http://arabtimesonline.com Add News en-US admin@arabtimesonline.com THE Parliamentary Inquiry Commission investigating the money transfers case had summoned Khalid Al-Bannai and other officials for questioning and some ambassadors and even porters are expected to be summoned. The amount of money transferred is ... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/181794/reftab/69/t/Investigating-the-money-transfers-case/Default.aspx John Fernandes Tue, 10 Apr 2012 06:32:30 GMT Your Highness the Prime Minister, why can't we allow trucks coming from neighboring countries carrying foodstuffs, fruits, vegetables and dairy products to enter the country without customs inspection? Why can't we allow tax-free Gulf products to en... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/180975/reftab/69/t/Allow-entry-of-food--goods---Don-t-punish-people/Default.aspx John Fernandes Tue, 20 Mar 2012 07:00:53 GMT During the recent political crisis, the government had to make large-scale efforts to get its views across and to quash the rumors spread by lawmakers who continue to spread falsities. During this movement, Minister of Interior Sheikh Jaber Al-Khaled... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/164216/reftab/69/t/Recent-political-crisis/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Wed, 12 Jan 2011 04:59:31 GMT KHALID YOUSEF AL-MARZOUQ, who was known for his generosity and magnanimity, passed away recently. This great man helped the country achieve several goals. Al-Marzouq had a special charisma and was always tender towards his family, friends, relatives ... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/164083/reftab/69/t/We-cry-on-his-demise-because-he-was-a-creative-and-courageous-person/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Sun, 09 Jan 2011 05:04:13 GMT ASSISTANT UNDERSECRETARY for Traffic Affairs at the Ministry of Interior Major General Mahmoud Al-Dosari has warned people against violating the law. He said although gatherings at Al-Safat and Irada Square are not banned, “we hope matters don’t take... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/164061/reftab/69/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Sat, 08 Jan 2011 06:11:38 GMT The most annoying paradox of life is when two people assemble in one place and bring bad luck to each other. In spite of this they never seem to learn a lesson because it is obvious at some point their cup has to overflow — the cup is filled with ann... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/163937/reftab/69/t/Today-you-may-be-a-winner-tomorrow-a-loser/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Wed, 05 Jan 2011 05:28:49 GMT MP Adnan Abdul-Samad has issued a statement, condemning the staging of demonstrations and says all those wrongly using his name in their threats should be confronted after confidence is reposed in the Prime Minister. Those who are defying directives... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/163886/reftab/69/t/They-are-neither-in-favor-of-the-Constitution-nor-the-country/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Tue, 04 Jan 2011 04:51:29 GMT Efforts to make the ongoing contrived political tussle a public issue has failed, because it is a battle of desires made up by some lawmakers who have gotten used to making unlawful requests, indulging in back room influences, and employing aides in ... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/163851/reftab/69/t/The-truth-has-come-out/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Mon, 03 Jan 2011 05:27:21 GMT THE speech by the Minister of Finance Mustafa Al-Shamali was pleasant to the ear because he affirmed that the projects in the New Development Plan will be financed by banks. This is what we wanted to hear. We hope the government and the minister wil... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/162857/reftab/69/t/Oh-Lord-do-not-punish-us-when-we-forget-or-commit-a-mistake/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Thu, 09 Dec 2010 04:57:17 GMT WHERE was the Kuwait Municipality during the alleged discovery of a large quantity of spoilt food items? We have been the victims of corrupt traders for several years. However, I don’t understand why some lawmakers continue to call for the resignatio... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/162826/reftab/69/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Wed, 08 Dec 2010 05:05:11 GMT I WISH HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Nasser Mohammad Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah witnessed the celebration of the 39th National Day of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) recently. The three-day festivity was great by all means. Everybody — the citizens and resident... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/162739/reftab/69/t/Think-go-for-it-and-do-not-worry/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Mon, 06 Dec 2010 05:07:43 GMT MINISTERS no longer shiver every time they hear the threats of lawmakers to submit a grilling request against them, because the tension-provoking MPs have emptied the tool of its content and power through their endless chatter on such a vital parliam... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/162266/reftab/69/t/The-tension-provoking-lawmakers-use-the-grilling-as-a-tool-for-serving-personal-interests/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Wed, 24 Nov 2010 04:52:59 GMT WELL DONE, HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Nasser Mohammad Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, for rushing to Ahmadi to personally look into the gas leakage after hearing the complaints of residents in the area. Until now, nobody knows the source of the gas leak. We s... