Mogahwi
I don’t know how many of you remember Mogahwi or even know what it is so I figured I would post about them. Mogahwi I believe is one of the best if not the best stationary and art supply store in Kuwait. They’ve been around in Kuwait since 1940 but the Salmiya branch which I’ve been visiting since I was a kid I think has been around for 30 years but not really sure. The place hasn’t changed much since they first opened, I think they still even use the same bags. They’ve got everything there from the regular stuff like pens and papers to the more interesting stuff located in the basement which is the art supplies. I’ve taken a few shots of the place which you can see below. I don’t think they get as many customers as they used to back in the 80s and 90s so I hope they don’t close down. They’re located in the old Salmiya near Alghanim Electronics.
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1. Salem | May 17th, 2009 at 11:12 pm
since 1940? I hope the notebook’s aren’t dusty.
2. bO_s3ayD | May 17th, 2009 at 11:13 pm
never heard of it.
so are you advertising for them so they dont close down? :p
3. abbas | May 17th, 2009 at 11:16 pm
looks like any other stationary shop to me lol
4. dalal | May 17th, 2009 at 11:18 pm
I like the one in Kuwait city, opposite A-Falah car-wash
5. CurlySue | May 17th, 2009 at 11:19 pm
Salem – some of their notebooks are dusty… but they have some that are from the 90s! remember the funky geometric shape neon colored ones?! If you want a trip down memory lane that’s the place to go!
bo_s3ayed – I don’t know how you live here and never heard of it! It is the best stationary store in Kuwait. Oo one of the very few that have decent art supplies. And no jareer does not sell decent art supplies! Neither do the regular maktabas.
6. Deema | May 17th, 2009 at 11:20 pm
if i don’t find a particular product like paint or certain pencil or brush, i go there, it is really like a reference.. they have another branch at kuwait city- sharq near to the new business city..
7. Mark | May 17th, 2009 at 11:21 pm
they have a shop opposite al falah? didnt know that, they had a branch in front of my office building but the building got demolished.
8. Abdullah | May 17th, 2009 at 11:22 pm
if im not mistaken, I repeat, IF IM NOT MISTAKEN, Gulf bank is about to work on a deal with them.
They are that good!
9. Zuno | May 17th, 2009 at 11:24 pm
I used to go there every single summer before school starts! They had these super cool Pepsi can shaped pencil cases!
10. Labeeb | May 17th, 2009 at 11:33 pm
I ENJOY going there, best stationary store along with Jarir.
11. Stafa | May 17th, 2009 at 11:35 pm
They’re over priced!
12. dalal | May 17th, 2009 at 11:44 pm
The one in Kuwait city is much bigger that the salmiya branch, I do recommend you go there for a visit :)
13. JoJo | May 17th, 2009 at 11:59 pm
The one in Kuwait City is exactly opposit the Khalijia Bldg coming from Behbehani Roundabout towards Salmya and before turning the corner of TriStar Motorcycles showroom.They have an amazing collection.
14. POOR | May 18th, 2009 at 12:04 am
Mark,
the place is in the NEW salmiya ..
the OLD salmiya is the area near sultan center & Mother care.
all pepole thought that the old salmiya is near al ghanim elec.But this area is the new salmiya .
You Can ask any body born befor 1965 and ask him about this .
15. moayad | May 18th, 2009 at 12:55 am
Don’t they have a branch in Shwaikh? or am I thinking of a another store?
Mogahwi “is” overpriced! but they sell quality stuff.
16. Geek25 | May 18th, 2009 at 2:57 am
when i first read the name i thought it was an old coffee shop, never heard of it. good ad for them, people pay to get their ads in 248am!
17. Dakhtar Blue | May 18th, 2009 at 6:30 am
Ah Mark! You’ve reminded us of the good-old-end-of-summer-school-stationary-shopping :-P
I used to go to the one down town Kuwait City opposite Al-Falah car wash! Easier to find a parking space over there! Old Salmiyah is mental when it comes ti finding a space!
18. Om Sheikha | May 18th, 2009 at 7:29 am
Mark – Speaking of school days, it’s not many customers or not much custom. You’re forgiven your English is usually impeccable.
19. jooj | May 18th, 2009 at 9:10 am
i love mogahwai
good on you mark to plug old school kuwait
i would hate to see it go out of business
i wouldnt mind passing by them but every since they disconnected old salmiya and new salmiya i never venture into old salmiya. the traffic and parking situation intimidate me.
20. Sniff Sniff | May 18th, 2009 at 9:25 am
I used to live right across the street, just opposite Fay that other hallmark-ish store, next to Barakat Restaurant. Moghawi is lovely, they have a distinct smell in there.
You are pure 80’s Mark !!
21. Cooookiez | May 18th, 2009 at 9:34 am
I dont know the place :/ I suddenly feel out of place :/
22. baddunk | May 18th, 2009 at 9:50 am
its super expensive, compare it to any other stationary store and you will see a huge difference, even compare to to any co-op or the stationary stores in mirgab
thieves
23. Daddy's Girl | May 18th, 2009 at 10:31 am
oooooh i always loved moqahwi
it has that old 80’s smell still lingering… it reminds me of Hungry Bunny and Kids r us outings following by a visit for a new MSX game from 3alamiya
when i read ur post title i almost cried… i thought the building has been scheduled to be demolished!!! Ashwa it’s not….!!!
