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Ahmed Al Sarraf

“Maraadem” is the plural of “mardem”, a bird known as the Great Reed Warbler that can be easily caught due to its lack ...

‘Maraadem’ organizations

Opinion

‘Maraadem’ organizations

“Maraadem” is the plural of “mardem”, a bird known as the Great Reed Warbler that can be easily caught due to its lack of caution. It has become a metaphor for submissiveness and ...

Ahmed Al Sarraf | 06/08/2025

I did not expect to return to writing about Kuwait Airways so soon, but a message from a reader of my recent article in...

The compassionate captain of Kuwait Airways

Opinion

The compassionate captain of Kuwait Airways

I did not expect to return to writing about Kuwait Airways so soon, but a message from a reader of my recent article in the Arab Times, along with an interview I came across with ...

Ahmed Al Sarraf | 05/08/2025

Algerian poet and novelist Ahlam Mosteghanemi once wrote an article expressing her dismay at the lackluster reception s...

Royal parties ... glitterati

Opinion

Royal parties ... glitterati

Algerian poet and novelist Ahlam Mosteghanemi once wrote an article expressing her dismay at the lackluster reception she received upon arriving at Beirut airport, claiming it was...

Ahmed Al Sarraf | 04/08/2025

ON August 2, 1990, the world witnessed Saddam Hussein’s Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. His Republican Guard troops stormed o...

History teaches many lessons, few take heed

Opinion

History teaches many lessons, few take heed

ON August 2, 1990, the world witnessed Saddam Hussein’s Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. His Republican Guard troops stormed our country, bringing destruction and devastation. After seve...

Ahmed Al Sarraf | 03/08/2025

I LOVED Ziad Rahbani, the man and the artist, firstly because he was the eldest son of the iconic Lebanese singer Fairu...

Ziad has passed ... but he will always be present

Opinion

Ziad has passed ... but he will always be present

I LOVED Ziad Rahbani, the man and the artist, firstly because he was the eldest son of the iconic Lebanese singer Fairuz, and secondly because he embodied the cultural and intelle...

Ahmed Al Sarraf | 27/07/2025

We, and many others, have said this countless times – Without a distinguished education system based on critical thinki...

Let’s all start from home

Opinion

Let’s all start from home

We, and many others, have said this countless times – Without a distinguished education system based on critical thinking, questioning, freedom of expression, and research, progre...

Ahmed Al Sarraf | 26/07/2025

Kuwait Airways is the region’s premier airline, but it has faced a number of challenges since its establishment. With t...

The Epic of Kuwait Airways

Opinion

The Epic of Kuwait Airways

Kuwait Airways is the region’s premier airline, but it has faced a number of challenges since its establishment. With the discovery of oil and its introduction to world markets fo...

Ahmed Al Sarraf | 24/07/2025

During the presidency of John F. Kennedy, the United States, fearing the spread of communism in Southeast Asia, deploye...

Will prosperity come with peace?

Opinion

Will prosperity come with peace?

During the presidency of John F. Kennedy, the United States, fearing the spread of communism in Southeast Asia, deployed military advisors to support South Vietnam, a Western ally...

Ahmed Al Sarraf | 24/07/2025

Jews from the Middle East and North Africa are commonly referred to as “Mizrahim”, a term derived from the Hebrew word ...

Mizrahi Jews speak out

Opinion

Mizrahi Jews speak out

Jews from the Middle East and North Africa are commonly referred to as “Mizrahim”, a term derived from the Hebrew word “mizrah”, meaning “east”, with some identifying as Arab Jews...

Ahmed Al Sarraf | 22/07/2025

The definition of a “child” varies from country to country. According to the International Convention on the Rights of ...

Child abuse in our societies

Opinion

Child abuse in our societies

The definition of a “child” varies from country to country. According to the International Convention on the Rights of the Child, anyone under the age of 18 is considered a child,...

Ahmed Al Sarraf | 19/07/2025

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