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/162224/reftab/69/t/Need-to-take-the-necessary-precautionary-measures-to-protect-public-health/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Tue, 23 Nov 2010 05:26:54 GMT WE want to know why a number of Kuwaiti pilgrims were stranded at the Jeddah Airport for several hours recently. We also want to know who should be held responsible for this problem. Is it the Saudi or Kuwaiti airways, the weather, or the disorganize... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/162172/reftab/69/t/Who-must-be-punished-for-this-problem/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Mon, 22 Nov 2010 05:24:02 GMT THE proposed dissolution of the Information Ministry will lessen pressure on the government because it will no longer receive complaints from those who feel offended by reports published in various media forms like newspapers, radio and television. I... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/161758/reftab/69/t/Several-ministry-employees-own-numerous-companies-registered-under-the-names-of-their-relatives/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Tue, 09 Nov 2010 04:56:41 GMT THE mentality of members of the Municipal Council is different from the mentality of all others in the country. This difference became evident when the council refused to allot land for building a Roman Catholic Church in Mahboula. It also indicates ... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/161713/reftab/69/t/What-will-be-our-image-abroad-if-some-council-members-manage-to-impose-their-will-on-the-whole-country/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Mon, 08 Nov 2010 05:10:18 GMT Unlike the Arabic adage which says ‘when the crisis reaches its zenith, it begins to solve itself,’ the first session of the National Assembly witnessed controversial speeches and exchange of insults and threats. Unfortunately, it has become a habit ... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/161553/reftab/69/t/When-the-crisis-reaches-its-zenith-it-begins-to-solve-itself/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Thu, 04 Nov 2010 05:07:28 GMT AN OLD adage, which says, “this person is like the lira of the Ottoman Empire”, is often used to describe ‘real’ men. These men are compared to the authentic and original currency, which had a high value. Definitely, Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahd is like the... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/161507/reftab/69/t/He-is-the-right-man-in-the-right-place/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Wed, 03 Nov 2010 05:05:38 GMT MINISTER OF EDUCATION and Higher Education Dr Mudhi Al-Humoud openly declared that she is not scared by interpellation threats. We have noticed that ministers and the government no longer panic when lawmakers start issuing threats of interpellations.... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/161462/reftab/69/t/The-ultimate-goal-of-such-lawmakers-is-to-serve-personal-or-electoral-interests/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Tue, 02 Nov 2010 05:18:46 GMT We don’t need to establish a bank for development projects if the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) corrects its ways, shows flexibility, and issues written directives to local banks asking them to trust in God and support development projects, especially... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/161417/reftab/69/t/Where-there-is-a-will-there-is-a-way/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Mon, 01 Nov 2010 05:06:40 GMT SHEIKH AHMAD Al-FAHD, we want you to meet the big contractors in Kuwait and the owners of local industrial workshops to prevent the incompetent tycoons from participating in the implementation of the development plan. We are surrounded by several ty... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/161370/reftab/69/t/Negative-impact-on-the-national-economy/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Sun, 31 Oct 2010 05:17:31 GMT SHEIKH AHMAD FAHD AL-SABAH, it seems that frivolity and corruption have started to affect the housing projects. A carpentry shop, consisting of four persons, is said to have been awarded a tender to install doors in around 1,200 residential units. Th... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/160977/reftab/69/t/How-did-a-carpentry-shop-with-only-four-or-five-workers-obtain-such-a-huge-tender/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Thu, 21 Oct 2010 04:39:01 GMT HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Nasser Mohammad Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah deserves commendation for dealing with the Scope TV issue efficiently. He has defended the rights of both parties, without giving preferential treatment to the children in his family, bec... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/160956/reftab/69/t/All-the-people-in-Kuwait-are-part-of-his-family/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Wed, 20 Oct 2010 05:39:34 GMT THE attack on Scope TV cannot be justified, as well as the program that led to the attack. What happened on both ends is the result of uncivilized behavior, which should not be tolerated. Each side must know that we are in a civilized country; at le... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/160885/reftab/69/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Tue, 19 Oct 2010 05:56:07 GMT SOME lawmakers form temporary committees every time a new legislative round opens to take advantage of the country. The actual motive behind the formation of these committees is now clear to everyone. Surveillance and investigation are the primary fu... