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Ahmed Al Sarraf

Abu Khaled ... intercessor for poor
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Abu Khaled ... intercessor for poor
Abu Khaled is a dear avid reader and a strong critic who never misses any of my articles. He also sees himself as a staunch defender of the poor. With some pain, I must strongly o...
Ahmed Al Sarraf | 28/03/2025
Exploitation of a dire tragedy
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Exploitation of a dire tragedy
 A Palestinian activist and his companions appeared on social media from a room they claimed was in Gaza. They vowed not to leave the room until they collected $10 million in dona...
Ahmed Al Sarraf | 25/03/2025
State security ... systems, laws
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State security ... systems, laws
I recently wrote an article in which I called for the need to strengthen both our internal and external fronts in response to anticipated ambitions and demands and to prepare for ...
Ahmed Al Sarraf | 23/03/2025
‘Remember me well in the tougher times’
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‘Remember me well in the tougher times’
ONE year ago, during the last Ramadan, five physicians and a senior administrator from the Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS), armed with their expertise, equipment, and aid, took...
Ahmed Al Sarraf | 19/03/2025
Is your eatery Michelin-rated?
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Is your eatery Michelin-rated?
FOR at least half a century, particularly in Europe, I have heard about the Michelin rating system for restaurant quality, where restaurants are awarded one, two, or sometimes eve...
Ahmed Al Sarraf | 18/03/2025
Kuwait and Gulf in face of regional, global scenarios
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Kuwait and Gulf in face of regional, global scenarios
EXCEPT for Singapore and Brunei, there is no small, extremely wealthy, sparsely populated country in the world that lacks sufficient military power, as is the case for some countr...
Ahmed Al Sarraf | 16/03/2025
Donations and the ‘fashionistas’
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Donations and the ‘fashionistas’
DUE to its geographical location, the generosity of some wealthy citizens, the circumstances of its establishment, and the diverse people who have settled in and considered it the...
Ahmed Al Sarraf | 11/03/2025
Khaled Al-Shaya’s fasting...and humanity of the West
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Khaled Al-Shaya’s fasting...and humanity of the West
These days mark the tenth anniversary of the passing of our dear friend, Khaled Abdul Latif Al-Shaya, who left us on March 19, 2015. Since then, many of the regulars at the Bneide...
Ahmed Al Sarraf | 10/03/2025
Secret Kuwaitis, Japanese link
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Secret Kuwaitis, Japanese link
The Japanese are known for being some of the hardest-working people. During crises and wars, they refused to stop working, whether in the private or public sectors. However, the g...
Ahmed Al Sarraf | 10/03/2025
Laws, public scene, court rows
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Laws, public scene, court rows
Arab societies face several challenges related to personal status laws. Tunisian law is often considered the most flexible and just, while many Arab and non-Arab Islamic countries...
Ahmed Al Sarraf | 08/03/2025