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Ahmed Al Sarraf

Corruption in co-ops, ‘charitable societies’
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Corruption in co-ops, ‘charitable societies’
Despite all the penalties, expulsions, referrals to the Public Prosecution, and public disclosure of violations, and despite the firm approach adopted by the Ministry of Social Af...
Ahmed Al Sarraf | 08/07/2026
Story of the spoon
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Story of the spoon
In Kuwait, we call the spoon “qafsha,” a word of Persian origin, or “khashouqa,” a word of Turkish origin from which the name “Khashoggi,” meaning “spoon maker,” is derived. For s...
Ahmed Al Sarraf | 07/07/2026
Direct warning about coffee
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Direct warning about coffee
I am a big fan of espresso, as they call it in its native land, Italy. I usually have two or three cups of it every day. Coffee consumption has become popular among people of diff...
Ahmed Al Sarraf | 06/07/2026
The Chinese religions
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The Chinese religions
For half a century, I have been reading and hearing about conferences on interfaith or inter-sectarian dialogue. Despite the resources spent on these events, they have produced li...
Ahmed Al Sarraf | 05/07/2026
Advantages & drawbacks of 65 years of experience
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Advantages & drawbacks of 65 years of experience
The experience of the National Assembly of Kuwait is considered one of the most distinctive Arab parliamentary experiences, as it combines a written constitution, periodic electio...
Ahmed Al Sarraf | 04/07/2026
Israeli crimes against the Americans
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Israeli crimes against the Americans
After the Israeli invasion of Lebanon in 1983, America intervened to maintain peace. However, the bombing of the Marine barracks, which killed 241 soldiers, forced its withdrawal ...
Ahmed Al Sarraf | 30/06/2026
What does Brian McGlinchey say?
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What does Brian McGlinchey say?
In a recent lecture, Brian McGlinchey, a former soldier and independent American author, who is known for revealing some of the secrets of the September 11, 2001 attacks, said, “I...
Ahmed Al Sarraf | 28/06/2026
The evening itch
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The evening itch
I often suffer from dry skin on my feet and legs, especially after having a shower. I wondered because it contradicted the common belief that itching is caused by poor hygiene. Th...
Ahmed Al Sarraf | 27/06/2026
The criminal foundations of a rogue state
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The criminal foundations of a rogue state
From the late 19th century to the first quarter of the 20th century, Jewish emigration from Germany ceased after their circumstances improved and they gained full equality before ...
Ahmed Al Sarraf | 24/06/2026
Story of the wedding ring
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Story of the wedding ring
I did not keep my wedding ring on my finger for very long. I have recently noticed that it has become rare for men to keep their wedding rings. Perhaps the ring is losing its sign...
Ahmed Al Sarraf | 23/06/2026