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/160850/reftab/69/t/The-actual-motive-behind-the-formation-of-these-committees-is-now-clear-to-everyone/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Mon, 18 Oct 2010 05:35:50 GMT I HOPE there is no truth in the alleged plan of the Public Authority for Housing Welfare (PAHW) to import wood products from China. It seems the authority has started focusing on lower prices rather than the quality of products. Some beneficiaries, w... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/160793/reftab/69/t/Focusing-on-lower-prices-rather-than-the-quality-of-products/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Sun, 17 Oct 2010 05:37:55 GMT THE interpellation threats no longer scare ministers or the Prime Minister. The threat has lost its effect and I feel those who are trying to intimidate Minister of Social Affairs and Labor Dr Mohammed Al-Afasi with grilling requests also realize tha... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/160764/reftab/69/t/Every-era-has-its-power-and-its-men/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Sat, 16 Oct 2010 05:43:50 GMT WHEN Caliph Haroun Al-Rasheed once saw a cloud, he said, “Bring rain wherever you want for us to receive your fruits.” We can compare Zain Telecommunications Company to this cloud, because it has brought rain to Africa and the United Arab Emirates (U... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/160594/reftab/69/t/The-Kuwaitis-and-other-GCC-citizens-will-receive-the-fruits-of-this-deal/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Tue, 12 Oct 2010 04:47:42 GMT COOPERATIVE societies have been established on the basic premise that the consumers are the owners. In other words, those who use or purchase items from the cooperative societies also own these establishments. Besides curbing unreasonable price hik... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/160402/reftab/69/t/The-cooperative-societies-must-realize-their-objectives/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Thu, 07 Oct 2010 05:13:32 GMT PROMINENT Kuwaiti businessman Nasser Al-Khorafi has succeeded where the government failed, since the latter has been focusing on political disputes, which could have been settled easily through the issuance of constitutional and legal decisions. The ... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/160355/reftab/69/t/Thousands-of-Zain-shareholders-have-benefited-from-the-remarkable-achievements-of-Al-Khorafi/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Wed, 06 Oct 2010 04:30:51 GMT POLITICAL conflicts have been transformed into disagreements over the tomato and we seem to be gearing towards the ‘battle of onions’! Politicians have disregarded vital issues like the necessity to settle the Iraqi debts to strengthen ties between t... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/160268/reftab/69/t/We-can-never-beat-inflation-through-idle-talk/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Mon, 04 Oct 2010 05:12:17 GMT MP AHMAD AL-SAADOUN said some people are pushing for the amendment of the BOT law to achieve personal goals. Doesn’t he know that those who work on or for the BOT are those who benefit from it? Does he want people without any interest in the BOT to ... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/158926/reftab/69/t/When-will-we-get-rid-of-those-who-do-not-work-and-do-not-want-others-to-work--/Default.aspx John Fernandes Sun, 29 Aug 2010 05:48:09 GMT I FIND it strange that the Popular Labor Bloc resents its ‘godfather’ — Ahmad Al-Saadoun. He previously served as speaker of the Parliament and has always been favored by the rulers, who continue to give him constructive criticisms and compliments. ... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/158300/reftab/69/t/Defects-are-in-the-hearts-not-the-texts/Default.aspx John Fernandes Mon, 16 Aug 2010 05:24:02 GMT I HOPE the recent decline in the Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE) index is not part of a plan to harm the citizens and the entire nation. It is unfortunate that we do not usually take a firm decision under such circumstances. We should have addressed th... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/156420/reftab/69/t/What-are-you-planning-to-do/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Tue, 06 Jul 2010 05:57:35 GMT THE overabundance of committees in Kuwait has started perplexing us. These committees have absolutely ridiculous names like the Transparency Committee, Public Fund Protection Committee, Committee for Protecting the Constitution, Committee for Contro... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/156236/reftab/69/t/Are-we-really-fond-of-committees-or-did-a-jealousy-virus-affect-whole-of-Kuwait/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Sat, 03 Jul 2010 05:53:05 GMT WE definitely miss the full moon during dark nights. Undoubtedly, the National Assembly has had numerous dark nights due to its endless disagreements with the government. Some people in the government, who previously behaved like an ostrich, have... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/156187/reftab/69/t/Those-who-live-in-glass-houses-should-not-throw-stones/Default.aspx John Fernandes Thu, 01 Jul 2010 05:58:28 GMT SHROUDS have no pockets. This is an old adage, which serves as a reminder to anyone who eagerly and greedily accumulates wealth throughout his lifetime only to leave all his money to his inheritors. We often hear the elderly say, “The inheritor reap... