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Ahmed Al Jarallah

The scholars of Baghdad told Al-Rashid, ‘No one can tell you that you are among the people of Paradise.’
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The scholars of Baghdad told Al-Rashid, ‘No one can tell you that you are among the people of Paradise.’
Harun Al-Rashid (Fifth Abbasid Caliphate), in a fit of rage, declared to his wife Zubaydah, “You are divorced if I am not among the people of Paradise.” He immediately regretted h...
Ahmed Al Jarallah | 27/08/2025
Hezbollah is over ... the rest is just rant
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Hezbollah is over ... the rest is just rant
In an ancient city, someone claimed that something momentous was about to happen. At first, the people believed him, but the more he repeated it, the more they shook off the threa...
Ahmed Al Jarallah | 25/08/2025
Do we need an exit permit for expats?
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Do we need an exit permit for expats?
We appreciate the measures taken by First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef to open up the country. These measures have been warmly welcomed by...
Ahmed Al Jarallah | 24/08/2025
Dear Minister of Education, your integrity is the judge
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Dear Minister of Education, your integrity is the judge
Your Excellency, Minister of Education Sayed Jalal Al-Tabtabaei, I would like to present these facts to you, fully confident that you will be concerned about them. These facts are...
Ahmed Al Jarallah | 23/08/2025
The snake and the eagle were more loyal than the man
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The snake and the eagle were more loyal than the man
Once upon a time, an old man, on his deathbed, wanted to leave his son with one final lesson of wisdom - to do good purely for the sake of God. A few days later, he passed away. O...
Ahmed Al Jarallah | 20/08/2025
Openness is the right path ... the rest is just narrow-mindedness
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Openness is the right path ... the rest is just narrow-mindedness
The decision to open up the country is a step toward strengthening economic power. Observers have already noted a revival in hotel activity, and markets are beginning to see renew...
Ahmed Al Jarallah | 18/08/2025
We need a courageous stance ... Why are there so many local liquor factories?
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We need a courageous stance ... Why are there so many local liquor factories?
FIRST and foremost, I neither like nor consume alcohol ... It has never been part of my life. So when I write about this issue, it is not out of any personal interest, but only be...
Ahmed Al Jarallah | 17/08/2025
Your Highness the Prime Minister ... Rain begins with a drop, then it pours
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Your Highness the Prime Minister ... Rain begins with a drop, then it pours
SOME time ago, I wrote an article titled, “If there is a will, there is a way.” This proverb illustrates what must be done for institutions to succeed. In Management Science, ther...
Ahmed Al Jarallah | 14/08/2025
Hassan II to a French journalist – A monarchy governed by affection
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Hassan II to a French journalist – A monarchy governed by affection
WHEN a French journalist sarcastically asked King Hassan II, “Do you fear for your throne?” the king’s response was striking. With a smile, he replied, “I have no fear for the thr...
Ahmed Al Jarallah | 13/08/2025
Dear Lebanese government, hold firm ... ‘It no longer needs it’
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Dear Lebanese government, hold firm ... ‘It no longer needs it’
In his collection “If Lebanon could speak”, the late Lebanese poet Saeed Oqal captured the tragic legend of his country, which was plagued for centuries by the curse of civil war....
Ahmed Al Jarallah | 10/08/2025