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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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Let’s work together to raise awareness
Awareness about cancer diseases is key to successfully fighting them, and I feel happy when I find out that awareness campaigns are not only growing, but also gaining the support of the health and social affairs ministries and other private and public entities, as well.Such awareness campaigns, particularly ones that shed light on chronic diseases, lead to saving lives. This reflects the humanitarianism that Kuwait’s people and their leaders...
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Health insurance ‘Afya’
Kuwait passed a health insurance law for pensioners, most of whom are elderly. This marked a significant achievement, offering the elderly general health services and access to private sector care. The program, called “Afya” (meaning “Well-Being”), gave these pensioners much-needed support. However, this benefit was later revoked, leaving pensioners vulnerable once again.As experienced individuals, the pensioners organized and formed a...
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Neutrality is the key to justice
A law professor asked his students about the most important trait a judge must possess. Each student responded with what they believed to be the most crucial trait: Some said wisdom, others knowledge, and a third group chose credibility. However, only one student gave the answer the professor sought — she said, “neutrality.” Neutrality is not just a crown that every judge must wear; it’s a quality that people must believe in and strive to...
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Challenges and political stability
Most of our Arab countries are going through political instability. Instability may take several forms, including popular violence, political assassinations, revolutions, change in governments, or ousting them, and usually instability shakes the confidence in the establishment’s framework. This leads to uncertainty in economic policies, and this uncertainty pushes many governments to adopt short-term economic policies with the aim of gaining...
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The shortest way to fail
When I was 14, my Arabic language teacher, who was an exceptional educator, convinced me to participate in the short story contest. I used to love this type of literature and love to read always, so I wrote on both sides of a paper I tore from a booklet. The paper had on its cover the picture of Kuwait Amir, the father of its constitution, Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem (May Allah bestow His mercy on him). My handwriting was not good, and if it were...
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DAMASCUS: Syria's interim prime minister Mohammad Al-Bashir addresses worshippers during Friday prayers at Umayyad Mosque on Dec 13, 2024. - AFP (See Page 5)
Syria too exhausted for Zionist conflict amid Hezb warning
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Kuwait, US reaffirm strong ties
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KUWAIT: Exam proctors search students before they enter the exam hall to take their final exams in this file photo. — KUNA
MoE forms new exam printing press committee after violations found
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KUWAIT: Health Minister Ahmad Al-Awadhi poses for a photo with a delegation from the University of Houston during their visit to Kuwait.
MoH taps University of Houston for medical scholarships, training
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SINGAPORE: World chess champion Gukesh Dommaraju signs an autograph during a meet and greet session in Singapore. Indian teen prodigy Gukesh became the youngest undisputed world chess champion on December 12 after beating China’s Ding Liren in the final match of their series in Singapore. - AFP
Gukesh’s win fuels India chess dreams