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May Allah bless Kuwait
After the end of the brutal Iraqi invasion, a few Kuwaiti property owners sold their properties in Kuwait and traveled abroad. These individuals believed that Kuwait would not withstand the shock of the post-invasion and occupation. They sold their houses at the first opportunity and bought property in the US because, in their opinion, it was safer. As the years passed, the US was shaken by the mortgage crisis and the value of their properties...
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Even if she did not say it, it’s the truth?
Did she say it, or was it a remark as she climbed the guillotine? She did not exceed forty years of age. Her remark is what made the imaginations of writers depict that famous sentence that became the title of many events: “O, freedom, how many crimes are committed in your name?” Madame Laurent ( Madame Roland) was a French political activist who supported the French Revolution, which lasted from 1789 to 1799. During that revolution, she...
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Prestige of the homeland
Kuwait’s land border posts hold a lingering mystery — one that citizens have yet to uncover. For years, Kuwaitis have discussed the state of these posts. The Al-Reqei border post is reached only after navigating a sea of potholes that threaten vehicle safety, on a road so deteriorated it would be unfit even for the world’s poorest countries. The road leading to the Khafji border post was finally paved after years of neglect, yet the port...
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Education needed to protect Kuwait’s stock market speculators
The rush to speculate in the stock market has created victims, and these victims are often easy targets for those who claim to be knowledgeable. This, in my view, is one of the most pressing issues in our society. People exchange information without scrutiny, and we are surrounded by countless pretenders who speak with an air of confidence as if they are economic experts. The result is the loss of capital and, in some cases, the destruction of...
Dr Khaled Al-Saleh
Gulf promotes cancer awareness campaign
There is no doubt that Gulf leaders are striving hard to unite the region. This great effort is due to the belief in the unity of Gulf nations and also to create a model for others. All Gulf institutions need to seek ways to remove any obstacle to Gulf cooperation, whether at the governmental or civil level. On November 15, 2000 (24 years ago), in Kuwait, during a large conference of the Kuwait Society for Preventing Smoking and Cancer, the Gulf...
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Mel Gibson and cancer
Health and illness are central to human life. Health signifies strength and hope, while illness represents weakness and challenges. To preserve health and combat disease, billions of dollars are invested in medical science and research, with millions of professionals dedicating their lives to this field. It’s no surprise that a universal greeting often includes inquiries about health. A few days ago, I watched a video that garnered over six...
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Awaiting the Arab rebirth
Our Arab nation, once the source of pride and glory, is now in the midst of a rebirth. Today, it is like a fetus, celebrated for its potential arrival, yet still an unknown entity—its characteristics, its gender, and its future uncertain. Our Arab world finds itself in labor, and the duration of this process remains unclear. What we do know is that there are many awaiting the birth of this new era. It’s akin to a woman in labor, having...
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The illusion of time
Many people are lamenting how quickly 2024 has passed, and sadly, 2025 will likely feel no different. Time will slip away, and before we know it, 2026 will be upon us — for those of us fortunate enough to live to see it. We will continue to complain about the disappearance of 2025, as if time has some obligation to slow down. But those who complain about the swift passage of time are often the ones who have not made full use of it. Time isn’t...
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Gulf Cup’s true power lies in uniting the region’s youth
In 1968, during the Mexican Olympic Games, the Bahraini delegation proposed the idea of the Gulf Cup, which was championed by Prince Khalid Al-Faisal, then Director of Youth Welfare at the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs in Saudi Arabia. Today, Al-Faisal is the Amir of Makkah. The proposal was presented to Stanley Rous, President of the International Football Federation (FIFA) at the time. The inaugural Gulf Cup was held in Bahrain in 1970,...
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Homeland first
A poet once said: “My homeland, even if I am oppressed within it, is dear to me, And my people, even if they are ungenerous to me, are still kind.” This verse encapsulates the highest form of loyalty to one’s homeland. The homeland is not merely a person, a tribe, or a political faction. It is a vessel that carries all our emotions, memories, hopes, family, security, and peace. These qualities cannot be found together anywhere else but in...
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Syria’s path forward
Everyone I met expressed heartfelt prayers for the Syrian people, hoping they will succeed in rebuilding their country. Perhaps this great people will learn from the experiences of other nations — from those who failed to unite their ranks and those who succeeded by coming together to build their homelands. The situation in Libya, for example, still suffers from a lack of rational leadership, with some prioritizing personal interests over the...
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Calling on the finance ministry to support NGOs
Since the United Nations adopted the 2015–2030 Sustainable Development Agenda, NGOs have taken on a more significant role as partners, not only with governments but also with the UN itself. NGOs support government plans, assist international organizations in promoting their missions and goals, and contribute to achieving global strategies. The UN system increasingly relies on the expertise and active participation of NGOs across various...
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BANNU, Pakistan: Mourners pray during the funeral ceremony of suicide blast victims on March 5, 2025. - AFP
Children, soldiers among 18 killed in Pakistan attack
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KUWAIT: In this aerial view, Muslim worshippers pray during the holy month of Ramadan in Kuwait City. - Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat
Ministry of Islamic Affairs: A guide for non-Arabic speakers in Ramadan
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CAIRO: Arab leaders including HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah gather for a family picture during the Arab League summit on Gaza on March 4, 2025. - AFP
Kuwait urges Arab unity on Gaza
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WASHINGTON: US Representative Melanie Stansbury, Democrat from New Mexico, holds a sign reading "This is not normal" as US President Donald Trump arrives to address to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on March 4, 2025. — AFP photos
Greenland rejects Trump pledge to make the island American
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A woman visits a gallery where an exhibition of the famous elusive artist Banksy is displayed in Belgrade on February 26, 2025.--AFP
Rare Banksy painting sells for $5.5 million at London sale