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/155407/reftab/69/t/The-inheritor-reaps-whatever-his-ancestor-has-collected/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Wed, 16 Jun 2010 05:37:17 GMT I HEARD the funniest news lately on the alleged plan of a group of lawmakers to present an interpellation request against HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Nasser Mohammad Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah over the rising temperature in the country.  Perhaps, a grilling... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/155295/reftab/69/Default.aspx John Fernandes Mon, 14 Jun 2010 05:25:20 GMT DR ABDULLAH AL-NAFEESI is a very controversial person but at the same time he is keen on following the latest developments. I still remember his speech in a previous symposium during which he said, “When I was taken to a police station and detained ... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/155249/reftab/69/t/Many-citizens-do-not-understand-the-principles-of-democracy/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Sun, 13 Jun 2010 05:45:34 GMT IT is a shame that our lawmakers are wasting so much time inside the National Assembly discussing a draft law on allowing military men grow their beards at a time when Iran is exerting immense efforts to develop its nuclear weapon while courageously... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/155191/reftab/69/t/Is-it-proper-to-allow-a-few-MPs-impose-their-will-on-a-civilized-country/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Sat, 12 Jun 2010 05:50:41 GMT MP KHALID Al-TAHOUS allegedly walked out of the Parliament Tuesday in protest against holding the grilling of HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Nasser Mohammad Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah behind closed doors. I find his justification for storming out of the session... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/155071/reftab/69/t/Some-MPs-often-make-such-lame-excuses-to-project-a-positive-image-in-front-of-the-voters/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Wed, 09 Jun 2010 05:15:11 GMT I do not know the real reason behind the replacement of Iranian Ambassador to Kuwait Ali Jannati. Is it due to the alleged operation of a spy network in the country for the Iranian Revolutionary Guard or is there another reason for the termination ... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/154969/reftab/69/t/Is-there-another-reason-for-the-termination-of-his-services/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Mon, 07 Jun 2010 05:51:07 GMT THE hilarious actions of some lawmakers need to be controlled. Sometimes they praise a certain person and vouch for his honesty, only to barrage him with questions later or submit an interpellation request against him. This is the case with HH th... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/153776/reftab/69/t/Fear-Allah-the-Almighty-and-stop-spreading-false-information/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Thu, 13 May 2010 05:33:17 GMT A PROMINENT banker like Ibrahim Dabdoub will never be agitated by rumors on his resignation. Along with many other people, he vehemently denied this allegation. He has been residing in Kuwait since his childhood, so after having a long and healthy l... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/153721/reftab/69/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Wed, 12 May 2010 05:48:29 GMT WHY should oil companies and corporations not become one gigantic establishment managed by a single administration system with a commitment to serve the oil sector, not the political and discriminatory sectors? Why don’t we have a giant firm keen... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/153659/reftab/69/t/Independent-country-within-a-country/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Tue, 11 May 2010 05:03:27 GMT SEVERAL groups gathered at Erada Square recently in protest against the privatization draft bill. They believe the approval of this bill is tantamount to selling Kuwait at the ‘slave trade market’. These groups include those who believe that patriot... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/153605/reftab/69/t/Slave-trade-market/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Mon, 10 May 2010 05:53:37 GMT I NOTICE signs of stress in National Assembly Speaker Jassem Al-Khorafi every time we meet due to the mountain of responsibilities and concerns at the legislature. I wish him good health and strength, so he can withstand the noises, ideologies and fa... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/153547/reftab/69/t/Instead-of-monitoring-the-affairs-of-a-group-or-two-I-see-myself-dealing-with-50-groups/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Sun, 09 May 2010 05:21:35 GMT THERE is an old saying that ‘if you throw a stone at each barking dog, each stone will value a dinar.’ It is absolutely true if you apply it to all the clamor that is generating only noise. The dogs will not stop barking in the streets and alleys an... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/153521/reftab/69/t/Stones-are-not-to-be-used-as-weapons-to-silence-dogs/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Sat, 08 May 2010 06:42:41 GMT STATEMENTS of some Iranian officials and a press release issued by the Iranian diplomatic mission in Kuwait have accused the local media and all entities, which exposed the destructive Iranian espionage networks, of dealing with the Zionists.  Even ... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/153368/reftab/69/t/Inform-the-assassin-that-he-will-be-killed-sooner-or-later/Default.aspx John Fernandes Wed, 05 May 2010 05:32:11 GMT PARLIAMENT SPEAKER Jassem Al-Khorafi hopes that reports on the existence of a spy network, which allegedly works for the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, are false. However, wishes or dreams are totally different from reality, considering the real ident... