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Ahmed Al Sarraf

I have worked in the contracting sector for 50 years, and I am well aware of its problems, the poor reputation of many ...

Issues & tragic stories

Opinion

Issues & tragic stories

I have worked in the contracting sector for 50 years, and I am well aware of its problems, the poor reputation of many of its practices, and the entities responsible for that repu...

Ahmed Al Sarraf | 09/06/2026

For nearly half a century, I have never taken any medication other than panadol or aspirin, given their effectiveness i...

The story of aspirin, panadol, and lineage

Opinion

The story of aspirin, panadol, and lineage

For nearly half a century, I have never taken any medication other than panadol or aspirin, given their effectiveness in relieving pain. Recently, I began enquiring about the orig...

Ahmed Al Sarraf | 08/06/2026

According to historical estimates, approximately 12.5 million Africans were captured and transported through the transa...

Europe, Americas ... African slavery

Opinion

Europe, Americas ... African slavery

According to historical estimates, approximately 12.5 million Africans were captured and transported through the transatlantic slave trade over four centuries (from the mid-15th c...

Ahmed Al Sarraf | 07/06/2026

Having passed 80 years of age, I have decided to retreat to my own space for a few days and hence moved to my chalet. A...

The last fifth of life

Opinion

The last fifth of life

Having passed 80 years of age, I have decided to retreat to my own space for a few days and hence moved to my chalet. Although they had long dreamed of having it, it has become to...

Ahmed Al Sarraf | 06/06/2026

It is difficult to recall when the United States suffered a defeat in a war. The heavy losses it suffered at Pearl Harb...

A backdown will leave the region in a quandary

Opinion

A backdown will leave the region in a quandary

It is difficult to recall when the United States suffered a defeat in a war. The heavy losses it suffered at Pearl Harbor and in the Philippines during World War II were eventuall...

Ahmed Al Sarraf | 04/06/2026

Regardless of our educational or religious backgrounds, upbringing, age, or culture, we all, to varying degrees, perfor...

The origin of customs, traditions, foods, and inventions

Opinion

The origin of customs, traditions, foods, and inventions

Regardless of our educational or religious backgrounds, upbringing, age, or culture, we all, to varying degrees, perform dozens of actions on different occasions, including engage...

Ahmed Al Sarraf | 03/06/2026

The book ‘On the Origin of Species,’ by the British scientist Charles Darwin, is considered one of the greatest books i...

Myths about the book ‘On the Origin of Species’

Opinion

Myths about the book ‘On the Origin of Species’

The book ‘On the Origin of Species,’ by the British scientist Charles Darwin, is considered one of the greatest books in human history. Since its publication in 1859, it has conti...

Ahmed Al Sarraf | 01/06/2026

Chaitali B Roy is one of the most active women working in English-language journalism in Kuwait. She joined her husband...

The book ‘Sadaaqa’ by Chaitali B. Roy

Opinion

The book ‘Sadaaqa’ by Chaitali B. Roy

Chaitali B Roy is one of the most active women working in English-language journalism in Kuwait. She joined her husband in 2001 and has since worked for both Radio Kuwait and the ...

Ahmed Al Sarraf | 30/05/2026

This issue is extremely important and difficult, and few will take action on it. I am no better than anyone else; I am ...

How to stop the upcoming crisis ?

Opinion

How to stop the upcoming crisis ?

This issue is extremely important and difficult, and few will take action on it. I am no better than anyone else; I am just sounding the alarm. An article in The New York Times st...

Ahmed Al Sarraf | 26/05/2026

For thousands of years, humanity’s fascination with gold has never waned. In the past century, gold has become a source...

Who sells gold, who buys it?

Opinion

Who sells gold, who buys it?

For thousands of years, humanity’s fascination with gold has never waned. In the past century, gold has become a source of security against the uncertainties of time, driving its ...

Ahmed Al Sarraf | 23/05/2026

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