Only through this can the state truly flourish and advance. His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad recognized this aspect and understood that any weakness in any one institution can lead to widespread corruption in others. This is why he has called for decisive and bold measures to prevent any encroachment on the powers of all authorities.

Furthermore, the Constitution requires amendments to reflect the changes that have occurred globally in the past 61 years since its enactment. It has become outdated and is no longer able to effectively support the state’s objectives. The country has been trapped in a vicious cycle for the past 50 years, which has been worsening since the end of the Iraqi invasion. Amending the master laws may be necessary, but updating legislation designed to promote corruption would not be beneficial. The state’s decline must be recognized as the result of a powerful faction that has thrived in these anomalous circumstances and insisted on disregarding the Constitution.

This faction has worked to maintain its dominance over institutions, imposing its will on ministers and even restricting people from enjoying life. All of this happened after they imposed social norms, political laws, and self-interest on the populace. They monopolized large-scale projects and many smaller ones, depleting society’s resources and public funds for centuries.

These agendas can be reversed if the current Council of Ministers is empowered to amend outdated laws, particularly those related to opening the country. In this context, we commend the First Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense and the Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef for taking the initiative to improve residency conditions, traffic laws, nationality regulations, and more. While this requires a lot of effort and time, it is better late than never.

The Council of Ministers must work on the mortgage law, which was canceled by the National Assembly members to strengthen the influence of powerful real estate traders over those in need of housing care, particularly individuals who are unable to complete the construction of their homes. Prior to the cancellation, there was ample potential to improve the relationship between property owners and banks, as well as opportunities to reduce the high costs of real estate and land. Reform must start with meeting the basic needs to provide people with reassurance and stability. It is imperative to create more opportunities for economic activity, allowing both local and foreign companies to operate with greater independence, as is the case in many countries, including those in the Gulf Cooperation Council.

We had previously stated that numerous prominent global companies specialize in services like electricity generation. These companies can provide this service at a lower cost than what public finances currently bear, making them valuable partners in this sector. They are also involved in constructing logistical areas along borders and developing free trade zones. To achieve this, we must eliminate the constraints of outdated legislation that hold us back. Kuwait has endured enough hardship over the past five decades, and it is time to move forward effectively.