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/153321/reftab/69/t/Iran-is-just-a-frivolous-child-with-a-gun-and-the-whole-world-knows-how-to-deal-with-it/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Tue, 04 May 2010 06:02:00 GMT WE should commend the National Assembly if it ever lifts the immunity of erring MPs, especially those who violate the rights of citizens and expatriates. Unfortunately, some MPs seem to have developed the habit of committing mistakes through their st... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/153041/reftab/69/t/Some-MPs-seem-to-have-developed-the-habit-of-committing-mistakes-through-their-statements-or-actions/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Wed, 28 Apr 2010 05:48:46 GMT IF we closely follow up the stand of some politicians on the privatization draft bill, we will realize that the bill no longer serves the purpose for which it was drafted. Yes, it is a pointless bill. The government should not have presented this bi... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/152992/reftab/69/t/The-management-of-public-service-sectors-has-continued-to-deteriorate/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Tue, 27 Apr 2010 05:56:05 GMT THE cancellation of a festival organized recently by the Sri Lankan community in Jahra due to pressure from one or two lawmakers affirmed what we have repeatedly said about lawmakers interfering in the affairs of the executive authority. This is an ... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/152931/reftab/69/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Mon, 26 Apr 2010 05:11:14 GMT WIFE of the Amir of Qatar Sheikha Moza Bint Nasser Al-Masnad is a source of pride not only for Arabian Gulf women but the entire Arab women. This is due to her excellent manners and logic. She has the best culture and politics of dialogue, which has... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/152877/reftab/69/t/May-those-who-envy-you-be-numerous/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Sun, 25 Apr 2010 05:11:41 GMT MP ALI AL-RASHID will leave an indelible mark in the political history of Kuwait. He will always be remembered as the first lawmaker who proposed amendments to the Constitution. He has presented an elaborate proposal in an attempt to end the politic... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/152764/reftab/69/t/Courageous-people-usually-get-what-they-want/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Thu, 22 Apr 2010 05:54:50 GMT CONTEMPLATING on the possibility of presenting a draft bill on granting citizenship to non-Kuwaitis married to Kuwaiti women is good for the government. This is proper in case the wife wants to retain her original citizenship and the husband does no... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/152378/reftab/69/t/If-you-want-to-be-obeyed-give-plausible-instructions/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Wed, 14 Apr 2010 06:02:40 GMT PROVOCATIVE statements issued recently against Parliament Speaker Jassem Al-Khorafi are not important as they have no bearing on the speaker.  What is more significant is for the big mouths, which instigated chaos in the country, to reveal their ide... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/152309/reftab/69/t/Big-Mouths-Instigates-Chaos/Default.aspx John Fernandes Tue, 13 Apr 2010 05:43:50 GMT WE have repeatedly stressed the need to modify the labor law due to the confusing articles, especially the stipulations on national manpower.  This might lead to fraud cases as most companies will be forced to dodge fines and unfair fees.  In fact, ... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/152040/reftab/69/t/Need-to-Modify-Labor-Law/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Wed, 07 Apr 2010 06:04:19 GMT AFTER the darkest hour, the sun will shine again. This is what we say on the obvious attacks and fresh threats made by parliamentarians to grill ministers. We cannot also disregard the possibility that these threats might reach the prime minister. I... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/151929/reftab/69/t/Enlarging-its-horns/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Mon, 05 Apr 2010 06:11:06 GMT WE now ask the Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) to activate its role in preparing laws for two sectors - labor and industry - to stop the issuance of confusing laws, which caught the financial and commercial institutions by surprise.  ... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/151875/reftab/69/t/It-has-become-necessary-for-the-chamber-to-take-serious-steps-to-protect-trade-and-industry/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Sun, 04 Apr 2010 05:28:23 GMT AN old popular adage which says, “What goes around comes around,” best describes the current situation in Kuwait, particularly the recent attempts to instigate chaos in the country.  We can say the situation is not a grave threat to the public. Peop... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/151749/reftab/69/t/We-want-the-government-to-resist-without-impeding-the-progress-of-these-comic-plays/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Thu, 01 Apr 2010 05:20:24 GMT THE grilling request submitted by MP Ali Al-Deqbasi against Information and Oil Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah is pointless because gestures, theatrical movements, tears and flowery speech, which play with the emotions of people, d... