Dr Khalid Al-Saleh | Kuwait Times Newspaper

Dr Khalid Al-Saleh

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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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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 the...

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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 sectors,...

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The patient’s voice

For years, numerous stakeholders have engaged in extensive dialogues with health service providers, all with one goal in mind: to ensure that the patient remains the focal point of healthcare. Yet, despite these ongoing efforts, patients continue to voice their dissatisfaction, particularly regarding the lack of adequate psychological and healthcare services.With the cancellation of Afya insurance, retired patients have returned to the Ministry...

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The real politics

During the brutal Iraqi invasion of Kuwait in 1990, many voices in the United States, both within the public and the media, urged President George H W Bush not to engage in the war to liberate Kuwait. Hundreds of Americans even demonstrated in front of the White House to express their opposition.A journalist asked the then US President: “What will you do about these crowds?” President Bush’s response provides a perfect example for the...

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Indeed, we are in need!

Goodness is abundant in our nation, and this is something that does not require confirmation. Many of Kuwait’s wealthy people allocate part of their wealth for charity. This money is often given to the poor and needy, with only a small portion directed toward helping students or those suffering from illness. However, today we need to change this approach. We need donors who will allocate part of their wealth to support noble values.Giving to...

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It’s time to regulate social media content

We are afflicted in this age by the disease of social media, a plague that leaves the rational person bewildered. After the initial shock that lasted for years, the world is starting to realize the powerful influence of these platforms. Superpowers where hundreds of millions live are taking strict measures against sites they fear put their populations at risk.What took place between the United States and China, following the US House of...

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Mountains of tobacco

The battle between health and smoking continues - there is a major attack on people’s health and a stark lack of action to deter it. In 2022 alone, 5.8 million tons of tobacco were produced in the world, a quantity that is equal to the size of some mountains. Even if a mountain collapses on people, it won’t kill seven million human beings as smoking does every year.The secret of this conflict is that there are economies that thrive on...

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The act of giving

When you lose your older brother, you lose a strong bond. This is what I felt when I received the news of the death of my brother Mohammad. My consolation is that he dedicated his life to doing good. He made Bangladesh his abode as he got closer to his creator. He contributed along with other good men to provide water and dig hundreds of wells in Bangladesh. He supervised and contributed to building tens of mosques. He built a school from which...

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