24. getdown_4ever | May 18th, 2009 at 10:38 am
its the best
I was there last thursday
25. vampire | May 18th, 2009 at 1:04 pm
and how much u were paid for this post? lol
26. Mogahwi Stationery | May 18th, 2009 at 1:10 pm
Dear All,
Thank you for your comments enclosing an article explaining the organisation and our work. We are very grateful for the interest you have shown in our Stationery and art materials.
Words really cannot express how much it means to us to have such amazing peopls in our lives.
27. baddunk | May 18th, 2009 at 1:20 pm
so why is everythign wayyy overpriced when you still pay the same rent since the early 80’s??
28. d'fined | May 18th, 2009 at 1:44 pm
Hi.
If there should be an interst in revamping the store, I would love to redesign it.. I cant tell you how much i miss a great looking art supply store in Kuwait.. with nice books and a tiny coffe bar attached to it. Not to mentioned dust free… I miss my fav stores in Norway…=(
But So it is said ..Mogahwi is the only one with supply of A3 paper for my prints. ps. IF anyone know how to find a binder machine for wire binding..( not plastic) without getting ripped off.. let me know..
regards
29. Desert Girl | May 18th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
What I like about it is that they also sell art supplies (in the downtown branch).
30. Bu Yousef | May 18th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
I go to the Kuwait City branch once a month and I stock up. They have the good brands.
31. jayson | May 18th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
mogahwi stationary is still the best choice in terms of quality school and painting stuff.
but i’m saddened to know that instead of selling their old(or slightly damage tubes) oil/acrylic paints for a lower price, they just throw it somewhere.
32. student | May 18th, 2009 at 5:28 pm
it has items of the highest quality
i doubt any stationary can rival it in that field
33. Gilbert | May 18th, 2009 at 6:38 pm
I’m a regular Mogahwi customer. I buy my painting materials from them, pretty much everything I need for dabbling! Love the place, nice staff and their prices are reasonable too!
34. Arty | May 18th, 2009 at 8:21 pm
Your post has rekindled my nostalgic feelings. It feels like walking down the memory lane. I used to frequent Moghawi as a child and bought all my stationary from there. I am glad that store in Salmiya Centre is still there. May it thrive and never close! Even though I am not a Kuwaiti, I like Kuwait. Long Live Kuwait!
35. 140208 | May 18th, 2009 at 8:32 pm
getdown_4ever : lol
36. Claire | May 18th, 2009 at 11:13 pm
do they have scrapbooking materials over there?
37. Lunardream | May 19th, 2009 at 1:12 am
last time I went there…pretty awful on choices…couldn’t find a good quality organizer, very cheap products. They were trying to close the steel gate as to say ”get out, we want to go home”.
38. Ahmed | May 19th, 2009 at 1:23 am
I belived that Mogahwi has good quality and also cheap quality Items for people couldnt pay for it.also i think they aren’t overpriced because one time i compared pricesbetween jarir and Mogahwi i found they are closed to each other BUT forget the small stationery shops in city coz they dont have employees to serve u only one salman.
really i need go to mogahwi coz u remind me to buy A5 paper for my work
39. Delicately Realistic | May 19th, 2009 at 2:20 am
My sis still goes there regularly to get al her art supplies ;>
40. Hamadco | May 19th, 2009 at 8:44 am
I always buy my art supplies for architecture classes from there !! their really good !! there are some supplies that are hard to find but they always manage to get them for me .. love them ..
41. do_Od | May 19th, 2009 at 9:11 am
i love this place, they have everything you can ever need. There is also Dasman complex in kuwait city where the entire complex is art supplies shops.
42. Kaushik | May 19th, 2009 at 9:13 am
Surprised people haven’t heard of Mogahwi . It’s the go-to place for all stationary items you don’t get anywhere else in Kuwait. Pretty much like Sultan Center for American goods. That being said they don’t have Moleskines (atleast from last I checked)… Great shop for stationary-lovers though.
43. Moey | May 19th, 2009 at 11:33 am
their prices are close to UK’s. not expensive!
they have some of the best brands around, not many carry rotring like they do.
44. ABDULLAH | May 20th, 2009 at 12:25 am
I LOVE IT MOGAHWI STATIONERY , THERE IS GOOD BRAND STATIONERY TO CHOSE IN THE WORLD I LOVE IT
45. Ali | May 20th, 2009 at 12:16 pm
Alshaya is coming up with Office Deport!
Office Depot offers a broad assortment of products and services, competitive prices, and an informed staff of sales associates. With products ranging from ink and toner to office furniture and electronics, Office Depot has the products that help customers take care of their business.
This will Kill Mogahwi in Kuwait!
46. Mark | May 20th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
Ali, old news :)
http://www.248am.com/mark/kuwait/office-depot-kuwait/
47. ABDULLAH | May 20th, 2009 at 9:41 pm
Ali , mogahwi it is not new in the market if you read it profail for mogahwi it is more than 60 year in the market
, you know befor 3 or 4 years theris office 1 super store in kuwait and not more 2 years and he closed , and office depot is is not brand name for items , it is hole seales in usa , if you don’t mogahwi go to web saite
and cheack the profile , http://www.mogahwi.com.kw
48. Marzouq | May 20th, 2009 at 10:00 pm
I love walking around that place! Haven’t been there in years! But still worth visiting!!!
49. B | May 24th, 2009 at 2:36 pm
Reminds me of the good old highschool days!
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