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/151419/reftab/69/t/Courts-do-not-consider-tears-and-flowery-speech-as-evidence/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Thu, 25 Mar 2010 06:04:49 GMT INFORMATION Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah’s current position is not good and if he decides to confront MPs until the end, it will weaken the government. Therefore, the minister should realize the danger and submit his resignation for the politic... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/151145/reftab/69/t/The-government-seems-to-be-under-the-false-impression/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Sat, 20 Mar 2010 05:47:49 GMT WE were glad to see pictures of Egyptian President Mohammed Hosni Mubarak on television after undergoing surgery recently.  He appeared to be in good health while talking to doctors in Germany. We wish him speedy recovery as he has a history full of... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/151078/reftab/69/t/Mubarak-is-a-sensible-and-sincere-leader-with-a-clear-vision-for-the-future/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Thu, 18 Mar 2010 05:19:58 GMT WELL done Finance Minister Mustafa Al-Shamali for announcing that the government has no intention to approve any proposal on granting money to the people. Proponents of these proposals act as if the public funds have been allocated for trivial purpo... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/151019/reftab/69/t/Present-feasible-demands-if-you-desire-conformity/Default.aspx John Fernandes Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:40:11 GMT FORMER British prime minister Tony Blair had earlier presented a strategic plan on the development of Kuwait until 2035.  He and his team have specified ways to develop the country in the next 25 years. This is a superb and multifaceted plan but ... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/150964/reftab/69/t/Train-of-development/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:22:36 GMT DESPITE the vicious remarks by some spiteful people against Al-Kharafi Group, it still managed to grow to as much as $600 million within 2010 as stated in the latest report of Forbes Magazine, which comes up with a list of the richest people in the ... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/150859/reftab/69/t/Power-is-not-determined-by-the-amount-of-money-you-have/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Sun, 14 Mar 2010 05:39:48 GMT IT seems the government has finally realized the necessity of practicing its powers strictly in the interest of the public. This is what most Kuwaitis have been clamoring for over the last decades.  Apparently, results of the recent meeting are clea... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/150806/reftab/69/t/Necessity-of-practicing-its-powers/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:55:13 GMT WE noticed changes in the performance of HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Nasser Moham-mad Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, particularly when he realized that even if he lights his 10 fingers like candles to satisfy all parties, he can never please the greedy. I... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/150713/reftab/69/t/You-can-never-please-everyone/Default.aspx John Fernandes Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:49:13 GMT WHAT does this minority, which promotes its ideas and values by force, want from us? What do those who talk about negative actions while threatening the people of Kuwait, want from us? In Islam, the Almighty God ordered us to argue peacefully and to... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/150576/reftab/69/t/What-do-they-want-from-us/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:49:40 GMT WE have written much about women and we are repeating the same scenario now.  Political movers in Kuwait seem keen on wreaking havoc in the country, instead of protecting public welfare. If the government is serious about the implementation of its p... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/150509/reftab/69/t/Let-them-say-what-they-like-while-we-do-what-we-like/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Sun, 07 Mar 2010 05:34:56 GMT DOCUMENTATION procedures concerning global transactions have always been restricted to a small sector. Some countries that are not as rich as Kuwait usually depend on paper and efforts of employees to issue licenses to companies and process other tr... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/149953/reftab/69/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:52:49 GMT NASSER AL-KHORAFI should regularly brief us on the actual economic situation of his group through press statements, similar to those he has forwarded to the Financial Times. Through these statements, he has refuted allegations about the Zain deal in... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/149927/reftab/69/t/Statements-cheered-the-supporters-but-annoyed-the-enemies/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Sun, 21 Feb 2010 06:34:46 GMT WE have disregarded the problems in Kuwait, starting from the lack of developmental steps to the financial crisis, loans and Bedouns, as well as the deteriorating situation in the educational and health sectors. We have also neglected a disagreeme... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/149780/reftab/69/t/Look-into-the-problems-troubling-Kuwait/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Thu, 18 Feb 2010 04:56:05 GMT FINALLY, there is relief from outside rather than the government. It came from a foreigner who bought $11 billion worth of shares of Zain Africa. The buyer must have studied the deal thoroughly and examined African markets to ensure that he has a lu... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/149721/reftab/69/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:09:39 GMT KUWAIT Banks Union has announced the plan of local banks to finance the projects included in the five or four-year development plan of the government. This is a good initiative as we have been waiting for this decision for quite some time. We hope t... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/149667/reftab/69/t/Local-banks-can-use-their-profits-for-the-implementation-of-vital-development-projects-or-trading-to-reinvigorate-the-investment-sector-in-the-country/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Tue, 16 Feb 2010 05:37:16 GMT MINISTER of Communications and State Minister for National Assembly Affairs Dr Mohammad Mohsen Al-Busairi has affirmed the sustainability of Kuwait Airways Corporation (KAC).  Contrary to reports published recently in local newspapers, the minister ... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/149616/reftab/69/t/Mechanisms-of-KAC/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Mon, 15 Feb 2010 05:38:25 GMT WE shuddered in fear when we boarded a Kuwait Airways flight recently as we remembered a press statement issued earlier by the board chairperson of Kuwait Airways Corporation (KAC) on the deplorable condition of the corporation’s aircraft. Althou... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/149562/reftab/69/t/Burial-is-a-sign-of-respect-for-the-dead/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Sun, 14 Feb 2010 05:35:47 GMT THE Public Authority of Agricultural Affairs and Fish Resources has some ambitious projects on the table. The authority is headed by Engineer Jassem Al-Badr and all that we need from the Authority is to translate these projects into reality so that ... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/149445/reftab/69/t/Money-and-willpower-can-work-wonders/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Thu, 11 Feb 2010 05:01:40 GMT I WANT to know why Mohammad Zain — a colleague — criticizes the security measures taken by the US after the foiled attempt of terrorist Omar Farouk to blow an American airliner in a suicide mission. The issue is not about procedures because every co... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/149418/reftab/69/t/Mohammad-Zain-please-refrain-from-blaming-other-people-for-your-mistakes/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:52:49 GMT EASING procedures at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has been the slogan of successive ministers for many years. Recently, incumbent Minister Ahmad Rashed Al-Haroun adopted the same slogan but we have not seen any significant change so far.  A... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/149333/reftab/69/t/Transformation-of-words-into-actions-tired-of-empty-statements/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:36:37 GMT ISSUES concerning Bedouns have been going around an empty government circle for many years. The government has been giving excuses to rule out any possible solution and to further delay efforts to address the problems of Bedouns. It has referred the... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/149272/reftab/69/t/Bedoun-Issues/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:04:29 GMT THE Parliament’s Legislative Committee has proposed several amendments to the law on penalties and the National Assembly is being asked to hasten its approval. The amendments include cancellation of arrest warrants, travel bans and imprisonment for ... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/149212/reftab/69/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Sun, 07 Feb 2010 05:10:50 GMT GCC countries must agree on suspending satellite television channels, which espouse sectarian ideologies or instigate chaos among the children of these nations.  The procedure is simple and easy as an agreement can be approved through Arab or Nile S... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/149091/reftab/69/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:26:31 GMT THE Legislative Affairs Committee at the Parliament deserves commendation for its decision to amend four articles of the punitive law to stop the issuance of arrest warrants and imposing travel bans on those who fail to pay their loans. Over 80,000 ... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/148974/reftab/69/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Tue, 02 Feb 2010 06:09:07 GMT THE minister of justice should form a committee to review and amend the punitive law to stop the issuance of arrest warrants and imposing travel bans on people who fail to pay their debts. A travel ban has been imposed on more than 100,000 people, m... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/148921/reftab/69/t/Travel-ban-arrest-and-detention-of-minor-debtors-only-exist-in-Kuwait/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Mon, 01 Feb 2010 05:49:20 GMT WE have been listening to the ‘symphony’ on the privatization of Kuwait Airways Corporation (KAC) for quite some time. This topic has been discussed several times. While there seems to be no end to idle talk, the situation at the corporation has con... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/148856/reftab/69/t/Until-when-are-we-going-to-live-in-this-chaos/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Sun, 31 Jan 2010 04:47:10 GMT WE do not exaggerate every time we call for the amendment of our laws, which are no longer applicable, do not serve the interest of citizens, and violate our privacy rights. Some of these laws have been issued to control certain activities to the de... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/148691/reftab/69/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:12:57 GMT THE government and its systems have turned into a center for the collection of debts. This center has disregarded the condition of debtors as it has assisted creditors through the issuance of arrest warrants and travel bans on those who fail to pay ... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/148522/reftab/69/t/The-government-seems-keen-on-punishing-the-debtors-instead-of-the-financial-institutions-which-violated-the-law/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Sun, 24 Jan 2010 05:03:18 GMT IMPLEMENTATION of the five-year development plan, which was approved by the Parliament recently, requires the intervention of Deputy Premier for Economic Affairs and State Minister for Housing and Development Affairs Sheikh Ahmad Fahd Al-Sabah. He s... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/148416/reftab/69/t/Failure-to-effect-positive-changes-will-ruin-the-plan/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Thu, 21 Jan 2010 05:03:46 GMT AGAIN we highlight the issue of travel bans being imposed on citizens who fail to pay debts as low as KD1,000 or even  KD300.  This travel ban, which is applicable only in Kuwait, is like a sword on the necks of citizens. Citizens who have not pai... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/148374/reftab/69/t/Stop-this-foolishness-of-Travel-Ban/Default.aspx John Fernandes Wed, 20 Jan 2010 06:07:56 GMT BANNING the entry of Saudi preacher Sheikh Mohammed Al-Areefi to Kuwait is a flawed, unrealistic and weak decision.  The Ministry of Interior should not have prevented the preacher from entering the country as he has not insulted or abused Kuwait an... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/148266/reftab/69/t/Unrealistic-and-weak-decision/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Mon, 18 Jan 2010 05:13:59 GMT THE government’s five-year development plan, which was unanimously approved by the National Assembly Thursday, was the first of its kind in 24 years. The public is well disposed towards the approval as there are signs of optimism concerning their ex... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/148217/reftab/69/t/We-desire-action-rather-than-words/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Sun, 17 Jan 2010 05:20:45 GMT It seems like we are facing a problem of visits from mischievous spirits instead of witnessing a simple case of typographical errors, something that is common and occurs on a daily basis. An example of this is the chaos provoked after an item concer... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/148171/reftab/69/t/Why-do-some-MPs-exaggerate-when-making-accusations/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Sat, 16 Jan 2010 06:01:59 GMT HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Nasser Mohammad Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah exhibited the highest form of professionalism when he dealt with those who insulted him. He acted like any ordinary citizen as he collected pieces of evidence and referred the issue to t... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/148122/reftab/69/t/The-premier-has-never-used-his-position-to-settle-the-issue-unlike-his-counterparts-in-other-parts-of-the-world/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Thu, 14 Jan 2010 05:19:10 GMT THE new framework of Kuwait International Airport shows it can accommodate 20 million visitors.  The government had earlier announced this vision, so Kuwaitis should be happy as the new visitors will definitely launch the long suspended wheels of de... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/148111/reftab/69/t/We-lack-the-necessary-infrastructure-to-promote-the-tourism-sector/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Wed, 13 Jan 2010 06:58:56 GMT THE government has been discussing its plan to implement projects through the BOT system, without taking into consideration a popular adage which says, “A burnt child dreads fire.” The private sector has been the victim of a trick played by the MPs ... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/148044/reftab/69/t/The-private-sector-has-been-the-victim-of-a-trick-played-by-the-MPs-against-the-government-when-they-called-for-the-suspension-of-projects-under-this-/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Tue, 12 Jan 2010 06:16:37 GMT INCESSANT calls to waive off the consumer loans of citizens have instigated chaos, which have blocked the ears of certain people who can no longer hear any righteous word.  Deposits in local banks are actually people’s money.  Kuwait cannot close th... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/148022/reftab/69/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Mon, 11 Jan 2010 07:17:45 GMT The mountain labored and delivered a mouse. I was hoping the mouse would be normal just like any other but it was not to be as the mouse was born deformed which compounded its plight. The new Labor Law which the National Assembly has just approved... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/147949/reftab/69/t/Is-it-possible-to-work-in-a-country-under-two-different-labor-laws/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Sun, 10 Jan 2010 05:41:20 GMT WE recently witnessed an unprecedented step taken by some lawmakers who announced that more than 10 of their colleagues are ready to vote on a no-confidence motion against Minister of Oil and Information Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. This... http://arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/147831/reftab/69/t/it-is-nature-not-habit/Default.aspx siraj mohammed Thu, 07 Jan 2010 05:05:56 GMT