Kuwait commits suicide . 25 July 2021 .