Al Ahmadi is one of the six governorates of Kuwait. Its well-known in Kuwait for its greenery and British architecture. Al Ahmadi forms an important part of Kuwaiti economy as several of Kuwait's oil refineries are located here. Main residential areas include Abu Halifa, Riqqah and Mangaf. Al Ahmadi is the home of several sporting clubs and complexes in Kuwait. The headquarters of Kuwait National Petroleum Company is located in Al Ahmadi.
It housed the upper eschelons of the KOC. It ran down the hill in order of KOC rank. Within the town was the Hubara Club - a complex of buildings with a swimming pool, meeting rooms, restaurants, squash courts, tennis courts etc. Employees of the KOC would use this club every day to meet and chat. Their children spent most of their time here. Towards the bottom of the 'hill' was the 'souk' or shopping area; banks a cinema, which is now been closed down and a few shops.
Al Ahmadi consists of the following districts:[1]
Abu Hleifa
Al Ahmadi District
Daher
Fahaheel
Fintas
Hadyia
Jaber Al Ali
Mahboula
Mangaf
Reqqa
Wafra
Subahiya
