The year 1938 in Kuwait’s history refers to the formation of the country’s first legislative council. At that time, Kuwait witnessed significant events, the most notable of which were the attempts by the British political agent in Kuwait, Captai...
By Nermin Y Al-Houti Beyond the spiritual essence and rituals of Ramadan, this holy month is also a time of unity, joy and cultural expression. Today, we highlight the blessings of Ramadan and how it serves as a bridge that brings people together ac...
By Dr Ziad Al-Alyan, Editor-in-Chief Since my early childhood, the notion of “Mother Russia” as a tyrant has been ingrained in our minds. We have been constantly bombarded with both direct and subtle ideas portraying Russia as the perennial vil...
By Aatif Nasim Ramadan is a deeply spiritual and culturally rich time, especially in Kuwait, where traditions, community spirit and religious devotion create a unique atmosphere. For an expat who has been born and brought up in Kuwait, spending Rama...
By Ghada Eltahir Representative of UN Secretary-General and Resident Coordinator Kuwait Recent legal reforms in Kuwait mark historic progress for women’s rights. The abolition of Article 153 of the Penal Code, which previously allowed reduced pe...
Nejoud Al-Yagout It has been over 10 years since five ladies — Alanoud AlSharekh, Sundus Hussein, Sheikha Al Nafeesy, Amira Behbehani and Lulu Al Sabah — have campaigned to abolish article 153 of Kuwait’s penal code, which stipulates that a ma...
Visit the National Library of Kuwait and ask for a daily newspaper from the early 20th century—perhaps an issue of Egypt’s Al-Ahram from over a hundred years ago. You may be surprised to find that the concerns, debates and rhetoric of that time ...
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