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Ahmed Al Jarallah

The nation branding philosophy has little to do with wealth or geographical location—factors that might otherwise disti...

O Egyptian Mayar, you captured the world’s attention, thanks to the UAE

Opinion

O Egyptian Mayar, you captured the world’s attention, thanks to the UAE

The nation branding philosophy has little to do with wealth or geographical location—factors that might otherwise distinguish one country from another. The branding process begins...

Ahmed Al Jarallah | 14/11/2026

ONE day, the Persian emperor Anushirvan dreamt that a large pig had entered his palace and drunk from his special cups....

The king dreamt that a large pig entered his palace and drank from his special cups

Opinion

The king dreamt that a large pig entered his palace and drank from his special cups

ONE day, the Persian emperor Anushirvan dreamt that a large pig had entered his palace and drunk from his special cups. He awoke and pondered the meaning of the dream. The followi...

Ahmed Al Jarallah | 12/11/2026

The inescapable geographical realities have forced the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states to adopt a pragmati...

Misfortune makes strange bedfellows

Opinion

Misfortune makes strange bedfellows

The inescapable geographical realities have forced the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states to adopt a pragmatic stance on Iran. This stance brings to mind the famous vers...

Ahmed Al Jarallah | 10/11/2026

The Gulf railway project has finally been put into motion, marking a major milestone in the economic integration among ...

Gulf states protect your wealth by investing at home

Opinion

Gulf states protect your wealth by investing at home

The Gulf railway project has finally been put into motion, marking a major milestone in the economic integration among Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations, even though its targ...

Ahmed Al Jarallah | 09/11/2026

The recent US election is transformative because it created a strong foundation for progress through the selection of s...

Support Arabs who won seats in the US Congress

Opinion

Support Arabs who won seats in the US Congress

The recent US election is transformative because it created a strong foundation for progress through the selection of several senators and representatives of Arab descent. This mi...

Ahmed Al Jarallah | 09/11/2026

Your Excellency, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef, your commitment to mainta...

Appeal for a compassionate application of the law

Opinion

Appeal for a compassionate application of the law

Your Excellency, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef, your commitment to maintaining national security and your tireless service to the peo...

Ahmed Al Jarallah | 07/11/2026

This article first appeared in issue 1714 of Al-Hadaf magazine on Saturday, June 23, 2001—25 years ago. A quarter of a ...

Save Beirut before it is slaughtered like a Bali turtle

Opinion

Save Beirut before it is slaughtered like a Bali turtle

This article first appeared in issue 1714 of Al-Hadaf magazine on Saturday, June 23, 2001—25 years ago. A quarter of a century later, Beirut—the capital of Lebanon once celebrated...

Ahmed Al Jarallah | 04/11/2026

Reports are published weekly detailing how the board members and administrators of various cooperative societies are in...

Empower cooperative societies to drive growth

Opinion

Empower cooperative societies to drive growth

Reports are published weekly detailing how the board members and administrators of various cooperative societies are investigated by Kuwait Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) or r...

Ahmed Al Jarallah | 03/11/2026

A distinct clash is taking place today, marked by escalating rhetoric between Tehran, Washington and Tel Aviv that sign...

If America had not gone to war with Iran, Tehran would have ravaged the region

Opinion

If America had not gone to war with Iran, Tehran would have ravaged the region

A distinct clash is taking place today, marked by escalating rhetoric between Tehran, Washington and Tel Aviv that signals the possibility of a bigger war. However, the initial re...

Ahmed Al Jarallah | 01/11/2026

The region is currently facing a critical turning point, which is opening the door to various potential risks, with reg...

More compassion needed in government procedures

Opinion

More compassion needed in government procedures

The region is currently facing a critical turning point, which is opening the door to various potential risks, with regional food security among the most urgent concerns. Addressi...

Ahmed Al Jarallah | 31/10/2026

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